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Attack against BEE Policy 'part of a global, politically driven trend'
Manyane Manyane|Updated

Attack against BEE Policy 'part of a global, politically driven trend'

Madlanga Commission will not tolerate ‘last-minute sick notes’ - Michaels

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

While Chaskalson told the panel that Mogotsi had been cooperative up to this point and requested that he be allowed to consult a doctor, the commission made clear ...

Declassified: IPID's full report into the Phala Phala farm scandal finally unsealed

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Cachalia, responding to a written question from the African Transformation Movement, revealed that the report status was lifted on February 2.

At least six dead, several trapped after building collapse in Ormonde

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Six people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at Amethyst Business Park in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, ...

From rash to alarm: South African women confront risks in everyday pads

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A University of the Free State study has found hormone-disrupting chemicals in all tested sanitary pads and pantyliners sold in South Africa, raising concerns about ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus begins 2027 World Cup build-up as 49-man Springbok camp kicks off

Leighton Koopman|Published

Head coach Rassie Erasmus has welcomed 11 uncapped players to his first alignment camp of 2026, stressing that while the 2027 World Cup is the goal, immediate focus ...

Public outrage: Thousands sign petition against Gauteng education budget 'cuts'

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A political battle has erupted in Gauteng after more than 10 000 residents signed a DA petition opposing alleged budget cuts to Quintile 5 schools. While the DA ...

Don't let SA fall! RISE Mzansi's call to combat gambling woes

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

South Africa faces a mounting gambling crisis, with political party RISE Mzansi warning that the proposed 20% national online gambling tax alone will not be enough ...

Errol Musk: Epstein 'almost certainly not dead'

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Jeffrey Epstein is 'almost certainly not dead' and may have been working for an intelligence agency to blackmail powerful people. That was the bizarre claim made ...

Explosive found in home: Behind the bribery and arrest of Limpopo couple

Published

A joint intelligence-led operation in Northam, Limpopo, resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old woman for possession of explosives and her 39-year-old boyfriend ...

The industry has been warned: Hxdi Stross arrives differently on ‘Nakwela’

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Hxdi Stross's latest single ‘Nakwela’ marks a significant shift in his artistic journey, blending calmness with chaos.

From the tee box into the fynbos: My shot at beating the pro at the SA Open

Leighton Koopman|Published

Facing a professional golfer at the SA Open is no easy feat. Join Independent Media's rugby reporter Leighton Koopman as he recounts his experience on the Par 3 ...

Casey Jarvis sets sights on Augusta and Royal Birkdale after dream SA Open triumph

Leighton Koopman|Updated

Casey Jarvis, the newly crowned South African Open champion, is set to make his dream debut at The Masters in just 38 days, aiming to compete alongside his idol, ...

Call on new US Ambassador to SA to follow 'fact-based' assessment of local problems

MAZWI XABA|Published

The FW de Klerk Foundation has urged the new US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, to engage deeply with local institutions on critical issues such ...

Eva Modika Stranded in Dubai Amid US–Israel Strikes on Iran; DIRCO Confirms SA Nationals Accounted For as Flights Cancelled ...

AFP and Manyane Manyane|Updated

The recent strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media, reveal a complex web of US and Israeli military strategy. ...

Ian von Memerty dies at 61: tributes pour in for South African theatre and TV legend

Debashine Thangevelo|Updated

This article explores his life, career and the impact of his controversial views on ageing and self-deliverance.

'Vet everyone at Home Affairs': Officials on R25,000 salaries linked to millions in visa bribes

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The SIU has recommended that all Home Affairs employees be vetted as part of sweeping reforms following findings of organised corruption within the visa system.

Casey Jarvis weathers the Stellenbosch storm to claim maiden SA Open victory

Leighton Koopman|Published

Amidst driving rain and lightning, Casey Jarvis defied the elements to secure his first SA Open title, showcasing remarkable resilience and skill in Stellenbosch. ...

SAPS raises over R16 million to support children of fallen officers

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Following the annual SAPS National Golf Day, more than R16 million was raised for the South African Police Service Education Trust (SAPSET), which assists children ...

Clayville construction site raid: Over 50 immigrants without papers arrested

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A multidisciplinary operation led by the Department of Employment and Labour on Friday, 27 February, resulted in the arrest of over 50 undocumented foreign nationals ...