Watch: viral video shows Steers fast-food staff forced to perform gardening duties

Monishka Govender|Updated

A viral video showing Steers fast-food employees performing gardening duties has sparked outrage and prompted intervention from the South African Workers Union. ...

Dr Zweli Mkhize throws hat into ANC leadership ring

Thami Magubane|Published

As the political landscape shifts and key players prepare for the 2027 elections, Dr Zweli Mkhize's willingness to serve signals a potential revival in ANC leadership ...

‘Very serious charges’: Scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla elects to stay behind bars

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

After a horrific crash in Vanderbijlpark that claimed the lives of 14 learners, scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla faces serious charges and remains in custody ...

Death toll rises to 14: Two more learners succumb to injuries in Gauteng scholar transport crash

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Two more learners died in hospital after a scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark, bringing the death toll to 14, with the 22-year-old driver now facing multiple ...

Transport tragedy: Names and faces of the 12 pupils killed in horrific Vaal crash

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The Gauteng Department of Education has released the names of the 12 pupils tragically killed in a horrific accident involving a scholar transport vehicle and a ...

New proposed laws: Drinking and driving just once could mean lifetime licence ban

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Alcohol abuse is responsible for more than 65% of the deaths and injuries on South African roads, says South Africans Against Drunk Driving, based in KwaZulu-Natal. ...

'From the first question, you’ve been hostile': MPs blast Robert McBride

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

MPs have accused Robert McBride of undermining their authority during the Ad Hoc Committee session following his response to MKP MP Sibonelo Nomvalo.

Labour Court reinstates employee dismissed for toilet paper theft

Zelda Venter|Updated

A worker dismissed for allegedly stealing a roll of toilet paper has been reinstated by the Labour Court, which also ordered his employer to pay R120,000 in backpay. ...

Billionaire Patrice Motsepe t-shirts fuel ANC leadership rumours, party calls it 'mischievous'

Kamogelo Moichela and Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC’s Fikile Mbalula urges Patrice Motsepe to back the party, not chase its presidency.

Plett horror: 'Over the moon' about meeting new man, ex-cop found dead hours later

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Nicky van Heerden was over the moon about a new man she had recently met — so much so that she introduced him to family members for the first time on Saturday. But ...

‘Forced to rely on scholar transport’: Family blames school placement system for Vanderbijlpark pupil deaths

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The family of a 6-year-old pupil killed in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash blames the Gauteng Department of Education’s placement system for forcing parents ...

Two dead, three injured in shooting outside Booysens Magistrate's Court

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

At least five people were shot, resulting in two fatalities, during a shocking incident at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The Ministry of Justice has ...

Dion George hits back at Helen Zille, says she is waging a 'smear campaign' against him

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Dr Dion George, the DA's Federal Finance Chairperson, has denied allegations made against him following his resignation, including that he had made irregular staff ...

Behind the fatal school vehicle crash in the Vaal, driver's past history and permit under scrutiny

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A private scholar transport vehicle carrying 18 learners collided with a truck in Vanderbijlpark on Monday, killing 13 children. Police are investigating whether ...

Malema to miss ad hoc committee as court date looms over firearm conviction

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

The committee is expected to hear testimony this week from former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride and suspended EMPD chief ...

Arrest for excessive speeding is unlawful, Western Cape High Court declares in landmark ruling

IOL Reporter|Updated

In a crucial ruling, the Western Cape High Court declares the arrest of a motorist for speeding unconstitutional, shedding light on law enforcement's legal limitations ...

Luxury, Power and Access: How “Cat” Matlala sought to run a R70 million private terminal at OR Tambo

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, embroiled in numerous corruption scandals, attempted to secure R70 million in funding from Nedbank for a luxury ...

‘Cat Matlala lied about dual citizenship,’ Khumalo tells Parliament

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Khumalo further revealed that authorities in Eswatini confirmed the ID was issued to Matlala but through what they described as highly irregular and procedurally ...

MK Party demands Hawks probe DA Ministers over lion bone trade allegations

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

Amid allegations of unethical conduct, the MK Party calls on the Hawks to probe DA Ministers John Steenhuisen and Willie Aucamp for their alleged role in facilitating ...