Politics

Santaco: ‘We don’t police immigration’

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has moved to distance itself from the debate over illegal immigration, insisting that its role is limited...

Tumelo Nku’s testimony ‘damp squib’, says incensed Madlanga

An annoyed retired justice, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, labelled businessman and alleged police informant Tumelo Nku's testimony as nothing but a waste of time. The esteemed judge,...

‘Reject violence’: Church leaders call for peaceful march

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has acknowledged the concerns driving Tuesday's planned march calling for the removal of undocumented foreign nationals. However,...

Steenhuisen bombshell: ANC wants Tony Leon investigated

The African National Congress (ANC) has pounced on explosive allegations made by former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, calling for an independent investigation...

African banks in hot pursuit of Kenya’s profits face tough local...

African banks, including Egypt's Commercial International Bank (CIB), Nigeria's Access Bank and South Africa's Nedbank, are seeking to expand in Kenya, but competition from...

Honda targets budget-conscious commuters with new Activa125 scooter

Honda Motorcycles South Africa has expanded its urban mobility line-up with the launch of the all-new Activa125 scooter, targeting commuters and delivery businesses looking...

Africa’s first liver perfusion machine launches in South Africa

A major breakthrough in organ transplantation has arrived in Africa. South Africa's Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre has become the first hospital on the...

General Tire targets booming SUV market with new all-season Grabber Cross...

General Tire has strengthened its foothold in South Africa’s rapidly expanding crossover and sport utility vehicle (SUV) market with the launch of its new...

‘Political fixer’ Brown Mogotsi denied bail again

Alleged political fixer and North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has once again been denied bail after appearing briefly in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on...

First Drive: New Toyota Hilux makes strong case to reclaim bakkie...

The Toyota Hilux is one of the most influential vehicles in shaping South Africa’s motoring landscape. Since its global debut in 1968, what began...

What is behind South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests?

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent. Thousands of foreign...

US, Iran to halt strikes ‘for now,’ meet in Doha over...

The United States and Iran have agreed to pause mutual attacks "for now" and hold talks on Tuesday in Doha, the capital of Qatar,...

Experts explain cause of Venezuela’s two-consecutive earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela within a minute of each other on June 24 were caused by movements along two interconnected fault systems...

Australia to strengthen child social media ban despite limited impact

Australia's prime minister says he is keen to ensure the country's social media ban for children is as strong as possible, as a new...

Alleged drug mule arrested at OR Tambo Airport

A 23-year-old South African woman has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police allegedly discovered suspected drug-filled capsules concealed inside her body. The...

Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz

Crude prices fell by more than 3% on Friday, on course for steep weekly losses, as oil tankers kept exiting the Strait of Hormuz,...

Extreme heatwave across Europe raises energy and inflation concerns

An unprecedented heatwave sweeping across Europe is putting pressure on energy infrastructure, disrupting nuclear power generation and reinforcing concerns that climate-driven supply shocks could...

Israeli military says it killed Hamas naval police commander in Gaza

The Israeli military said on Sunday that it had killed a Hamas naval police commander and two other operatives in a strike in central...

The sleepless nights after ‘Cat’ Matlala started singing

Some people in police boardrooms, tender networks, private security circles and political offices must have heard about Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s 8-year sentence plea deal...

Ukraine hits two Russian refineries overnight as Russia reports village gains

Ukraine hit two Russian oil refineries in the regions of Krasnodar and Yaroslavl overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, as Kyiv ramps...

Cholera outbreak kills 24 in Central African Republic

Minister of Health and Population of the Central African Republic (CAR) Pierre Somse has declared a cholera outbreak after 24 deaths from the disease...

Accused Brig Mokwele slams CV fraud case as ‘sour grapes’

Brigadier Dineo Mokwele has hit back at the state’s fraud case against her, saying the allegations were stemming from people who could not read...

Trump vows 100% tariff on European countries over digital service taxes

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax on US tech companies. In...

Wheels come off Mokgosi committee as members resign

The wheels appear to be coming off the North West legislature’s ad hoc committee investigating Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, with four members allegedly resigning and...

US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level in DR Congo...

The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has elevated its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the...

Inseta CEO vetting report highlights qualification anomalies

An MIE recruitment vetting report has flagged a matric verification inconsistency in respect of Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (Inseta) CEO Gugu Mkhize,...

Egypt lines up four state-owned companies for privatisation, cabinet says

Egypt has granted four state-owned companies preliminary listings as part of the government's privatisation programme, the cabinet said on Sunday. Three are from the petroleum...

Youth vote has potential to bring change

South Africa will be heading to the polls in November for the 2026 local government elections. Last week, the Electoral Commission of South Africa...

Home Affairs warns public about fake R250 reward notice for reporting...

The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed as fraudulent a notice circulating on social media claiming that members of the public would receive a...

Pathology ‘error’ delays FS family’s quest for justice

The remains of farmworker Duisend Andries Motlokoa might have to undergo a new autopsy after a pathology error was made in the report on...