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Protecting young eyes in the digital age

As learners across South Africa head back to the classroom, eye health experts are sounding the alarm over the growing impact of excessive screen...

Powerball, Powerball plus results for Friday, January 23, 2026

  Powerball:                   04 | 16 | 24 | 29 | 31 |      Powerball: 15 Powerball Plus: ...

Hyundai Automotive SA announces strategic partnership with rugby icon

Hyundai Automotive South Africa yesterday announced a strategic partnership with former Springboks Rugby World Cup-winning captain John Smit, aligning the brand with one of...

Mayor warns Nersa against potential 100% electricity hike for Capetonians

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has criticised the national electricity regulator, warning that a proposed recalculation of Eskom tariffs could unleash a near-100% electricity...

IShowSpeed, African content creators go beyond ‘safaris, suffering’

Under the bronze gaze of the African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, the American content creator and travel influencer IShowSpeed laughed into his lapel mic...

Scopa chair slams Limpopo officials over irregular expenditure

Limpopo Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) chairperson Esther Mokwele has blamed government officials entrusted with public funds for failing to decisively deal with...

Transport minister wants scholar transport drivers to acquire qualifications

In an effort to address the challenge of drivers transporting schoolchildren being involved in fatal traffic accidents, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has advocated for...

Truck driver convicted in R1m Transnet fuel theft

A truck driver linked to the theft of more than 40, 000 litres of fuel worth over R1-million from Transnet has now been convicted...

Friday memorial service planned for learners killed in Vaal scholar transport...

A memorial service for the 14 learners who lost their lives in a minibus crash in the Vaal will be held on Friday at...

AfriForum threatens legal escalation over stalled IPID murder probe

AfriForum has threatened to pursue every legal avenue after accusing the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) of stalling a murder case, despite testimony from...

Two teachers shot and killed inside premises of Eastern Cape primary...

Two female teachers were fatally shot inside the premises of an Eastern Cape primary school on Tuesday. The senseless attack took place at Ntabankulu Primary...

Vaal scholar transport driver drops bail bid as charges converted to...

The courtroom was silent, but outside the pain was loud. This was the scene as grieving families waited for answers regarding the criminal case against...

Vanderbijlpark scholar transport death toll rises to 14, driver to appear...

Two more learners passed away from their injuries in the hospital early on Thursday morning, bringing the total number of fatalities from the tragic...

Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Dinkie Dube as deputy public protector

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Adv. Dinkie Portia Dube as deputy public protector for a seven-year term beginning on February 1. The appointment was made...

Lotto, Lotto Plus results for Wednesday January 21, 2026

  Lotto:                  09 | 18 | 32 | 35 | 54 | 56 |     Bonus ball:...

DA accuses Mpumalanga of infrastructure neglect as floods collapse bridges

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused the Mpumalanga provincial government of failing to maintain public infrastructure, saying recent floods exposed years of poor planning...

Fikile Mbalula moves to stop Patrice Motsepe ‘tsunami’ bid for ANC...

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has issued a stern instruction for the immediate stop of the production, printing and distribution of T-shirts lobbying for billionaire...

Enoch Godongwana calls on South Africans to share ideas for 2026...

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana, the head of the National Treasury, has urged the public to share their ideas for the 2026 budget. Godongwana has encouraged...

Goverment Employees Medical Scheme to correct erroneous letters

The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) has confirmed that some of its members recently received letters reflecting incorrect contribution amounts. According to the scheme, the...

Mpumalanga learner behind bars following fatal schoolyard stabbing

A Mpumalanga learner has spent a night in police custody after being arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a fellow pupil during...