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Head of legal grilled over EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi’s suspension lapsing
Suspended head of legal services for the City of Ekurhuleni, advocate Khemraj Behari, has opened up about why he let the suspension of controversial...
DJ Sbu, TK Nciza implicated at Madlanga commission of inquiry
Two prominent music executives and co-owners of TS Records have been named at the Madlanga commission of inquiry over allegations that they benefited from...
Man who urged US to rain nuclear weapons on China gets...
The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday sentenced Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison.
Jimmy Lai was convicted...
DJ Warras second murder suspect abandons bail, requests transfer from Sun...
Armando Joaquin Pacula, the alleged gunman in the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, returned to court on Monday as the state continues to...
SCA rules contractors cannot profit from invalid Beitbridge contracts
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed an application for reconsideration brought by Caledon River Properties (Pty) Ltd t/a Magwa Construction and Profteam...
Charmza
South Africans rallied together in an outpouring of grief and generosity following the death of David Sejobe, a beloved security guard at MultiChoice’s Randburg...
Moegoe
Gayton McKenzie is many things, but a diplomat he is not.
One minute, he sits in the cabinet, the next he is cheerleading Donald Trump’s...
Understanding the social impact of corruption
Incidents of corruption in South Africa, which include economic crimes such as fraud and money laundering, are well-documented, both in the media and in...
In cities, health and safety are two sides of the same...
By 2050, nearly seven out of every 10 people on earth will live in cities.
That statistic is usually presented as an economic opportunity. It...
The president must show Gayton McKenzie the door
Gayton McKenzie is a brash, tactless, foot-in-mouth politician who has no business holding a position as important as sports, arts and culture minister.
Just last...
Police open inquest docket to probe Pretorius’ death
Police have confirmed that an inquest docket has been registered following the tragic death of former police reservist Wiandre Pretorius, who allegedly shot and...
The ‘Diva’ and the ‘Cat’: Madlanga hears of ‘fling’
Senior South African Police Service (SAPS) brigadier Rachel Matjeng has told the Madlanga commission that her relationship with suspected underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala...
Stabbing at Curro Soweto campus stokes protest
A stabbing incident at Curro Protea Glen in Soweto sparked outrage among pupils and parents at the private school, who have raised concerns over...
SA set to pull out of DRC peacekeeping mission
South Africa has resolved to draw the curtain on its long-standing participation in the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of...
Appeal court split over Phahlane’s dismissal but confirms his exit
The Labour Appeal Court of South Africa has delivered a split decision in the case of Kgomotso Phahlane, the former acting national commissioner of...
North West’s R15bn SEZ dream remains trapped in approval delays
A six-year battle to secure licensing for the long-awaited Bojanala Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has entered a decisive phase, with North West Premier Lazarus...
Reimagining the Sunday World
Dear Reader,
It has been four weeks since I stepped into the role of Editor‑in‑Chief of this esteemed publication, and I remain deeply grateful for...
Race to block ugly Maile-TK ANC contest
ANC activists in Gauteng are scrambling to stop a looming internal showdown between finance MEC Lebogang Maile and music executive-turned-politician Thembinkosi “TK” Nciza that...
China’s state council discusses draft government work report, 15th Five-Year Plan
China’s State Council on Friday convened a plenary meeting to discuss the draft government work report and a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year...
US exits WHO: Could this be a wake-up call for Africa?
The United States has formally exited the World Health Organisation (WHO), marking one of the most consequential withdrawals in a broader retreat from multilateral...
