Puff, Puff, Pass. . . Outside? – Backlash brews over new proposed smoking laws

Sarene Kloren|Updated

South African liquor traders are raising serious concerns over new smoking legislation that could drastically alter the landscape of bars and taverns, potentially ...

Ten additional SANDF officials arrested for murder and kidnapping

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Twelve SANDF officials have been arrested in connection with the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa and the kidnapping of two foreign nationals om 2022. ...

SAB and SA Rugby forge landmark partnership to enhance fan experience across South Africa

Danie van der Lith|Published

SAB has partnered with SA Rugby as the official Events Delivery Partner to enhance fan experiences at Springbok matches and expand access through nationwide Castle ...

Eastern Cape floods: Another body found as death toll rises to over 90

Jonisayi Maromo and Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Another body was found on Wednesday in the Eastern Cape following the devastating floods that left more than 90 people dead and several missing.

‘We have transformed the matric pass rate’: Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s Youth Day message

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

In his Youth Day address, Deputy President Paul Mashatile reflects on significant educational advancements and the ongoing challenges faced by South Africa's youth, ...

Expect to pay more for fuel in July as oil prices soar on Middle East tensions

Jason Woosey|Updated

With oil prices surpassing $70 per barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, what does this mean for fuel costs in July? Discover the potential impacts ...

Eastern Cape floods: Tragic death toll rises to 88 as rescue efforts continue

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Tragedy strikes as the death toll from the devastating Eastern Cape floods rises to 88, with search and rescue teams working tirelessly to find missing individuals ...

Mashatile promises land back to the people —without the banks taking it again

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

A programme is underway, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, said to issue title deeds to land reform beneficiaries.

Ithuba Holdings clarifies misconceptions surrounding South African National Lottery Licence process

IOL Reporter|Published

Ithuba Holdings takes a stand to clarify the truth behind the National Lottery Licence process and preserve the vital role lottery funds play in benefiting society's ...

Meat shortages could hit your wallet hard

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

As South Africa grapples with outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza, the meat industry faces unprecedented challenges, threatening supply chains ...

Ex-Eskom executive Jan Oberholzer’s battery tender win raises concerns of insider advantage

Mthobisi Nozulela and Thabo Makwakwa|Published

he BBC has condemned the R9. 5 billion battery storage contract awarded to Mulilo Energy, questioning the fairness of the process and the role of ex-Eskom COO Jan ...

Life sentence for man who killed farmer while disguised as a Muslim woman for insurance payout

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Francisco Erasmus has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of farmer Abraham Herandien, whom he targeted for insurance money.

‘You call this leadership?’ DA MP Liam Jacobs grills SAFA president Danny Jordaan

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Democratic Alliance’s (DA) member of the portfolio committee on Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, known for hard hitting questions, has grilled SAFA president ...

Watch VideoBushiri visit sinks Floyd Shivambu as MK Party secretary-general

Se-Anne Rall|Published

The MK Party leadership has been reshuffled once again with the removal of its secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu

Watch VideoLIVE | Floyd Shivambu removed as MK Party secretary-general

Hope Ntanzi , Kamogelo Moichela and Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Amidst rising tensions within the MK Party, speculation mounts over Floyd Shivambu's potential removal as secretary-general following complaints from party members, ...

Astronomers warn Starlink could disrupt Northern Cape mega-telescope

Reuters|Published

Astronomers working on the SKA-Mid project in the Northern Cape are warning that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites could interfere with the sensitive radio signals ...

New Covid-19 Variant NB. 1. 8. 1: Should South Africans be concerned?

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Discover how the new Covid-19 variant NB. 1. 8. 1 is causing global concern as it spreads from China to the US, prompting urgent health warnings and vaccine updates. ...

Older iPhones and Android models to lose WhatsApp support in June: Are you affected?

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

WhatsApp will stop supporting older smartphones like the iPhone 5s and Samsung Galaxy S III from June 1, 2025.

Driving licence printing machine fixed but huge backlogs remain

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The Department of Transport has repaired the driving licence card printing machine after months of downtime, but a significant backlog of unprinted cards remains. ...