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May 07, 2025

Two-pot money 'taken to survive'

SECOND CHANCE: 75% OF FIRST TAKERS WITHDRAW AGAIN

2 mins

Ship chooses to die on her terms

The BRP Miguel Malvar, old enough to have seen action in World War II, was scheduled to go out in a blaze of glory on Monday, as a target ship during the annual US-Philippine Balikatan military exercises.

1 mins

Going bananas over nose candy

Employees at a Norwegian fruit distributor had their eyes peeled when they discovered a packet of cocaine in a box of bananas, alerting customs officials who found a stash of 147kg.

1 mins

Police Clear Mashatile's 'Thug' VIP Officers Over Assault on Civilians

Eight South African Police Service (Saps) members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's VIP presidential protection unit have been cleared by an internal police disciplinary process.

2 mins

'Probe fatal mistake'

He was made to play hooker as punishment, claims spokesperson.

2 mins

It could have been avoided — expert

Richard Louw, a head coach for the Springs under-21s, a team that North-West University (NWU) was playing against when the incident happened, said he tried to convince the NWU coach to go for an uncontested scrum because both teams did not have suitable players.

1 mins

NZ may ban under-16s from online chat

New Zealand's prime minister yesterday proposed banning children under 16 from social media, stressing the need to shield them from the perils of big tech platforms.

1 mins

'US Policy From TV Shows?'

MOCKERY: TRUMP PLANS TO REOPEN ALCATRAZ

2 mins

Court rules section of SA's Citizenship Act unlawful

The Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has ruled that a section of the Citizenship Act is unlawful as it violates the rights of people who lost their South African citizenship after becoming citizens of another country.

1 mins

Backlash over X post

TSHWANE: MAYOR WIDELY CONDEMNED OVER POWER CUT AT WESKOPPIES

2 mins

Poachers kill 34 rhinos a month

More than 100 rhinos were killed in South Africa due to poaching during the first three months of 2025, according to the department of forestry, fisheries and environment.

1 mins

DA's case against Employment Equity sparks row

Against the background of the DA challenging the Employment Equity (EE) Act, aimed at forcing companies to comply with the latest legislative changes, geared at redressing apartheid imbalances at workplace, the EE debate has fuelled political polarisation in the country's labour movement.

1 mins

Cyril Must Explain Bill

Act, as it currently stands, threatens to erode health care access for millions.’

2 mins

Thousands of school drivers' sex records not checked

A whopping 3,400 scholar transport drivers have not been vetted against the Child Protection Register (CPR).

1 mins

Ex-crime boss pleads not guilty to looting police slush fund

Former Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli and his co-accused, who are charged with looting the police's slush fund, have pleaded not guilty at the start of their corruption trial.

1 mins

Agony on both sides of Gaza

ISRAEL: 'I DON'T BELIEVE WE PRAY TO THE SAME GOD' - HEARTBREAKS AT CENTRE OF CONFLICT

3 mins

'Soft targets' for criminals

MEDICAL HELP: FEAR AND DANGER FOR PARAMEDICS WHILE WORKING IN CRIME HOTSPOTS

3 mins

City of Joburg Clears the Air on Surcharge Increase

Joburg residents are fuming over proposed plans to increase the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 a month.

1 mins

Rugby rules there to prevent deaths

Some rugby fans lament the proliferation of rules in the game – the rugby union version that is – as interfering with a sport which is meant to be hard, but free-flowing at the same time.

1 mins

Do we really have a rule of law?

In the 1960s, the corrupt and tyrannical president of Haiti, Francois \"Papa Doc\" Duvalier, was so paranoid about any opposition that he created a force of thugs, known as the Tonton Macoute, as his bodyguards and they embarked on a reign of terror on the island which was to last decades.

1 mins

Trust me, I'm a (spin) doctor

Media credibility is under renewed scrutiny in the US and South Africa.

2 mins

My Battle With Digital World

Navigating the digital landscape can be quite an adventure for us older adults.

1 mins

US economy is headed for dumping ground

We will ever reflect on how we were well and truly Trumped, writes Des du Triou.

1 mins

Great North road an eyesore

Last Sunday, I went up the Great North Road in Benoni, the whole way was potholed - shallow and deep.

1 mins

Social media spurs hype on polls for pope

Hype has been building on social media around the Catholic Church's secretive, centuries-old tradition of conclaves to elect a new pope, animating users from the White House on down.

1 mins

Playing hard to get...

China has said it will remove Guilingji, a traditional medicine containing bits of pangolin, from its official 2025 pharmacopoeia.

3 mins

Fat chance slimmers listen

Kosovo influencer Tringa Kadriu sees the slimming drug Ozempic as a chance to shed excess pounds — and she is not the only one in her Balkan nation, where more than half the population is overweight.

1 mins

No more truce talks - Hamas

'CRIME': CALLS ON WORLD TO STOP ISRAEL'S HUNGER WAR

1 mins

'Grandest' event in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the \"grandest\" yet annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his troops fighting in Ukraine.

1 mins

Lunch murder case in court

An Australian woman accused of murdering three people with a toxic mushroom-laced lunch rejected offers of help before serving the dish, the sole guest to survive the deadly meal told a court yesterday.

1 mins

Judge orders US to let in 12k refugees

A judge on Monday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to admit around 12,000 refugees into the United States, a blow to the government's efforts to reshape America's immigration policy.

1 mins

Carrier that knows role

» Reliable and structured bag that can adapt when required.

3 mins

Feasts fit for queens

If you're looking to spoil your mom this Mother's Day, Goddess Café (in Johannesburg and Pretoria) ensures charm and flavour.

1 mins

Stars shine at Met Gala showcasing 'Black Dandyism'

The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and fashion hit the red carpet on Monday for the Met Gala that this year spotlights the subversive style of black dandyism.

1 mins

Ways to show the love

MOTHER'S DAY: GIFTS THAT SPEAK TO YOUR ONE AND ONLY

2 mins

Joburg Deeds Office floods after ignored warnings

The Johannesburg Deeds Office has been flooded, following unresolved building concerns previously raised by the Johannesburg Attorneys Association (JAA).

1 mins

Hunt on for more scalps

KLEUTERZONE: PARENTS OF FOUNDER ALSO FACING SEQUESTRATION

2 mins

Saudi developer weighs deal

Saudi Arabian ports operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGTI), backed by the kingdom's $925 billion (nearly R17 trillion) sovereign wealth fund, is evaluating whether to bid to develop and run a fresh-produce terminal at Africa's biggest maritime hub.

1 mins

Blame council for Jozi hike, says Ramokgopa

Minister of Energy and Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has distanced his department from the City of Joburg's 2025-26 draft budget proposal to raise the prepaid electricity service charge from R200 to R270 per month, saying it is not within his purview.

1 mins

Fight against tariffs

RESISTANCE: PUSHBACK SEEN SPREADING AFTER CAPE TOWN PETITION

2 mins

Clarity is key: solve money puzzles with simple principle

Does your financial life sometimes feel like a tangled web of complexities?

2 mins

Rental homes v investing

GET FULL PICTURE: EVERY INVESTMENT STRATEGY HAS ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

3 mins

Estate plan and marriage

Marital status influences distribution of assets in the event of your death.

2 mins

Bucs keep their slim hopes alive

Orlando Pirates edged Golden Arrows 2-1 in an entertaining Betway Premiership match played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban last night.

1 mins

Donnarumma keeping PSG in Champions League hunt

Ousmane Dembele and his fellow attacking players may have stolen most of the limelight on Paris Saint-Germain's run in this season's Champions League, but the form of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (right) has been just as important in taking the French giants to the brink of the final.

2 mins

'We must stick together'

Odegaard: Arsenal must bounce back from their recent failures

2 mins

Sinner is the star in Rome

Jannik Sinner (above) is the star of the show at the upcoming Rome Open as the world No 1 and Italian tennis hero gears up for his return to the courts after a contested doping ban.

2 mins

China Celebrates Zhao's Snooker Breakthrough

Zhao Xintong's stunning World Snooker Championship triumph went viral back home on Tuesday with trailblazer Ding Junhui leading the tributes to China's latest sporting superstar.

1 mins

World Cup first for SA women

MASHIMBYI: ONGOING TRI-SERIES IS ABOUT LEARNING

1 mins

Big milestone for Willemse

Springbok utility back Damian Willemse (above) has been careful to acknowledge that his successful professional rugby career was made possible by struggle stalwarts who paved the way for players of colour, and by coaches who gave him opportunities.

1 mins

Sharks looking for one final push

The Sharks have increasingly hit their stride as they approach the finish line of the United Rugby Championship.

1 mins

Aussies make Junior Boks pay

TURNAROUND: VISITORS DOMINATE IN SECOND HALF

1 mins

LIV Golf Will Be Big Boost

Could we soon see some of the world's most recognisable and best golfers doing their thing in South Africa?

1 mins

Simbine fires a stern warning

Having opened his season in explosive fashion, experienced sprinter Akani Simbine has fired a warning at his opposition, claiming he will go even quicker this year.

1 mins

SIRINO BACKS RIBEIRO

THE BEST: CHIEFS STRIKER TIPS FORMER TEAM-MATE FOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR

1 mins

Polytrack racing returns on refurbished Greyville track

There is a mild quiver of excitement in the South African racing world as the new Polytrack is to be initiated at Hollywoodbets Greyville today.

1 mins

Dawson, Lerena set to shine

FORM: DAWSON PAIR TO DOMINATE RACE 7 HANDICAP ON TURFFONTEIN CARD

3 mins

Bowman believes Loveisintheair

Loveisintheair is trending in the right direction and jockey Hugh Bowman hopes John Size's three-year-old gelding can make further headway when he lines up in the Class 4 the France Galop Cup Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley today.

2 mins

Sundowns set for 8 in a row

The final act of the 2024-25 football season is rapidly unfolding and there's awesome action ahead, including a Champions League semi-final decider tonight, the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday and an El Clasico on Sunday that could decide whether Barcelona or Real Madrid wins La Liga - and there's mega cash to be won with TAB, notably six added and carryover pools plus a guaranteed R19-million pot if there is only one outright winner of Saturday's Soccer 13.

2 mins

Chery bakkie gears for SA

→ Two body styles likely to head to the country.

3 mins

Tough battle for Duster

SMART NEW RENAULT: THIRD GENERATION ISN'T AS CLEAR-CUT AS ITS PREDECESSOR

3 mins

Perfect send-off for SUV

Enhancement suspension transforms it to be stable on road.

2 mins

Ranger turned true workhorse

FORD: CONVENIENCE OF DROP SIDES MAKE DIFFERENCE

2 mins

New challenge awaits in GR Cup trek to PE

This weekend's third round of the Toyota GR Cup presents a massive highlight in a season that has delivered unchanged results in all four races so far.

2 mins

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