Politics

Black farmers demand SAPS crackdown on alleged agriculture ‘mafia’

A national organisation representing black emerging farmers has called for an urgent meeting with the South African Police Service (SAPS), alleging that organised criminal...

Consumption remains key driver of China’s economic growth

Consumption remains a key driver of China's economic growth, guest speakers said during the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show...

‘Coal won’t be abandoned’: says Cyril Ramaphosa at launch of Mpumalanga’s...

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday reaffirmed support for a different energy mix when he officially launched Mpumalanga's first commercial wind farm. The project is expected...

Defence challenges legality of arrests and search in Cat Matlala trial

Defence advocate Anneline van den Heever, who represents tender tycoon Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his wife, Tsakani, began her cross-examination of police Captain Alfred...

Herman Mashaba: ‘I’ve been eyeing Ayanda Allie since 2025’

ActionSA leader and the party's Joburg mayoral candidate is over the moon after the acquisition of former Bosa member of the provincial legislature, Ayanda...

Rapid transition to new growth drivers now hallmark of China’s economy:...

The accelerated shift from old to new growth drivers has become one of the most defining features of China's current economic performance, a guest...

ConCourt inches closer to deciding urgent Phala Phala appeal

The Constitutional Court has moved closer to deciding whether it will hear an urgent appeal against the order that stopped Parliament’s public impeachment proceedings...

China Dodovu | Brothers turn on each other: Ghana, Nigeria, South...

This is a story about three brothers (Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa) who were born of the same mother but different fathers. The brothers...

DR Congo says Rwanda-linked armed group agrees to disarm

The Democratic Republic of the Congo says the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group operating in eastern Congo, has...

Ghana’s government backs five-year presidential term, lowers minimum age to 35

(Refiles to correct spelling of minister's name in paragraphs 3,5) By Emmanuel Bruce ACCRA, July 30 (Reuters) - Ghana's government has accepted a recommendation to extend the presidential term from

In case you missed it | Julius Malema in his element

EFF leader Julius Malema held a press briefing in Sandton following the party's local government elections manifesto launch and anniversary celebration in Thohoyandou last...

Trial within a trial postponement stalls Cat Matlala case 

The trial within a trial to determine the admissibility of evidence linking accused number one, Musa Kekana, has been postponed once again. This further delays...

Oil rises in volatile trade as US resumes attacks on Iran

By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI, July 30 (Reuters) - Brent crude prices climbed more than $1 a barrel on Thursday in a volatile session as investors swing between focusing on escalating U.S. attacks on Iran

South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate

JOHANNESBURG, July 30 (Reuters) - The African Union has backed a broader discussion on migration, a South African government official said on Thursday, after Ghana made a proposal to place xenophobic

Andy Mothibi confirms Andrea Johnson is under criminal investigation

National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andy Mothibi has publicly confirmed that former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Adv Andrea Johnson is already...

Mmamoloko Kubayi orders lifestyle audits for all Idac staff

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has ordered lifestyle audits for every employee at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), saying the anti-corruption...

US launches fresh strikes against Iran as war engulfs more countries

The United States launched new strikes against Iran and Iran-backed groups on Wednesday, as Washington and Tehran continued a cycle of military escalation that...

Prosecutor says Andrea Johnson could do no wrong in Shamila Batohi’s...

An Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) prosecutor told the Madlanga commission on Thursday she only revived efforts to expose alleged misconduct within the anti-corruption...

Matlala trial-within-a-trial: Defence claims Kekana was tortured during arrest

The state's witness, Tactical Response Team (TRT) Captain Alfred Sekgobela, has been accused by defence advocate Riaan Gissing, who represents accused number one Musa...

Working under Johnson drove IDAC staff to therapy, commission hears

Working under former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Advocate Andrea Johnson became so unbearable that prosecutors and support staff sought counselling through the...

Cabinet appoints new PIC board chaired by Seiso Mohai

The Cabinet has announced the appointment of eight non-executive directors to the embattled Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board, which will be chaired by Deputy...

‘Madlanga commission sh*t show’: recording exposes Andrea Johnson

A secretly recorded telephone conversation played before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday has laid bare former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head...

BMW accelerates restructuring as profits slide amid China slowdown

BMW Group has announced a major restructuring programme, including voluntary severance packages for about 8,000 employees in Germany, as the premium carmaker responds to...

Arthur Adams appointed new North West police boss

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has appointed Arthur Peter Adams as the new provincial commissioner for the North West, with Acting National Commissioner...

Oprah Winfrey to hand girls academy to Gauteng education department

After two decades of transforming the lives of academically gifted girls from disadvantaged communities, media mogul Oprah Winfrey has announced that the Oprah Winfrey...

Idac prosecutor Dru Ramsamy set to spill beans on Andrea Johnson

The Madlanga commission got off to a dramatic start on Thursday morning after it emerged that an Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) prosecutor is...

Daniel Makokera | Africa’s AI moment: How we can quantum leap...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often described as the next industrial revolution. That description is already outdated. AI is rapidly becoming the infrastructure upon which...

‘Hi Gorgeous’: Madlanga commission exposes Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan chats

Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Adv Andrea Johnson's final day before the Madlanga commission ended with commissioners confronting her over WhatsApp messages...

Lotto results for Wednesday, July 29 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, July 29 2026 Lotto:                 04 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 41 |52 ...

William Baloyi | South Africa: Continental leader in science, innovation and...

South Africa is a nation of innovation, where scientific curiosity, research and technological advancement continue to shape solutions for some of society’s greatest challenges....