Politics

Volkswagen Group Africa appoints Christiane Zorn as new managing director

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has appointed Christiane Zorn as its new chairperson and managing director, as Martina Biene prepares to take up a senior...

New BMW iX3 launches in South Africa with 820km claimed range

BMW is launching its new-generation iX3 to South African media this week, marking the local arrival of the first production model developed under its...

Vusimuzi Matlala’s assassination trial-within-a-trial stalled by witness unavailability

The trial of businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and his four co-accused was postponed to Monday after the state was unable to proceed with key...

Court rejects call to keep asylum seekers locked up

A Johannesburg High Court judge has ruled that asylum seekers cannot be kept behind bars once they indicate that they want to apply for...

Global warming to cross 1.5 degrees Celsius limit: UN

Global warming is likely to surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius limit set by the Paris Agreement within the next few years, according to a report...

Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operations

ABUJA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies will cease operations in Nigeria on September 2, ending its 12-year presence in Africa's most populous country, the company said in a

Feature: Amid war, a library of ‘impact’ rises from rubble in...

Mohammed Saad, a 58-year-old book collector in Gaza, salvaged over 30,000 books from his war-destroyed home and established "al-Athar Library" (the Impact) in a modest tent in…

Huawei Watch GT 7 leads new flagship device line-up

Huawei has unveiled its Watch GT 7 smartwatch series alongside a range of new consumer devices at its global product launch in Munich, Germany. The...

Putco adds accessible Mercedes-Benz buses to fleet

Putco has taken delivery of six Mercedes-Benz low-entry buses as part of efforts to make its public transport services more accessible to passengers with...

Lotto results for Wednesday, September 2 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, September 2 2026 Lotto:              09 | 15 | 21 | 24 |30 |39     Bonus...

Python ‘thieves’ land in court over silly advert

Two alleged wildlife traffickers who allegedly tried to turn a protected python into a R5 000 online side hustle were arrested after effectively advertising...

Africa Food Systems Forum opens in Rwanda

The Africa Food Systems Forum opened in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together policymakers, farmers, investors, researchers, and development partners. The forum aims to transform…

Mitsubishi Pajero returns as new flagship SUV

Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled the first new-generation Pajero in more than two decades, reviving the well-known nameplate after global production of its predecessor ended...

SACAA probes Springboks-All Blacks flypast stunt as safety review continues

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has confirmed that it is conducting an investigation into the flypast that took place ahead of the...

Lebeya grilled over ‘KT’ Molefe operation, Malcolm X at Madlanga Commission

Retired Hawks boss Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya came under intense questioning at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, over his dealings with alleged underworld figure Katiso...

Range Rover Electric arrives in SA, priced from R3.9m

Range Rover has introduced its first fully electric model in South Africa, marking a significant shift for the British luxury SUV brand as it...

Iran vows ‘crushing and shattering’ response after US attacks

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said Tuesday night it has started strikes against U.S. bases and assets in the region in retaliation for...

UK pledges additional £50 million to help contain Ebola outbreak in...

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Britain said on Tuesday it would provide more than £50 million ($67.56 million) in new funding to support efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo,

Record EV turnout signals changing face of Festival of Motoring

A record number of electric vehicles at the 2026 Festival of Motoring offered further evidence of the rapid expansion of South Africa’s electrified vehicle...

SA new-vehicle sales climb 11.4% despite export decline

South Africa’s new-vehicle market maintained its upward momentum in August, recording a double-digit increase in sales despite continued pressure on vehicle exports. Automotive industry body...

New Audi Q5 range arrives in SA priced from R1.275m

Audi has introduced its third-generation Q5 range in South Africa, expanding its renewed SUV portfolio with a choice of conventional SUV and coupé-styled Sportback...

Powerball results for Tuesday, September 1 2026

Powerball results for Tuesday, September 1 2026 Powerball numbers: 14| 16 | 31 |34| 40  Powerball: 04 Powerball Xtra numbers: 04| 18 | 31 |34| 40  Powerball: 10   Visit...

Why Labour Court refused to hear Feroz Khan’s case

Maj-Gen Feroz Khan’s bid to stop SAPS from cutting off his salary and pushing him towards a possible discharge was dealt a legal setback...

No rookies: Political heavyweights target metro mayoral chains

The Democratic Alliance has helped set a tone that metro mayoral candidates need political weight and executive experience, and rival parties appear to be...

Being examined by a third party could worsen Feroz Khan’s condition,...

The Madlanga commission of inquiry has ordered an independent medical evaluation of suspended SAPS Crime Intelligence deputy head Maj-Gen Feroz Khan before deciding whether...

Macufe in turmoil as Free State supply chain boss is removed...

Questions are mounting over the sudden removal of Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation supply chain boss Takalani Ramabulana from his...

Malesela Teffo has not been re-admitted as advocate, LPC confirms

The Legal Practice Council (LPC) has dismissed reports that controversial advocate Malesela Teffo has been reinstated or readmitted to the legal profession. The clarification comes...

Limpopo MEC Violet Mathye’s heartfelt letter exposes anti-GBV failures

Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC Violet Mathye has wrapped up Women’s Month with a heartfelt acknowledgement that the system meant to protect victims...

Mpumalanga denies DA’s R52.8m ‘Nas’iSpani’ waste claim

The Mpumalanga provincial government has pushed back against claims that it spent R52.8-million on 1 200 Crime Prevention Wardens (CPWs) who allegedly spent months...

Phala Phala impeachment committee makes u-turn on Madonsela as evidence leader

Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee has withdrawn its recommendation of Adv Thandazani Madonsela SC as evidence leader in the inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa...