Politics

Samsung expands foldable range with new Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra...

Samsung has unveiled three new foldable smartphones as it seeks to attract a broader range of users to the premium foldable-device market. The new Galaxy...

Review: Apple MacBook Neo offers gateway into Mac ecosystem

I recently had the opportunity to experience Apple’s latest attempt to make macOS more accessible in the form of the MacBook Neo, a new...

Xi says China ready to further strengthen relations with Brazil

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil. Xi made the remarks...

At least 30 killed in village attack in Nigeria’s Kaduna state,...

At least 30 people died when armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state early on Monday, according to two residents. Dogon Rana,...

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from ‘super’ El...

An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10-billion to $20-billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from...

Madlanga Commission threatens prosecution over witness leak

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumed proceedings after the lunch adjournment on Monday, with Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga issuing a stern warning about the...

Judge in Cat Matlala trial turns down accused’s bid to skip...

The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an application by accused number five, Nthabiseng Nzama, to be excused from attending portions of an ongoing trial...

Oil prices hit one-week low after US, Iran pause fighting over...

Oil prices tumbled 7% on Monday, hitting a one-week low, after the U.S. and Iran paused strikes over the weekend following two weeks of...

Andrea Johnson: ‘I may have been influenced by investigators’

Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) boss Advocate Andrea Johnson has conceded that her reliance on investigators may have left her vulnerable to undue...

MK Party official, husband survive shooting as suspect appears in court

A 27-year-old man has appeared in the Ndwedwe District Court in connection with the attempted murder of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party Ilembe District secretary,...

‘Cat’ Matlala trial: Security officer defends identification of suspects

The trial within a trial in the attempted murder case involving alleged underworld figure and controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused resumed...

JSC wants judge president Mbenenge suspended over sexual harassment case

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge with immediate effect while Parliament considers...

Norris ends McLaren drought with dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix victory

Lando Norris delivered McLaren’s first Formula One victory of the 2026 season after overcoming early setbacks and surviving late-race drama to win Sunday’s Hungarian...

Africa facing $10billion to $20 billion economic hit from ‘super’ El...

An impending "super" El Niño is expected to inflict a combined $10 billion (R168bn) to $20bn hit on affected African countries and trigger mass...

Overwhelmed by heatwave deaths, French undertakers struggle for space

In nearly 25 years as a funeral director, Gautier Caton has never experienced anything like France's record-breaking late-June heatwave, when he rented five refrigerated...

China’s humanoid robots face their real test on the factory floor

Separating two pieces of fabric may look simple. For a humanoid robot, however, the soft, slippery material is a demanding test of dexterity: too...

Cyril Ramaphosa accepts IDAC boss Andrea Johnson’s resignation

President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson, allowing her to leave office with immediate...

SpaceX’s Starship rocket lifts off from Texas for 13th test flight

SpaceX's Starship rocket lifted off from Texas on Friday and deployed its first 20 upgraded Starlink satellites into suborbital ​space, one of many testing...

Iran’s missiles getting deadlier

Recent reports from US officials show a major shift in the Middle East. Iran's latest missiles aren't just faster, they are pulling crazy terminal...

Tackle our financial burdens

The increase in inflation to 5% confirms what millions of South Africans already know: the cost of living continues to rise while household incomes...

IDAC boss Andrea Johnson tenders resignation, wants immediate release

Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Adv Andrea Johnson has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa and National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andy Mothibi to...

Schools must make belonging non-negotiable

I am a teacher, a Head of Department, the Founder of The Seen Initiative, and Sunday World's Unsung Hero for 2026. I have spent...

Beauty queen claims anti-Nigerian backlash cost her SA citizenship

Former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Chidimma Adetshina has pulled out all the stops to remain in South Africa. The 25-year-old...

Range Rover Sport D350 proves diesel still has a place

Mild-hybrid system captures energy during braking With electric vehicles and hybrids dominating headlines, it would be easy to assume that the days of premium diesel...

New Nissan X-Trail wants to reclaim lost ground in competitive SUV...

The launch of the new Nissan X-Trail on Tuesday was about far more than introducing an updated family SUV. It represented the beginning of...

South Africa rejects ICC petition alleging crimes associated with ‘Abahambe’

Dirco says complaint does not meet legal threshold for ICC to act The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) this week rejected a petition...

Suspect due in court after dagga with a R2 million street...

The South African Police Service has arrested a 33-year-old man after seizing 19 bales of compressed dagga with an estimated street value of R2...

Public Protector steps into feud over Manamela’s alleged overreach

‘Minister does not have powers to appoint NSF CEO’ Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) has stepped into the fray of the delayed appointment of the...

Senegal’s President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former prime minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef...

Failed BEE deal forces former ANC councillor out of home

Rametsi claims house was part of the deal he had with Cornish Soured business relations between former ANC councillor Johny Rametsi and his former partners...