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How a petrol attendant's act of kindness transformed a woman's life in Pretoria
Zelda Venter|Updated

How a petrol attendant's act of kindness transformed a woman's life in Pretoria

Mgcini Tshwaku dismisses claims of kidnapping during Alexandra operation

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

MMC Mgcini Tshwaku has denied claims he was kidnapped during a raid in Alexandra Township. Officials faced resistance at a suspected illegal brothel, but the situation ...

Meet Metropolitan’s Top 20 Collective Shapers 2026

Partnered Content|Published

The second phase saw the featured 20 finalists progress to a further four weeks of sector-specific training, applying those new behaviours to build frameworks for ...

Hijacked buildings face blackout as city power chases R14.6 million debt

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

City Power disconnected seven hijacked buildings in Braamfontein, Hillbrow, and Doornfontein, targeting properties with over R14.6 million in unpaid electricity ...

Gauteng educator arrested for alleged rape of Grade 12 learner

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

According to GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona, the allegations came to light after the learner's mother formally reported the matter to the school's principal on 2 ...

Former MP Vincent Smith sentenced to seven years in prison for corruption and fraud

IOL Reporter|Updated

The Johannesburg High Court sentenced the former MP, Vincent Smith to seven years direct imprisonment after reaching a plea and sentence agreement with the state. ...

Accused tearful as families demand justice for 14 children lost in Vaal crash

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Families of 14 children killed in a devastating scholar transport crash confronted the accused driver in court on Thursday, saying they are still struggling to accept ...

Gauteng crime stats: Alarming rise in kidnappings

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

Despite a marginal decrease in crime rates, Gauteng police remain on high alert as kidnappings and hijackings threaten community safety.

AACIS’26 Opens a $40 Trillion Gateway for South African Investors in Abuja

Published

Discover how AACIS'26 is set to bridge Africa and the Caribbean, unlocking a $40 trillion market for South African investors. Are you ready to seize this opportunity? ...

EXCLUSIVE: Henke Pistorius says son Oscar is a 'quality man' as he reflects on Reeva Steenkamp tragedy

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

In raising Oscar, the qualities that I tried to instill in him were all learned successfully," Henke Pistorius, the father of disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius ...

Bitcoin surges amid relief rally and Trump’s intervention

BR Reporter|Updated

Bitcoin has surged 8% to $73,777, its highest level in a month. What factors are driving this rebound, and how is Trump's support for digital assets influencing ...

The state of South Africa–Iran trade: A decade after halting oil imports

Nicola Mawson|Updated

South Africa’s trade with Iran remains limited, with exports falling from $19.6 million in 2024 to $6.1 million in 2025 and imports at $3.7 million last year. The ...

Iran ready to assist South Africans in evacuating from the escalating Middle East conflict

Karabo Ngoepe|Updated

Iran stands ready to assist in evacuating South Africans stranded in the Middle East as violence escalates, with Ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr urging immediate ...

Gauteng High Court orders urgent eviction of residents from dangerous Melgisedek buildings

Zelda Venter|Updated

The Gauteng High Court has ordered the eviction of over 400 residents from the Melgisedek buildings in Tshwane, citing severe safety concerns.

'We will continue to fight against Israel and US' - Iran’s ambassador to South Africa

Karabo Ngoepe|Updated

Iran reaffirms its determination to confront the US and Israel, claiming self-defence against what it labels an unprovoked attack.

Community concerns addressed as Tshwane denies lease termination for Vriendekring MSW sports club

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

The City of Tshwane has firmly denied plans to terminate its lease with Vriendekring MSW sports club, addressing community concerns over a proposed development that ...

DIRCO evacuation alert: South Africans urged to use limited flights to leave Middle East

Mercury Correspondent|Updated

DIRCO has issued an urgent evacuation advisory for South Africans in the Middle East, encouraging immediate departure as airlines resume limited flights amid ongoing ...

City of Tshwane officials face charges for corruption involving public funds

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Four City of Tshwane officials and a fifth person are facing serious fraud charges after allegedly siphoning public funds into a private bank account, following ...

DA billboard mocks ANC, Panyaza Lesufi over Gauteng's water crisis

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

The DA unveils a controversial billboard in Pretoria, mocking Premier Panyaza Lesufi's remarks on water shortages and highlighting the government's failure to address ...

Iran war is a watershed moment. Here’s why

RT News|Updated

The fundamental restraining elements of international relations are being dismantled today. The war against Iran will only accelerate this process and deepen the ...