Politics

Commission hears how Ze Nxumalo bought VIP tickets for cops to...

The Madlanga commission has heard evidence suggesting that businessman Ze Nxumalo may have interfered in the police investigation and attempted arrest of blogger Musa...

Cop contradicts police boss Shadrack Sibiya on key details at Madlanga...

Testimony at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Monday exposed strong contradictions between suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya and police sergeant Fannie...

Why Bozell’s arrival signals Washington’s true intentions toward Africa

The arrival of Leo Brent Bozell III in Pretoria this month marks a dangerous new chapter in the already fragile relationship between the United...

Costs spiralling out of control

I would like to raise my concern about the rising cost of living in South Africa. Every year prices keep going up, but many...

Alcohol destroys families and young children

I was watching a show on SABC over the weekend where they indicated that statistics reveal that South Africa still rates high on alcohol...

Van Heerden’s anti-Semitic trope totally unacceptable

Oscar van Heerden is espousing the oldest anti-Semitic trope: that the Jews are responsible for all crimes, even those perpetrated against them. The common...

No child should be shamed due to poverty

The incident at a primary school in Thembalethu, George, where a pupil was excluded from receiving a pie and a cool drink because their...

Lessons from Jimmy Carter’s dialogue over force approach

Jimmy Carter holds a unique place in modern American history. He is widely remembered as the last US president to complete a full term...

Will Iran turn out to be the USA’s Suez Crisis moment?

Oscar’s Musings In 1965, the Suez Crisis was a defining “moment” for the UK, marking the end of its status as a top-tier global superpower....

Chinese New Year gala celebrates people-to-people exchange

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China and uniquely rooted in the idea...

Controversial lawyer Teffo enters Mkhwanazi battle

Controversial lawyer and disbarred advocate Malesela Daniel Teffo has opened a criminal case against KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, accusing the senior...

Infrastructure woes affect services at Free State hospitals

Ageing infrastructure is compromising the provision of health services at several Free State hospitals, including Pelonomi Tertiary and Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein. The lifts...

Officials ‘shoot down’ Matjhabeng’s turnaround efforts

The leadership of the troubled Matjhabeng local municipality in the Free State, including mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha, municipal manager Thabo Panyani, ANC councillors and officials,...

Fraud complaint over government youth campaign under review

A closed fraud case involving allegations of misleading advertising against government-linked Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator is now being probed by the office of the...

Driven: Toyota’s Land Cruiser Prado challenges premium SUV market

I recently spent a week living with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX-L, courtesy of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM). My first encounter with the...

First Drive: Volvo’s new fully electric premium sedan arrives in SA

Volvo Cars South Africa (Volvo SA) is stepping up its fight in the country’s premium vehicle segment with the launch of its new fully electric...

Letter from the Editor

Dear Reader In your Sunday World today is a collection of must-read stories, compelling opinion and analysis pieces, laid-back lifestyle and motoring content to unwind...

Mafoko provident fund battle drags on as workers await long-overdue money

A protracted legal battle between security company Mafoko Security Patrols and scores of its former security guards has reached a strange impasse, with workers...

Lotto results for Saturday, 14 March 2026

Lotto results for Saturday, 14 March 2026 Lotto:                 12 | 22 | 30 | 32 | 42 |...

Suiteholders slam shutout ahead of Boks encounter

Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA), hospitality group SAIL Consulting, and the South African Rugby Union (Saru) stand accused of forcing suiteholders at FNB Stadium...

Chery upgrades best-selling Tiggo 4 Cross

Chinese automaker Chery has announced an upgrade to its popular Chery Tiggo 4 Cross range in South Africa. It's introducing the refreshed Tiggo Cross...

Renault launches upgraded Kiger Turbo in SA

French automaker Renault has introduced the updated Renault Kiger Turbo in South Africa, strengthening its position in the highly competitive compact SUV segment. The...

Ferrari opens pre-orders for new Amalfi Spider in SA

Italian supercar maker Ferrari has begun accepting pre-orders in South Africa for its latest open-top grand tourer, the Ferrari Amalfi Spider. This...

Fresh pollution concerns as rotten egg smell wafts over Joburg

Johannesburg residents are once again worried about the quality of the city's air. A strong rotten-egg smell has spread across large parts of the...

R113m land heist: Evaton man accused of selling government land

A 51-year-old Gauteng man has appeared in court accused of selling government land worth R113-million to unsuspecting buyers. Prosecutors say the brazen scheme saw...

Powerball Results for Friday, 13 March 2026

Powerball numbers: 01 | 03 | 27 | 45 | 50 Powerball: 17 Powerball Plus numbers: 09 | 14 | 23 | 34 | 36 Powerball: 20 Visit...

Investigation into deaths of two Eastern Cape learners

Eastern Cape Education MEC Fundile Gade has ordered an investigation into the deaths of two learners from the Gxulu administrative area after they died...

Julius Malema’s name surfaces at Madlanga Commission

Julius Malema was repeatedly mentioned during suspended National Head of Organised Crime, Richard Shibiri's testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Friday. Proceedings took...

Unfunded students forced to turn to social media

When the National Treasury released its 2026 budget, the numbers confirmed what many in higher education had feared for months. The National Student Financial...

Grade 9 learner dies after stabbing at Badirile secondary school

Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the killing of a grade 9 pupil to cooperate with investigators as the probe continues. This after...