Mantashe blames passive society that depends on the State for service delivery

Thami Magubane|Published

Gwede Mantashe critiques the passive attitude of South Africans towards government service delivery, urging citizens to take an active role in their communities and highlight the ANC's achievements since democracy

Trump eyes Greenland annexation again - why is he so obsessed with it?

AFP|Updated

Why is President Trump fixated on Greenland? As he reiterates his desire for annexation, Denmark's prime minister urges the US to stop its threats. Explore the geopolitical ...

'Don't bring mangoes or skin-lightening creams into South Africa': BMA outlines strict rules at borders

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The Border Management Authority has cautioned travellers against bringing agricultural products and unauthorised medicines into South Africa, warning that prohibited ...

Watch VideoBafana’s Afcon loss to Cameroon: Hugo Broos blames bad luck, eyes future success at Fifa World Cup

Michael Sherman|Updated

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos attributes their 2-1 Afcon loss to Cameroon to bad luck and shifts focus to future success at the Fifa World Cup, emphasising the ...

After Trump orders Maduro's capture, analysts warn of a 'long year'

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Political analysts warn that the U. S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro represents a dangerous escalation that threatens international law. ...

Brutal killings leave two families mourning as the new year begins

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A holiday celebration turned tragic on New Year's Day when Democratic Alliance provincial director Sarbhera Amod was fatally shot by her partner in Margate, KZN. ...

NSFAS announces completion of 2026 funding applications as reform debate continues

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has processed over 893,000 applications for 2026, with 609,403 students qualifying for funding. Meanwhile, the Finance ...

Limpopo father faces murder charge after fatal stabbing of son on New Year's Day

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A New Year's Day family dispute in Limpopo turned deadly when a 60-year-old father allegedly stabbed and killed his 43-year-old son during a confrontation. The tragedy ...

South Africans urged to comment on Al Jama-ah's Private Members Bill to criminalise support for Israel

Weekend Argus Reporter|Updated

Dear SA has launched a campaign urging South Africans to voice their opinions on a Private Members Bill from the Al Jama-ah party, which seeks to criminalise support ...

Premature Eruption: Fireworks container goes up in smoke in Verulam

Staff Reporter|Updated

In an unexpected turn of events, a container packed with fireworks ignited in Verulam, forcing emergency services to take swift action.

SA drivers to get relief as fuel prices projected to decrease in January

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

South African motorists can expect relief at the pumps in January 2026, with petrol prices projected to decrease by up to 54 cents per litre and diesel by up to ...

Urgent call for collaboration to tackle mass shootings in South Africa

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Updated

In 2025, mass shootings have escalated in five South African provinces, leading experts to call for a coordinated response from the criminal justice system and community ...

Trust in public education threatened as matric exam scandal deepens

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube awaits a preliminary report on the matric exam cheating scandal that has implicated department officials and affected multiple ...

Joburg MMC warns of criminal charges for illegal landlords at Ginger Park settlement

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC Mlungisi Mabaso has vowed legal action against individuals acting as landlords at the illegally occupied Ginger Park settlement, ...

Vusi 'Cat' Matlala transferred to a super-maximum facility in KZN

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Vusi 'Cat' Matlala, embroiled in serious allegations of criminal cartel involvement and a murder charge, has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional ...

Breakthrough in Saulsville hostel mass shooting: ballistics evidence links seized firearm to killings

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, a spokesperson for the National SAPS, said ballistics analysis confirmed that the firearm recovered during the suspect's arrest was used ...

Tragedy in Doornkop: foundation steps in after fatal house collapse

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

After a deadly house collapse claimed three lives in Soweto's Doornkop area, the Collen Mashawana Foundation has stepped in with comprehensive support while Johannesburg's ...

Court ruling spurs change: Johannesburg set to mediate with informal traders over thorny disputes

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The City of Johannesburg has welcomed a court decision referring its dispute with informal traders to mediation, while emphasizing its commitment to enforcing municipal ...

Children drinking alcohol: Video causes public outcry and investigation

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Department of Social Development has launched an investigation after a disturbing video emerged showing adults allowing children as young as four to consume ...

Collen Mashawana foundation rebuilds hope for Soweto family after fatal house collapse

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Collen Mashawana Foundation has pledged to build a new home for a Doornkop family who lost three relatives, including a one-year-old child, when their double-storey ...