Diplomatic immunity explained: What it means for Robert Mugabe’s embattled son Chatunga

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, has been charged with attempted murder after a Hyde Park shooting, as an expert says diplomatic immunity is unlikely to shield him from prosecution in South Africa.

Heat, hunger and hope: Inside Home Affairs queues across SA

Brandon Nel , Simon Majadibodu , Wendy Dondolo and Xolile Mtembu|Published

An IOL investigation across nine Home Affairs branches reveals persistent long queues and delays, despite online booking systems and promises of improved service. ...

South Africa in the Epstein files: Frequency and context explained

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

These are the reasons behind South Africa's mention in the Epstein files and how its references compare to other countries.

Diplomatic row deepens as SA orders Israeli envoy to leave

AFP|Published

South Africa has declared Israel’s charge d’affaires persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours, citing repeated violations of diplomatic ...

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.

Why South Africa’s taxi industry pays almost no tax

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

One of South Africa’s most lucrative industries, the taxi sector, worth an estimated R100 billion a year, is reportedly operating almost tax-free.

‘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 ...

Fury at Kirstenbosch as SANBI defies calls to cancel the Kiffness concert

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Amidst rising tensions, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Mothers4Gaza demand an apology from SANBI for allowing a controversial concert at Kirstenbosch, arguing ...

A nation of gamblers: Inside South Africa’s trillion-rand betting boom and its human cost

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africa's gambling industry has surged to R1.5 trillion in a year, raising concerns about addiction, debt, and the need for regulatory reforms.

President to earn what? Proposed pay hikes for senior government officials raise eyebrows

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

If approved, the President’s annual salary would rise by about R137,000 to approximately R3.4 million.

Five reasons Mohau Nkota could be Bafana Bafana’s breakout star at 2026 Fifa World Cup

Lance Fredericks|Published

Kimberley’s Mohau Nkota is shaping up as one of Bafana Bafana’s brightest hopes for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, chasing a historic opening goal and battling for the ...

‘How do I say goodbye?’: Widow’s viral TikTok sparks fury after slain witness’ murder

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

A viral TikTok video tribute by Leanne van der Merwe, widow of slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, has sparked national outrage and sympathy ...

Lamola to Washington: Congrats on the G20 crown, try not to trip over the facts

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

South Africa's Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola, delivers a powerful rebuttal to US accusations of undermining consensus during the G20 Presidency, asserting that ...

Northern Cape telescope peers billions of years into the past, revealing rare cosmic glow

Morgan Morgan|Published

South African scientists using the MeerKAT radio telescope based in the Northern Cape have discovered the most distant ultra-steep-spectrum radio halo ever detected, ...

Trump excludes South Africa from the first G20 meeting

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

South Africa has been excluded from the upcoming G20 sherpas meeting in Washington, raising questions about its influence in global discussions and its relationship ...

Sassa grant payments begin as officials issue scam warning

Morgan Morgan|Published

December 2025 grant payments officially began today with older persons first in line, as authorities urge calm at pay points, warn against online scams, and call ...

Kathu tavern rapist jailed for 12 years

Morgan Morgan|Published

A Kathu man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping a woman behind a Mapoteng tavern, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety for women in public ...

NPA secures preservation order for Barney’s R3 million properties

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured a preservation order for about R3 million worth of properties linked to alleged gang boss George “Barney” Peters, as ...

Watch VideoCrisis of Credibility: SAPS, Madlanga Commission expose deep-rooted corruption

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South Africans are fed up with a police force steeped in corruption, where every scandal deepens the chasm of trust. As damning testimonies and shocking revelations ...

Watch VideoPolice credibility in crisis as Madlanga Commission and SAPS inquiry expose deep rot

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africans are increasingly weary of ongoing police corruption revelations, as explosive claims and testimonies reveal a deep-seated crisis in law enforcement. ...