Northern Cape police intensify crime crackdown under Operation Shanela II

Danie van der Lith|Published

Northern Cape police intensified crime fighting under Operation Shanela II, arresting 226 suspects, closing illegal liquor outlets, seizing drugs and weapons, and ...

Red Bull targets internal combustion engine as key performance differentiator

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Red Bull believes Formula 1’s 2026 engine performance gap could be defined by internal combustion engine development, as sustainable fuels and strict regulations ...

Kruger National Park establishes relief fund following devastating weather impacts

Pule Makgale|Updated

The newly established fund, according to Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp, will be overseen by an independent auditor, ensuring transparency ...

Transport minister Creecy calls for total ban on drinking and driving

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announces plans to amend laws on drinking and driving in a bid to reduce road fatalities, following a notable drop in accidents ...

Two children drown in separate Limpopo incidents as severe flooding batters province

Gerry Cupido|Published

Amidst the relentless flooding in Limpopo, police have opened inquest dockets following the tragic drownings of two young children, highlighting the urgent need ...

Brown is staying put with the Boks, there is no two ways about it says Rassie

Mike Greenaway|Published

Rassie Erasmus has indicated that assistant coach Tony Brown has pinned his colours to the Springbok mast.

Cosatu urges government to boost NPA funding after third Steinhoff conviction

Banele Ginindza|Published

Following the sentencing of Iwan Peter Schelbert to five years for a R376 million fraud, Cosatu calls for urgent NPA funding to combat serious commercial crime backlogs ...

Macron's strong stance against Trump's Greenland tariffs: A united EU response

Gerry Cupido|Published

President Macron firmly rebukes Trump's 'unacceptable' tariff threats, asserting that France and its European allies will not bow to intimidation over Greenland's ...

Deadline alert: Last chance to submit comments on Eskom’s R76bn ‘mistake’ recovery

Mercury Reporter|Published

Electricity consumers have a crucial opportunity to influence Eskom's tariff determination for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. With a deadline approaching, your voice matters ...

Toyota Gazoo Racing SA powers to the Dakar finish as endurance, speed and resilience define 2026 campaign

Danie van der Lith|Published

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa completed a punishing Dakar Rally 2026 with a stage win, consistent front running pace, and all crews finishing, as Saood Variawa ...

Cops on manhunt after eight killed in Philippi shebeen shooting

Chevon Booysen|Published

After a devastating mass shooting at a Marikana shebeen, which has claimed eight lives, police are urgently searching for three suspects.

Watch VideoBryan Habana backs Springboks' long-term strategy ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Leighton Koopman|Published

Bryan Habana believes the Springboks are in a unique position to experiment in 2026, balancing immediate success with long-term planning for the 2027 World Cup.

Philander downplays burnout fears as Proteas fine-tune T20 World Cup plans

Rowan Callaghan|Published

SA cricket great Vernon Philander feels the pre-World Cup T20s will help Shukri Conrad settle on roles and maintain momentum after the SA20 playoffs.

Watch Video2026 will be an extraordinary year for the Springboks as they plan for World Cup Australia 2027

Mike Greenaway|Published

Spring bok coach Rassie Erasmus faces tough task of balancing planning and winning in a hugely competitive 2026.

South Africa removed from EU's high-risk country list: A step towards economic recovery

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's recent removal from the EU's high-risk third country list, following its delisting from the FATF greylist, marks a pivotal moment for the country's ...

South Africa's agriculture in crisis as foot-and-mouth disease wreaks havoc

Taschica Pillay|Published

South Africa is facing its worst foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in years, with farmers warning of severe economic impacts, including rising red meat prices and ...

Watch VideoBrave Lions crash out of Challenge Cup after rain-soaked draw with Perpignan

Mike Greenaway|Published

Despite a dominant performance from their forwards and a tactical masterclass by Chris Smith, the Lions' Challenge Cup journey ended in heartbreak in France.

Watch VideoStormers brush aside mistakes against Leicester to reach Champions Cup knockouts

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers battled through their own mistakes to clinch a thrilling 39-26 victory over the Leicester Tigers in Cape Town, securing a place in the Champions Cup ...

Sol Plaatje gets a bloody nose in court over municipal manager fiasco

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala has been cleared to return to work with immediate effect after the Northern Cape High Court found his January 8 suspension ...