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20 Stories IndexedSaru confirms Springboks vs All Blacks flyover at FNB Stadium despite safety row
Following the controversy surrounding Airlink's ultra-low flyover in Cape Town, the South African Rugby Union has confirmed another pre-match aircraft display for the third Test in Johannesburg.
Questioning the legacy of liberation: Are our leaders abandoning rural communities for corporate gain?
In a poignant letter, Sinegugu Zukulu challenges South African leaders to reconsider their commitments to communities betrayed by foreign corporate interests. As he confronts the unsettling parallels with Apartheid-era policies, a powerful narrative emerges on the legacy of liberation and the imperative for genuine, community-driven development.
ANC moves to recall SACP Western Cape secretary Benson Ngqentsu as MPL
The ANC has asked the Western Cape legislature speaker to remove SACP provincial secretary Benson Ngqentsu, after the communist party decided to contest the 2026 local government elections independently.
National GBVF Council begins work amid 50 511 reported SAPS cases
South Africa’s new National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has begun work, prioritising accountability, funding and oversight of the national strategy as police recorded 50 511 reported GBVF cases during the 2025/26 financial year.
Western Cape murder rate falls, but Mfuleni remains South Africa’s worst-hit precinct
Western Cape murders fell by 6.7% year on year between April and June 2026, but Mfuleni recorded the highest number of killings at any South African police station, with several other Cape Town precincts also among the national hotspots.
Understanding the impact of opinion polls on SA's electoral landscape
With the Local Government Elections approaching in South Africa, opinion polls reveal shifting voter sentiments and the challenges facing major political parties. This article explores the implications of these polls on the electoral landscape.
Court dismisses woman’s bid to get everything and leave husband with 50% livestock
The North West High Court in Mahikeng has dismissed a pensioner’s application to amend her divorce pleadings after finding that her claims for an equal share of livestock and forfeiture of her husband’s half-share were contradictory.
Heidi Giokos joins SABC as Fullview weekend presenter after eNCA dismissal
Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Heidi Giokos has joined the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as a presenter on the weekend edition of Fullview, making her debut on Monday.
Malema ordered to apologise to Judge Matojane and JSC by September 30
EFF leader Julius Malema has agreed to apologise in the National Assembly to Judge Elias Matojane and the Judicial Service Commission by September 30, 2026, over his questioning of the judge during 2021 appointment interviews.
Mogotsi back in court as alleged escape plot report looms
The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court is expected to hear further evidence on Tuesday in Brown Mogotsi’s bail application, including a Correctional Services report on an alleged escape plot while he was in custody.
Better fill that tank: Huge petrol and diesel price increases confirmed for Wednesday
Significant fuel price increases have been confirmed for Wednesday, September 2. Here's what you'll pay for petrol and diesel
IN PICS: 11 killed, five injured in firecracker factory blast in India
Eleven people were killed and five injured after a fire triggered explosions at a firecracker factory in Manouri Bazaar, Kaushambi. Rescue teams continued searching collapsed structures for possible survivors.
Rynfield sewage crisis worsens as rising Boat Lake water submerges pump station
Rising water levels have fully submerged the sewer pump station at Rynfield’s Boat Lake, while Ekurhuleni has yet to secure funding or set a date for a permanent solution.
Subscriptions gone, eating out cut, but South Africans still can’t cope
South Africans are cutting spending, cancelling subscriptions and trying to pay down debt, but nearly four in 10 still expect to miss a payment as the margin for financial error shrinks.
16-year-old girl shot dead in Delft informal settlement
Police are investigating after a 16-year-old girl was shot dead inside an informal dwelling in Delft’s Tsunami settlement. No arrests have been made and the motive is unknown.
Govender struggles to explain millions in payments at Madlanga Commission
KZN Hawks Colonel Deena Govender struggles to explain millions in payments into his bank account as the Madlanga Commission probes their source.
Municipal services face fresh strain amid pre-election coalition battles
Power struggles and resource battles threaten SA’s municipalities.
Delayed coaches and unused millions: Reasons why Danny Jordaan should go
The delayed appointment of a Bafana Bafana coach and SAFA’s stalled VAR project have intensified criticism of the association ahead of its 12 September elective congress.
At the centre of the Ebola epidemic in Congo – crisis and hope
Professor Salim Abdool Karim describes the medical risks, conflict and public-health challenges he witnessed while assisting the Ebola response in Kinshasa and Bunia.
Fast-fashion giant Shein plunges 10% on Hong Kong debut
Shein's shares fell about 10% on the first day of trading in Hong Kong. The drop followed a $1.7 billion initial public offering. Earlier attempts to list the company were delayed by regulatory issues.