Blitzboks rebound with 34-0 win over Great Britain after Dubai 7s disappointment

Lance Fredericks|Published

After Pool A defeats at the Emirates Dubai 7s, the Blitzboks regrouped to beat Great Britain 34-0 in the fifth-place semi-final, showcasing resilience and strong ...

Springboks pleased as they complete Outgoing Tour clean sweep with 73-0 win over Wales

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Springboks beat Wales 73-0 in Cardiff, completing the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clean sweep. Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus praised the team’s clinical performance ...

Economic benefits for affordable, accessible childcare can’t be overlooked

Katherine Stewart and Juhi Kasan|Published

When families cannot afford childcare, caregivers—most often women—are forced into difficult trade-offs:

Fifth suspect arrested in Hawks' investigation of South Africans recruited for Russia-Ukraine war

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The Hawks have made a significant breakthrough in their investigation into the recruitment of South Africans for the Russia-Ukraine war, arresting a fifth suspect ...

From big TVs to basic necessities: how South Africans approached Black Friday

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africans have pivoted from purchasing big-ticket items during Black Friday to hunting for deals on essential groceries, as the ongoing cost-of-living crisis ...

Venezuela condemns Trump warning as ‘colonialist threat’, as US Congress demand answers over stance

Published

US president Donald Trump sharply escalated tensions with Venezuela by posting that the airspace above and surrounding the country should be considered closed, prompting ...

Love, luxury and cash in the Woolies bag: ‘Cat’ Matlala, his sister and a footballer - the scandal on everyone’s lips

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala's testimony at the Ad Hoc Committee hearings has sent shockwaves through South Africa, revealing a R500,000 bribe to former Police Minister ...

Report shows Jagersfontein mine may have known of dam instability since 2019

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

A new report into the 2022 Jagersfontein mine dam collapse raises alarming questions about the mining company's awareness of instability as early as 2019

Predatory innovations are harmful to South African consumers

Opinion|Published

New credit-based services from prepaid electricity providers and mobile networks claim to help cash-strapped South Africans, but these " innovations" may actually ...

Watch VideoStormers silence Munster and Thomond Park with second-half URC comeback win in Limerick

Leighton Koopman|Published

In a thrilling URC encounter, the Stormers staged a remarkable second-half comeback at Thomond Park, overcoming a 21–6 deficit to secure a 27-21 victory over Munster, ...

Watch VideoLast-gasp Phil Foden goal spares Man City's blushes in win over Leeds

AFP|Published

Phil Foden’s last-minute goal secured a dramatic 3-2 victory for Manchester City over Leeds, lifting them to second place in the Premier League after a challenging ...

Watch VideoStellies aim to keep Confederation Cup run on track against the Black Stars

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says maintaining the momentum from their opening CAF Confederation Cup victory will be vital when they take on Singida Black Stars ...

Watch VideoSolomons’ late strike earns Chiefs a point in CAF Confederation Cup match against Zamalek

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs scored a dramatic equaliser through Dillan Solomons to draw with Zamalek after conceding early in their CAF Confederation Cup clash.

Trump declares Venezuela airspace ‘closed in its entirety,’ escalating standoff

AFP|Updated

Trump's administration is piling pressure on Venezuela, with a major military deployment in the Caribbean that includes the world's largest aircraft carrier.

South Africa's crime statistics reveal alarming trends in violence and GBV

Karen Singh|Published

The delayed release of South Africa's crime statistics has ignited public outrage, with opposition parties and civil society groups condemning the escalating violence, ...

Civil society groups urge Ramaphosa to open NDPP selection process to public

Bongani Hans|Published

The Civil Society Working Group on State Capture has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to enhance transparency in the appointment process for the new National Director ...

Democracy at risk: IEC reveals alarming decline in SA voter participation

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Independent Electoral Commission has raised alarm bells as new research shows only 49% of eligible voters plan to participate in South Africa's 2026 local elections. ...

Four men arrested at OR Tambo Airport for alleged recruitment to Russian military

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

Four men were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly recruiting South African nationals to join the Russian military, with investigations revealing ...

FNB customers struggle as app faces high-volume failures on Black Friday

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, FNB customers have encountered frustrating app glitches, hindering their ability to shop on Black Friday.