Politics
Canadian tourist killed in accidental shooting at Kruger Park braai
A Canadian tourist was fatally shot during a bush braai at the Kruger National Park on Wednesday evening after a firearm allegedly discharged accidentally.
The...
Madlanga rules Hawks analyst testify in-camera over R300m drug bust
The testimony of a Hawks analyst known only as Witness J will be heard entirely in camera by the Madlanga Commission. This means members...
Politicians hide in mansions as undocumented criminals destroy South Africa, says...
The DA in Mpumalanga has accused government of allowing undocumented immigrants, drug dealers, kidnappers and human traffickers to "invade" South Africa, warning that public...
Plea deal sees Limpopo farmer-turned-rhino-horn trafficker escape jail time
A wealthy Limpopo game farmer accused by the Hawks of orchestrating one of the largest rhino horn trafficking operations ever uncovered has avoided direct...
ANC blasts DA’s cabinet power play, labels it constitutional opportunism
The African National Congress (ANC) has launched a blistering attack on the Democratic Alliance (DA) after the party sought to reorganise its representatives in...
Cop injured in deadly Manenberg shooting
A police officer was injured after gunmen opened fire on responding officers during a suspected gang-related shooting in Manenberg on Wednesday. One man died,...
Oil falls to 3-1/2-month low after US, Iran sign ceasefire deal
Oil prices fell by more than $2 (R32.71) per barrel on Thursday after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end...
EU supports Ebola response with €493m in vaccines, treatment and health...
The European Commission said on Wednesday it will fund the response to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa with a €493-million (about R9.2-billion) financial...
Lotto results for Wednesday, June 17 2026
Lotto results for Wednesday, June 17 2026
Lotto: 08 | 34 | 36| 42 | 51 | 52 ...
Woman entrepreneur aims to disrupt South Africa’s R20bn tyre industry
South Africa’s tyre industry contributes nearly R20-billion annually to the economy, according to Naamsa – the automotive business council, and one woman entrepreneur is...
‘Only cops knew where R200m cocaine was hidden’
The mystery surrounding the theft of R200-million worth of cocaine from a Hawks strongroom in Port Shepstone deepened on Wednesday when suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks...
Mpumalanga MECs commit billions to jobs, infrastructure
Mpumalanga's MECs have outlined an ambitious programme of infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, healthcare and housing projects aimed at stimulating economic growth and creating jobs across...
Judge affirms Cat Matlala murder trial date as July 20
The Gauteng High Court has drawn a firm line against further delays in the attempted murder case involving businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, warning that...
Fifty years on: Youth face new battles across Afrika
As we commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising Revolution of June 16, 1976, a Pan-Afrikan intellectual's thoughts are mixed, vexed with ongoing...
Peet Viljoen arrested at OR Tambo, due in court Thursday
Peet Viljoen, husband of former Real Housewives of Pretoria star, Mel, is set to appear in court on Thursday after being arrested at OR...
Proteas out to redeem themselves against Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Following a rather disappointing start to the T20 Women’s World Cup campaign, the Proteas will be looking to redeem themselves and record their first...
Jetour T2 races past 500,000 global sales milestone
Chinese SUV brand Jetour is celebrating a major global achievement after its popular T2 off-roader surpassed 500,000 cumulative sales worldwide within just 33 months...
Water crisis fuels fears over growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The true scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may be significantly higher than official figures suggest, aid...
Powerball results for Tuesday, June 16 2026
Powerball results for Tuesay, June 16 2026
Powerball numbers:
02 | 19| 20 | 40 | 43 Powerball: 11
Powerball Xtra numbers:
05 | 12 | 17 |...
Joburg metro police director Eldred Fortein injured while pursuing suspects
The City of Johannesburg has expressed concern following the injury of Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) director Eldred Fortein while carrying out official duties.
Fortein...
Counterfeit goods worth R100m seized as police score another major drug...
Law enforcement agencies have seized counterfeit goods worth more than R100-million in two major operations at a Bellville shopping complex within a week, while...
Red Cross says Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last...
A Red Cross official said on Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo had not yet peaked, and could...
Youth struggle has moved from classroom to unemployment, says Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the struggle facing young people continues as he reflected on the legacy of the 1976 Soweto uprising.
Commemorating the...
More than 90 dead as cholera spreads in Nigeria
A cholera outbreak in Nigeria has killed more than 90 people and infected thousands since May, with the country's northeastern region bearing the brunt...
Santaco distances itself from June 30 illegal immigration shutdown
The South African National Taxi Association (Santaco) has distanced itself from public transport shutdown in a planned national protest against illegal immigration.
March and March...
Eight killed in N4 taxi and truck collision near Ngodwana
Eight people lost their lives and one person was seriously injured in a collision involving a minibus taxi believed to be from Mozambique and...
Why storms that happened every 50 years are hitting more often
The weather is good for small talk. But it’s been making big headlines more and more often lately.
In the first five months of this...
UK announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that he would ban social media use for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming...
African migrants with deep roots in South Africa flee xenophobic attacks
When 33-year-old Princess Adjei set up her hair salon in downtown Durban in November, she had lived in South Africa since moving from Ghana...
Floyd Shivambu and Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma forge anti-illegal immigration alliance
Afrika Mayibuye Movement president Floyd Shivambu and March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma have joined forces in what could become a significant new pressure...
































