National

Pension payout talks trail Mkhwanazi’s second term

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s second term was finalised on Friday night, but senior policing sources say the decision followed behind-the-scenes discussions about...

ANC 2027 battle lines form as Ramathuba rises, Mpumalanga signals discipline

The rise of Phophi Ramathuba this weekend as Limpopo ANC chairperson has injected fresh momentum into the party’s march towards its 2027 national conference. To...

Botched ANC conference becomes a legal and political quagmire

“Lulama Ngcukayitobi shivers when he sees Oscar Mabuyane; he even resorts to the courts,” was the song reverberating at the East London International Convention...

East Africa leading continent’s latest hotel boom

East Africa is emerging as the continent’s most dynamic hotel construction zone, signalling a new phase in Africa’s tourism and business travel expansion. While...

Middle East conflict hits Southern Africa tourism as bookings stall

Southern Africa’s inbound tourism sector is under pressure as the Middle East conflict begins to disrupt bookings, inflate flight costs, and weaken traveller confidence,...

After testifying, O’Sullivan escalates with email offensive against committee

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has launched a sustained email offensive against Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing corruption in the criminal justice system, accusing it...

Lotto results for Saturday, 28 March 2026

Lotto results for Saturday, 28 March 2026 Lotto:                 06 | 12 | 26 | 40 | 41 |...

Parliament welcomes lifestyle audits for basic education dept

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Jan de Villiers, on Friday welcomed the firm and principled stance taken by the...

KZN Police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi secures second term

There is no more uncertainty over KwaZulu-Natal’s top cop, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's position. He will remain in his post for another five years after his...

South African motorsport driver shines in Germany

South African racing driver Jonathan Mogotsi is flying the country’s flag high on the global stage. He has secured the coveted Nürburgring Permit A...

Plea for South Africans to donate blood ahead of Easter

As the Easter holidays approach, hospitals across South Africa continue to care for patients whose survival depends on a simple yet life-saving act, blood...

Chinese firms help accelerate SA’s clean energy and EV transition

Two major Chinese companies have joined forces in a move that could boost South Africa’s shift toward cleaner energy and electric mobility. China National Building...

Powerball Results for Friday, 27 March 2026

Powerball numbers: 06 | 12 | 25 | 28 | 36 Powerball: 15  Powerball Plus numbers: 01 | 07 | 11 | 27 | 32 Powerball: 01 Visit...

Pilot survives firefighting helicopter crash in Western Cape

A firefighting helicopter attending to a blaze in Table Mountain National Park in Hout Bay, Western Cape, crashed this week while trying to extinguish...

Grade 3 learner dies after Daveyton school wall collapse

A Grade 3 learner has died following a tragic incident at Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni. A section of a school wall reportedly...

Tshwane CFO given a week to respond to suspension threat

The City of Tshwane has given its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gareth Mnisi, seven days to explain why he should not be placed on...

Electric vehicles seen as buffer against fuel shocks

South Africa’s growing exposure to global oil price shocks has renewed calls for a faster transition to electric mobility. The Middle East conflict continues...

Mercedes-Benz Trucks doubles down on heavy-haul segment

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is sharpening its focus on South Africa’s specialised heavy-haul segment. It is rolling out updated models aimed at tackling some of the...

Police chief Fannie Masemola to face PFMA-related charges

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is expected to face charges for breaching the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). The matter is linked to a...

Chinese vice president meets Cyril Ramaphosa on bilateral ties

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Cape Town on Wednesday, with both sides pledging to deepen bilateral...

BMW offers free Easter vehicle checks for safer road trips

As thousands of South Africans prepare to hit the road for the Easter holidays, BMW Group South Africa is rolling out a nationwide initiative...

Tata marks 12 000th vehicle milestone at Rosslyn plant

Tata Africa and Tata Motors have celebrated the rollout of their 12 000th locally assembled commercial vehicle at their Rosslyn facility, underlining the growing...

Zeph Mkhwanazi happy as Mpumalanga cops are arrested ‘for corruption’

The arrest of four police officers in Mpumalanga on corruption charges has added fresh momentum to a nationwide crackdown on alleged rot within the...

50 Years of Youth Legacy, the 5th Rebirth of Ubuntu

For five years, guitarist and composer Billy Monama has been building a stage that he calls The Rebirth of Ubuntu. For him, it is...

AfriForum aims to isolate Fikile Mbalula: ANC

The ANC has come out in defense of troubled Secretary General (SG) Fikile Mbalula, who is the latest target of Afrikaner rights lobby group...

Julius Malema pressures Chief Justice over delayed Phala Phala judgment

EFF leader Julius Malema has formally written to Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, demanding that the Constitutional Court urgently deliver judgment in the long-running Phala...

Lotto results for Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Lotto:                 01 | 12 | 19 | 28 | 31 | 52           ...

Fannie Masemola called to answer charges over Matlala tender

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is due to appear in court on 21 April. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has  summonsed him in...

Road safety plea ahead of Easter

Motorists are being urged to prioritise safety as they prepare for the busy Easter long weekend. Many South Africans will travel to see their...

How SAPS top brass awarded Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s firm ‘dodgy’ contract

The state has laid bare a brazen blueprint of alleged manipulation inside SAPS procurement, telling the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court that Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company...