Politics

Spy watchdog drags Ramaphosa to court

Nearly nine months after President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Inspector-General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel, the country’s chief spy watchdog says he has not been given...

Egypt expects €1.5 billion from EU assistance package in coming days,...

DUBAI - Egypt expects to receive €1.5 billion (R28bn) from the European Union in the coming days, the first of two remaining tranches of...

Insurgents stage co-ordinated attacks on army positions across Mali

https://youtu.be/FF-eyxKnW98?si=BaMkwwZOWKZm5fde BAMAKO - Insurgents staged attacks on army positions across Mali on Saturday, including in a northern town where government and Russian fighters are based...

Soccer-Clinical Morocco ease past Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

HOUSTON - Morocco dispatched a determined Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday as Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and the North...

Lotto results for Saturday, July 04 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, July 02 2026 Lotto:                 19 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 32 |...

Could the NHI fuel anti-immigrant sentiment?

There is no government deadline. In fact, nothing exists outside of a fake flyer circulating on social media warning foreigners they will be arrested,...

‘They’re in the wind’: How US cuts pushed trans people out...

“Can I be honest? That is the start of a horror movie.” Leigh-Ann van der Merwe, a transgender activist and one of South Africa’s gender...

Evidence linking Feroz Khan to tender interference and tobacco heard

The Madlanga commission on Friday heard evidence alleging that suspended crime intelligence deputy head Maj-Gen Feroz Khan used his influence to facilitate the awarding...

Powerball results for Friday, July 3 2026

Powerball results for Friday, July 3 2026 Powerball numbers: 09| 14 | 27 |32| 34  Powerball: 15 Powerball Xtra numbers: 05 | 21 | 39 | 46 |...

JAECOO J5 confirmed for local production as Chery expands SA manufacturing...

Chinese automotive brand JAECOO has confirmed that its popular J5 crossover will be built in South Africa at Chery Group’s new manufacturing plant in...

Oil prices steady as hopes grow for US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices were steady on Friday and little changed for the week as traders held on to hopes for a successful outcome from attempts...

Ramaphosa’s letter shows state deployed 3,400 troops as anti-migrant protests intensify

South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers nationwide to bolster security and support police this month during anti-migrant protests that organisers have vowed...

EC Premier Oscar Mabuyane vows to return to Fort Hare to...

Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane says he will go back to university to complete his master's qualification. Mabuyane said this after the Bhisho High...

SIU challenges Sanef findings on Makhudu Sefara as dispute over lottery...

A public disagreement has emerged between the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) over findings related to former...

Nissan appoints new South Africa boss as importer transition gathers pace

Nissan South Africa has appointed Juan Wheeler as its new Managing Director, adding the role to his current position as Chief Financial Officer of...

R31m Mthontsi Lodge unveiled to boost tourism and jobs in Eastern...

Deputy Minister of Tourism Makhotso Sotyu on Thursday unveiled the newly built Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre in KwaMaqoma, Eastern Cape, describing the R31-million...

Daimler Truck SA strengthens executive team with key leadership appointments

Daimler Truck Southern Africa has announced a series of senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its executive team and supporting its growth ambitions in...

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 ...