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Nearly R1-billion drug bust reveals scale of organised crime at Beitbridge
Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Nearly R1-billion drug bust reveals scale of organised crime at Beitbridge

Understanding blood cancer: Debunking myths to save lives

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa marks World Blood Cancer Day on 28 May, DKMS Africa is urging more people to register as stem cell donors amid growing concern over the thousands ...

Young South Africans drive surge in voter registrations for upcoming local elections

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

As South Africa gears up for local government elections, young people are leading a remarkable surge in voter registration, driven by innovative campaigns from the ...

Experience the magic of Ubuntu: Billy Monama's star-studded Joburg concert

Karishma Dipa|Published

Join acclaimed guitarist Billy Monama as he curates the Rebirth of Ubuntu Concert, celebrating 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising with a star-studded lineup ...

Tyla shines at the 2026 AMAs, winning Social Song of the Year for 'CHANEL' and Best Afrobeats Artist

Gerry Cupido|Updated

Tyla makes history at the 2026 AMAs, winning Social Song of the Year for 'CHANEL' and the Best Afrobeats Artist award, solidifying her status as a global pop sensation ...

April 2026: South Africa welcomes nearly 1 million international tourists

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africa's tourism sector shows resilience with a 19.5% increase in international arrivals in April 2026, despite global aviation disruptions.

AfriForum drags McKenzie to court over Graaff-Reinet name change to Robert Sobukwe Town

Brandon Nel|Updated

Sport, arts, and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has been hauled to court to undo his renaming of Graaff-Reinet to Robert Sobukwe Town.

Mother finds closure as midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee sentenced to 23 years

Zelda Venter|Updated

Following a lengthy trial, midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee is sentenced to 23 years in prison for her role in the tragic deaths and disabilities of infants at her ...

Can we bring pets? How do we move money? What South African refugees want to know before resettling in the US

The Washington Post|Updated

The profile of South Africans resettling in the US as refugees is shaping a distinctive set of practical concerns. Caseworkers report frequent questions about pets, ...

uMkhonto weSizwe chief whip arrested for allegedly siphoning funds from recruits

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police have arrested MK Party National Assembly Chief Whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi on fraud charges linked to an alleged scheme in which party recruits were reportedly ...

SIU Unmasks Alleged ‘Syndicate X’ at Tembisa Hospital as R596 Million Procurement Corruption Probe Deepens

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

The SIU has frozen a former Tembisa Hospital official’s R6.4 million property and pension benefits as part of an investigation into alleged procurement corruption ...

Gauteng Social Development reacts to theft and illegal sale of government food parcels

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Gauteng’s Department of Social Development has condemned the theft and illegal sale of government food parcels after relief supplies intended for vulnerable households ...

Protesters demand restart of metro police recruitment amid corruption allegations

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Protesters outside Tshwane House demand the restart of metro police recruitment, alleging corruption and nepotism that have sidelined qualified candidates.

Tshwane activates emergency water plan as Rand Water shutdown threatens widespread supply disruption

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Tshwane has activated an emergency water plan in response to a major shutdown by Rand Water, warning residents of potential water supply disruptions from May 29 ...

Rioting learners demand foreign nationals leave Kraaifontein schools

Marsha Dean|Updated

Chaos erupted at Kraaifontein schools as 700 learners protested against foreign nationals, resulting in violent clashes and police intervention.

KwaZulu-Natal authorities crackdown on illegal renting of RDP houses using drone technology

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have uncovered several RDP houses allegedly being illegally rented out to undocumented foreign nationals following drone surveillance ...

Anti-illegal immigration group reassures public ahead of June 30 deadline

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Updated

Amid rising tensions in South Africa, anti-illegal immigration activist Nkosikhona Ndabandaba clarifies the intentions behind a June 30 deadline for undocumented ...

Azerbaijan marks its 108th anniversary and reaffirms ties with South Africa

Zingisa Mkhuma|Updated

Azerbaijan commemorates its 108th anniversary in Pretoria, with its representative, Dr Huseyn Rahimli, emphasising the importance of this milestone and pledging ...

Why choosing the right broker matters more than ever for South Africans trading USD ZAR through the SARB rate hike debate ...

Partnered Content|Published

South African traders are closely watching USD/ZAR as inflation risks, oil prices and SARB policy expectations keep the rand under pressure.

'Whenever any Ghanaian feels unwelcome, we will help them return' — Ghana repatriation flights continue

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Ghana says it will continue arranging flights to bring home citizens who feel unwelcome amid escalating tensions in South Africa.