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Cops make breakthrough after e-hailing cab driver killed in Pretoria

The police have made a breakthrough in the murder case of an e-hailing cab driver in Pretoria, nabbing a female suspect. The Gauteng police confirmed...

Donald Trump’s NATO upheaval to overshadow Munich security conference

One year after US Vice President JD Vance attacked European allies at the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Washington’s partners will be seeking to chart...

Glimmer of hope as government implements measures to accelerate water recovery

Government has announced a series of measures to fast-track the recovery of water supply in Gauteng following recent disruptions. The province has over the past...

African courts are breaking culture of silence on female genital mutilation

More African courts are joining the fight against female genital mutilation, playing a bigger role in efforts to challenge a practice long shielded by...

Reflections on SA’s famous Constitution, which has become unpopular with activists

Thirty years ago, South Africa adopted its Constitution, a historic milestone that entrenched democracy, equality and human rights, including landmark rulings on the abolition...

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The US deploys 200 troops to train the Nigerian military

The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in the fight against militant groups, Nigerian and US officials...

NPA boss Andy Mothibi hits back at ‘MKP member’ in row...

National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Adv Andy Mothibi has condemned what he describes as a brazen and unlawful attempt by an alleged uMkhonto...

Africa accelerates electric vehicles growth through regulation

From South Africa’s industrial incentives to Kenya’s green number plates, a number of African governments are moving beyond pilot projects to implement comprehensive electric...

South Africa cannot stimulus its way out of unemployment

South Africa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address and the accompanying Presidential Employment Stimulus report tell a familiar story: cautious optimism, long lists of...

Cyril Ramaphosa cracks the whip on crime and corruption: Bold words,...

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent address to the nation sent a clear signal: crime and corruption will no longer be tolerated in South Africa. Speaking...

SONA 2026: ‘Economic growth to stimulate youth employment’

As President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening, he tapped into the issue that is...

Cyril Ramaphosa to tighten vetting net on top cops as accountability...

In a more believable address, President Cyril Ramaphosa placed the re-vetting of senior police leadership at the heart of his renewed offensive against corruption,...

Cyril Ramaphosa unleashes SANDF to tackle illegal mining, gang violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed to help the police fight illegal mining and...

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iCAUR V27 aims to shake up adventure SUV segment with tech,...

Major Chinese automaker Chery South Africa is positioning its new sub-brand, iCAUR South Africa, and its debut model, the V27, as a serious contender...

Keep Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala at Kgosi Mampuru prison, court orders

The South Gauteng High Court has ordered that alleged underworld figure Vusi “Cat” Matlala remain at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre C-Max in Pretoria...

LEPAS banks on Chery-backed after-sales muscle ahead of 2026 SA launch

Premium Chinese SUV newcomer LEPAS has moved to reassure South African buyers ahead of its planned market entry in the first quarter of 2026,...

‘Declare water crisis national disaster’: SA Human Rights Commission

The water emergency in South Africa has escalated to "crisis proportions" and warrants formal declaration as a national disaster. The South African Human Rights Commission...

Panyaza Lesufi apologises for hotel remark amid Gauteng water crisis

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has issued a public apology following remarks he made during a media briefing on Wednesday about the province’s ongoing water...