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Oil prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate: risks higher fuel prices
AFP|Updated

Oil prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate: risks higher fuel prices

Watch Video'Smiling Assassin' Gerda Steyn conquers Sunrise Monster with one eye on Two Oceans next month

Michael Sherman|Updated

Gerda Steyn triumphed at the Sunrise Monster 32km, showcasing top form ahead of the Two Oceans Marathon, with anticipation for the 2026 event increasing at just ...

Watch VideoYou see the hair, then the tackle — Duane Vermeulen on England’s new star Henry Pollock

Leighton Koopman|Published

Duane Vermeulen jokes about a potential comeback for the Springboks against England, aiming to introduce Henry Pollock to the rigours of rugby with a few tackles. ...

Casey Jarvis bags a cool R4.1 million in Stellenbosch after maiden SA Open triumph

Leighton Koopman|Published

Amidst dramatic weather conditions, 22-year-old Casey Jarvis emerged victorious at the 115th South African Open Championship, claiming R4.1 million.

Child-rearing can be a source of great joy and reward

Flora Teckie|Published

Discover how the Bahá'í teachings illuminate the sacred duty of child-rearing, emphasising the joy and responsibility of nurturing children in a supportive environment. ...

Attack against BEE Policy 'part of a global, politically driven trend'

Manyane Manyane|Updated

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition defends the BEE policy, asserting its success in promoting black economic participation amidst growing calls for ...

Madlanga Commission will not tolerate ‘last-minute sick notes’ - Michaels

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

While Chaskalson told the panel that Mogotsi had been cooperative up to this point and requested that he be allowed to consult a doctor, the commission made clear ...

Declassified: IPID's full report into the Phala Phala farm scandal finally unsealed

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Cachalia, responding to a written question from the African Transformation Movement, revealed that the report status was lifted on February 2.

At least six dead, several trapped after building collapse in Ormonde

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Six people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at Amethyst Business Park in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, ...

From rash to alarm: South African women confront risks in everyday pads

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A University of the Free State study has found hormone-disrupting chemicals in all tested sanitary pads and pantyliners sold in South Africa, raising concerns about ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus begins 2027 World Cup build-up as 49-man Springbok camp kicks off

Leighton Koopman|Published

Head coach Rassie Erasmus has welcomed 11 uncapped players to his first alignment camp of 2026, stressing that while the 2027 World Cup is the goal, immediate focus ...

Public outrage: Thousands sign petition against Gauteng education budget 'cuts'

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A political battle has erupted in Gauteng after more than 10 000 residents signed a DA petition opposing alleged budget cuts to Quintile 5 schools. While the DA ...

Don't let SA fall! RISE Mzansi's call to combat gambling woes

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

South Africa faces a mounting gambling crisis, with political party RISE Mzansi warning that the proposed 20% national online gambling tax alone will not be enough ...

Errol Musk: Epstein 'almost certainly not dead'

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Jeffrey Epstein is 'almost certainly not dead' and may have been working for an intelligence agency to blackmail powerful people. That was the bizarre claim made ...

Explosive found in home: Behind the bribery and arrest of Limpopo couple

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A joint intelligence-led operation in Northam, Limpopo, resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old woman for possession of explosives and her 39-year-old boyfriend ...

The industry has been warned: Hxdi Stross arrives differently on ‘Nakwela’

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Hxdi Stross's latest single ‘Nakwela’ marks a significant shift in his artistic journey, blending calmness with chaos.

From the tee box into the fynbos: My shot at beating the pro at the SA Open

Leighton Koopman|Published

Facing a professional golfer at the SA Open is no easy feat. Join Independent Media's rugby reporter Leighton Koopman as he recounts his experience on the Par 3 ...

Casey Jarvis sets sights on Augusta and Royal Birkdale after dream SA Open triumph

Leighton Koopman|Updated

Casey Jarvis, the newly crowned South African Open champion, is set to make his dream debut at The Masters in just 38 days, aiming to compete alongside his idol, ...

Call on new US Ambassador to SA to follow 'fact-based' assessment of local problems

MAZWI XABA|Published

The FW de Klerk Foundation has urged the new US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, to engage deeply with local institutions on critical issues such ...

Eva Modika Stranded in Dubai Amid US–Israel Strikes on Iran; DIRCO Confirms SA Nationals Accounted For as Flights Cancelled ...

AFP and Manyane Manyane|Updated

The recent strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media, reveal a complex web of US and Israeli military strategy. ...