Politics

Crash between minibus taxi and bus claims lives of seven people...

Seven people have died and several others were injured in a tragic collision involving a minibus taxi and a bus in the Eastern Cape,...

Cruise ship passenger fighting for life in hospital after contracting deadly...

A critically ill patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit in Johannesburg, fighting for their life after a deadly virus outbreak aboard...

South Africa sees sharp surge in measles cases

South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a sharp rise in measles cases across the country, calling for greater surveillance and...

‘I asked premier not to renew my contract,’ says beleaguered HOD

Mpumalanga Public Works, Roads and Transport head Charles Morolo says he will step down when his contract expires at the end of May, insisting...

Matjhabeng traffic vehicles seized over failure to pay service provider

The failure of the beleaguered and financially stricken Matjhabeng Local Municipality to pay one of its service providers has led to the attachment of...

Praise for brave cop who retrieved human remains from crocodile’s gut

Acting national police commissioner Lt-Gen Puleng Dimpane has praised the bravery and selflessness displayed by a South African Police Service captain who extraordinary courage...

PA takes fight to DA in Western Cape

The DA’s Western Cape fortress is deemed no longer safe, with the Patriotic Alliance (PA) declared to stand the best chance to crack the...

Did Trump plan UAE’s Opec exit?

Yesterday, the oil market took another major jolt when the United Arab Emirates announced that it is quitting Opec. The UAE is the third-largest...

Zimbabwean workers in danger

It is heart-breaking that Zimbabwe’s dilapidated infrastructure has turned health and safety at work into a lethal weapon. Zimbabwean workers are suffering silently due...

China breaks barriers with zero-tariff measures for Africa

On February 14, President Xi Jinping announced to the African Union Summit that starting on May 1, China would fully implement zero-tariff treatment for...

Authorities should regulate deadly water baptisms

I’m writing this letter with a heavy heart following the unfortunate incident in Embalenhle near Secunda, in Mpumalanga, where three church members drowned at...

Auto China 2026: Where the future of cars, SA’s auto industry...

I travelled to Beijing to attend Auto China 2026 and Jetour’s Media Alliance (JMA) annual conference, invited by Jetour South Africa. This trip provided...

Mazwi Kubheka kidnapping case not closed, says Panyaza Lesufi

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the force behind the kidnapping of spaza shop owner Mazwi Kubheka was a combination of South Africans and foreigners....

Pirates, Chiefs  and PSL cannot keep mum (no pic)

The silence from the host club Orlando Pirates, the PSL and the visiting team Kaizer Chiefs in this instance is deafening after events of...

Schism a sour note for initiative that has nourished souls

What should have been a triumphant celebration of legacy, Black excellence, and musical brotherhood has instead been overshadowed by a very public financial dispute,...

Joyous Celebration at 30: A night of legacy, splendour

Some nights transcend the concept of a concert, transforming into a deeper, more meaningful experience that is shared and remembered. That was the atmosphere...

Cape Town councillors accused of ‘governing from comfort of homes’

The City of Cape Town has come under sharp criticism for not holding a full in-person council sittings in nearly a year, with opposition...

Mystery RTMC official sparks panic amid joint illegal mining probe

A routine multi-agency meeting on illegal mining in KwaZulu-Natal has come under renewed scrutiny after questions were raised about the identity of an official...

Missing Vosloorus spaza shop owner Mazwi Kubheka found

An Ekurhuleni spaza shop owner, Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka, who went missing a month ago, has been found. The police confirmed this in a terse media...

Lotto results for Saturday, May 2 2026

Lotto results for Saturday, April 25 2026 Lotto: 07 | 28 | 32 | 40 | 44 | 49 Bonus Ball: 37 Lotto Plus 1: 17...

Powerball results for Friday, May 1 2026

Powerball results for Friday, May 1 2026 Powerball numbers: 15 | 17 | 27 |29 | 35 Powerball: 12 Powerball Plus numbers: 07 | 08 | 33 |...

Chery unveils versatile Tiggo V concept at Beijing Auto Show

Chinese automaker Chery has taken the wraps off its all-new Tiggo V at Auto China 2026, introducing a bold new approach to family mobility...

Volvo rolls out Google Gemini AI assistant in cars

Volvo Cars has announced a major leap in in-car technology with the rollout of Google Gemini, marking a new chapter in how drivers interact...

SCA ruling against RAF could trigger R180bn claims floodgates

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling against the Road Accident Fund (RAF) could leave South African government facing a massive financial burden of...

Africa is shifting access to cash across ATMs and retail networks

African banks are changing how ATMs have traditionally worked, shifting cash access into retail networks. The shift is not an exit from cash, but a...

OMODA C4 breaks cover in Beijing, SA arrival set for late...

Chinese carmaker OMODA has lifted the covers off its all-new C4 crossover at the Beijing International Auto Show, signalling its next push into the...

Bitter ex-spin doctor out to tarnish my name – minister Sisisi...

Social development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has rejected what she describes as a “deliberate and sustained” attempt to mislead the public and weaken her leadership,...

SA auto sector under pressure as Chinese imports boom, economist warns

South Africa’s automotive industry is being reshaped by a surge in lower-cost Chinese vehicle brands, improving affordability for buyers but raising concerns about the...

Home Affairs directors suspended as another AI policy scandal rocks government

Two senior officials in the Department of Home Affairs have been suspended after artificial intelligence (AI) “hallucinations” slipped into a cabinet-approved white paper that...

Manhunt launched as killers gun down intelligence officer in Durban

Shock and fury rippled through the South African Police Service (SAPS) ranks on Thursday afternoon after a brazen daylight ambush left a crime intelligence...