It's official! DA interviews Helen Zille for mayoral candidate job in Joburg

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Speaking to IOL, Zille also admitted to being have been interviewed for mayoral candidate in joburg but clarified that “I am not a mayoral candidate. ”

'81% of grade 4s can’t read': Maimane demands urgent action as Gwarube defends system

Hope Ntanzi|Published

BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane and Minister Siviwe Gwarube clash over education priorities, with Maimane criticising poor outcomes and Gwarube defending a foundational ...

Five charged with murder, including an 80-year-old, over Jagersfontein dam disaster

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Five men, aged 34 to 80, face serious charges related to the devastating Jagersfontein dam collapse that claimed lives and destroyed homes, raising urgent questions ...

ANCYL President tells Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber to 'pull up his socks'

Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has called on Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber to urgently tackle illegal immigration and corruption, saying the ...

Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana seek urgent court intervention to stop 'Beauty and the Bester' documentary

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

The matter is now set for a court hearing on September 9, just three days prior to the documentary’s expected airing.

Housebreaking remains SA's most common crime as perceptions of safety improve slightly

Siphelele Dludla|Published

According to the latest Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey, housebreaking remains the most prevalent crime in South Africa, affecting 5. 7% of households ...

'We will not be shaken': IEC slams election rigging claims, cites five clean audits

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

With 2026 municipal elections already on the horizon, the IEC appears determined to defend its reputation and stick to the law—regardless of political noise.

Mbalula: ‘We don't like the DA or the GNU, but it was a tactical choice’

Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on Tuesday defended the GNU, while admitting the party neither likes it nor the DA, calling the GNU a “tactical manoeuvre” among ...

Farmers at risk as Foot-and-Mouth response criticised by agricultural organisation

Danie van der Lith|Published

TLU SA has urged the government to allow private sector involvement in combating South Africa’s worsening Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, warning that delays, lack ...

September fuel price outlook: Great news for diesel customers

Jason Woosey|Published

Diesel customers can look forward to a significant price reduction in September, while petrol prices may also see slight decreases. See how these changes could affect ...

Woman arrested for allegedly raping teenage boy at Limpopo church shelter

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The arrest of a 24-year-old woman in Musina for allegedly raping a 13-year-old boy at a church shelter has sent shockwaves through the local community.

Mob justice: Suspected home robbers severely assaulted and burnt to death

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in Mpumalanga condemn the shocking mob justice incidents in Barberton, where two suspected robbers were brutally murdered. What measures are being taken to ...

Outrage over Knysna High School learner's use of the k-word during school event

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A learner from Knysna High School in the Western Cape has sparked outrage after using the k-word during a school event, leading to calls for disciplinary action ...

Malema calls for total ban on alcohol ads, says industry hides drinking’s social harm

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Julius Malema calls for a total ban on alcohol advertising in South Africa, saying it glamorises drinking while hiding its social harms, echoing the country’s earlier ...

Over 500,000 driving licence cards await printing as backlog persists: here's how to avoid being fined

Jason Woosey|Published

Despite having an operational machine since May, the Drivers' Licence Card Agency still has a significant backlog. Here's how to avoid being fined if your card is ...

Your grant, your fingerprint: Sassa turns to biometrics to stop fraudsters

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Sassa announces mandatory biometric enrolment for social grants starting September 1, 2025, aiming to enhance fraud detection and improve the integrity of its grant ...

‘Africa must stand together with one president, one currency, one army,’ says Malema

Simon Majadibodu|Published

EFF leader Julius Malema says Africa must unite under one president, one Parliament, one currency, one army, and without borders, arguing that such unity would strengthen ...

Godongwana warns of rising unemployment and muted growth ahead of budget policy statement

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana highlights the challenges of rising unemployment and sluggish economic growth in South Africa, ahead of the upcoming Medium-Term ...

Limpopo mother in court for allegedly concealing daughter's rape by son

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

An 18-year-old Limpopo man and his mother are set to appear in court after the community bravely intervened in a horrific case of child rape, shedding light on the ...