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In this issue

May 25, 2026

South African activists share harrowing tales from Gaza flotilla mission

A WAVE of emotion, determination, and raw testimony swept through O.R. Tambo International Airport on Saturday, as the six South African delegates from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived home after a harrowing detention in an Israeli prison.

3 mins

Mossel Bay couple ‘butchered’ by suspected poachers in Kruger National Park

A RETIREMENT village in Mossel Bay is reeling following the brutal murder of Ernst Marais, 71, and his wife Dina, 73, whose bodies were discovered in a crocodile-infested river in the Kruger National Park on Friday.

1 mins

'COPS BILLED BILLIONS FOR OWN SOFTWARE'

Submission lands on Madlanga’s desk

3 mins

Theewaterskloof mayor faces scrutiny over humanitarian aid allegations

A POLITICAL storm has erupted in the DA-led Theewaterskloof Municipality after Mayor Lincoln de Bruyn was accused by his own coalition partners of allegedly taking humanitarian aid meant for flood victims and refusing to account for the donations.

2 mins

Elderly siblings locked in bitter fight over apartheid-era housing laws

APARTHEID laws came to the forefront during a legal dispute between two elderly siblings, who were at loggerheads over a family property left by their parents.

2 mins

SA receives 3.5 million FMD vaccine doses

SOUTH Africa has received the first batch of a record 3.5 million-dose consignment of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines, as government intensifies efforts to contain the outbreak and protect the country’s livestock sector.

1 mins

Two poachers arrested in Simon's Town and Grabouw with R1.6m worth of abalone

TWO poachers who allegedly committed their crimes in Simon's Town and Grabouw have been apprehended after being in possession of R1 636 082.025 worth of abalone.

1 mins

SAPS faces scrutiny over convicted officers still on duty

OVER the past 10 years, 164 police officers have been convicted of various crimes ranging from murder to attempted murder, with many still employed by the SAPS while internal disciplinary investigations were not complete or remained pending.

2 mins

Western Cape Premier Winde blames organised crime on police capacity

WESTERN Cape Premier Alan Winde has rejected that informal settlements and underdevelopment are fueling extortion syndicates in Nyanga, Philippi and Samora Machel.

2 mins

The Ebola outbreak in Congo: a call for global action

THE deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo and nearby Uganda, which has already claimed many lives, is deeply worrying.

1 mins

Understanding SANCO’s decline: lessons for civic engagement in SA

THE South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) was launched in March 1992 as a unifying force for township-based civic associations.

2 mins

Israel and Palestine: a plea for empathy

WITH all due respect to my fellow South Africans, day after day we read about citizens expressing support for Israel.

1 mins

KFC’s fading flavour and a heartfelt plea for empathy in the Israel-Palestine conflict

TODAY, Colonel Harland Sanders, KFC’s founder, would probably be furious if he had to taste some of the food now being served by the world-famous brand he created.

1 mins

Frustration over ticket sales for Newlands Test Match

I LOGGED in to the CSA/Ticketpro website on May 18, expecting to purchase tickets for the Test match between South Africa and England at Newlands, starting on Jan 3, 2027.

2 mins

Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj

DESPITE the Middle East war and a US government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel’s mind that he would attend this year’s hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

2 mins

Families await news of missing miners

A MAN nervously smoked a cigarette as he sat by a checkpoint, waiting for news of his older brother caught up in China’s worst mining disaster in nearly two decades.

2 mins

Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat

BANGLADESH'S densely populated capital, infamous for arivulings gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world’s most congested cities.

2 mins

Bungling of Sibanyoni trial raises concerns over judicial integrity

LIEUTENANT-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the provincial commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal, will go down in the annals of history as someone who opened South Africans’ eyes to the deep-rooted rot in the SAPS and other related institutions.

4 mins

THE SHAME OF KZN’S STARVING CHILDREN

THERE are some reports that should land on a premier’s desk like a punch to the gut.

1 mins

Africa urgently needs visionary leadership

Africa possesses many solutions that it too often neglects

5 mins

The funnel neck jacket is winter 2026's hottest outerwear trend

THERE is a particular jacket making the rounds this winter that has become impossible to ignore.

2 mins

Turn your home into a sanctuary with these beginner-friendly plants

GREEN FINGERS

3 mins

Why these hearty winter comfort dishes are worth the wait

LOW AND SLOW

2 mins

HOW EQUALITY IS RESHAPING THE RULES OF MODERN ROMANCE

“IGNORE the sexist joke” “Laugh off the controlling behaviour” “Just accept that guys aren't emotional” “Don't make everything about politics” “You're asking for too much” For years, this was the standard advice given to women navigating the dating world. But today, the script has completely flipped.

3 mins

Moody's positive outlook revision boosts confidence in SA's reform path

Economists say latest ratings send signal that country’s reform trajectory is gaining credibility

3 mins

Lower food inflation offers little relief as fuel and transport costs bite

SOUTH Africa's food inflation eased to its lowest level in 14 months in April, providing a rare positive development for consumers under pressure from rising living costs, but economists and civil society groups warn that escalating fuel and transport prices could soon reverse the gains.

2 mins

DA pushes to scrap RAF fuel levy as petrol prices surge on Middle East tensions

THE Democratic Alliance has intensified calls for the scrapping of the fuel levy used to fund the Road Accident Fund (RAF), arguing that motorists should no longer bear the cost of what it describes as a dysfunctional and corruption-ridden institution amid rising fuel prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

2 mins

Reunert reports little activity from South Africa's claimed infrastructure investment

REUNERT’S latest financial results reveal a decline in operating profit attributed to continuing low infrastructure investment in South Africa, amidst geopolitical challenges and rising commodity prices.

2 mins

Tata Motors unveils its largest ever vehicle lineup for sub-Saharan Africa markets

TATA Motors, a global commercial vehicle manufacturer active in sub-Saharan Africa since 1964, showcased its biggest lineup ever of new models for sub-Saharan Africa, at an event in Cape Town - 11 models that included 4 electric vehicles (EVs).

2 mins

South Africa and Botswana race to stop livestock disease spread

SOUTH Africa and Botswana are scrambling to contain the growing threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen warning that delays in implementing cross-border disease controls could place livestock industries, agricultural trade and rural livelihoods at serious risk.

2 mins

Woolworths exclusivity agreements under scrutiny as DA calls for Competition Act reform

THE Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a part of the Government of National Unity, is considering amending the Competition Act to address anti-competitive exclusivity agreements between retailers and their suppliers.

2 mins

Sizekhaya promises modern, transparent new era for South Africa’s national lottery

SOUTH Africa’s incoming National Lottery operator, Sizekhaya Holdings, has pledged to modernise and expand the country’s lottery system while strengthening transparency, accessibility and public trust ahead of officially taking over operations on 1 June.

2 mins

Quantum Foods warns of tough second half due to impacts from Middle East conflict

QUANTUM Foods Holdings, the integrated poultry group, has warned of a significantly more challenging second half due to the conflict in the Middle East and its adverse impact on global supply chains.

2 mins

Winning the war on crime: The first step to jobs, growth and a better life

WHEN the South African Police Service (SAPS) released its latest crime statistics, workers listened. Not for headlines, but because crime is our daily reality.

4 mins

Inflation rate and oil overshadow financial markets

FINANCIAL markets across the globe once again last week moved weaker with a lot of uncertainty. Monthly reports from the IMF, UN, OECD and other research engines are all in agreement.

3 mins

The Lehohla Ledger: Walter and Albertina Sisulu at the University of Witwatersrand

THIS afternoon at the University of the Witwatersrand, as we convene to honor the lives and legacies of Ntate Walter and Mama Albertina Sisulu, we do not merely gather for a commemorative exercise.

4 mins

Archer fires Royals into play-offs

ENGLAND'S Jofra Archer starred with bat and ball as Rajasthan Royals sealed the last play-off spot in the Indian Premier League with a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians yesterday.

1 mins

Bok women look to fix disciplinary flaws

THE Springbok Women may have opened their Rugby Africa Women's Cup campaign with a commanding 64-5 victory over Madagascar in Nairobi on Saturday, but assistant coach Franzel September insists there is still room for improvement ahead of their next outing against Uganda.

2 mins

Hunt plots Stellies rebuild after heartbreak

STELLENBOSCH FC coach Gavin Hunt is disappointed that his team missed out on qualification for the MTN8, but is excited to build his own squad for next season.

2 mins

The mega-move bringing Kolbe back to Stormers

CHESLIN Kolbe is coming home to the Stormers.

1 mins

Unbeaten Free State Crinums crush KZN Kingdom Stars to top standings

THE Free State Crinums picked up where they left off in the opening week of the Telkom Netball League, crushing bottom side the KZN Kingdom Stars 68-34 on Sunday after also taming the Jaguars on the opening weekend of Power Week 2 at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg.

2 mins

Kipchoge upstaged as Esa smashes African marathon record in Cape Town

MOHAMED Esa ensured the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will be remembered for far more than Eliud Kipchoge’s much-anticipated continental marathon debut, after the Ethiopian produced the fastest marathon ever on African soil on Sunday.

2 mins

Zverev in cruise control as he launches Roland Garros campaign

ALEXANDER Zverev made a confident start to his latest bid for a maiden Grand Slam title by cruising into the second round of the French Open yesterday.

1 mins

Spurs secure survival as Hammers fall

TOTTENHAM secured English Premier League survival on a dramatic final day of the season yesterday as West Ham's 14-year stay in the top division came to an end.

3 mins

Wounded Leinster a dangerous proposition for the Lions

THE backlash after Leinster's recent Champions Cup loss will be raging away unabated in the coming days, as their supporters and the Irish pundits try to make sense of another final defeat in that competition.

3 mins

Exhausted Ouaddou undecided on Pirates future after historic treble

ABDESLAM Ouaddou led Orlando Pirates with passion, raw emotion and selflessness over the last 10 months, forcing him to empty his tank in the process.

3 mins

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