Politics

Affordable models gain traction in used car market

South Africa’s used car market continued to show resilience in February 2026, with strong year-on-year growth despite a slight slowdown from January, according to...

National organised crime head Richard Shibiri denies doing Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala...

Suspended national organised crime head Richard Shibiri appeared again before the Madlanga commission of inquiry in Pretoria on Wednesday, where he continued to be...

Six killed in two separate shootings in Cape Town

Police in the Western Cape are investigating the death of six people following two separate shooting incidents in Cape Town on Tuesday evening. According to...

SAHRC gives deadline to Eastern Cape Health

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has given the Eastern Cape Health Department 14 days to submit detailed responses to 27 complaints communities...

MPs to launch inquiry into state-owned diamond company Alexkor

The South African parliament is moving to open a formal inquiry into embattled state-owned diamond miner Alexkor SOC Ltd amid corruption allegations tied to...

Mercedes-Benz debuts all-new electric VLE luxury van

Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the all-new, fully electric VLE, marking a significant milestone in the German brand’s transition toward electrified mobility and the next...

Oil prices fall, Trump’s mixed messages

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged...

Robert Mugabe’s son abandons bail as state reveals he’s in SA...

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugube’s son, Bellarmine Mugabe, and his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, abandoned their bid for bail when they appeared briefly before the...

Authorities allay fears over SA fuel supply, but warn Middle East...

South Africa’s fuel supply remains stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East, but motorists should brace for possible price increases from April as...

The Don reflects on Nelisa’s Big Brother Mzansi exit

When Sihle Sishi, popularly known as The Don, exited the Big Brother Mzansi house, his journey in the competition ended in the Top 10. But beyond the gameplay and strategies, one relationship...

More relatives nabbed in Limpopo cop’s R10m ‘murder-for-insurance’ scheme

Police have arrested more relatives of former Limpopo police officer Rachel Shokane-Kutumela, as investigators tighten the net around what authorities believe is a sophisticated...

Powerball Results for Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Powerball numbers: 01 | 05 | 13 | 20 | 25 Powerball: 14 Powerball Plus numbers: 02 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 49 Powerball: 11

Cops raid Calvin Mathibeli’s business in three provinces

A large group of police on Tuesday raided businessman Calvin Mathibeli's offices in three provinces. The vocal logistics and private security boss owns the security...

Madlanga commission probes ‘circuitous’ payments between businessmen

The Madlanga commission on Tuesday questioned a series of payments that moved from businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala to North West businessman Suliman Carrim before...

Madlanga commission would not exist if Mkhwanazi was consulted: Senthumule

Acting national police deputy commissioner Lt-Gen Khosi Senthumule says there would have never been the Madlanga commission and parliament's ad hoc committee probing shenanigans...

Panel rejects NPA bid to control Andrew Chauke inquiry evidence

The panel presiding over the inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office as Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions has...

Fake voter registration websites warning

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned the public about fraudulent websites impersonating its online platforms, attempting to harvest voters’ personal...

Win for Makhosini Msibi as High Court sets aside RTMC board...

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has handed Makhosini Msibi a decisive legal victory after ruling that the board of the Road Traffic Management...

Finance MEC Lebogang Maile unveils blueprint for Gauteng’s economic revival

The Gauteng provincial government is positioning a new five-year economic development plan as a key tool to revive growth, attract investment and address stubborn...

North West businessman Suliman Carrim’s counsel clashes with judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga

Tempers flared at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday when senior counsel for North West businessman Suliman Carrim went head-to-head with commission chairperson,...

Partnership with banks to cut queues at Home Affairs offices

The Department of Home Affairs has launched a digital partnership model with banks, allowing people to apply for Smart ID cards directly at participating...

SA leading charge to make anti-HIV jab for Africa 

South Africa’s National Aids Council ( Sanac) has asked local drug companies to submit applications by April 7 to make generic versions of an...

How female architect brings minimalist architecture to Abidjan’s skyline

Architect Melissa Kacoutie starts her day reviewing building sketches with her team at her firm called Jeanette Studios. The company is at the cutting...

Mojtaba Khamenei takes over the reins as Iran’s supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old second son of Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has been elected as the country's new supreme leader, Iran's Assembly...

‘Cat Matlala pressured me’ – Suliman Carrim grilled on millions sent...

North West businessman Suliman Carrim advanced money to alleged tender kingpin Hangwani Morgan Maumela at the request of controversial businessman Vusimuzi Matlala. Carrim said this...

Kennedy Bungane’s replacement takes over African Bank’s ‘poisoned chalice’ CEO role

The immediate departure of African Bank's chief executive, Kennedy Bungane, who has been replaced by seasoned banker Zweli Manyathi, is seeing the top job...

Brown Mogotsi, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala played me – Suliman Carrim

North West businessman Suliman Carrim told the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Monday that he believes he was manipulated by associates in a controversial...

Power outage at Pretoria high court halts operations for the day

Operations at the Pretoria High Court were suspended on Monday following a power outage affecting the court and surrounding areas. In a statement issued by...

How China made remarkable progress in transport system construction in five...

China achieved breakthroughs in the construction of a comprehensive transport system during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), especially in infrastructure, transportation services and...

Five killed as bus transporting Zimbabweans collides with car in Eastern...

A tragic collision on the N6 between KuGompo, formerly East London, and Stutterheim has left five people dead and at least 60 others injured...