Politics

Deepening inequality through exclusion mechanism of mathematics

Success rates and quality of school mathematics are often cited as a metric when assessing the state of a country’s education system. Mathematics has a foundational...

Kia enters bakkie battle in South Africa with new Tasman

  Kia South Africa has officially entered the country’s highly competitive bakkie segment with the launch of its all-new Tasman, a bold...

Judge opens appeal floodgates in R510m fight over workers’ funds

A bruising high court ruling has thrown fresh scrutiny on how the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) handled a multimillion-rand property dispute, with a...

Julius Malema refutes claims Nkululeko Dunga unfit for Gauteng finance post

EFF leader Julius Malema has come out strongly in defence of newly appointed Gauteng finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga, dismissing calls by the South African...

King Dalindyebo ex-wife steps in to defuse ‘Nigerian coronation’ storm

The ex-wife of abaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has moved swiftly to calm tensions arising from the Eastern Cape "coronation of a Nigerian king", dismissing...

Deputy chief appalled as TMPD involved irregular security tenders worth billions

The deputy chief of police at the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), responsible for training and innovation, deputy commissioner Sean Bolhuis, has expressed deep...

Home Affairs deports nearly 110K undocumented migrants 

Over the past two financial years, the Department of Home Affairs has deported 109 344 undocumented immigrants. According to official figures, deportations rose significantly during...

SACP hails passing of Gauteng budget after stalemate

The SACP has welcomed the adoption of the 2026/27 Gauteng provincial budget following the postponement of its initial passage because of insufficient support to...

TMPD deputy chief confirms to Madlanga tender systems were manipulated

A new witness took the stand at the Madlanga commission, shedding light on internal challenges within the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), particularly around...

Lotto results for Wednesday, April 8 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, April 8 2026 Lotto:                02 | 23 | 40 | 43 | 48 |...

Mercedes-Benz adds edge to premium hatch segment with new A-Class Night...

Mercedes-Benz South Africa has expanded its compact car line-up with the introduction of the exclusive A-Class Night Edition, a new special model...

Inside struggle stalwart Chris Hani’s wreath-laying commemoration row

The annual wreath-laying ceremony in honour of liberation struggle icon Chris Hani was postponed at his gravesite in Elspark, Ekurhuleni, after a dispute over...

University of Mpumalanga rejects labour abuse claims amid lecturer death backlash

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has strongly rejected allegations of unfair labour practices following the death of one of its lecturers, as social media...

Volkswagen hits 500K Polo export milestone as Kariega plant shines globally

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has marked another major production milestone, rolling off the 500 000th unit of the current generation Polo for export at...

President Cyril Ramaphosa hails ceasefire in Middle East

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East, urging dialogue and diplomacy as global tensions linked to Iran...

Chery adds safety and tech with new Tiggo 7 Executive

Chery South Africa has expanded its local SUV line-up with the introduction of the new Chery Tiggo 7 Executive, a higher-spec derivative of the...

Why MK Party wants ex-Hawks KZN head Johan Booysen in the...

The MK Party has approached the Pretoria High Court seeking to have former NPA boss Adv Shamila Batohi's decision to withdraw racketeering charges against...

Pretoria metro police chief confirms probe into tender processes at Madlanga...

An investigation into tender processes and possible irregularities is currently underway, senior official Yolande Faro told the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Wednesday. "This investigation...

Volkswagen marks 75 years with bold Simola Hillclimb return

Volkswagen Group Africa will celebrate a major milestone at this year’s Simola Hillclimb, marking 75 years of local vehicle manufacturing with a strong showing...

SA investing in digital payments infrastructure but missing layer driving real...

South Africa is making meaningful progress in building out its digital payments infrastructure. But there is a critical gap in how this investment is...

Powerball, Powerball Plus results for Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Powerball numbers: 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 41 Powerball: 10 Powerball Plus numbers: 22 | 29 | 30 | 43 | 46 Powerball: 09

Fuel shortages in Australia spread to hundreds of service stations

Fuel shortages are spreading across Australia, with hundreds of service stations running dry, officials said. Energy Minister Chris Bowen reported that 144 petrol stations...

Metro police boss Yolande Faro concedes security clearance failures in Tshwane

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) commissioner Yolande Faro has admitted that mandatory vetting processes for some senior officials were overlooked. She said this as...

EFF wants mayor Princess Faku fired over fake university registration

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the immediate resignation of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality mayor Princess Faku. This comes after revelations that Faku...

Donald Trump threatens Iran could be ‘taken out’, Iran issues 10-point...

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran could be "taken out" in one night if the country fails to make a deal and...

Law enforcement helicopter crew located after going missing in the Kruger

A helicopter that went missing during a law enforcement investigation on Monday has been located, with all four occupants found safe after spending the...

Limpopo emerging farmer thrives in tomato production

Tshililo Mafuka is a tomato farmer from Muswodi Dipeni in Musina, Limpopo, whose passion for agriculture began long before he launched his own farming...

Specialised committees are key to securing South Africa’s future

Just a few years ago South Africa’s energy situation looked bleak, with power outages sometimes exceeding eight hours a day. Communities and businesses endured...

TRC victims to receive housing assistance

Victims identified by South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) will be receiving housing assistance, in a move aimed at addressing long-standing reparations linked...

Changan UNI-S gears up for battle in SA’s mid-size SUV segment

The surge of Chinese automotive brands into South Africa gathered further momentum this past week with the launch of the all-new Changan UNI-S...