Politics
Cyril Ramaphosa wins court battle to block impeachment hearing
The Western Cape High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an interim interdict preventing Parliament from proceeding with a public impeachment hearing against him.
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Watch | Court rules on Ramaphosa impeachment challenge
In response to President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent request to halt the work of Parliament's Section 89 Impeachment Committee resulting from the Phala Phala scandal,...
UNAIDS chief urges Africa to rethink health funding after global aid...
African governments must urgently increase domestic health spending and reduce reliance on foreign aid following sweeping cuts by major donors, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said...
South Africa relocates six cheetahs to Zambia to restore species
South Africa has relocated six cheetahs to Zambia's greater Luangwa ecosystem, where the species has been absent for nearly three decades, the Endangered Wildlife...
‘You are lying to this court,’ Cat Matlala’s lawyer tells witness
The attempted murder trial involving Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala continued before the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, with his legal counsel accusing state witness and...
Andrea Johnson apologises to Dineo Mokwele for ‘token appointment’ insult
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Adv Andrea Johnson publicly apologised before the Madlanga commission on Thursday after conceding that she wrongly described Crime...
Judgment reserved in Peet Viljoen bail application as he offers R250k...
Disbarred attorney Peet Viljoen has offered to pay R250,000 in bail, submit to house arrest and report daily to police in a final bid...
Parly demands answers after NSFAS hires controversial Daybreak ex-chair
Parliament's portfolio committee on higher education and training chair, Tebogo Letsie, is seeking answers from embattled NSFAS administrator Prof Hlengani Mathebula on how controversial...
Cat Matlala’s lawyer challenges security guard’s account in attempted murder trial
The defence for alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala continued its cross-examination of state witness Mzamo Cele on Thursday, questioning aspects of his testimony...
Iran threatens total regional oil blockade after US infrastructure strike warnings
Iran's main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, on Wednesday warned that if the United States attacks Iranian infrastructure, Iran will block all oil...
‘Hebanna!’ MPs stunned to learn that Andrea Johnson was untruthful with...
"Hebanna!"
That single exclamation from the chief whip of the majority party, Mdumiseni Ntuli, captured the mood inside Parliament's ad hoc committee on Thursday after...
Reserve Bank keeps interest rates unchanged
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has decided to keep its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 7%, with governor Lesetja Kganyago warning that escalating...
Andrea Johnson exposed for providing incorrect information to Parliament’s Ad Hoc...
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Adv Andrea Johnson came under fresh pressure at the Madlanga commission on Thursday after commissioners confronted her with...
Lesedi FM on-air preacher arrested for drunk, reckless driving
Respected Lesedi FM religious broadcaster and preacher Pastor Matebesi Lakaje spent two nights in police cells after he was arrested for allegedly driving under...
Peet Viljoen claims state relying on withdrawn cases to block bail
Disbarred attorney Peet Viljoen has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of relying on withdrawn criminal cases, years-old civil disputes and misleading evidence in...
African banks bet on debt guarantees to lure private capital to...
With aid budgets shrinking and development finance under pressure, African governments and development banks are increasingly turning to debt guarantees to attract private capital...
Embattled Idac head Johnson concedes senior official jumped gun on probe
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Advocate Andrea Johnson came under renewed pressure at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Thursday after conceding that...
Donald Trump praises Nigeria’s efforts against violence towards Christians
President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his actions against violence, according to a letter released by Nigeria's presidency on Wednesday, in...
‘Canadians not punching bag’, leaders caution Donald Trump amid trade talks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and US President Donald Trump agreed to intensify trade negotiations after speaking on Tuesday but warned he...
Lotto results for Wednesday, July 22 2026
Lotto results for Wednesday, July 22 2026
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Bidvest security clashes with defence in Matlala trial
Tempers flared in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday when state witness Mzamo Cele repeatedly clashed with defence lawyers during cross-examination.
This pushed Judge Cassim...
Congo presses ahead with local ownership rule for miners despite industry...
The Democratic Republic of Congo will begin enforcing a long-delayed requirement for mining companies to offer local ownership stakes from July 31, the mines...
Cameroon’s ruling party meets as President Paul Biya’s long absence draws...
Cameroon's ruling party called a rare meeting of senior leaders on Wednesday as criticism mounted over the continued absence of President Paul Biya (93),...
Gauteng NPA boss Andrew Chauke cleared after fitness inquiry
President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andrew Chauke that he has been exonerated by the Nkabinde Panel of...
Madlanga hits Idac boss with ‘Law 101’ after admitting she acted...
A heavy silence settled over the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Wednesday as the legal foundations of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption's (Idac) probe...
‘I won’t do favours’: Security guard clashes with lawyer in Cat...
A tense exchange erupted in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday when Bidvest security guard Mzamo Cele refused a defence lawyer's request to sketch...
Don’t blame weight-loss jab just yet for thinning hair, expert warns
As more South Africans turn to popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications to shed excess kilos, a growing number are reporting an unexpected side effect, noticeable...
Chery Q enters SA’s affordable EV battle
Chery South Africa is preparing to intensify the battle for affordable electric vehicles when it introduces the new fully electric Chery Q in early...
Andrea Johnson concedes Idac had no mandate to probe Dumisani Khumalo
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Advocate Andrea Johnson on Wednesday conceded before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the anti-corruption unit had no...
Range Rover previews first all-electric GT SUV ahead of global reveal
Range Rover has offered the first official glimpse of its upcoming Range Rover GT, confirming it as the fifth model in its luxury SUV...






























