Kruger National Park ranger killed by poachers
A Kruger National Park ranger has died following a shoot-out with poachers in the park. Spokesperson for the South African…
Modise not threatened by AfriForum’s decision to prosecute her
Parliament says NCOP Chairperson Thandi Modise will study court papers by AfriForum accusing her of animal cruelty, as and when they are…
Another disgruntled ANC group heads to court
Yet another group of disgruntled African National Congress members are expected to make an urgent court application to…
Situation tense in Hermanus after officer attacked
The situation in Hermanus has worsened after a member of the Public Order Policing unit was assaulted with an axe…
Oil prices rise; still set for third weekly drop on oversupply, U.S.-China trade dispute
Crude prices rose on Friday but were set to drop for the week as concerns about oversupply and…
Former Steinhoff chairperson implicated in tax evasion scheme
International retail holding company Steinhoff’s former chairperson, Christo Wiese, has been implicated in a tax evasion scheme. Investigative journalism team,…
PAC calls on all expelled members to return back
Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) President Narius Moloto has called on all expelled members of his party to come back…
Request to investigate McBride to be treated as priority
Chairperson of Parliament’s Police Committee, Francois Beukman, says a request to investigate the alleged unethical conduct of Independent Police…
Ramaphosa wants analysis of bills
President Cyril Ramaphosa wants a thorough analysis of the Public Audit Amendment and the Political Party Funding bills before signing…
Reserve Bank expected to keep repo rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% when it announces its decision on Thursday…
South Sudan’s president Kiir is ready to accept peace deal to end civil war
JUBA – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir said he is ready to accept a peace deal to end…
DA calls on ANC to work with hawksin Velile court case
The Hawks have been called on to prioritise an investigation into a now former African National Congress…
Durban Fees Must Fall activist back in court
The trial of Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile continues in the Durban Regional Court on Thursday. The state has…
New government pension board appointed
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has appointed a new Advisory Board for the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). The…
N3 protesters due in court for public violence
Ten people charged with blockading the N3 on Wednesday are due to appear in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday….
Moyane will not be prosecuted for alleged assault
Suspended SARS commissioner, Tom Moyane will not face prosecution for the alleged assault of a 17 year-old girl….
DA wants ANC to pay back the money got from Gauteng Health
The Democratic Alliance says the African National Congress should pay back the money it received from entities that had an alleged corrupt…
McDonald’s rolls out Kiosks, no more cashiers
New York – McDonald’s rolls out its first ordering kiosks in New York. “Would you like fries with…
Mandela acknowledged his own failings: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Nelson Mandela understood that pure militancy was not enough to achieve liberation in South Africa, but…
Cele welcomes arrest of ANC employee
Police Minister Bheki Cele has welcomed the arrest of African National Congress (ANC) employee Errol Velile Present for alleged involvement in a…
ANC member arrested for cash-in-transit heist
The African National Congress (ANC) says it’s dismayed at allegations that one of its employees has been arrested…
Eskom offers 7% wage increase to Numsa members
Power utility Eskom has offered a 7% wage increase for members affiliated to the National Union of Metal Workers…
Africa needs more women empowerment: Obama
Former US President, Barack Obama says there needs to be more women empowerment across the continent which could lead to…
Cape Town warns of clifton sewage spill, toxic substance in sea point storm
Residents have been warned to stay away from Clifton First Beach due to a sewage spill. The City…
ANC wins Bela Bela by-election
The ANC has won the by-election at Ward 9 in Bela-Bela municipality in Limpopo which was previously controlled…
Unions to brief members on latest Eskom offer
Power utility Eskom has offered a 7% wage increase for members affiliated to the National Union of Metal Workers…
Nine people arrested following N3 protest
Nine people have been arrested on the N3 Highway in the vicinity of Pietermaritzburg in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands…
Ramaphosa in Mvezo for Mandela Centenary Celebration
President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking part in a series of activities at Mvezo in the Eastern Cape, the birth place…
Pandor hails Mandela and Sisulu’s contribution to the struggle
Higher Education minister, Naledi Pandor has praised the late struggle stalwarts Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu for their contribution…
Cele drops in unannounced at Sunnyside police station
Police officers at Sunnyside station were caught off guard on Wednesday morning when SAPS top management rocked up…
Theron says she continues to be inspired by Madiba
South African-born actress and activist, Charlize Theron, says she continues to be inspired by Madiba’s willingness to help…
Land expropriation hearings best way to honour Madiba: EFF
The EFF says the current public hearings on land expropriation without compensation is one of the best ways…
Legal battle over rights to Olympic founder’s name
A Dutch branding company, a global sports organisation and the name of a French aristocrat who has been…
Southern Cape police to distribute blankets for Mandela Day
As part of Nelson Mandela’s centenary celebrations, the Department of Police will on Wednesday host activities at Thembalethu…
Looming job cuts at Impala platinum mines
Another round of retrenchment at platinum mines in Rustenburg in the North West is on the cards with…
Motsepe recalls encounters with Madiba
Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has paid tribute to the late former President Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela…
Spreading Madiba Magic on his special day
South Africa will come alive with activities in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s centenary tomorrow by spreading some Madiba…
Madiba was conscious of his human flaws, frailty: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the crowd gathered at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg where the Nelson Mandela…
SAHRC welcomes plans to ease fuel burden, VAT increases
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has welcomed government’s moves to ease the burden of fuel and…
Zimbabwe opposition calls for African blocs to protect poll
Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa called on Tuesday for associations of African states to ensure that the country’s…
Youth encouraged to be agents of change
Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has urged young people to recommit themselves to the historic task of…
Scores of people attend N West hearings on land expropriation
Scores of people are attending the North West leg of the public hearings on land expropriation without compensation. The hearings…
Govt depts will also feel a pinch of fuel price hike
With another petrol price hike looming in August, the Finance Minister says that government departments will also feel the…
Tesla shares fall after Elon Musk caver comments
Shares of Tesla Inc fell over 3.5% on Monday after Chief Executive Elon Musk directed abuse on Twitter at one…
Mandela Children’s Hospital launches annual Fundraiser
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital will be launching its annual Golf Day fundraising event at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg…
Kenya Power hearing adjourned following outage
A power blackout in a Kenyan court has forced the judge to adjourn a bail application hearing for…
Ramaphosa announcement of cutting cabinet size lauded
North West University professor Theo Venter says he is in support of the re-configuration of the cabinet size which critics…
BHEKI CELE: Police winning war on cash-in-transit heists
Police Minister Bheki Cele says he believes law enforcement agencies are winning the war against cash-in-transit heists in the…
City of Cape Town major six dams reach 54 percent
The water level of the biggest dam in the Western Cape, Theewaterskloof, has reached the 40% mark. At…
Obama the most popular speaker to deliver Mandela lecture
Former US President Barack Obama has proved the most popular of speakers that the Nelson Mandela Foundation has…
SA’s Raven Klaasen misses out on Wimbledon title
LONDON – Mike Bryan won a 17th Grand Slam men’s doubles title on Saturday when he teamed with…
Six people killed in Limpopo car crash
Limpopo police have opened a case of culpable homicide after six people were killed when the vehicle in which…
David vs Goliath in Sunday’s World Cup final
The battle lines have been drawn in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final match. France, who won the tournament…
DA Federal Council meeting ahead of 2019 elections
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Federal Council is meeting this weekend in preparations of the 2019 national elections. The…
Icy, wet weather to persist in KZN
The South African Weather Service says cold weather conditions and rain are expected to persist throughout the weekend in most…
Speeding car in Somali capital explodes after police shoot at it
MOGADISHU – A speeding car exploded in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday after it was shot at…
Protesting Kimberley residents loot shops
There has been sporadic looting of businesses and shops in Kimberley yet again. The town has been brought to a…
World Cup: Road to the final
France play Croatia in the World Cup final at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. Here is each team’s…
Hermanus residents at odds over violent protests
Some residents of Hermanus, in the Overstrand Municipality, say they feel as if they are being held hostage by…
Citizens’ voice must be heard: Motlanthe
Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has urged South African leaders to create platforms for citizens to contribute to shaping the country’s…
Wellington man accused of murdering women could face more charges
CAPE TOWN – There’s a possibility of more charges being brought against a Wellington man accused of killing…
Small group of VBS depositors queue outside Nedbank
Only a small group of VBS depositors is queuing outside the Nedbank game centre in Thohoyandou in Limpopo on Saturday morning. On Friday, the…
Cuban-trained SA doctors showcase skills in E Cape
A group of Cuban-trained South African doctors has conducted household visits in Mpunzana village outside Mthatha in the Eastern Cape to provide…
SA’s UN ambassador rings Nasdaq bell in honour of Madiba
A South African delegation led by UN ambassador Jerry Matjila has rung the closing bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market in New…
Demands in Eskom talks could cause financial instability
Some economists say the unions in the Eskom wage talks are being ambitious by asking for a salary increase of…
“Zuma should not have been shackled”
Justice Minister, Michael Masutha, says former President Jacob Zuma’s son, Duduzane Zuma, should not have been shackled during his…
Popcru calls for Ramaphosa’s intervention in grievances
Police deputy Minister Bongani Mkongi says trained police officers working as administrators at the Police head-quarters in Pretoria,…
President Ramaphosa calls for balanced trade with Saudi
In a State visit seeking to strengthen bilateral and economic relations with Saudi Arabia, South African President Cyril…
CSIR contributes to landmark climate report
With humans and plants heavily reliant on the depleting water sources, a team of international scientists has put its…
Patient raped at KZN Mental Health Care
Police are investigating a rape case after a patient was sexually assaulted at the Durban and Coastal Mental Health…
All land must be expropriated without compensation: EFF
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has contradicted Contralesa’s views on the land question – almost a week after…
Eskom tables revised offer
Unions at Eskom are still consulting their members on the employer’s revised wage offer this week. This comes after all…
Exhibition celebrates Mandela 100 through art
To mark Nelson Mandela centenary, Melrose Gallery has opened an exhibition looking at Madiba’s legacy and celebrating this most iconic…
SA companies to seek opportunities in Angola
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe is expected to lead a business delegation on a trade and…
Madonsela speaks on land expropriation without compensation
Former public protector Professor Thuli Madonsela says she’s not convinced that the public hearings alone will lead to…
Eritrea’s president to visit Ethiopia to cement historic truce
Eritrea’s president will make a historic visit to Ethiopia this weekend, cementing a stunning rapprochement with his giant…
DA to lay fraud charges against VBS executives
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will today lay fraud, racketeering and corruption charges against several executives of VBS Mutual Bank at the Sandton…
Chibok girls – kidnapper jailed for 20 years
A second man has been jailed for his part in the mass kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls in…
Department of Energy to host awards for deserving learners
The Department of Energy will today host the Energy Learners Focus Week (LFW) Awards in Durban. “The LFW…
Mkhwebane secures continental appointment
Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has been appointed the First Vice President of the African Ombudsman and Mediators…
Cwele to take Cash Paymaster Services to court
The Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele says his Social Development counterpart Susan Shabangu has been left…
VBS customers queue early to get their money
Hundreds of VBS customers started queuing outside all Nedbank branches and Boxer supermarket outlets in Thohoyandou, Limpopo from as early…
Two killed in Johannesburg taxi shooting
Police are investigating two cases of murder and attempted murder following a shooting in which two people were…
Ramaphosa strengthens ties with Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has pledged support for South Africa to be accorded the observer status in the Organization for…
Msimanga’s office embroiled in another irregular appointment scandal
Tshwane Mayor, Solly Msimanga’s office is embroiled in yet another irregular appointment scandal. Reports emerged that another senior staffer, Stefan…
BLSA “damning findings” against Viceroy
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) says it’s publishing a report that makes damning findings about the company Viceroy,…
‘Legal action being taken against CPS employees sabotaging migration process’
Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says legal action is being taken against Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) employees believed to be trying to…
AfriForum wants to see black people fighting: BLF
Black First Land First has launched a scathing attack on lobby group AfriForum for resuscitating the culpable homicide case…
Two men nabbed for unlicensed firearms in Hillbrow
Two men have been arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and a hijacked vehicle in Hillbrow in Johannesburg…
Mashaba seeks clarity on undocumented immigrants working in Joburg
Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has written to Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant and Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba, requesting an urgent…
Ingonyama Trust is not a cash cow for King Zwelithini: Buthelezi
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has dismissed suggestions that the Ingonyama Trust was set up as part of a deal that…
Protesters torch Cape Flats fire station
The Gugulethu Fire Station on the Cape Flats has been set alight during overnight protests by residents. Cape…
Accused in Baby Daniel murder case takes stand
The Baby Daniel case will on Thursday continue when murder accused Timothy Naidoo returns to the stand in…
Fort Hare union revises wage demands
Nehawu at the University Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape has revised its wage demand from 15% to…
South Africa’s Reserve Bank to talk tough, but hold steady – poll
South Africa’s Reserve Bank will probably talk tough on taming rising consumer prices but choose to leave the…