Government urges motorists to avoid panic buying as fuel prices hit record levels
The government is urging motorists to avoid panic buying as South Africa prepares for record fuel prices coming into effect at midnight.
Anuv Jain builds independent music career beyond Bollywood
Indian singer-songwriter Anuv Jain is proving that artists can build successful careers outside the country’s powerful Bollywood music industry while staying true to their own sound.
Feroz Khan expected to seek postponement of Madlanga Commission testimony
Disgraced former Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan is expected to ask for a postponement of his testimony before the Madlanga Commission following the fatal shooting of his uncle-in-law, Preggy Padayachee.
Russian authorities investigate death of Siberian plague laboratory worker
Russian authorities have launched an investigation after a laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia died after falling ill, prompting the quarantine of dozens of people and raising concerns on social media.
eThekwini warns of reduced water supply as Durban Heights repairs continue
Residents across parts of eThekwini have been warned of reduced water availability following a technical failure affecting the bulk water supply to the Durban Heights Treatment Works.
COSATU urges Parliament to fast-track R10 billion fuel relief
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is calling on Parliament to urgently pass a Special Appropriation Bill that would make R10 billion available to help cushion South Africans against rising fuel prices.
Court dismisses bid to stop sale of Maumela’s Ferrari
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed businessman Hangwani Maumela’s urgent application to prevent the sale of his Ferrari SF90 Stradale, valued at at least R9.5 million.
Court considers bid to separate trial in AKA and Tibz murder case
Plea proceedings are continuing in the Durban High Court in the case against seven men accused of the murders of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and entrepreneur Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.
Verstappen claims first pole of 2026 at Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has secured his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season after dominating qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia.
Jorge Jesus leaves door open for Cristiano Ronaldo return to Portugal squad
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo remains welcome in the national team, leaving the door open for the 41-year-old captain to return after his abrupt departure from the squad last week.
Pregnant Sumatran rhinos raise hopes for critically endangered species
The pregnancies of two critically endangered Sumatran rhinos at an Indonesian sanctuary have raised fresh hopes for the survival of one of the world’s rarest mammals.
Petrol price expected to top R30 a litre despite oil reserve release
Oil prices have started to decline after G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels from their oil and diesel reserves.
Trial of seven accused in AKA and Tibz murders set to begin
The trial of seven men accused of the murders of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, is expected to get underway in the Durban High Court on Monday.
Search resumes for teenager missing at Cape Vidal Beach
The search for a 16-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at Cape Vidal Beach on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast is expected to resume on Monday morning.
Sycamore Gap tree shows signs of recovery three years after being felled
Three years after Britain's famous Sycamore Gap tree was illegally cut down, new aerial images show the tree stump producing a healthy growth of new shoots.
BMA expands use of technology to tackle corruption at border posts
The Border Management Authority (BMA) is strengthening security and accountability at South Africa's ports of entry through increased use of technology.
Sibiya defence disputes sexual grooming allegations during bail hearing
The defence for suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has argued that the 16-year-old girl accusing him of sexual grooming sent him explicit videos voluntarily and without being asked.
Search continues for teenager swept away by rip currents off KZN coast
A search is continuing for a 19-year-old teenager who was swept out to sea by strong rip currents at Mtunzini Main Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast.
KZN e-hailing driver Sbonelo ‘Vacca’ Ngema to be laid to rest
A well-known KwaZulu-Natal e-hailing driver and businessman, Sbonelo “Vacca” Ngema, is expected to be laid to rest on Saturday following his fatal shooting during an alleged robbery.
Rand weakens to more than two-month low against US dollar
The rand has continued to lose ground against the US dollar, weakening to its lowest level in more than two months.
Public Protector finds former Ekurhuleni city manager acted improperly in EMPD appointment
The Public Protector has found that former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi committed improper conduct in the appointment of a senior official in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD).
Investigations continue into KwaMakhutha mass shooting
Investigations are continuing into the KwaMakhutha mass shooting in KwaZulu-Natal, in which 11 people were killed last month.
Two killed in suspected robbery shooting in central Durban
Two people have been killed and two others are recovering in hospital following a shooting during what is believed to have been a robbery at a shop in central Durban.
Music legend Babsy Mlangeni dies at 83
South African music legend Babsy Mlangeni has died at the age of 83.