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Trump wants 17,500 white South Africans admitted as refugees to US

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

Discover the Trump administration's controversial push to raise the refugee ceiling for White South Africans to 17,500, amidst claims of humanitarian concerns and diplomatic tensions with Pretoria.

SAHRC holds inquiry into Gauteng’s water crisis following ‘Tanker Mafia’ claims

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

The inquiry comes as frustration boils over across Gauteng, where communities have endured relentless water outages, dry taps and failing infrastructure while allegations ...

Markets stabilise as Trump hints at Iran deal and G7 voices debt concerns

Ashley Lechman|Updated

Investors breathe a sigh of relief as markets stabilise following President Trump's surprising diplomatic overtures towards Iran. With keen eyes on Nvidia's upcoming ...

Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni's case struck off: Was the Magistrate's decision fair?

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni's high-profile criminal case has been abruptly dismissed due to the prosecutor's absence, raising questions about the integrity of the judicial ...

Emfuleni's R145 million waste management overspend faces scrutiny amid ongoing refuse crisis

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

More than R145 million spent on waste management in Emfuleni has come under scrutiny as illegal dumping, overflowing refuse and deteriorating conditions continue ...

Gauteng sees alarming rise in hypertension cases among young adults

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Health has raised alarm over rising hypertension cases among adults under 45 after more than 26,000 young people were diagnosed in the ...

South Africa faces firearm glorification crisis as police arrest two for unlicensed weapon videos

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Gun Free South Africa has warned of a growing culture of reckless firearm glorification after two men linked to viral videos showing women handling unlicensed guns ...

Doctors Without Borders responds to alarming Ebola outbreak in the DRC, WHO members meet

Mazwi Xaba and Staff Reporter|Published

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has raised concerns over a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reporting over 80 deaths and 246 suspected cases. ...

Gauteng faces a water crisis as municipalities spend millions on outsourced tanker services

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has raised alarm over spiralling municipal spending on outsourced water tanker services, ...

Ongoing outrage over South Africa's coal exports to Israel

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Minister Parks Tau defends South Africa's coal exports to Israel, citing WTO obligations, but critics argue his rationale lacks substance.

Cancer claim dispute: How Discovery Life's technical defence failed

Zelda Venter|Updated

The National Financial Ombud Scheme has ruled in favour of a cancer patient, clarifying that the illness itself, not the paperwork confirming it, is the decisive ...

Ramaphosa aims to block impeachment process following ConCourt ruling

Manyane Manyane|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to challenge the formation of an impeachment committee following a Constitutional Court ruling, as ANC sources reveal the party's ...

Pressure mounts for SIU probe into Ekurhuleni's R2 billion billing scandal

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Democratic Alliance has intensified calls for accountability after confirming that the Presidency received its request for an SIU investigation into the R2 billion ...

Gauteng's schools face crisis with R600 million in unpaid municipal debt

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Gauteng schools owe municipalities nearly R600 million, with growing electricity and water disconnections threatening teaching and learning across the province. ...

Limpopo police arrest grandparents of missing two-year-old Omphile Sethole

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Limpopo police have arrested the grandparents of missing two-year-old Omphile Sethole on charges of alleged child negligence as the search for her continues. Omphile ...

South African Responsible Gambling Foundation warns of misleading gambling support website

The Star Reporter|Published

The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation has warned the public against a website falsely claiming links to the National Responsible Gambling Programme while ...

Behind the scenes: new campaign shines light on football's unsung heroes

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new campaign is highlighting the behind-the-scenes workers who help bring football to life from grounds staff to stadium crews, ...

India to Strengthen Ties with Africa at the 2026 India-Africa Forum Summit

Mazwi Xaba and Zingisa Mkhuma|Updated

India will host the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi from 28 to 31 May 2026, aiming to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between India ...

New Sars commissioner Johnstone Makhubu addresses tax compliance in the Phala Phala saga

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

Newly-appointed SA Revenue Service commissioner Dr. Johnstone Makhubu discusses the agency's compliance with tax obligations related to President Cyril Ramaphosa ...

Prepare for water disruptions: Rand Water and Eskom's winter maintenance in Gauteng

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Residents across Gauteng are being urged to prepare for possible water shortages as Rand Water and Eskom begin coordinated maintenance work at key supply systems ...