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June 08, 2026

Richards Bay to attract R80 billion investment with new LNG facility

BOOM

2 mins

Apex court says King Misuzulu is the legitimate ruler of the Zulu kingdom

HOPES DASHED

2 mins

ANC vows to never allow eThekwini to fall into MKP hands

THE ANC is gearing up for a fight to retain control of the eThekwini municipality, boldly declaring it will never allow the municipality to fall into the hands of the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP).

2 mins

Ramaphosa’s five actions on immigration

Government's response to rising concerns over undocumented migrants

3 mins

The DA has failed dismally to truly unite South Africans

“IT’S hard to decide what has been the DA’s worst recent political failures—was it the lack of support for the brilliant Emma Powell, who had been harassed and illegally surveilled for her scathing words regarding the ANC’s highly controversial foreign policies in 2025, or the firing of Andrew Whitfield by Ramaphosa, without sufficient DA pushback?

2 mins

How are you really doing? Assessing your emotional state

“HOW are you doing?” is a question thrown about with abandon, a polite greeting, or a genuine show of interest. If you were to fully trust and honestly answer with the opportunity to sit down and speak with whomever inquires, what might you say?

1 mins

Dutch court jails trio over Romanian golden helmet theft

A DUTCH court on Friday handed jail terms to three men convicted of the brazen theft of a 2 500-year-old golden Romanian helmet that sparked outrage in Romania and the art world.

2 mins

Cachalia must intervene in rape kit crisis

THE Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, to urgently intervene in the serious logistics and supply chain failures that are hampering the availability of rape kits at police stations and specialised units across South Africa.

1 mins

Former attorney jailed for stealing more than R4.6 million from client

A FORMER Kimberley attorney and conveyancer has been sentenced to six years’ direct imprisonment after being convicted of theft and money laundering involving more than R4.6 million in client trust funds.

1 mins

Almost 16 000 arrested and 2 773 convicted for crimes against children in past year

THE South African Police Service (SAPS) says 15 888 suspects were arrested and 2 773 convicted for crimes against children over the past year as law enforcement intensifies efforts to combat abuse, exploitation and violence against minors nationwide.

2 mins

ANC and DA’s impeachment plan labelled political manoeuvring

THE United African Transformation (UAT) has described the ANC and DA’s proposal that only MPs deemed “fit and proper” should serve on the impeachment committee as “pure politicking and an example of delaying tactics”.

3 mins

Hawks unearth R36 million cocaine haul hidden in excavators from Brazil at Durban Harbour

THE Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, has intercepted approximately 90 kilograms of suspected cocaine worth an estimated R36 million at the Port of Durban in a major blow to international drug trafficking networks.

1 mins

MARCH WITH PURPOSE, NOT DESTRUCTION

ON JUNE 30, South Africans who are demanding the deportation of illegal foreigners will take to the streets. There is nothing wrong with that.

1 mins

June 16: A call to action for today’s youth

Wa Noni’s play makes heavy stories of the past more accessible

5 mins

Fifty years since Soweto: the ongoing fight for equality and opportunity

ON JUNE 16, 2026, South Africa marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising. Few events have shaped our national story more profoundly.

3 mins

India bridge offers lifeline to street kids

BENEATH a busy flyover in India’s financial capital Mumbai, a row of pastel-coloured shipping containers houses an unlikely school serving some of the city’s most marginalised children.

2 mins

Healers in front lines of Ebola fight

IN HER garden, traditional healer Mariam Kabika looked for ingredients for a concoction to treat Ebola, a deadly virus spreading in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

2 mins

Late French president Chirac’s widow dies

BERNADETTE Chirac, widow of former French president Jacques Chirac and known as the loyal- companion of one of France’s key postwar politicians, died at the age of 93, their daughter said at the weekend.

1 mins

War scares off tourists from Dubai's luxury hotels

ONCE reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai’s top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away.

2 mins

Man gets life sentences for raping his nieces

A SELF-confessed rapist who violated his two minor nieces will serve two life sentences after being sentenced in Bothaville, Free State.

1 mins

Gauteng targets 56 000 for Lenacapavir rollout

GAUTENG has announced an ambitious plan to place more than 56 000 people on a new long-acting HIV prevention injection as the province begins rolling out Lenacapavir across 133 healthcare facilities from today.

1 mins

SANDF funding crisis poses national security risk, Parliament committee warns

THE South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is facing a growing funding crisis that threatens its operational readiness, Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence has warned.

1 mins

Free State police officer kills girlfriend's relatives, then takes own life

A FREE State police officer and three members of his girlfriend's family have died following a deadly shooting incident in Hennenman in the early hours of yesterday, prompting an investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).

2 mins

Skip takeaways with high-protein office lunches that actually keep you full

IT ALL starts with good intentions. You promise yourself you'll skip the drive-thru, avoid the vending machine and save money by eating healthier at work.

2 mins

Navigating your baby's teething journey: essential tips for parents

SLEEPLESS nights. Drool-soaked bibs. A baby who suddenly wants to chew on everything in sight, including your fingers. If this sounds familiar, teething has likely arrived.

3 mins

WHY SA GIRLS ARE LEAVING SPORT AND THE INITIATIVE CHANGING THE GAME

AS SOUTH Africa commemorates Youth Month and the countdown to the 2026 Fifa World Cup intensifies, one conversation is demanding as much attention as the sport itself: Why are so many girls walking away from the sports they once loved?

2 mins

Fitch upgrades SA's credit rating in first sovereign boost in 21 years

Country's debt-to-GDP ratio now significantly lower than levels anticipated at the last downgrade

3 mins

Government unveils plan to revitalise township and rural economies

THE Department of Small Business Development has published a draft national policy aimed at revitalising South Africa's township and rural economies, a move government believes could unlock economic growth, create jobs and reduce poverty in some of the country’s most underdeveloped communities.

1 mins

AI jitters and geopolitical uncertainty drag global markets lower

GLOBAL markets closed the week on a cautious footing as investor sentiment was rattled by fresh concerns around artificial intelligence demand, ongoing geopolitical tensions and signs of stress emerging in private credit markets.

2 mins

Eskom risks being left weaker by Transmission Company's separation, energy experts warn

THE planned separation of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) from Eskom could weaken the power utility’s financial position if not carefully managed, according to energy experts responding to concerns raised by ratings agency Moody’s Ratings.

2 mins

The skills that will define tomorrow's workforce

THE world of work is changing faster than our education systems can track, which means preparing for a single career or a fixed set of skills is, paradoxically, one of the least effective strategies a young person can adopt today.

2 mins

Karan Beef resumes exports to Jordan after Foot-and-Mouth Disease disruptions

KARAN Beef announced on Friday that its first export container had been loaded and was on its way to Jordan in the Middle East after a year of export disruptions caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

2 mins

Global food prices hold steady in May as lower vegetable oil, dairy costs offset grain gains

GLOBAL food prices remained largely unchanged in May, with declines in vegetable oil and dairy prices offsetting increases in cereals and sugar, according to the latest Food Price Index released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

2 mins

Foschini Group grows market share as it battens down the hatches for weak consumer demand

THE Foschini Group (TFG) increased market share in South Africa in the year to March 31, growing by 50 basis points (bps) in womenswear, and by 40 bps in homeware and furniture, as it began to position for more constrained consumer demand.

2 mins

Cosatu backs fresh South African Post Office leadership to revive struggling entity

THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has welcomed the appointment of a new board for the South African Post Office (SAPO), describing it as an important step towards rebuilding one of the country’s most recognisable public institutions.

2 mins

Mr Price's share price soars after resilient earnings and positivity about its prospects

MR PRICE Group’s share price was a top mover on the JSE Friday, soaring more than 14% after it reported market share gains and resilient earnings growth for the year to March 28.

3 mins

Cosatu welcomes new laws to address wage gaps in South Africa

TWO recent important legislative developments have taken place in South Africa that will play important roles in raising workers’ wages, putting money in their pockets and helping to reduce our shameful levels of poverty and inequality.

4 mins

The illusion of South Africa's primary surplus: a deeper economic analysis

BLEEDING national revenue through theft, corruption and wanton neglect of infrastructure should not be tolerated and must be punished.

4 mins

Market pressures: Precious metals and the Rand face challenges

DURING the past week, precious metal prices came under significant pressure as investors across the globe sold what had until now been regarded as traditional safe haven assets and shifted back towards riskier investments such as the US dollar and equities.

3 mins

Stormers dared to dream in semi-final before costly cards

THE Stormers apologised to Leinster for the tucked-shoulder cleanout to the head of hooker Ronan Kelleher, and director of rugby John Dobson said they had no problem with that call from referee Hollie Davidson on Saturday evening.

2 mins

Andreeva eager for ‘addictive’ major success

MIRRA Andreeva said winning her first Grand Slam title on Saturday at the French Open was “so much better” than she had imagined and that she wants to add to her tally as soon as possible.

2 mins

Ackermann beams after Bulls’ comeback

BULLS coach Johan Ackermann has had an epic career in rugby, both as a player and a coach, and he says the cherry on the top for him is the Bulls’ comeback victory over the Warriors at the weekend to book a spot in the United Rugby Championship final.

1 mins

One Stripe runs a cracker

THE highlights of the weekend racing, besides the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge meeting, were the outstanding performance of One Stripe in the Resorts World Casino Gr1 Manhattan Stakes, a traditional Gr 1 on the turf at the Belmont Stakes meeting, which took place this year at Saratoga racecourse, and some Hollywoodbets Durban July entries running at Turffontein yesterday, including the traditional pointer race, the Gr 3 Jubilee Stakes.

2 mins

No 'Question' he's solid gold

QUESTIONING has come a long way in his career.

3 mins

Unbeaten Senegal ready to roar in Group D

SENEGAL qualified for a third successive World Cup after finishing top of their qualifying group unbeaten.

1 mins

Steyn chases historic fifth crown on Durban to PMB Up Run

GERDA Steyn has spent the better part of the past decade rewriting the record books of South African ultra-distance running. On Sunday, she has the opportunity to add another remarkable chapter to her legacy.

2 mins

Coach Pupuma remains unfazed by Cape Town City defeat

MILFORD FC coach Dr Xanti Pupuma didn’t seem too worried by his team’s loss to Cape Town City on Saturday and remained confident that his team can get promoted to the PSL.

1 mins

Tactical breakdown of Broos’ midfield quartet

BAFANA Bafana’ midfield will be central to their ambitions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Hugo Broos relying on a compact, disciplined and physically robust unit capable of balancing defensive responsibility with progressive build-up play.

1 mins

Iran’s fever dulled by war, visa hurdles, economic woes

IN A Tehran neighbourhood dotted with shops selling football jerseys and sporting goods, 10-year-old Helma was already feeling Fifa World Cup 2026 fever.

2 mins

Teen sensation Antonelli claims historic Monaco GP win

FORMULA ONE

2 mins

Junior Boks rewarded as Rassie maps the future

RUGBY

3 mins

Zverev beats Cobolli to claim first Grand Slam

TENNIS

2 mins

Kapp looks to hit top gear before opener

T20 WORLD CUP

2 mins

Coach Broos slams Bafana mentality after Jamaica draw

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

2 mins

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