Politics

Ramaphosa invokes Pravin Gordhan ‘spy’ case in his Phala Phala fight

President Cyril Ramaphosa has drawn parallels to the case in which late former public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan was said to have been maligned...

Geely E2 adds its name to the hat for most affordable...

Who would have imagined that the battle for South Africa’s most affordable electric vehicle would become one of the industry’s most fiercely contested segments?...

Russia proposes temporary ceasefire in Konstantinovka to transfer Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies

Russia's Defence Ministry said over the weekend that it had proposed a temporary ceasefire in the front-line city of Konstantinovka in eastern Ukraine to...

Domestic violence case ends in tragedy in Kanana

A 31-year-old woman has been remanded in custody after her appearance in the Orkney Magistrate’s Court in connection with the alleged murder of her...

Iran says it dismantled four terrorist cells linked to US, Israeli...

Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security says it has dismantled four terrorist cells linked to US and Israeli intelligence services. According to the statement on...

Silenced 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...

SAPS warns public after Centurion blue light arrests

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a stern warning to the public after the arrest of two men in Centurion for the...

Kia Tasman enters SA’s bakkie battle with bold ambition

If there were to be a World Cup for the bakkie market, 2026 would be the year for that global showdown. Over the past...

Putin, Trump hold phone talks on Ukraine, bilateral ties on US...

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, says Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. The US commemorated the...

Podcast collaboration explores South Africa’s economic growth challenges

A new collaboration between Sunday World and Palatable Business was launched on Friday, July 3, with the release of their first podcast featuring Professor...

ANC power play alleged in City Power CEO hunt

City of Johannesburg MMC Jack Sekwaila allegedly left the venue of the City Power CEO interviews after receiving a phone call from ANC Johannesburg...

Sex, drugs and gangs: Cape horror unveiled

In the northern suburbs of Cape Town, a seemingly ordinary street probably conceals a criminal economy where trafficked women are being held through intimidation,...

Mbappe penalty leads France to win over Paraguay and World Cup...

Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France edged Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Fifa...

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...