In pictures: Cape Malay Choirs light up the streets of the Bo-Kaap
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

In pictures: Cape Malay Choirs light up the streets of the Bo-Kaap

Watch VideoNkota Confident Bafana will rise as knockout test approaches

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Bafana Bafana will now shift their focus to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, and midfielder Mohau Nkota is confident the team will be well prepared for the challenge. ...

Ramaphosa's trillion-rand infrastructure plan amid youth unemployment crisis challenged

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his end-of-year address, has prioritised job creation, infrastructure development while also highlighting progress in fighting corruption ...

Lucky Lotto player wins R65 million on New Year's Eve

Mercury Reporter|Published

A South African Lotto player starts the new year as a multimillionaire, winning R65 million in the New Year's Eve draw. Discover the winning numbers and other prizes ...

Rand pops champagne with a sizzling start to 2026

Nicola Mawson|Published

See how the rand’s 12.4% surge against the dollar kicks off 2026. What’s driving its strength?

LOOK: World welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil

AFP|Published

As the clock struck midnight, revellers worldwide celebrated the arrival of 2026 with fireworks, reflecting on a year marked by challenges and change.

As unemployment and crime continue, Ramaphosa urges hope and unity as South Africa welcomes 2026

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to embrace 2026 with hope, reflection and renewed resolve.

Watch VideoPretoria Capitals claim first victory of the season with an 85-run win over MI Cape Town

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

After a rocky start to the season, the Pretoria Capitals secured their first victory with an impressive 85-run win over MI Cape Town at Newlands Stadium, showcasing ...

Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU

AFP|Published

Bulgaria will wave goodbye to both 2025 and its lev currency, which has been in use since the late 19th century.

Makhadzi hospitalised after car crash en route to Johannesburg

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Award-winning South African artist Makhadzi was hospitalised on December 31, after a car accident while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg.

West Coast shellfish die-off raises health concerns from paralytic toxins

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed a mass die-off of white mussels, whelks and other shellfish at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai ...

Watch VideoConfirmed teams set for cutthroat showdowns in AFCON's round of 16

Herman Gibbs|Published

With the teams for the knockout phase of AFCON 2025 confirmed, the stage is set for thrilling encounters as teams vie for glory.

Watch VideoDavid Miller and the Paarl Royals spoil Sunrisers' St George's Park New Year's Eve party

Zaahier Adams|Published

Paarl Royals captain David Miller spoiled the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s New Years Eve party at St George’s Park to drive his team to their first victory of the Betway ...

Everything you need to know about the Cape Minstrels and 'Nagtroepe' marches

Brandon Nel|Published

Minstrel troupes are ready to shake, rattle, and roll when they take over Cape Town for the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade on Monday.

Government pledges to tighten controls after alarming deaths of 41 initiates

Staff Reporter|Published

Government vows to tighten initiation controls after 41 tragic deaths

‘Just a tap away’: How sports betting apps turned millions of South Africans into daily gamblers

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

How mobile betting apps have transformed gambling into a daily habit for millions of South Africans, contributing to a staggering R1.1 trillion wagered in the 2024/25 ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos urges a killer instinct ahead of Sunday’s crucial AFCON fixture

Herman Gibbs|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has emphasised the need for improved focus and defensive solidity as the team prepares for a critical AFCON Round of 16 clash on Sunday. ...

Watch VideoFassi, Nche return to fire up Sharks for home URC showdown against Lions

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Springbok stalwarts Ox Nche and Aphelele Fassi strengthen the Sharks’ line-up as JP Pietersen’s side targets a third win in a row.

Police urge Northern Cape residents to celebrate New Year responsibly

Morgan Morgan|Published

Northern Cape police have stepped up province-wide operations ahead of New Year’s celebrations, urging residents to celebrate responsibly as law enforcement clamps ...

Toddler shoved into washing machine as armed impostors posing as SAPS break into house

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A Hazelmere mother and her three young children were subjected to a brutal early-morning home invasion when four suspects posing as police officers raided her house ...