Bafana brace for familiar test against Zimbabwe in AFCON Group decider
Mihlali Baleka|Updated

Watch VideoBafana brace for familiar test against Zimbabwe in AFCON Group decider

Sol Plaatje rolls out smart prepaid electricity meters for Kimberley businesses

Staff Reporter|Published

Sol Plaatje Municipality has begun rolling out 2,532 smart prepaid electricity meters at businesses across Kimberley as part of a R35 million project linked to a ...

WATCH: Fists fly in wild Jeffreys Bay pub brawl

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Boxing Day lived up to its name in Jeffreys Bay when drunk rival bikers went at each other in a bare-knuckle brawl at a popular local pub. The fight got so out of ...

Tragic Christmas Day: Man succumbs to Cape cobra bite

Murray Swart|Published

A 56-year-old man tragically dies from a Cape cobra bite while enjoying Christmas outdoors, highlighting the dangers of snake encounters in South Africa.

Watch VideoTop five New Year's Eve movies to kickstart your 2026

Gerry Cupido|Published

Embrace the magic of New Year's Eve from the comfort of your couch with our curated list of five films that perfectly capture the spirit of celebration and reflection. ...

Babalwa M addresses performance withdrawal controversy, denies alcohol demands

Anita Nkonki|Published

Babalwa M speaks out after withdrawing from Itsoseng Delicious event due to promoter conduct

Watch VideoState of the URC: Stormers sitting pretty but Bulls, Sharks, Lions have plenty to do

Mike Greenaway|Published

As the United Rugby Championship returns to full throttle, South Africa’s franchises are back from the festive break and some are under immense pressure.

Transalloys issues retrenchment notice: A bleak outlook for South Africa’s last manganese smelter

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Transalloys, South Africa’s last manganese smelter, faces a dire situation as it issues a retrenchment notice that could jeopardise 600 jobs and threaten the livelihoods ...

Teenage pregnancies in South Africa: A call to address statutory rape

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Communities are urged to report perpetrators of teenage pregnancy cases linked to statutory rape and intergenerational sexual encounters.

Two children killed as packed SUV flips near Uniondale

Brandon Nel|Published

A packed SUV became a death trap at the weekend when it overturned just outside Uniondale, killing two children — including a five-year-old boy — and leaving five ...

Department of Social Development investigates alarming videos of children drinking alcohol

Anita Nkonki|Published

Department of Social Development investigates alarming videos of children drinking alcohol

Australia's Bondi Beach attack hero opens up about brave act

AFP|Updated

Ahmed al Ahmed, a hero of the Bondi Beach shooting, recalls his harrowing experience of confronting the attackers to protect innocent lives, sharing his story of ...

'New year, New you'? Nah, let's just start with awareness

Marlene Minopetros|Published

New Year's resolutions often fail because they're based on external pressures or fleeting trends rather than genuine self-awareness, leading to unrealistic expectations ...

Viral video: KZN taxi driver arrested in festive season crackdown in Newcastle

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A viral video captures the dramatic arrest of a taxi driver in Newcastle during a festive season roadblock, part of a larger crackdown by the KwaZulu-Natal Department ...

Rachel John heads to South Africa for her birthday: Will Siya Kolisi join her?

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Rachel John, the Dutch Nigerian model and influencer, is set to return to South Africa just in time for her birthday. Fans are buzzing with speculation about her ...

Outrage after video shows children drinking in broad daylight, under adult supervision

Thenjiwe Qwabe|Published

A disturbing video showing children consuming alcohol under adult supervision has sparked government intervention and public outrage, and the Department of Social ...

Soweto building collapse: MMC to visit affected families after three fatalities

Amahle Luke|Published

Three lives were tragically lost, including that of a child, following a double-storey building collapse in Doornkop, Soweto.

One killed, another critically injured as two helicopters collide mid-air in New Jersey

IOL Reporter|Published

Two helicopters collided mid-air in southern New Jersey, resulting in one fatality and another pilot critically injured. As investigators probe the cause, the incident ...

South Africa's economic outlook for 2026: Opportunities and challenges ahead

Published

In the coming year, a sufficient number of firms must therefore feel that the policy environment and growth prospects justify them making fresh plans for expansion. ...

Brigitte Bardot dies at 91: remembering the French legend and animal rights advocate

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

The world mourns the passing of Brigitte Bardot, the iconic actress and animal rights pioneer who redefined 20th-century cinema.