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May 29, 2026

McKenzie dissolves National Arts Council in South Africa amid labour disputes

MINISTER of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has dissolved the Council of the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) with immediate effect after the body failed to resolve a prolonged labour dispute, while concerns have also been raised over spending decisions made during a period of financial strain.

1 mins

Msunduzi seeks special force to tackle no-go areas and boost revenue collection

SENIOR officials in the Msunduzi Municipality are considering establishing a “special force” that could enter “no-go” areas to assist municipal staff in conducting revenue collection initiatives.

2 mins

Legal bid won't stop impeachment process: analysts

THE National Assembly will have to continue with its impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa, despite his filing of a review application against the Section 89 report which found he had violated his oath of office.

2 mins

SIGNS OF PROGRESS IN WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

Preparation work underway in R35bn project

2 mins

How to overcome the blame game and embrace responsibility

PERSONAL Responsibility appears to be sadly lacking and the lack appears widespread. I see it in families, businesses and in various organisations.

1 mins

'Curious' dolphin charms French town but experts concerned

A YOUNG bottlenose dolphin has taken up residence in the waters of the French beach town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, delighting locals and tourists while raising concerns about the animal's safety.

1 mins

Only major surgery can fix Durban

FORMER Durban City Councillor colleague, Mark Lowe's comprehensive survey of Durban's collapse under the ANC and its co-opted one-seat party allies merits accolades (The Mercury, May 28).

2 mins

SASSA gold cards to stop working after August

SOCIAL grant beneficiaries using SASSA Gold Cards have been urged to replace them with Postbank Black Cards before the August 31 deadline, after which the cards will no longer be valid.

1 mins

Mother finds closure as midwife sentenced to 23 years

CLUTCHING a toy bear containing her infant son’s ashes, a mother cried bitterly as Pretoria East midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee was sentenced yesterday to an effective 23-year prison sentence.

2 mins

MK Party chief whip granted R30 000 bail

THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) chief whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi was reportedly granted bail of R30 000 in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court in connection with an alleged R233 000 salary fraud scheme.

1 mins

Mogotsi case: ‘Witnesses saw him shoot his own car’ says State

THE State has told the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court that alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi should not be granted bail, arguing that witnesses saw him get out of his car, shoot at it, and later claim that there had been an attempt on his life.

2 mins

SIU takes action on assets linked to former Tembisa Hospital staffer

THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order and an interim interdict against a R6.4 million property and R1.8 million in pension benefits linked to a former Tembisa Hospital official over alleged procurement corruption.

1 mins

Lack of vaccine sovereignty exposes Africa’s leadership deficit

THE CHILDREN of Africa are perishing. A child born on the African continent is far less likely to reach age five than one born almost anywhere else in the world.

3 mins

Upgrade reinforces SA's investment case

Moody's rating reflects growing macroeconomic trust

3 mins

DFF Rising Stars take centre stage

THIS week, the focus for fashionistas looking forward to the Hollywoodbets Durban July shifted to the Durban Fashion Fair Rising Stars Collection, with the up-and-coming designers chosen for the showcase being revealed across the social media channels of ‘Africa’s Greatest Horse Racing Event’.

3 mins

Mbeki fights TRC inquiry summons

FORMER President Thabo Mbeki, who was summoned to appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission inquiry (TRC) this week, accused the commission of rushing his testimony before the Constitutional Court could rule on his challenge to the chairperson’s recusal.

2 mins

New verification portal aims to combat ghost worker fraud

THE announcement of the online, real-time employee verification portal developed by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for the National Treasury has been called overdue and welcomed as a critical weapon against ghost workers.

2 mins

SACP slams ANC over conference snub

THE South African Communist Party has hit back at the African National Congress for refusing to attend the upcoming “Conference of the Left,” accusing the party of being arrogant, isolating itself and acting in a divisive way.

1 mins

AfriForum takes McKenzie to court over Graaff-Reinet name change

SPORT, arts, and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has been hauled to court to undo his renaming of Graaff-Reinet to Robert Sobukwe Town.

1 mins

Knysna Municipality fined for environmental violations

KNYSNA Municipality will have to cough up R10 million after it received the hefty fine this week from the Knysna Regional Court following its conviction.

2 mins

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1 mins

Everything you need to know about the new iCAUR 03T

THE iCAUR 03T, a new energy sub-brand under the Chery Global umbrella, has officially launched in South Africa. Positioned above the V23 in the brand’s line-up, the 03T will be offered in two derivatives.

2 mins

New Triton Bi-Turbo addition brings more punch

2026 IS turning out to be an exciting year for bakkie fans, with a brand-new Toyota Hilux on the immediate horizon, along with a facelifted Isuzu D-Max, while Ford’s Ranger has also recently received some revisions.

1 mins

Why this Chinese bakkie is challenging SA's top 3 pickups

WHILE there’s a constant stream of bakkies being launched from various new Chinese manufacturers trying to get their foot into the door, GWM has been here for a couple of decades and in the process managed to convince South African buyers to make them a real alternative.

3 mins

SA Reserve Bank warns of more interest rate hikes on the cards

Central bank outlines series of risk scenarios that could push inflation above 6%

3 mins

Global growth outlook darkens as inflation fears rise in Sub-Saharan Africa, warns WEF

THE global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, with economists warning that escalating conflict in the Middle East and prolonged disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe shock to global growth, trade and inflation.

2 mins

SA poised for record 17 million tons maize harvest, raising hopes for agricultural sector

SOUTH Africa is on track to produce its largest maize harvest on record, according to the latest report from the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC), with economists and agricultural experts saying the bumper crop could help ease pressure on food prices and livestock feed costs.

3 mins

South Africa cannot solve today's jobs crisis with yesterday's industries

YESTERDAY ’S 2026 Future of Jobs Summit™ highlighted an urgent national call to reposition South Africa around future industries, future skills, and future-ready leadership.

3 mins

KZN agricultural union urges caution after court ruling on private FMD vaccine procurement

THE KZN Agricultural Union (Kwanalu) has cautiously welcomed a recent Gauteng High Court ruling relating to the private procurement and administration of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines.

2 mins

Property groups warn of pressure on housing market after interest rate hike

SOUTH Africa's residential property sector is expected to come under renewed pressure following the SA Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, with property groups warning that higher borrowing costs will squeeze household finances and slow market momentum.

3 mins

Lewis Group reports strong credit sales growth and more than 50 new store openings

LEWIS Group reported strong credit sales growth from its furniture, home appliance, and bedding stores, expanding margins, a good quality of debtor's portfolio, and 58 new stores opened during the year to March 31, 2026.

2 mins

MANCOSA and the evolution of accessible higher education

THE future of higher education will not be determined by which institution has the largest campus footprint, but by those that are able to make quality education more accessible, flexible and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

3 mins

Life Healthcare's strategic initiatives lead to attributable profit in six months

LIFE Healthcare reported a R771 million attributable profit in the six months to March 31, a turnaround from the R2.22 billion loss it made a year before, as it continued to work on aligning capacity with patient demand and expanding access to healthcare.

2 mins

Understanding the evolving tax landscape

OVER a year ago, I indicated that South Africa's next significant development in tax policy would not necessarily be an increase in tax rates, but rather a shift towards enhanced enforcement.

4 mins

DebtBusters report reveals ongoing financial strain for consumers

SOUTH African households received some relief at the start of 2026 as lower interest rates and access to retirement savings through the two-pot system eased financial pressure.

3 mins

Pension fund adjudicator rules in favour of complainant's savings withdrawal

THE Municipal Employees Pension Fund has been ordered to allow a member access to her savings withdrawal benefit under the two-pot retirement system after the office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator found that the fund incorrectly applied its rules.

2 mins

Coetzee: Bulls honed their game plan after hardships

IT IS not how you start but how you finish is a hackneyed adage, but it accurately sums up the Bulls’ United Rugby Championship season.

2 mins

Lions must learn from Bordeaux masterclass against Leinster

THE Lions must follow the Bordeaux Begles blueprint against Leinster on Saturday evening if they are to stand any chance of success in their first-ever United Rugby Championship quarter-final.

2 mins

Stormers counting on ‘instinct and connection’ to trouble Cardiff

THE Stormers could look to their exciting halfback partnership of Imad Khan and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to guide them through Saturday’s United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final against Cardiff in Cape Town.

2 mins

Sinner ‘hits wall’ as French Open bid collapses

JANNIK Sinner said he ran out of energy and \"hit the wall\" as his 30-match winning run came to an abrupt halt in the second round of the French Open yesterday.

2 mins

Winter patterns settle in as shad and garrick fire up the coastline

THE coastline has seen a noticeable step-up in activity over the past week, with winter patterns starting to settle in properly.

3 mins

Calls grow for teenage sensation to join Indian seniors

VAIBHAV Sooryavanshi's latest extraordinary innings was hailed by cricket greats yesterday, as calls grow for the 15-year-old phenomenon to be propelled straight into the senior India team.

2 mins

Just like a bikini, Fifa rankings conceal real story behind Bafana’s chances

NOW that the Bafana Bafana's 2026 Fifa World Cup-bound squad has been announced, it is safe to say that the sideshows are over, and it is time for coach Hugo Broos to intensify his preparations.

2 mins

Victory Crystal clear for Glasner

CRYSTAL Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the Uefa Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history, with Jean-Philippe Mateta netting the crucial goal.

2 mins

European crown on the line: Five key battles that could decide Arsenal v PSG

INSPIRED by a first Premier League title in more than two decades, Arsenal travel to Budapest hoping to add a first Uefa Champions League trophy to the cabinet as they take on defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the decider at the Puskas Arena tomorrow (6pm SA time kick-off).

2 mins

Pupuma urges Milford to capitalise on form in Magesi clash

MILFORD FC's dream of reaching the prestigious Betway Premiership is suddenly looking more realistic than ever after a sensational, flying start to the PSL Promotion/Relegation mini-league.

1 mins

Broos defends controversial method of cutting Bafana stars

HUGO Broos defended his decision to retain the 32-member preliminary squad until the final 2026 FIFA World Cup team was named on Wednesday night at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse.

1 mins

Makhanya grateful after earning long-awaited Bafana World Cup call-up

OLWETHU Makhanya has gradually and carefully honed his skillset in Major League Soccer (MLS) in recent years, which is why he’s not surprised — but grateful - to have been selected for the Bafana Bafana World Cup-bound team.

3 mins

Star Major can shine again

The Gr1 Daily News 2000 is the gateway to the Gr1 R10 Million Hollywoodbets Durban July

3 mins

Punters can score with Shezaripper

THERE is a fine mix of competitive, tricky races where punters should cast their nets wide and some races that look more straightforward prompting a little less budget to navigate at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Sunday.

4 mins

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