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July 21, 2025

Plight of SA citizens caught in Thailand trafficking job scam

Criminal operation allegedy orchestrated by Chinese mafia network

3 mins

Emfuleni's job raffle causes a stir

IN A controversial approach to reduce unemployment, Emfuleni Municipality recently organised a job raffle, which it claims provides equal opportunity. However, this initiative has led to public outcry over issues of fairness and transparency.

3 mins

SA's human rights crisis: Calls for action ahead of National Dialogue

CIVIL rights organisation, Amnesty International South Africa, has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to redirect the R700 million allocated for the National Dialogue.

2 mins

'FlySafair's lockout of pilots is reckless towards the public,' says union

TRADE union Solidarity has called on FlySafair to return to the negotiating table ahead of the pilot lockout today.

1 mins

Six-year-old boy killed by stray bullet in Limpopo

LIMPOPO police have launched a manhunt after a six-year-old boy was fatally struck by a stray bullet while playing outside a shack in Juju Valley, Seshego, on Friday, July 18.

1 mins

Over a million apply to join SAPS: Women lead surge in police recruitment drive

THE South African Police Service (SAPS) has reported a groundbreaking influx of applications for its Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP) for the 2025/2026 cycle, with a staggering 1 049.998 individuals applying before the midnight deadline on 18 July.

1 mins

Cash-in-transit robberies: Gauteng and KZN lead SA

GAUTENG and KwaZulu-Natal are currently the provinces with the highest risk for cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies.

2 mins

Six killed in tavern shooting: Calls for action against illegal operations

A STRING of tavern mass shootings in recent months has raised serious concerns about community safety in South Africa.

2 mins

Rain and cooler temperatures expected across SA this week

SOUTH Africans can expect a chilly and wet start to the week as a cold front sweeps across parts of the country, bringing isolated to scattered showers and significant temperature drops in several regions.

1 mins

AI-powered 'nudify' apps driving deadly wave of digital blackmail; kids in danger

AFTER a Kentucky teenager died by suicide this year, his parents discovered he had received threatening texts demanding $3 000 to suppress an AI-generated nude image of him.

2 mins

HONOR set to shake up SAfrica's smartphone market

TECH powerhouse HONOR is set to shake up South Africa's smartphone market this October with the launch of its cutting-edge foldable device, the Magic V5.

1 mins

Gauteng hospitals perform over 800 surgeries in 12 hours for Mandela Day

IN A powerful tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy, Gauteng’s public hospitals successfully pertormed over 800 life-changing surgeries on Mandela Day, July 18.

2 mins

Education: R3.9bn budget and new online registration system

GAUTENG’S MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture, Matome Chiloane, has launched an innovative online school registration system. This initiative is a component of the province's R3.9 billion education budget.

2 mins

MK party backs ties with Morocco

IN A bold move to reshape African geopolitics and foster deeper regional cooperation, the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has announced its support for a strategic partnership between South Africa and the Kingdom of Morocco.

2 mins

Dr Survé: A global voice for justice, transformation

IN A WORLD choking on crisis and crippled by false messiahs, principled leadership has become the rarest currency. Dr Iqbal Survé is not a politician, nor does he play to galleries.

3 mins

Online gambling sites operating illegally in SA

TRADE, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has disclosed that the National Gambling Board (NGB) has recorded at least 90 online gambling websites that are currently operating illegally in South Africa.

2 mins

Fines for expired driving licences waived

THE Transport Department has bowed to pressure from advocacy groups by waiving fees associated with temporary driving licence cards and halting penalties for motorists caught driving with expired licences.

2 mins

Mbalula defends ANC's step-aside rule

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula defended the party against criticisms that it has selectively applied its step-aside rule when it comes to the allegations raised against former Minister Senzo Mchunu, who was placed on leave of absence by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week.

2 mins

SASSA announces August grant payment dates

SASSA urges beneficiaries to check their August 2025 payment dates and fix any issues with cards or bank accounts ahead of payday. I David Ritchie

1 mins

Limpopo River declared safe despite alarming colour and odour

WATER in the Limpopo River has been declared safe, despite recent panic sparked by its unusual turquoise colour and chemical stench, after experts found no signs of contamination in lab tests.

2 mins

Addressing shortcomings of traditional models in caregiving

THE demands placed on South African frail care and retirement villages are tougher than ever.

3 mins

A heroic effort for SA rugby

SOUTH African rugby continues to be a good news story for the country following a weekend of success for both the Junior Springboks and their senior counterparts.

1 mins

The revolution is devouring its children

IN 1793, journalist Jacques Mallet du Pan wrote, about the French Revolution, that “Like Saturn, the revolution devours its own children.” For the revolution ushers in the season of unrealistic ideals, unjustified losses and often wanton destruction.

2 mins

Eritrean president warns Ethiopia against raging war

ERITREAN President Isaias Afwerki has warned neighbour Ethiopia against launching a new war between the bitter foes, with tensions high in the Horn of Africa region.

1 mins

'Calm in Syria's Sweida after a week of sectarian violence'

CALM appeared to have returned to southern Syria’s Sweida province on Sunday, a monitor and correspondents reported, after a week of sectarian violence between Druze fighters and rival groups left hundreds dead.

2 mins

DR Congo, M23 group sign deal

THE Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal at the weekend to end fighting that has devastated the country’s mineral-rich but conflict-torn east.

2 mins

Namport CEO highlights co-operation

CHINESE collaboration in Namibia's maritime sector has positively impacted the Namibian economy and the livelihoods of its people, said CEO of the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) Andrew Kanime.

2 mins

Nine killed in Ecuador mass shooting

AT LEAST nine people were shot dead at the weekend while playing pool in a tourist city in southwestern Ecuador, the country’s prosecutor's office said.

1 mins

Legend Dolly Parton pauses music creation to mourn her husband

DOLLY Parton is putting new music on hold following the death of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, she revealed in a candid conversation on the Khloé in Wonder Land podcast.

3 mins

Reimagining Superman: fresh take on the iconic hero

IT'S been almost 50 years since Christopher Reeve starred in Superman, the 1978 movie that spawned what is now an endless spigot of superhero movies.

3 mins

Stevie Wonder breaks silence to set the record straight on blindness rumours

LEGENDARY musician and cultural icon Stevie Wonder has finally spoken out, putting to rest the persistent rumours that have followed him throughout his extraordinary life and career - namely, that he is not blind.

3 mins

FlySafair pilots face lockout amid strike vote fallout

FLYSAFAIR is poised for significant flight disruptions in the next two weeks following a decision to lock out around 200 pilots for seven days on the back of industrial action starting on Monday.

2 mins

G20 Finance Ministers commit to policy cooperation for global prosperity

THE Third Meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) has committed to international policy cooperation, aimed at further promoting global prosperity.

1 mins

SA reassures on trade ties with Russia amidst looming US tariffs

Trump's statement triggers panic for countries trading with Russia, including South Africa

3 mins

Tensions rise as SANDF criticises National Treasury over military funding

THE National Treasury has fired back that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), saying that it has allocated an additional R10 billion to its R57.2bn budget in the 2025/26 financial year.

1 mins

KwaZulu-Natal agricultural union urges disaster declaration as foot and mouth disease spreads

THE KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union (Kwanalu) has intensified its calls for KwaZulu-Natal to be declared a disaster area, with concerns growing over the escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak that threatens the province’s livestock sector.

3 mins

Why Trump's 30% blow to South Africa is a wake-up call for a new economic order

ON AUGUST 1, 2025, South African exporters will wake up to a 30% tariff on all goods entering the United States, a decision announced by the administration of President Donald Trump.

4 mins

How African investment leadership can play a key role in a post-aid world

IN A WORLD where development finance is undergoing a profound shift, Africa’s financial institutions are quietly but powerfully redrawing the playbook.

4 mins

Valterra Platinum's share price rises sharply despite forecasted earnings plunge

VALTERRA Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, directors said lower platinum group metal (PGM) production and demerger costs were the reasons for their expectation that headline earnings a share (HEPS) will decrease between 76% and 88% for the six months to June 30.

3 mins

G20 nations agree central bank independence 'crucial'

THE G20 finance ministers stressed Friday that central banks must remain independent, after months of escalating attacks by US President Donald Trump on Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell.

2 mins

Hyprop vs PK Investments: A competitive landscape for MAS shareholders

SOUTH African REIT, Hyprop Investments, on Friday formally entered the bidding for JSE-listed Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) retail and mixed-use property company MAS, by releasing the terms of a share and cash offer.

2 mins

BHP delivers record iron ore, copper production amid global uncertainty

BHP delivered record iron ore and copper production, demonstrating resilience of the business amid global volatility and uncertainty, CEO Mike Henry said on Friday.

2 mins

Liberation Day to record highs: The hidden strength in SA equities

IN A WORLD beset by geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and economic uncertainty, equity markets have continued to surprise on the upside. For South African investors, the post - \"Liberation Day’ rally has revealed a hidden strength in local equities that defies the broader narrative of emerging market vulnerability.

2 mins

Why Mandela Day cannot be a time of celebration amid ongoing challenges

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s report card of the 6th of July to the nation was not a statistical release of crime but one which discusses what the drivers of crime and how that plunges South Africa into what would be a failed state.

4 mins

Markets keep eye on international developments for direction

THE past week there were international economic indicators and political news influencing the prospects of the South African economy.

2 mins

Etzebeth not done yet: Boks’ enforcer still burning to wear No 4

THE bad news for the Springboks’ chief rivals is that Eben Etzebeth’s competitive fire burns brighter than ever ~ and he is determined to hang onto his iconic No 4 jersey for as long as possible.

2 mins

Viljoen set to defend 400m title

MARLIE Viljoen felt like her world had come crashing down during a recent injury-enforced spell on the sidelines. As she gears up to defend her 400m title at the FISU World University Games in RhineRuhr, Germany, today, she realises it may have been a blessing in disguise.

1 mins

Baby Boks celebrate ‘greatest day’

JUNIOR Springbok captain Riley Norton said team unity and passionate defence combined to produce “the greatest day of my life” as New Zealand were beaten 23-15 in the final of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Italy on Saturday night.

2 mins

Title shot and big payday were too tempting for Lerena

THE prospect of stepping into the ring in front of a staggering 90000 fans at the famous Wembley Stadium, on the undercard of the Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois showstopper, must have been an irresistible opportunity for South African boxer Kevin Lerena.

1 mins

Fireballs finally ignite in League triumph

GOLDEN Fireballs coach Dr Elsje Jordaan was thrilled to finally get the monkey off their backs with a thrilling victory over the Free State Crinums in Sunday's Telkom Netball League final at the Durban ICC.

2 mins

Wellens wins in style as Pogacar keeps yellow on fiery stage

TIM Wellens of UAE Team Emirates conquered the heat and hills of Stage 15 with a 45km solo charge to victory in Carcassonne yesterday, bringing home a fifth win for the dominant team at this year’s Tour de France.

1 mins

Nodada set for top-flight return with Durban City

THABO Nodada is edging closer to a return to topflight football after being spotted in the colours of newly-promoted Betway Premiership side Durban City FC during a preseason friendly against Golden Arrows on Saturday night.

1 mins

Chiefs coach Nabi optimistic despite tough pre-season

“I FEEL absolutely optimistic about the upcoming season.”

2 mins

Sea Robber send Spanish tour on a high as Ouaddou's vision takes shape

ORLANDO Pirates wrapped up their Spanish preseason tour with a 2-0 win over La Liga side Granada - a result that not only boosted morale but gave head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou a clearer picture of his squad's capabilities heading into the 2025/26 season.

2 mins

Scheffler seals first title in commanding fashion

SCOTTIE Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush on Sunday, notching his fourth Major success.

1 mins

Erasmus faces selection puzzle

RASSIE Erasmus will name his 36-man squad on Tuesday for the upcoming Rugby Championship matches against Australia - and the big question is who will miss out, given the Springboks' current embarrassment of riches.

2 mins

Instinctive Hermann showing off his 'good batsmanship'

FOR someone who has only played three T20 Internationals, Rubin Hermann is showing an impressive ability to assess both the conditions and mate! situation.

2 mins

Ellis hails Banyana’s grit after shootout triumph

BANYANA Banyana coach Desiree Ellis cut a calm but proud figure on Saturday night after guiding her team to the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a 4-1 penalty shootout win over Senegal.

2 mins

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