Politics

Mercedes-Benz Trucks expands Actros range with new base and line haul...

Mercedes-Benz Trucks South Africa has expanded its heavy-duty truck portfolio with the introduction of new Base and Line Haul models, aimed at transport operators...

Home Affairs declares over 500 illegal Nigerians undesirable

The Department of Home Affairs has, in a statement, confirmed that 586 Nigerian nationals found to be residing in South Africa illegally have been...

Euro pauses ahead of ECB rate hike, dollar flat

The euro held steady on Thursday near the bottom of its recent range ahead of a European Central Bank meeting which is expected to...

Gauteng Traffic Police boss Samuel Mashaba admits receiving money from informant

Samuel Mashaba, the Gauteng Traffic Police boss, has confirmed before the Madlanga commission that he received money from alleged informant Itumeleng Nku, describing the...

SA vs Mexico: How they compare on culture, economy, lifestyle

A comparative infographic highlighting South Africa and Mexico reveals striking contrasts—and surprising similarities—across population, economy, culture, tourism and lifestyle, offering a snapshot of how...

Boks Eye Winning Start Against England

South Africa intend to field their strongest line-up against England in the opening round of the new Nations Championship next month as coach Rassie...

Home Affairs repatriates 586 undocumented Nigerian nationals

The Department of Home Affairs has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in South Africa illegally. The first...

Man appears in court after ‘assaulting’ cop during Mpumalanga march

A man who allegedly assaulted a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) during a march in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, appeared in court on...

Mashaba grilled by Madlanga commission over role in Aeroton drug bust

Gauteng Traffic Police boss Samuel Mashaba has been grilled by the Madlanga Commission over the role he played at the scene of the Aeroton...

Crude Edges Higher as U.S.-Iran Tensions Intensify

Oil prices jumped on Thursday on the escalation of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, but later pared gains as traders assessed the actual...

China’s Hengli Eyes West Africa, Mideast Oil After Sanctions

China's Hengli Petrochemical, sanctioned by the U.S. for allegedly purchasing Iranian oil, has bought at least 2 million barrels of West African crude and...

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World...

The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people who have recently been in Central...

Fear grips Cleveland after mass shooting

Fear, grief and uncertainty continue to hang at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, following a tragic mass shooting that left 12 people dead...

MKP’s Mzwanele Manyi challenges impeachment rules over MP’s power to remove...

A proposed overhaul of Parliament's impeachment rules has sparked sharp disagreement among political parties over whether MPs should retain the final say on removing...

TiAuto secures Japanese investment as Marubeni eyes growth in Southern Africa’s...

One of Southern Africa’s largest automotive retail and services groups, TiAuto Investments, is set to enter a new era after announcing an acquisition agreement...

Dollar flat as US-Iran conflict, inflation readings loom

The dollar held steady on Wednesday as markets remained on edge over the latest clash between the US and Iran, while awaiting closely watched...

Fuel price shock boosts focus on EVs as WesBank, FNB back...

As South Africans grapple with soaring fuel prices, financial services giants WesBank and First National Bank are throwing their weight behind the country’s growing...

Lotto results for Wednesday, June 10 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, June 10 2026 Lotto:                15 | 16 | 17| 18 | 25 | 33 ...

FIAT unveils electric three-wheeler aimed at Africa’s booming last-mile delivery market

Italian automaker FIAT has unveiled its first electric three-wheeled commercial vehicle for South Africa and selected sub-Saharan African markets, as the brand looks to...

Parliament impeachment rules stall over ‘fit and proper’ requirement for MPs

Efforts by Parliament to strengthen its impeachment framework have hit another stumbling block after MPs failed to reach agreement on whether members appointed to...

Nigeria’s largest refinery’s gasoline unit to resume full rates in June,...

Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery has derated its gasoline-making unit (RFCC) by 34% since May 21 and expects the unit to resume full rates in...

War over Ozempic, Wegovy hits South African courts

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk headed to court in South Africa on Wednesday to try to halt the sale of unapproved copies of semaglutide, the...

Crude Prices Jump After Trump Warning to Iran

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump scolded Iran in a Truth Social post following tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran...

Suspected zama-zama turf war behind Cleveland mass shooting, says councillor

A shooting that left 12 people dead and 10 injured in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, on Tuesday night appears to be linked to a...

Top cop unleashes specialised police units to support Cleveland mass shooting...

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has deployed additional specialised resources to support the investigation...

US Blocks Somali World Cup Referee, Citing National Security Risk

The Trump administration said on Tuesday the United States (US) had denied Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry for the World Cup because...

Labour officials find 79 undocumented foreign nationals at major Cape Town...

A major multi-agency compliance operation at a construction site in Cape Town’s central business district has uncovered 79 undocumented foreign nationals. The operation, conducted recently...

Omoda C5 sales approach 17 000 as hybrid model gains traction

The Omoda C5 continues to cement its position as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing compact SUVs, with local sales reaching 16 948 units since...

Volkswagen adds dark-themed Amarok as bakkie battle continues to heat up

South Africa’s fiercely contested bakkie segment continues to heat up as manufacturers roll out new models and updates ahead of the arrival of the...

Audi unveils all-new Q7 as luxury SUV battle heats up

German luxury carmaker Audi has lifted the wraps off the third-generation Q7, a flagship luxury SUV that combines family practicality, cutting-edge technology and premium...