Action SA candidate accuses SAPS of allowing illegal foreign spaza shop operators to influence policing

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Cllr Xolani Khumalo has criticised SAPS after allegedly encountering Ethiopian, Somali, and Bangladeshi nationals engaging ...

Opposition parties slam Tshwane's R58.5 billion budget as unrealistic

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Tshwane's R58.5 billion budget for 2026/27 faces fierce backlash from opposition parties, citing a disconnect from residents' realities and credibility issues.

Major breakthrough in Gauteng as police seize R3.7 million illicit cigarette haul

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Sedibeng police have seized illicit cigarettes valued at approximately R3.7 million and arrested two men, aged 60 and 43, following a tactical intelligence-driven ...

FlySafair in hot water over ‘oversold’ flights

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

The National Consumer Commission has taken a significant step by referring FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal for alleged violations of the Consumer Protection ...

Tshwane's Deputy Mayor presents a pro-poor R58.5 billion budget

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Tshwane's Finance MMC, Eugene Modise, presents a fully funded R58.5 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, amidst protests from opposition councillors questioning ...

Watch VideoSharks flyhalf Vusi Moyo to marshal Baby Boks in clash with Chile in Cape Town

Mike Greenaway|Published

The high-riding Junior Springboks are involved in a tournament in Cape Town. On Thursday afternoon they host Chile at Rondebosch Boys' High

Justice for Senzo Meyiwa: Protesters call on President Ramaphosa to take action

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Amid allegations of a state cover-up, protesters gather outside the Union Buildings, demanding President Ramaphosa prioritise the investigation into the 2014 murder ...

Pretoria’s young artists take centre stage at Woodlands Mall

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

The 4th Annual Primary Schools’ Art Exhibit at Woodlands Boulevard runs from 22 to 31 May, showcasing artwork from 18 local schools and giving learners aged 5 to ...

Tshwane residents await completion of long-delayed water and sewer infrastructure

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Residents of Koanong Proper and Kopanong Extension 1 in Tshwane have been waiting for the completion of essential water and sewer infrastructure since 2015.

Mel Viljoen granted 'voluntary departure' by US judge

Oluthando Keteyi|Updated

Reality TV star Melany 'Mel' Viljoen faces a stark contrast to her glamorous life as she navigates ICE detention in the US. Despite being granted voluntary departure, ...

Breaking barriers: expert insights on Afro-textured hair and hair transplants

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Explore the transformative journey of the hair transplant industry as it finally embraces afro-textured hair, featuring expert insights from Dr Kashmal Kalan on ...

Cricket SA defends travel packages amid Newlands New Year's Test ticketing backlash

Zaahier Adams|Published

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that additional general access tickets for next year’s highly anticipated New Year's Test between the Proteas and England ...

J’Something reflects on the 'hardest and most beautiful' journey behind Artistry

Karishma Dipa|Published

Discover how J'Something, the renowned frontman of Mi Casa, merges his passions for music, food and community at Artistry, a vibrant venue in Sandton that recently ...

'It’s an impossible task': Expert challenges Zille’s 100-day financial fix for Joburg

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

As local elections approach, Helen Zille boldly vows to restore Johannesburg's financial stability while clashing with political rivals over corruption issues.

Gauteng faces backlash as parents, educators demand reversal of school budget cuts

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

More than 16,000 Gauteng parents and residents have signed a petition demanding the reversal of controversial school budget cuts, as the Gauteng Department of Education ...

Johannesburg MMC and bodyguard arrested over alleged kidnapping of teenager

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A Johannesburg MMC and her bodyguard were arrested after a 16-year-old boy opened a case of kidnapping, pointing of a firearm and assault. Although the complainant ...

University of Pretoria academics celebrated for shaping SA's future through AI and the arts

Mazwi Xaba and Staff Reporter|Published

During the 2026 National Orders ceremony, South Africa celebrated the remarkable contributions of University of Pretoria's Vukosi Marivate and Gavin Krastin, whose ...

What to expect from June fuel prices as tax relief rollback limits diesel relief

Jason Woosey|Updated

South African motorists could face record petrol prices in June as the phased withdrawal of government fuel tax relief offsets a major diesel over-recovery. While ...

Gauteng High Court puts child's happiness first in custody battle

Zelda Venter|Updated

The Gauteng High Court prioritises a child's emotional wellbeing over financial stability, deciding that a five-year-old boy should remain with his mother in the ...