Politics
Mercedes-Benz SA CEO exits amid uncertainty over East London plant’s future
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has announced the resignation of its CEO, Andreas Brand, effective May 31 – a move that adds to growing uncertainty...
SOWA 2026: Celebrating resilience, confronting hard truths
The second edition of the State of Women Address (SOWA), hosted by WomenCan, proved to be more than just a gathering; it was a...
Parly watchdog cries ‘scapegoat’ as millions meant to protect president vanish
Parliamentary police committee chairperson Ian Cameron has warned that millions of rand meant to fund presidential protection may have been siphoned off through the...
BMW iX3 crowned World Car of the Year 2026 ahead of...
The all-new BMW iX3 has made global headlines after scooping two of the automotive industry’s most coveted accolades – the 2026 “World Car of...
New vehicle sales surge to highest March level since 2007 as...
South Africa’s new vehicle market continued its strong recovery in March 2026, recording its best March performance in nearly two decades, even as warning...
Husband’s bid to make wife pay maintenance for his love child...
The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an application by an unemployed husband who sought interim financial relief from his estranged wife to support a...
Thabo Bester suffers another court blow to change incarceration status
Convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has suffered yet another legal setback after the Johannesburg High Court dismissed an application to overturn his incarceration...
Sanitary pads support ‘instills value to humanity’
On Wednesday, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) presented to members of parliament the state of menstrual hygiene and sanitary dignity support...
JMC targets SA’s bakkie giants with bold market entry plans
Chinese automotive brand JMC has officially entered the South African market with ambitious plans to shake up the highly competitive bakkie segment, taking aim...
Lotto results for Wednesday, April 1 2026
Lotto results for Wednesday, April 1 2026
Lotto: 14 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 52 |...
Mercedes-Benz unveils new GLE, GLE Coupé ahead of SA launch in...
Mercedes-Benz has taken another swing at the premium SUV market with the unveiling of the comprehensively updated GLE and sleeker GLE Coupé, signalling that...
SAPS captain suspended for fraud linked to Presidential Protection Service travel...
A South African Police Service (SAPS) captain has been suspended after allegedly defrauding the state of millions of rands through a scheme that exploited...
SARS collects over R2-trillion tax revenue for 2025/2026 financial year
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has, for the first time, collected more than R2-trillion in revenue.
SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter reported net revenue of...
‘Contractor invoiced R2m after supplying school with two Jojo tanks, urinals,...
The Mpumalanga department of public works, roads and infrastructure is facing serious allegations of inflated Covid-19 spending after the DA claimed a R2-million tender...
Jaguar tests bold new electric GT as brand reinvents itself
British luxury carmaker Jaguar is accelerating its transition into an all-electric future, with engineers putting the brand’s new four-door GT through rigorous testing ahead...
Ford sharpens Ranger line-up with new engines and expanded range
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has refreshed its popular Ranger bakkie line-up for 2026, introducing new models, upgraded engines and an expanded portfolio...
Cyril Ramaphosa calls for municipalities to build internal capacity
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has repeated his call for municipalities under ANC control, to abandon the culture of outsourcing key services and instead build...
Toyota joins Daimler, Volvo in hydrogen truck push
Japanese automotive giant Toyota Motor Corporation plans to increase its commitment to hydrogen mobility, through a fuel cell joint venture with Daimler Truck AG...
Powerball Results for Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Powerball numbers:
05 | 13 | 15 | 24 | 43 Powerball: 06
Powerball Plus numbers:
04 | 05 | 10 | 16 | 42 Powerball: 12
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State leaves poor in the cold as paraffin prices jump
The government has announced a sharp increase in the price of illuminating paraffin, with a hefty rise of R11.67 on Wednesday. Low-income households generally...
Can talks save South Africa’s NHI from a courtroom war?
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met with the South African Medical Association (Sama) – one of the organisations taking him to court about the...
Renault reveals Bridger Concept as new global urban SUV contender
French automaker Renault has unveiled the name of its latest show car, the Bridger Concept, as part of its ongoing international product offensive strategy...
‘Bloke of All Ages’: New book shows Modisane was multi-dimensional artist,...
Fragments of Bloke Modisane’s life have long been scattered across continents – from radio scripts in London to correspondence in international private collections. Yet...
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series gets 2026 upgrade with new engine...
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has unveiled a comprehensive update to its iconic Land Cruiser 70 Series for 2026, reinforcing the model’s reputation for...
CAB-LA: Prevention jab that never had its moment, what it leaves...
In 2026, as South Africa prepares to introduce lenacapavir, another HIV-prevention injection is fading from view: long-acting cabotegravir, known as CAB-LA in short.
Both lenacapavir...
Former presidents Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki bid to remove Sisi Khampepe...
The Johannesburg High Court on Monday dismissed an application brought by former statesmen Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki seeking the removal of TRC Cases...
Airport law enforcement authorities nab mule hiding drugs in shoe
Five South African women were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Saturday after authorities uncovered drugs valued at more than R5-million concealed on...
Face the Nation show must go on
It is quite disappointing, even disturbing, that the SABC has seen fit to put an end to the screening of the popular Face The...
Fear, abductions, dictatorship continue in Zimbabwe
Recent events in Zimbabwe once again raise urgent and deeply troubling questions about the state of human rights and democratic governance in the country....
Time for divorce papers
The abuse is getting too much and Europe realises, perhaps too late, that it’s time to leave this abusive relationship with its erstwhile partner,...
































