Politics

Hlaudi Motsoeneng blasts Donald Trump at meeting with Venezuela ambassador

Former SABC chief operations officer and president of the African Content Movement (ACM) political party Hlaudi Motsoeneng blasted US president Donald Trump and his...

‘I was acting under instruction,’ TMPD inspector testifies on R59m tender

An inspector from the Tshwane Metro Police Department, major Lebogang Phiri, took the stand at the Madlanga commission on Thursday as the inquiry returned...

Fikile Mbalula, Solly Mapaila in war of words as ANC, SACP...

The relationship between the ANC and the SACP can be characterised as one that is a state of critical and unstable. Or better yet in...

SIU dismisses ‘fake news’ claims of expanded probe into Lerutla case...

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has called viral social media claims that it has broadened its investigation into the arrest of Kagiso Lerutla, the...

Breaking | Cyril Ramaphosa places top cop Fannie Masemola on precautionary...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension following allegations of a R360-million tender scandal linked to the...

Mazda refreshes Mazda2 with added tech, value in SA

Mazda Southern Africa has introduced an updated version of its long-running Mazda2 hatchback in South Africa, sharpening its appeal in the competitive B-segment with...

Fatal car crash claims resurface to haunt Ekurhuleni city manager

City of Ekurhuleni municipal manager Kagiso Lerutla is at the centre of new damning allegations linking him to a deadly crash and an apparent...

‘We are not toothless,’ SAHRC responds to ConCourt ruling

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has pushed back against suggestions that it has been weakened by the Constitutional Court, insisting it remains...

Ramaphosa to address nation as ANC study group demands actions against...

President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to make a major announcement on Thursday afternoon that could place embattled national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola under...

Audi adds new S line derivative to A1 Sportback range

Audi South Africa has expanded its compact hatchback line-up with the introduction of a new S line derivative for the Audi A1 Sportback, priced...

Victim in Durban CBD ‘xenophobic’ attack doing well, says Ghana minister

The man seen being whipped with sjamboks and punched during a shocking assault in Durban’s CBD in KwaZulu-Natal is “doing very well," according to...

Pope Leo visits prison to shouts of ‘freedom’ on cinematic last...

Pope Leo's four-nation Africa tour headed towards a dramatic close on Wednesday, with the pontiff braving a heavy rainstorm to greet crowds in Equatorial...

US slams China’s pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president’s...

The US is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the State Department said on Wednesday, calling...

Six suspected Nigerian coup plotters plead not guilty as court adjourns...

Six former security officials accused of plotting the violent overthrow of President Bola Tinubu's government last year pleaded not guilty on Wednesday as a...

Lotto results for Wednesday, April 22 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, April 22 2026 Lotto:                10 | 12 | 23 | 26 | 27 |...

Huawei pushes AI-ready networks as demand for data surges

Huawei has made a strong case for AI-ready optical networks, warning that traditional infrastructure may struggle to keep pace with the rapid rise of...

Brigadier Abraham Nkwashu defends role in docket collection

Suspended Sedibeng district commissioner Brigadier Abraham Nkwashu told the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Wednesday that his request for the murder docket in the...

Julius Malema lawyers have their hands full in dramatic Wednesday

EFF leader Julius Malema's legal representatives had their hands full on Wednesday dealing with two separate legal issues, both of which coincidentally involving incidents...

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu asked to intervene as eMalahleni debt hits...

The DA in Mpumalanga has called on Premier Mandla Ndlovu to urgently intervene in the worsening financial crisis at eMalahleni Local Municipality, saying the...

Pope decries inequality on whirlwind last day of Africa tour

Pope Leo used the last full day of his four-nation Africa tour on Wednesday to speak out against wealth inequality, urging believers to work...

Madlanga commission sets sights on Africa’s richest metro police department

The Madlanga commission of inquiry has confirmed that the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), the force policing the bloodstream of Africa’s biggest urban economy,...

Barcelona: anti trump forum and Ramaphosa’s statements

On April 18 and 19, 2026, the city of Barcelona hosted what has been widely described as a gathering of global progressive leaders convened...

BMW SA presents two and four wheels exclusive RR Editions

In a bold show of performance unity, BMW South Africa has unveiled a pair of limited-edition models that bridge the gap between its high-performance...

OUTsurance CFO Jan Hofmeyr dumps group for greener pastures

OUTsurance Group chief financial officer (CFO) and executive financial director Jan Hofmeyr has resigned from the position. The resignation is effective October 2 to allow...

Johann Rupert’s Remgro completes disposal of remaining FirstRand shares for R3.6bn

Remgro, which is chaired by South Africa's wealthiest man, Johann Rupert, has sold its remaining shares in financial services institution FirstRand for R3.6-billion. The company...

Madlanga commission confirms Hillary Gardee murder case ‘to be assessed’ over...

The Madlanga commission of inquiry has confirmed that it will be assessing a formal request from lawyers representing the family of slain entrepreneur Hillary...

Just In | Bail denied for suspended sergeant Fannie Nkosi over...

Suspended police officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has been denied bail following his appearance at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Magistrate Thandi Theledi ruled...

Nigeria’s Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems

Dangote oil refinery, which is owned by Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote, has reached a deal with Honeywell to use the US industrial group's...

US aid cuts undermine HIV prevention in South Africa, report finds

US funding cuts to South Africa have dismantled HIV prevention programmes just as they are needed to support the rollout of the new prevention...

Western Cape construction sector focuses on compliance issues

Growth in the Western Cape’s construction sector reflects massive job creation and focuses on safety and compliance. This comes after job indicators in the third...