Stars off‑screen: From braais to sunrise walks, a look at the simple, heart‑warming Christmas moments celebrities cherish
Marlene Minopetros|Published

Stars off‑screen: From braais to sunrise walks, a look at the simple, heart‑warming ...

GBVF memo calls for men’s forum and halfway house in Kimberley

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A march was held to the Department of Social Development on Monday as part of the campaign to place men at the forefront in the fight against gender based violence ...

Sol Plaatje Municipality boosts crime‑fighting efforts with two refurbished sedans

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Sol Plaatje Municipality has handed over two refurbished security sedans—a Chevrolet Aveo and a Toyota Corolla—to its dedicated Security Unit to strengthen crime‑prevention ...

Sol Plaatje University celebrates breakthrough research and long service excellence

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) celebrated its Vice‑Chancellor’s Excellence and Long Service Awards on 8 December, honoring staff who drive high‑quality teaching, innovative ...

Allegations of sexual harassment at ANC Youth League conference spark outrage

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An ANCYL branch leader has condemned the manner in which a sexual harassment complaint that she made against a Phokwane regional executive committee member was handled. ...

SADTU rejects GEMS’ proposal to slightly reduce 9.8% medical aid increase

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) has firmly rejected the Government Employees Medical Scheme's (GEMS) proposal to slightly lower the planned ...

'Boeta, we will find you': Gauteng teen disappears snorkelling on Mozambique matric trip

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Rikus Kylander, 18, disappeared while snorkelling in Mozambique.

Donovan Moodley denied parole again for murder of Leigh Matthews

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Donovan Stanley Moodley, who is serving a life sentence for the killing of Bond University student Leigh Matthews, has been denied parole following a review by the ...

South Africa sees 21% drop in festive season road fatalities, yet risks remain high

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Midway through South Africa's 2025 festive season, road fatalities have decreased by over 20%, but Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warns of persistent dangers ...

Northern Cape sport in 2025: the year the Griquas, grassroots and grit stole the spotlight

Lance Fredericks|Published

From the Suzuki Griquas’ dramatic Currie Cup triumph to skateboarding, boxing, schools sport and marathon milestones, 2025 proved a landmark year of belief, unity ...

R1.1 billion a day: How South Africans foot government’s growing debt

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

South Africa spends R1.1 billion daily to service its debt, raising questions about the country's financial stability. Is the government doing enough to manage this ...

Watch out, Mzansi! These 10 Christmas songs might cost you a traffic fine

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Discover the top 10 Christmas songs that could lead to speeding fines this festive season.

Stay safe this New Year: illegal fireworks use can lead to jail time warns Sol Plaatje

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Stay safe this festive season: Sol Plaatje’s fireworks ban protects people and pets from burns, injuries and stress - report illegal fireworks to police on 10 111 ...

Stormers without Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Nel as key Lions return for URC local derby

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers face a daunting challenge in their first URC SA derby of the season against the Lions, missing key players due to injury.

Watch VideoHow the F1 calendar works: When is the earliest South Africa could host a Grand Prix race?

Michael Sherman|Published

The Kyalami Grand Prix circuit’s upgrades to FIA Grade 1 standards are underway, but hosting an F1 race in South Africa hinges on fitting into the already packed ...

Festive season braais set to burn a hole in your pocket as meat costs surge

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

South Africans gearing up for the festive season may be in for a surprise as rising meat prices threaten to impact beloved holiday braais, with some cuts surging ...

TikTok dodges US ban with last minute power deal

AFP|Published

The move caps a lengthy tussle over the hugely successful video-sharing app in the world's largest economy, where TikTok says it has more than 170 million users. ...

ANC lashes Kallie Kriel and AfriForum, urges crackdown on groups ‘colluding with foreign forces’

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The ANC urges the South African government to take decisive action against AfriForum and Kallie Kriel, accusing them of undermining constitutional institutions and ...

SASSA payment dates for January 2026: What beneficiaries need to know

Wendy Dondolo|Published

SASSA has released the January 2026 payment schedule for social grants, emphasising the need for beneficiaries to verify their biometric details to prevent fraud ...

Christmas weather: Government on high alert as storm risks rise ahead of Christmas and New Year

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has warned South Africans to remain on high alert as forecasts predict above-normal rainfall ...