Politics
Oil prices rise as investors weigh lack of progress in Middle...
By Anushree Mukherjee and Robert Harvey LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Thursday, as traders weighed prospects for global supplies in the wake of the ongoing Iran war as Washington
Caution to landlords: In court, that broken gate could prove costly
Property owners who ignore broken gates, unsafe walls, loose balustrades or other hazards could find themselves paying damages when somebody gets hurt.
That is the...
Former Hawks boss Lebeya says ‘no issues or difficulties’ with Mkhwanazi
Former Hawks boss Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya has distanced himself from any suggestion of a strained relationship with KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
According...
Riah Phiyega ‘interfered’ with Mpumalanga political killings probe: Godfrey Lebeya
Former national police commissioner Riah Phiyega allegedly bypassed one of her most senior deputies and handed the investigation into Mpumalanga's notorious political killings to...
‘Gagash’ Nonyane and wife now face 35 counts related to deceased...
South Africa's high-flying couple, who splashed large amounts of money on houses and cars went to sleep in their jail cells facing 14 counts...
‘I am not Malcolm X’s friend or enemy’: former Hawks boss...
Former Hawks boss Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya has sought to distance himself from controversial businessman Malcolm X, telling the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the...
Traffic cops reject R1.5k bribe from ‘drunk driver’
A Gauteng motorist is in hot water for allegedly attempting to buy his way out of trouble with R1,500 after Limpopo traffic officers caught...
Rescuers rush to mudslide-hit border port in southwest China’s Xizang
Rescue teams are racing to a mudslide-stricken border port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region after the disaster caused significant casualties across the China-Nepal...
Nigerian insurgents raise over $5 million from mass kidnappings, study finds
By Ben Ezeamalu LAGOS, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Nigerian kidnappers have collected nearly $5.8 million in ransom payments in the last year from civilian abductions, crime that is crippling education and
De Lille’s GOOD fined over secret R900k T-shirt donation
Patricia de Lille’s GOOD Party has been slapped with hefty fines after the Electoral Court found it failed to disclose a R900,000 donation used...
WHO says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over, as cases rise...
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Uganda is over but it is not under control in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, a World Health
Lotto results for Wednesday, August 26 2026
Lotto results for Wednesday, August 26 2026
Lotto: 03 | 08 | 17 | 19 |26 |46 Bonus...
Matlala says dodgy payments were funnelled to Sibiya via Sgt Fannie...
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has told the Madlanga commission of inquiry that a suspended police sergeant acted as a conduit in the collection of...
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma gearing up for legal battle against Fikile Mbalula
ANC veteran and NEC member Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has apologised to her colleague, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, for linking him to...
Another Thai man arrested at OR Tambo for stealing precious eggs
A 50-year-old Thai national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle 50 protected bird eggs out of South...
Matlala says former Hawks boss Senona gave him sensitive police documents
Former KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Hawks head, Major General Lesetja Senona allegedly handed Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala sensitive police documents containing personal information about officers, before the...
Mpumalanga health MEC wins cerebral palsy court battle
The principal responsible for the Mpumalanga health department, MEC Sasekani Manzini, has scored another court victory in a long-running medical negligence battle after the...
Durban port slowdown threatens SA trade recovery
South Africa's largest gateway to international trade is once again facing operational strain, raising concerns that persistent congestion at Durban's container port could undermine...
Son of Uganda’s president says he will stand for top job...
NAIROBI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of the country's long-ruling President Yoweri Museveni, said he would run for president in 2031.
Oil prices fall $2 as Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of...
By Anushree Mukherjee Aug 26 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel to a two-week low on Wednesday as talks between Iran and Oman revived hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and
U.S. State Department pauses immigrant visa applications worldwide: FT
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide to conduct "in-depth training" for consular officers amid its ongoing immigration...
‘Forces outside South Africa’ may be instigating anti-migrant violence – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that external forces may be instigating some anti-migrant violence in the country, adding that the government was investigating...
South African miners accelerate shift to renewable power to cut Eskom...
By Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo and Nelson Banya JOHANNESBURG, Aug 26 (Reuters) - South Africa's mining firms are accelerating investment in renewable energy as they seek to diversify power sources, cut
Tested: Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro deliver impressive sound but fit could...
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds4 Pro arrived in South Africa in March with a premium price tag starting at R4 999, promising improved sound, smarter features...
Powerball results for Tuesday, August 25 2026
Powerball results for Tuesday, August 25 2026
Powerball numbers:
05| 34 | 39 |43| 45 Powerball: 01
Powerball Xtra numbers:
04 | 07 | 15 | 18 |...
ANC candidates chaos lands at Fikile Mbalula’s office as backlash escalates
The ANC’s already troubled councillor candidate selection process in the Eastern Cape is facing fresh legal scrutiny, with party member Lwazi Rotya threatening further...
Rwandan President Kagame urges action on root causes of eastern DR...
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called for addressing the root causes of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), arguing that...
Nigeria’s president orders rescue after mass kidnapping
LAGOS, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the military and other security agencies on Tuesday to launch an immediate rescue operation after scores of people were kidnapped by
‘Keep drivers’ eyes tested every five years’: motor union
The Motor Industry Staff Association (Misa) has welcomed government's proposal to extend the validity period of ordinary driving licence cards from five to 10...
‘Changes made in line with what we want to achieve against...
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for continuity ahead of this weekend’s Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Cape Town, naming a...































