Politics
Cyril Ramaphosa is an absent and disappointing leader
When Cyril Ramaphosa burst onto the political scene, he was seen as a breath of fresh air. He presented himself as a world-class leader....
Mexico bars travellers from Central Africa over Ebola ahead of World...
Three Mexican airlines have announced emergency travel restrictions for passengers arriving from Central Africa due to a deadly Ebola outbreak, just two weeks before...
Desperate, some undocumented Ghanaians take up offer to go home
Hundreds of Ghanaians hoping to return home this weekend will have to wait a little longer after the Ghana High Commission confirmed to Sunday...
The KwaMagogo story takes centre stage
The No. 43 Trelawney Park, KwaMagogo book, first published in 2007, tells the story of the Masilela family home in Eswatini becoming an unexpected...
Congo and Uganda report 263 confirmed Ebola cases with 43 deaths,...
As of May 30, 263 confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the director-general of the Africa...
Editor’s Note
In recent months, our coverage of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) has been the subject of a complaint before the Press Ombudsman.
The...
Microloans keep food on the table
South Africans are increasingly turning to short-term microloans to pay for essentials such as food, rent and transport, as more employed people find that...
R557m spent on detainees too poor to pay bail
South Africa is spending about R1.5-million a day to keep 3 300 poor accused people behind bars because they cannot afford bail of less than...
Court rejects WoF bid, paving way for Tefla
A fierce multibillion-rand battle for control of South Africa’s national wildfire fighting programme has swung decisively in favour of Tefla Group after the North...
Meteor explodes over US with blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of...
A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the north-eastern United States on Saturday, Nasa said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with...
WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola...
BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo: The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging...
Soccer-South Africa’s World Cup departure delayed in visa ‘debacle’
South Africa failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup as planned on Sunday after some players and officials were yet to receive visas...
First Drive: iCAUR’s bold new V23 and 03T electric SUVs launched...
If cars had personalities, some would be introverts while others would command attention the moment they arrived. That is perhaps the best way to...
Leendert Koekemoer already setting his sights on the World U20 Champs
South African young one-lap sensation Leendert Koekemoer says he is setting his sights on the World U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, US, from August...
Proteas prepare for T20 World Cup against Ireland
The Proteas will be kicking off their preparations for the T20 Women’s World Cup this week, when they take on Ireland in Loughborough, England,...
Lotto results for Saturday, May 30 2026
Lotto results for Saturday, May 30 2026
Lotto: 21 | 35 | 39 | 46 | 51 |...
ANC battles Sisisi Tolashe headache as ‘holy trinity’ era looms large
The secretary-general of the ANC Women’s League, Nokuthula Nqaba is tipped to become the so-called “holy trinity” of the ANC structure after the great...
ISUZU ships first new D-MAX units from South Africa to more...
As Africa marked Africa Month, ISUZU Motors South Africa announced that it has begun shipping the first consignments of its new D-MAX bakkie from...
Volkswagen-backed business hub helps Eastern Cape entrepreneurs generate R733m
A business incubation centre established by Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) in partnership with entrepreneurial development specialist Raizcorp has helped Eastern Cape entrepreneurs generate more...
Kenya arrests eight students suspected of arson in deadly school fire
Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls' boarding school that killed 16 students, police said...
Ford lands major AVBOB fleet deal with specialised Ranger and Tourneo...
Ford South Africa has strengthened its presence in the commercial fleet sector after securing a new partnership with AVBOB, one of the country’s largest...
Powerball results for Friday, May 29 2026
Powerball results for Friday, May 29 2026
Powerball numbers:
09 | 14 | 16 |25 | 30 Powerball: 14
Powerball Plus numbers:
14 | 17 | 22 |27...
A week of Luce controversy as Ferrari enters new electric chapter
Ferrari has entered one of the most controversial weeks in its modern history with the unveiling of the Luce, the first fully electric car...
Flow Forward 2026: A critical talk on menstrual safety
As the world observed International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Sacred Heart College in Johannesburg became a hub of advocacy and education, hosting the Flow Forward...
Solly Mapaila, Julius Malema, Tony Yengeni give line of march as...
Old friends who cut their political teeth within the ANC have converged under a new banner outside the ANC in what has been billed...
BYD Dolphin G DM-i launched in Europe and confirmed for South...
Chinese new-energy vehicle giant BYD has unveiled the new Dolphin G DM-i for Europe, marking what the company describes as a bold attempt to...
Africa CDC warns Ebola outbreak could spread to 12 countries
Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) director-general Dr Jean Kaseya has warned that the current Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic...
Hawks probe second Woolworths explosion
The Hawks have launched a probe following a second explosion at a Woolworths store, this time in Bloemfontein.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s Serious...
ANC slams DA govt over ‘deeply concerning’ conditions at Khayelitsha clinic
The ANC in the Western Cape has accused the DA-led provincial government of neglecting poor communities after an oversight visit found what it described...
Interpol tracks down rape suspect in Eastern Cape
A 56-year-old wanted fugitive was arrested on Wednesday at his home in Kabega Park, Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape for the alleged sexual abuse...































