New Year drowning incidents raise alarm on South Africa's beaches

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Tragic drowning incidents mar New Year celebrations in South Africa, raising urgent concerns about beach safety.

Eskom addresses Online Vending System breach: No new issues reported

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Eskom has confirmed that its Online Vending System breach has been fully disclosed and contained, rejecting recent media claims of unresolved issues. The power utility ...

Matrics can access their results in local newspapers amid legal disputes

Zelda Venter|Published

Matrics can access their results through local newspapers next week, confirmed by the Gauteng Department of Education, despite a contentious legal battle over publication ...

Authorities on high alert following four Northern Cape drownings

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Authorities are on high alert following the recent drowning of four people in the Dikgatlong area where the public have been advised not to enter flooded rivers ...

Ramaphosa appoints Lekgetho as acting SIU head as Mothibi takes charge of crisis-hit NPA

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Despite renewed efforts and structural reforms, the NPA continues to battle a heavy case backlog, limited prosecutorial capacity and the lingering effects of years ...

Father allegedly beats son to death with sjambok over use of bank card

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A 62-year-old man from Ngojini in Ngqeleni has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of his 14-year-old son.

Department of Basic Education's Second Chance Programme: Helping matriculants turn failure into opportunity

Staff Reporter|Published

Struggling with your matric results? The Department of Basic Education's free Second Chance Programme offers a fresh start with exam rewrites and new subject options ...

Court bid seeks to block Ramaphosa’s appointment of Andy Mothibi as NDPP head

Simon Majadibodu|Published

B Xulu and Partners Incorporated has filed an urgent court application to stop President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Advocate Andy Mothibi as South Africa’s ...

Operation Shanela 2 steps up crime prevention across Northern Cape

Lance Fredericks|Published

Operation Shanela 2 saw SAPS intensify high-density operations across the Northern Cape, resulting in hundreds of arrests, business inspections, roadblocks, seizures ...

NSFAS funding for 2026: Everything you need to know

Wendy Dondolo|Published

NSFAS announces its readiness for the 2026 academic year, having processed a record number of funding applications and implemented new systems to support students ...

Watch VideoNo razzmatazz detected: Gayton McKenzie welcomes back Bafana at eerily quiet OR Tambo after Afcon exit

Michael Sherman|Published

SA Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie quietly welcomed Bafana Bafana back to South Africa after their Afcon exit, contrasting with their previous hero’s welcome, and ...

Defender makes competitive Dakar debut with production-based D7X-R

Lance Fredericks|Published

Defender Rally has launched its first Dakar campaign with the Defender Dakar D7X-R, competing in the Stock category and showcasing production-based capability across ...

2026: The year South Africa’s stars are betting on bold beginnings

Marlene Minopetros|Published

South Africa’s stars are charting a simple roadmap for 2026—grow, balance, and dare—showing us how to move forward with purpose and a touch of sparkle. It’s shaping ...

Liverpool FC to open a store in South Africa

Voice Sports Team|Published

The club has not yet indicated where in SA the store will be located

Watch VideoWATCH: Mossel Bay wildfire forces evacuations as homes and vehicles destroyed

Brandon Nel|Published

It was a tense night in Mossel Bay as residents were forced to pack up and flee their homes while a huge vegetation fire raged across the town, with the municipality ...

‘Very good chance of bail': Lawyer for DJ Warras murder accused Victor Majola says his client could walk

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Victor Majola, accused of murdering DJ Warras, is expected to be granted bail next week, according to his lawyer, who argues that the State lacks a strong case against ...

‘We remain hopeful’: Parents scour Mozambique for son missing at sea

Xolile Mtembu and Brandon Nel|Updated

Parents and family members of 18-year-old Rikus Kylander, who went missing off a Mozambican beach a week before Christmas, are still searching for him.

Exciting news for Liverpool fans: Liverpool FC opens its first retail store in South Africa soon

Staff Reporter|Updated

Liverpool Football Club has announced the opening of its first official standalone store in Africa, partnering with South Africa's Old School to bring the LFC retail ...

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa shows pace and resilience in Stage 3 of Dakar Rally

Lance Fredericks|Published

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa impresses with strong performances in Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally, facing challenges ahead of the first Marathon stage.