Politics

Dina Pule has repented: Mbalula defends controversial appointment

African National Congress (ANC) chief administrator Fikile Mbalula has defended the decision of President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint Dina Pule as minister of social...

SA new vehicle sales hit strongest June in 19 years despite...

South Africa’s new vehicle market continued its impressive run in June, posting its strongest June sales performance in almost two decades despite weakening exports...

Pretoria High Court orders immediate return of Marico Chrome

The Pretoria High Court on Thursday ruled that control of the Marico Chrome mine must immediately return to its lawful management, despite ongoing appeal...

Gauteng surpasses HIV-prevention jab target in first month

The Gauteng Health Department has exceeded the monthly target in the initial rollout of the HIV-prevention injection, Lenacapavir, also known as Len. Since early June,...

Court declares Fort Hare decision to deregister Oscar Mabuyane for masters...

The Bhisho High Court has ruled in favour of Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane, finding that the University of Fort Hare (UFH) acted unlawfully...

Venezuela quakes death toll rises to over 2.2K over score injured

The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,295, while the number of injured has...

Oil falls for third straight day after US, Iran conclude talks...

Oil prices fell for a third consecutive day on Thursday as concerns over supply disruptions eased after Qatar said Iran and the U.S. had...

North West municipal manager wounded in ‘assassination’ attempt

North West police have launched an attempted murder investigation after the Madibeng municipal manager, Quiet Kgatla, was shot and wounded in a brazen attack...

Madlanga halts Tumelo Nku’s testimony due to security concerns

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry adjourned early on Thursday morning after security concerns forced the indefinite postponement of the anticipated testimony of a key...

At least 16 people killed in Western Cape bus crash

At least 16 people died in a bus crash on the N1 near Touws River in the Western Cape. The bus – which had been...

Madlanga commission to grill ‘underworld figure’ Cat Matlala next week

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has subpoenaed controversial businessman and alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala to appear before it on Tuesday, next week. According...

Deputy mayor’s husband gets bail after 18 migrants found in Bloemfontein

A 56-year-old guesthouse owner has been granted R10 000 bail after appearing in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on charges relating to the alleged harbouring...

Lotto results for Wednesday, July 02 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, July 02 2026 Lotto:                05 | 10 | 20| 23 | 43 | 52 ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa opens Google Cloud summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Google Cloud summit taking place in Sandton, Johannesburg, as a giant leap to position Africa in the defining...

Madlanga scolds lawyer over comments on Feroz Khan shooting

Chairperson of the Madlanga commission, retired justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, sharply reprimanded Adv Zubair Khan on Wednesday over comments he made in a television interview...

Cat Matlala faces possible 12-year prison term as case postponed

There was no final decision on Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's sentence when he appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday. Magistrate Ignatius du...

Feroz Khan’s in-camera application withdrawn as he remains sedated in hospital

The legal team representing Crime Intelligence boss General Feroz Khan on Wednesday withdrew its application for an in-camera hearing before the Madlanga Commission. This after...

South African manufacturing sentiment worsens in June, Absa PMI shows

South African manufacturing sentiment deteriorated in June as weaker demand weighed on new orders, though lower oil prices boosted confidence about future business conditions,...

BMW reveals fifth-generation X5 with electric, hydrogen power on the way

BMW has unveiled the all-new fifth-generation BMW X5, introducing its most technologically advanced version of the luxury SUV yet, as the German brand prepares...

Court cites ‘devious, deceptive mind’ in rejecting Cat Matlala plea deal

The court has rejected controversial businessman and alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's plea agreement. He appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court...

Constitutional Court says bank rand-rigging case can proceed

The Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that competition authorities can pursue forex-rigging claims against six banks including JPMorgan Chase, BNP Paribas and HSBC, clearing...

Senior cop Rachel Matjeng fired over links to ‘underworld’ figure Cat...

A senior South African Police Service officer has been dismissed following a disciplinary process that found her guilty of corruption-related offences and misconduct linked...

‘South Africans will judge us by results,’ says Khumbudzo Ntshavheni

The government says South Africans will regain confidence in its handling of illegal immigration and crime only when they begin seeing tangible improvements in...

Stellantis targets 40% revenue growth in Middle East and Africa by...

Global automotive giant Stellantis has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), targeting a 40% increase in regional revenues...

Ex-DA leader Steenhuisen’s demotion confirmed as Ramaphosa reshuffles cabinet

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the national executive, resulting in former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen being demoted to deputy minister...

Firoz Cachalia defends R600m policing bill as state vows crackdown after...

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has defended the cost of Tuesday’s nationwide security operation, saying the deployment prevented a repeat of the deadly July...

Government vows crackdown on illegal migration, corruption and human trafficking after...

The government has thanked South Africans who participated peacefully in Tuesday's migration-related demonstrations, while warning that those who engaged in criminal activity during the...

Powerball results for Tuesday, June 30 2026

Powerball results for Tuesday, June 30 2026 Powerball numbers: 21 | 26| 40 |42 | 44  Powerball: 15 Powerball Xtra numbers: 08 | 14 |16 | 25 |...

Police avert violence as Bushbuckridge march turns volatile

Mpumalanga police were forced to intervene on Tuesday after an unsanctioned anti-immigration march in Bushbuckridge threatened to spiral into violence, with angry residents demanding...

Tony Leon hits back at ‘state capture’ claims against Resolve Communications

Former Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon has strongly rejected allegations that his public affairs firm, Resolve Communications, improperly influenced government decisions, describing the claims...