Weather Alert: December's final weekend brings flooding risk as thunderstorms sweep across parts of SA
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Weather Alert: December's final weekend brings flooding risk as thunderstorms sweep ...

South African referee Abongile Tom at centre of VAR chaos at Afcon

Lunga Biyela|Published

South African referee Abongile Tom was thrust into the spotlight at the Africa Cup of Nations after a VAR malfunction prevented the review of a late handball in ...

Minister urges parents and schools to act after teen births spike

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Concerns over adolescent pregnancy have resurfaced after more than 30 teenage girls were among the 714 mothers who gave birth in public health facilities across ...

Fires devastate informal settlements across Western Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Fires across informal settlements in the Western Cape have left hundreds homeless, prompting urgent humanitarian efforts from relief organisations and government ...

Watch VideoAnother setback for Faf de Klerk as Japan injury clouds Springbok future

Mike Greenaway|Published

Faf de Klerk has admitted his disappointment after a serious ankle injury cut short his Japan season, with the 34-year-old now focused on recovery as injuries continue ...

Watch VideoDepowering the scrum would be a slap in the face, says Springbok prop Thomas du Toit

Mike Greenaway|Published

English Premiership Player of the Year Thomas du Toit has dismissed suggestions to “depower” the scrum after the Springboks’ dominance, insisting their success is ...

Watch VideoBjorn Fortuin on the Royals' SA20 chances: Nobody backs us, but every year we make the playoffs

Zaahier Adams|Published

The Paarl Royals are relishing their underdog status heading into Betway SA20 Season 4, according to stalwart Bjorn Fortuin.

Watch VideoNo fear, no favourites: Bafana Bafana ready to take on Egypt at AFCON

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Top of Group B after their opening win, Bafana Bafana believe they are ready to test themselves against tournament heavyweights Egypt, knowing victory in Agadir ...

US strikes ISIS in Nigeria after Trump warnings on Christian killings

The Washington Post|Published

US strikes ISIS in Nigeria

Watch VideoMax Verstappen expands empire with Mercedes-AMG GT racing partnership

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Max Verstappen’s influence in global motorsport continues to grow beyond Formula 1 after his GT outfit, Verstappen Racing, confirmed a multi-year partnership with ...

The tragic murder of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli: From disappearance to trial

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The disappearance and murder of journalists Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli in 2025 sparked a significant criminal investigation, leading to multiple arrests and ...

Why 'G20' is South Africa's word of the year for 2025

Murray Swart|Published

Discover how the term 'G20' emerged as South Africa's Word of the Year for 2025, reflecting the nation's global engagement and the evolution of language in everyday ...

BMA intercepts 500 Zimbabweans attempting to leave South Africa illegally into Botswana

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Border Management Authority intercepted about 500 Zimbabwean nationals attempting to leave South Africa illegally via Botswana as intensified controls at Beitbridge ...

FOUR PAWS calls on South Africans to protect animals by avoiding fireworks this New Year

Murray Swart|Published

As the New Year approaches, FOUR PAWS urges South Africans to rethink their celebrations and choose animal-friendly alternatives to fireworks, which cause distress ...

Contralesa urges Parliament to act after thousands stranded in severe Lebombo border queues

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

In response to the mounting pressure, the BMA confirmed it had introduced a manual processing system at Lebombo to speed up border clearances.

'Profound political retreat': Vavi criticises ANCYL’s call to declare youth unemployment a national disaster

Hope Ntanzi|Published

“Zwelinzima Vavi, Saftu general secretary, has criticised the ANCYL for blaming implementation failures while defending ANC policies, saying declaring youth unemployment ...

Three Cape Town fires leave hundreds homeless as disaster teams respond

Nomonde Zondi|Published

Disaster Risk Management officials are set to assess the damage caused by a fire in Hout Bay's Imizamo Yethu informal settlement, leaving nearly 200 residents homeless. ...

5 killed in helicopter crash on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro

AFP|Published

Five people were killed, including two Czech tourists, after a helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, the authorities in Tanzania announced on Thursday.

The unseen gambling epidemic: How South African women are affected

Gerry Cupido and Xolile Mtembu|Published

South African women are increasingly drawn to casinos and online gambling as a means of escape, but experts caution that this trend often leads to addiction and ...

Nelson Mandela Foundation acts against the unauthorised use of Mandela's name

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The Nelson Mandela Foundation initiates legal proceedings against the Mandela Discount Shop for misusing the iconic name, claiming it misleads consumers and tarnishes ...