Politics
‘Rogue elements behind xenophobic attacks’, Zulu King tells Emmerson Mnangagwa
South African traditional leaders King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, the Zulu monarch, and King Ndamase Ndamase of the AmaMpondo ase Mnyandeni in Eastern Cape, on Monday...
Powerball results for Friday, July 17 2026
Powerball results for Friday, July 17 2026
Powerball numbers:
06| 09 | 31 |37| 42 Powerball: 04
Powerball Xtra numbers:
18 | 21 | 40 | 41 |...
Suliman Carrim postponement application deferred to next Friday after late filing
The Madlanga Commission has postponed the hearing of Suliman Carrim’s application for a postponement to next Friday after legal representatives argued that there was...
South Africa’s top digital campaigns shortlisted for 2026 Bookmark Awards
The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa (IAB SA) has unveiled the finalists for the 2026 Bookmark Awards, recognising the country’s best digital marketing, advertising...
State rejects xenophobia, vows humanitarian support for affected migrants
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has reaffirmed the government's commitment to protecting foreign nationals affected by recent tensions in South Africa while rejecting...
‘Gavin Jacob overlooked specialist narcotics teams in 2021 cocaine operation’
A Hawks warrant officer told the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Friday that Lt-Col Gavin Jacob did not call on specialist narcotics investigators for...
EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi’s associate Witness K arrested over precious stones...
An inspector from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), identified only as Witness K, has been arrested over the theft of precious stones worth...
Arm of law pounces on man who robbed, shot Eastern Cape...
An Eastern Cape resident, Lukholo Kafile, 32, appeared before the KuGompo Magistrates' Court on charges of premeditated murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and unlawful...
Two SANDF soldiers die in abandoned mine shaft during anti-illegal mining...
Two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members have died after falling into an abandoned mine shaft while pursuing suspected illegal miners at a...
Toyota SA gets new Hilux rolling off production line for export...
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has officially started production of its all-new ninth-generation Hilux, marking a significant milestone for the country’s automotive...
Two SANDF members plunge into abandoned mine shaft while gunning for...
Rescue teams are racing against time to reach two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who fell into an abandoned mine shaft while...
Ninety percent of South Africans choose cheaper Bolt rides over luxury...
Affordability continues to dictate how South Africans travel, with new data from ride-hailing platform Bolt revealing that more than nine out of every 10...
‘Evidence linked to Naledi food poisoning disappeared’: Public Protector
The laboratory tests that appeared to rule out poisonous chemicals in food sold at the Naledi tuckshop where six children died may never have...
Novo Nordisk rolls out cheaper authorised Semaglutide amid ongoing legal battle...
Novo Nordisk South Africa is set to launch the country’s first and only authorised copy of semaglutide later this month, a move that could...
Volvo’s electric trucks clock 250,000km on South African roads
Volvo Trucks South Africa has reached a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner commercial transport after its growing fleet of battery-electric trucks...
JAECOO launches first fully electric J5 BEV in SA
JAECOO has expanded its South African line-up with the launch of the all-new J5 BEV, marking the Chinese brand’s first fully electric model to...
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free
Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free of the virus, the...
Joburg residents urged to store water ahead of planned Rand Water...
Johannesburg residents are being encouraged to store enough water ahead of Rand Water's second phase of planned maintenance, which is scheduled to begin on...
Amazon Leo to bring satellite internet to South Africa in 2027
Amazon's low-earth orbit satellite internet venture Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa's Herotel to launch a new broadband service aimed at...
Brian Padayachee says Philani Lushaba escaped discipline after investigators rejected theft...
Brian Padayachee, a senior investigator at the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption, told the Madlanga commission on Thursday that Maj-Gen Philani Lushaba escaped disciplinary action...
NSFAS company secretary jumps ship, insiders cite ‘governance breaches’
Legal eagle Bantu Mazingi has jumped ship as company secretary at NSFAS in what insiders have cited as triggered by governance concerns at the...
Minister Buti Manamela dragged to court over Skills Fund top job
The beleaguered higher education and training minister, Buti Manamela, has been taken to the high court once again, this time over his controversial directive...
Hawks captain tells inquiry Zim authorities stalled ANC veteran’s murder probe
South African investigators probing the assassination of anti-apartheid activist and journalist Joe Nzingo Gqabi have told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry...
Trump suggests Russia ready for Ukraine peace deal as conflict escalates
US President Donald Trump said once again he believes Russia is ready to reach an agreement to end the conflict with Ukraine, according to...
Fire at Algeria orphanage kills 11, injures 19 near capital
Eleven people were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage on the outskirts of the Algerian capital early on Thursday, state...
Congo Ebola outbreak disrupts US-backed minerals talks, sources say
A worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is disrupting travel and delaying meetings tied to a U.S.-backed critical minerals partnership aimed...
Rand under pressure as investors monitor latest US strikes on Iran
The South African rand came under pressure on Thursday, as the latest escalation in hostilities between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices...
Uganda to discharge last Ebola patient, spokesperson says
Uganda is due to discharge its last Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown that could see the country declared free of the...
Huawei urges Africa to shape AI future on its own terms
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology reserved for the tech industry alone. It is increasingly influencing every sector of the economy, from...
America’s decision to bomb Iran again will cause a new economic...
The US knew military action against Iran carried the risk of disrupting one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Analysts warned before the...
































