Politics

Audi SA beefs up premium market position and product momentum

At the recent annual Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba attended by SW Motoring, Audi South Africa outlined its strategic priorities for the year ahead, reaffirming...

OMODA C5 super hybrid car set for local debut in March

Chinese automotive brand OMODA is set to expand its local product offering with the introduction of the new C5 super hybrid system (SHS) model,...

SA food crisis persists despite expanded food aid

South Africa’s food insecurity crisis is worsening, even among households already receiving food assistance, according to new research that underscores the limits of emergency...

Killed for water: JoJo tank dispute leaves tenant dead in Mpumalanga

A simmering water crisis in Mpumalanga’s Delmas area has spilled into deadly violence, after a tenant was shot and killed during a dispute over...

Head of legal grilled over EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi’s suspension lapsing

Suspended head of legal services for the City of Ekurhuleni, advocate Khemraj Behari, has opened up about why he let the suspension of controversial...

DJ Sbu, TK Nciza implicated at Madlanga commission of inquiry

Two prominent music executives and co-owners of TS Records have been named at the Madlanga commission of inquiry over allegations that they benefited from...

Man who urged US to rain nuclear weapons on China gets...

The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday sentenced Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. Jimmy Lai was convicted...

DJ Warras second murder suspect abandons bail, requests transfer from Sun...

Armando Joaquin Pacula, the alleged gunman in the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, returned to court on Monday as the state continues to...

SCA rules contractors cannot profit from invalid Beitbridge contracts

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed an application for reconsideration brought by Caledon River Properties (Pty) Ltd t/a Magwa Construction and Profteam...

Letters

I hold a strong view that President Cyril Ramaphosa dismally failed in exercising decisive leadership to steer this country to its highest potential. I had...

Letters

The public works ministry under Dean Macpherson and the department must please take all necessary steps speedily to legally evict the three ex MKP...

LETTERS

I am writing this as a woman who has lived through the silence. For twenty years, I walked a journey of devotion, building a...

Understanding the social impact of corruption

Incidents of corruption in South Africa, which include economic crimes such as fraud and money laundering, are well-documented, both in the media and in...

In cities, health and safety are two sides of the same...

By 2050, nearly seven out of every 10 people on earth will live in cities. That statistic is usually presented as an economic opportunity. It...

Police open inquest docket to probe Pretorius’ death

Police have confirmed that an inquest docket has been registered following the tragic death of former police reservist Wiandre Pretorius, who allegedly shot and...

The ‘Diva’ and the ‘Cat’: Madlanga hears of ‘fling’

Senior South African Police Service (SAPS) brigadier Rachel Matjeng has told the Madlanga commission that her relationship with suspected underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala...

Mashatile allies divided over premature ANC presidency push

A premature push to position ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile as the party’s next leader has sparked a rift inside his camp, exposing tensions...

Stabbing at Curro Soweto campus stokes protest

A stabbing incident at Curro Protea Glen in Soweto sparked outrage among pupils and parents at the private school, who have raised concerns over...

SA set to pull out of DRC peacekeeping mission

South Africa has resolved to draw the curtain on its long-standing participation in the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of...

Appeal court split over Phahlane’s dismissal but confirms his exit

The Labour Appeal Court of South Africa has delivered a split decision in the case of Kgomotso Phahlane, the former acting national commissioner of...

North West’s R15bn SEZ dream remains trapped in approval delays

A six-year battle to secure licensing for the long-awaited Bojanala Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has entered a decisive phase, with North West Premier Lazarus...

Reimagining the Sunday World

Dear Reader, It has been four weeks since I stepped into the role of Editor‑in‑Chief of this esteemed publication, and I remain deeply grateful for...

Race to block ugly Maile-TK ANC contest

ANC activists in Gauteng are scrambling to stop a looming internal showdown between finance MEC Lebogang Maile and music executive-turned-politician Thembinkosi “TK” Nciza that...

Lotto Jackpot, Lotto Plus results for Saturday, February 7 2026

Lotto:              01| 03 | 12 | 21 | 48 | 51     Bonus: 30 Lotto Plus 1:    15...

US exits WHO: Could this be a wake-up call for Africa?

The United States has formally exited the World Health Organisation (WHO), marking one of the most consequential withdrawals in a broader retreat from multilateral...

VW sharpens multi-segment offensive by unleashing new Caravelle, T-Roc

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has signalled its intent to strengthen its position across both the people-carrier and compact SUV segments with the unveiling of...

SA vehicle finance applications signal cautious consumer confidence

South Africa’s automotive market may still be navigating affordability pressures, but rising vehicle finance applications suggest that consumer confidence is gradually returning. Following positive January...

Powerball results for Friday, February 6, 2026

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SIU moves to enforce SCA order over dodgy R40m Beitbridge fence

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has moved to enforce a January judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) that shuts the door on...

Brigadier denies ‘Cat’ Matlala bankrolled BBL, confirms asking for Ozempic

“I did not get a BBL. I asked my boyfriend for Ozempic.” That was Brigadier Rachel Matjeng’s emphatic response as she took the witness stand...