Zulu king forges ahead with plan to rename KwaZulu-Natal despite backlash

Willem Phungula|Updated

The king’s argument is that prior to the colonisation of the province, the area was known as KwaZulu and fell under the Zulu kingdom. He said the colonisers renamed ...

How police failed to prevent ex-ANC bigwig Sindiso Magaqa's murder

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

New evidence presented at the Madlanga Commission reveals that police officials in KwaZulu-Natal ignored warnings about an assassination plot against former ANC ...

Delay in Nkabinde Inquiry as Shamila Batohi's funding dispute and other problems revealed

Zelda Venter|Updated

Shamila Batohi's non-evidence at the Nkabinde Inquiry, as well as other hiccups, are delaying the Nkabinde Inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to ...

Gold hits new high as it surges past $5,000 - but how much further could it climb in 2026?

Jason Woosey|Updated

Gold has surged past the $5,000 mark for the first time, driven by global economic uncertainty and market interventions. What does this mean for investors, and how ...

Tshwane warns motorists: Unclaimed impounded vehicles face crushing after 28 February

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Motorists in Tshwane are urged to claim their impounded vehicles by 28 February 2026, or risk having them crushed. The TMPD warns that unclaimed vehicles dating ...

Madlanga Commission: KZN cops ignored warnings about an assassination plot targeting Sindiso Magaqa

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

New evidence presented at the Madlanga Commission reveals that police officials in KwaZulu-Natal ignored warnings about an assassination plot against former ANC ...

Madlanga Commission | Gopaul accuses Mchunu of abusing police power for ANC interests

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Gopaul told the commission that Mchunu appeared concerned about Govender’s political standing in the ward, particularly after Govender defected from the ANC to the ...

National Community Arts Indaba 2026: The Room Was Full, the Fire was Intense

Bongani Nicholas Ngomane and Kelebogile Letsholo.|Updated

At the National Community Arts Centres Indaba 2026, over 120 delegates gathered to confront the pressing challenges facing South Africa's creative sector. What truths ...

Manchester United for sale? Saudi billionaire’s social media post sends fans into frenzy

Lunga Biyela|Updated

A Saudi billionaire's intriguing social media post ignites excitement among Manchester United fans after their dramatic 3-2 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League. ...

Herman Mashaba hesitant to run for Johannesburg mayor as ActionSA expands coalition

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba says he is not in a hurry to declare his mayoral candidacy for the City of Johannesburg ahead of the local government elections.

No bail: Victor Majola to remain behind bars in DJ Warras murder case

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Victor Mthethwa Majola, accused of orchestrating the murder of DJ Warras, has been denied bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, raising questions about the ...

Handcuffed prisoner escapes Tzaneen police station, manhunt launched

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police in Tzaneen have launched an urgent manhunt for 20-year-old Leonard Letswalo who escaped custody while still wearing handcuffs. The awaiting-trial prisoner, ...

Trump administration's global health cuts create humanitarian crisis

Updated

A year after the Trump administration’s drastic cuts to global health aid, Doctors Without Borders reveals the staggering consequences for vulnerable communities ...

Judgment day for Victor Majola: Will he be granted bail in DJ Warras murder case?

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Victor Majola awaits a crucial ruling in his bail application, facing serious charges linked to the shocking murder of DJ Warras. What will the court decide?

Watch VideoWATCH | Witness E testifies partly in camera at Madlanga Commission

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Senona has been accused by the commission of aiding alleged criminal kingpin Vusimusi “CAT” Matlala in securing a R360-million SAPS contract.

Killings by ICE agents should be a wake-up call for America: Obama and Clinton weigh in

AFP|Updated

Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have issued urgent calls for America to defend its values following the tragic killings of citizens by ICE agents ...

ANC implements war room strategy to confront local government challenges

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

The ANC has established a dedicated 'war room' led by Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula to address critical local government failures and improve service delivery ...

Children must never be treated as cargo, says minister in the presidency

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Three of the 14 learners killed in the crash were honoured in a joint funeral service on Sunday, January 25. The 16-year-old Thato Moetji, 7-year-old Ofentse Jayden ...

Tshwane Mayor's utility debt claim sparks controversy with Correctional Services

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya's announcement regarding an R8 million utility debt owed by Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility has ignited a fierce dispute with the ...