Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to maintaining “uninterrupted” fuel supplies to India, as New Delhi faces escalating pressure from Washington to curb its purchases of Russian oil.
Several families in Makhaza, Cape Town, were forced to evacuate their homes after a burst pipeline caused severe flooding in informal structures built directly above sewer lines.
Loyiso Masuku has been elected chairperson of the ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Region, emerging victorious over Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero during the party’s regional conference in Sandton this week.
The eThekwini Municipality has lifted the boil-water alert issued for Athlone Park in Amanzimtoti, which also impacted Galleria Mall, Arbour Crossing and Kingsway Hospital over the weekend.
A man was found dead on a bus at a service station in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday evening.
Parents in Gauteng have expressed frustration with the province’s online school admissions system, calling for it to be reviewed or scrapped entirely.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is facing intense questioning at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria over his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in December 2024.
Several major websites including former US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform and design tool Canva were knocked offline on Friday after a brief disruption linked to internet services company Cloudflare.
Two security guards have been injured after a cash-in-transit vehicle was blown up in a brazen attack in the south of Durban on Friday morning. The incident occurred on the M35 near KwaMakhutha.
Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan may be known as the “King of Romance”, but when asked for marriage advice during a recent visit to London, he didn’t miss a beat. Before he could answer, his long-time co-star Kajol quipped, “All his films are about before marriage, not after marriage!” Khan laughed in agreement: “After marriage, you’re on your own.”
The Department of Home Affairs has rolled out extended operating hours at selected offices to help South Africans secure identity documents and passports ahead of the festive rush. From Monday until 19 December 2025, and again from 5 to 16 January 2026, participating offices will remain open until 6 p.m. two hours later than usual.
Legal analyst Melusi Kulu says the latest court ruling against former President Jacob Zuma represents a major shift in how South Africa deals with the unlawful use of public funds for personal legal battles.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has renewed its call for a sweeping forensic investigation into tender fraud and corruption across all provincial hospitals, following revelations of large-scale looting at Tembisa Hospital.
Another senior taxi industry figure has been assassinated in Gauteng, intensifying concerns over spiralling tensions within the sector.
The rand has surged to its firmest point in almost three years, slipping below R17 to the US dollar a threshold last breached in November and previously not seen since January 2023.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Friday, a day after facing rigorous questioning over his decision to dissolve the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in KwaZulu-Natal.
eThekwini Municipality has stepped up efforts to curb pollution along Durban’s coastline as the city gears up for the festive season. Officials briefed the media on Thursday, outlining key administrative steps aimed at ensuring beaches remain safe and fully operational for holiday crowds.
Vodacom, South Africa’s largest mobile operator, has announced plans to acquire a controlling stake in East African telecommunications giant Safaricom in a deal valued at $2.1 billion.
A Durban man accused of murdering his wife at a pub in Westville returned to the Pinetown Magistrate's Court on Thursday for his bail hearing.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he remains unshaken by US President Donald Trump’s recent comments and conduct toward South Africa, insisting the country continues to pursue respectful and constructive international relations.
With Black Friday behind them and the holiday season underway, South Africans are heading into December with plans to spend but with a far more cautious approach.
Authorities have launched an investigation after a male foetus was discovered dumped in a bush in Westham, Phoenix, on Wednesday afternoon.
A man died on Wednesday morning after he allegedly stepped into the path of an oncoming truck on the R102 southbound, opposite the Cornubia Flats in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Madlanga Commission has turned its focus to how vehicles belonging to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala were registered under the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), despite incomplete documentation and questions over proper authority.
