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April 09, 2026

ANC member challenges regional conference outcomes

THE ANC member who unsuccessfully attempted to stop the party’s Johannesburg regional executive committee (REC) elected in December from exercising its powers pending a review and is now steaming ahead with the next leg of his fight.

2 mins

SACP lashes out at Trump over war threat to Iran

THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has issued a scathing condemnation of US President Donald Trump, accusing him of openly threatening war crimes against Iran, even as last-minute diplomatic efforts appear to have secured a fragile ceasefire in the escalating Middle East conflict.

2 mins

ConCourt set to rule on Phala Phala saga

Opposition parties warn that months of delay are eroding trust in the judiciary

3 mins

Five arrested after man killed in case of mistaken identity

FREE State police have arrested five people in connection with the murder of a man in a case of mistaken identity.

1 mins

Man claims temporary insanity in beheading case

THABO Ntokozo Nzimande, accused of beheading his 80-year-old grandmother, Beatrice DeLange, and using her head as a soccer ball on June 7, 2024, told the Durban High Court on Tuesday that he was likely experiencing temporary insanity or delusion at the time of the killing.

2 mins

Education department urges communities to protect schools

THE Gauteng Department of Education says it cannot afford to hire security services and is urging communities to take responsibility for safeguarding their schools.

1 mins

Top police captain faces multimillion-rand fraud charges

A POLICE captain attached to a high-level security unit is at the centre of a multimillion-rand fraud case, with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) revealing that he is accused of siphoning off a combined R5 million from state coffers.

1 mins

Commission uncovers Tshwane CFO's role in secret procurement

THE brotherhood between Gauteng Organised Crime Unit officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi and City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi came under the spotlight at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, as WhatsApp chats revealed the duo shared the city’s confidential tender information.

2 mins

SA launches groundbreaking HIV prevention injection

SOUTH Africa has taken a major leap in the fight against HIV with the arrival of Lenacapavir, a long-acting prevention injection that could transform how the country tackles one of its deadliest epidemics.

2 mins

Bird flu fears rise as global spread intensifies

AVIAN flu, commonly known as bird flu, is no longer just a concern for farmers.

2 mins

SIU cancels R14m grant in fraud scandal

THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has succeeded in obtaining a Special Tribunal order declaring a R14 million grant awarded for a community cultural village project by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) fraudulent, invalid and unlawful.

2 mins

Lived fear is too easily dismissed

THE legendary Karl Marx once argued in his memoirs that the consciousness of an individual is determined by their “material conditions”.

1 mins

Your employer won't pay you - what now?

NONPAYMENT of wages rarely involves drama.

4 mins

The Ballot, the Bullet and the post-colonial crisis

SIXTY years ago, on April 3, 1964, Malcolm X delivered the most famous version of this speech at the Cory Methodist Church in Cleveland, Ohio.

3 mins

China probes ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of diving star

CHINAS top sports authority said yesterday it was investigating “malicious” online attacks against teenage diving sensation Quan Hongchan.

1 mins

Markets Jump on war ceasefire

OIL prices plunged yesterday while stocks soared after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

2 mins

India mulls reptile river guards

INDIA is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said yesterday, as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorised crossings.

1 mins

MK Party attacks Ndwedwe TRC housing rollout

THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) says President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement in Ndwedwe regarding TRC housing reparations is a politically timed gesture rather than genuine assistance.

1 mins

New legislation bars heads of departments from political roles

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has ratified the Public Service Amendment Bill, which came into effect on April 1.

2 mins

Lifestyle audits flag 24 ministers

AS THE lifestyle audits for ministers within President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet continue, 24 officials in the Presidency have been identified for suspected undeclared income or concealed assets.

2 mins

Can the king of deadpan out-alpha the ‘Manosphere’?

BRITISH-American journalist and filmmaker Louis Theroux has a long history of documenting outlandish and extremist communities, from the Westboro Baptist Church in The Most Hated Family In America to The Settlers in the West Bank.

4 mins

UK government blocks Kanye West from London music fest

THE UK government on Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from visiting the country to headline a music festival due to his past antisemitic outbursts, forcing organisers to cancel the event.

2 mins

Tony Forbes keeps AKA's legacy alive through music in emotional new project

IT IS A bittersweet moment for the Megacy.

2 mins

Markets surge as Trump-Iran ceasefire sparks rally, but analysts urge caution

President Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran, brings temporary halt to hostilities

3 mins

KZN sugar mill's R1.8bn expansion signals boost for jobs in SA sugar industry

DEPUTY Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, yesterday vowed that the government would resuscitate the sugar industry and create jobs, during the relaunch of Gledhow Sugar Mill in KwaDukuza, north of Durban.

2 mins

South Africa’s sugar industry at breaking point as costs surge and policy lags

NOBODY expected farming to be easy.

3 mins

Local vaccine breakthrough strengthens fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease

SOUTH Africa’s efforts to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) have received a significant boost following the release of 20,000 doses of locally produced vaccines by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), reinforcing the country’s biosecurity and agricultural resilience.

2 mins

Red meat industry rolls out new traceability tools to safeguard trade amid FMD outbreak

THE Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has introduced new features on its traceability platform, aimed at strengthening trade continuity across South Africa's red meat value chain as the country continues to battle the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak.

1 mins

IMF warns Iran war's deepening economic scars threaten Sub-Saharan Africa's growth

SUB-SAHARAN Africa is facing mounting economic risks as global conflicts intensify, with new research highlighting how the war in the Middle East and rising defense spending are placing already vulnerable economies under severe strain.

2 mins

South Africa tops EEMEA markets as strong earnings attract investors amid global volatility

SOUTH Africa has emerged as the top-performing market in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region, even as global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions begin to weigh on investor sentiment.

2 mins

BER study says faster economic reform key to boosting SA growth under Government Of National Unity

A NEW report by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) released this week has indicated a consensus that the fastest way to raise the economic growth rate is to accelerate the pace of economic reforms by the Government of National Unity (GNU).

2 mins

MTN increases executive share awards, struggles to exit Middle East

MTN Group, which after six years is still struggling to exit its Middle Eastern businesses, has awarded its directors substantial long-term performance (LTI) awards, with the CEO's 2025 award more than double that which vested in 2024.

1 mins

How EasyRetire is transforming Purple Group's financial landscape

PURPLE Group’s share price shot up over 7% yesterday after a standout performance from its EasyRetire unit helped boost group profit by over a fifth for the six months to February 28, 2026.

2 mins

The SME blindspot: Cleaning standards shift from operational task to governance priority

AS SOUTH Africa navigates its way through a bumpy start of 2026, the importance of cleaning standards is evolving at a rapid pace.

2 mins

Amazon South Africa's Seller Summit showcases success and innovation for local businesses

IN A BOOST for local entrepreneurs, Amazon South Africa recently hosted its second annual Seller Summit, gathering over 300 ambitious business leaders and the platform's most successful sellers.

2 mins

Top tips on how to scale your small and medium enterprise successfully

IN SOUTH Africa, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy, accounting for over 90% of businesses and employing around 60% of the workforce.

2 mins

Russell needs to be ruthless

GEORGE Russell no longer has the advantage of being Mercedes star-boy after Kimi Antonelli swooped in on the 2026 season with two straight victories.

1 mins

SA’s Roux, Kime confirmed for 2026 Defender Trophy global final

AFTER a gruelling selection process that tested both physical endurance and technical ability, South Africa’s representatives for the 2026 Defender Trophy global final have been confirmed.

1 mins

Unveiling a game-changing SUV for South African drivers

IT’S become the norm rather than the exception that each new month brings another Chinese SUV to the market.

2 mins

Forest’s European dream provides relegation respite

NOTTINGHAM Forest may be fighting for English Premier League survival this term, but tomorrow’s trip to Porto for their Uefa Europa League quarterfinal first leg offers top goalscorer Igor Jesus and his teammates the chance to put relegation woes to one side as they chase a first continental title in 46 years.

2 mins

Kaze and Ben Youssef eye historic points haul as Chiefs chase Baxter's 2015 benchmark

KAIZER Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef are not everyone's ideal combination at the Naturena-based outfit.

2 mins

Lions sensation Haashim Pead set to join Roc Nation as global interest surges

LIONS scrumhalf Haashim Pead is set to take the next step in his career, with reports indicating he will soon be unveiled as the latest athlete to join Roc Nation Sports International.

2 mins

How the IPL’'s youngest star is redefining cricket

LOVE it or loathe it, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has found its place.

3 mins

Potgieter leads SA trio at Augusta National

BIG-HITTING South African PGA Tour player Aldrich Potgieter will spearhead the local challenge at The Masters today, with former Green Jacket winner Charl Schwartzel and SA Open champion Casey Jarvis completing the South African contingent for the 60th edition at Augusta National.

1 mins

Havertz hails Raya as the 'world's best goalkeeper'

DAVID Raya was hailed as the world’s best goalkeeper by Arsenal’s Kai Havertz after the pair inspired Tuesday's 1-0 win at Sporting Lisbon in the Uefa Champions League quarterfinal first leg.

2 mins

Five uncapped stars pushing for Springbok honours

THE United Rugby Championship (URC) resumes next weekend, with all four South African franchises still firmly in the hunt for playoff places.

2 mins

Cardoso urges Sundowns to carry domestic momentum into Africa

MAMELODI Sundowns are in a good space right now on the domestic front, which is why coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his troops to carry their energy and momentum into their continental campaign.

2 mins

Pirates transform into defensive, clinical giants

ORLANDO Pirates are gradually reflecting the qualities and philosophy of coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, as they have become rock solid in defence and ruthless up front - traits that could prove crucial in the title run-in.

2 mins

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