Watch VideoLions got plenty right in break-out URC campaign that signals promising future

Mike Greenaway|Published

After several seasons of underperformance, the Lions turned the corner with an impressive URC campaign.

Gauteng police uncover romance scam promising wealth through ancestral rituals

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Four suspects have been arrested after Gauteng police uncovered an alleged romance scam involving promises of multiplying money through ancestral rituals. Investigators ...

Watch VideoFrom Old Crossroads to the World Cup: Referee Abongile Tom ready for his wildest dream

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Abongile Tom quit SAPS to realise his dream, joining an elite class of South African referees selected for the Fifa World Cup.

Five Mozambican citizens killed amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa

The Star Reporter|Published

Mozambique says five of its citizens were killed in what it describes as xenophobic attacks in South Africa, as anti-immigration protests intensify and hundreds ...

Police chase ends in deadly shootout in northern KwaZulu-Natal

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A police chase from Hluhluwe to KwaMsane ended in a deadly shootout that left two suspected armed robbers dead and a third injured. Three firearms were recovered, ...

World Cup 2026: Helman Mkhalele and Mdu Mbatha secure visas to join Bafana Bafana in Mexico

Mihlali Baleka|Published

A major visa blunder by SAFA delayed Bafana Bafana's World Cup travel to Mexico; assistant coach and security chief were the last to secure papers.

Calls grow louder for recognition for Babita Deokaran's sacrifice

The Star Reporter|Updated

In the absence of action, Babita Deokaran’s family remains in a painful limbo, yearning for justice and remembrance. The public is left questioning the ongoing delays ...

Appointment of Gana as chair of impeachment inquiry redefines South Africa's constitutional landscape

Anda Mbikwana|Published

The appointment of Makashule Gana as chairperson of the Section 89 Impeachment Inquiry Committee could signal a significant constitutional shift in South Africa, ...

Xiaomi Introduces the New Xiaomi 17T with Leica Camera: A New Era of Mobile Storytelling in South Africa

Partnered Content|Published

Xiaomi is proud to announce the upcoming arrival of the all-new Xiaomi 17T, a flagship smartphone designed to redefine mobile photography, creativity, and premium ...

Watch VideoPaul de Villiers relishing biggest test of his Stormers career in Dublin showdown

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Emerging loose forward says the Stormers have earned their place in the URC semi-finals and are embracing the opportunity to measure themselves against Leinster ...

Watch VideoHow VAR and new 2026 Fifa World Cup technology would alter football history

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Fifa prepares to expand VAR powers for the 2026 World Cup, we look back at five iconic tournament controversies that technology would have completely rewritten. ...

Watch VideoBulls handed Murrayfield boost for crucial URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Bulls' task against Glasgow Warriors has been handed a unique twist, with the URC semi-final moved away from the Scottish side's Scotstoun fortress to Murrayfield. ...

Watch VideoHas Liverpool’s famous masterplan deflated in the post-Alonso scramble?

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Liverpool look to replace the sacked Arne Slot with Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, the club’s famed long-term planning suddenly looks remarkably frantic.

South Africa's contradiction: embracing African markets while rebuffing African migrants

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

As South Africa eyes expansion into African markets, the nation must confront its troubling contradiction: how to embrace regional integration while managing local ...

Venda security officer's identity questioned in viral video after isiZulu language struggle

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A recent incident involving a Venda security officer employed by SBV has exposed an unsettling undercurrent of prejudice and identity questioning in South Africa. ...

What is crumbling our municipalities? The crisis of leadership over skills in South Africa

Prof. Bismark Tyobeka|Published

The tragedy is not that South Africa lacks talent. Our universities continue to produce remarkable young people with the skills, resilience and intellectual ability ...

Woman denied bail in Emfuleni Municipality fraud case linked to murder of whistleblower

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A 25-year-old woman accused of defrauding Emfuleni Local Municipality of R424 000 has been denied bail, as the case reignites concerns over corruption and the safety ...

From Miss SA finalist to music star: KLA embraces her bold new era

Lutho Pasiya|Published

KLA, the Johannesburg singer and former Miss SA finalist, shares her journey of self-discovery and artistic growth in her new single 'Heat', inviting listeners to ...

Rise Mzansi's Makashule Gana elected chair of Phala Phala impeachment committee

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Parliament’s newly formed Phala Phala Impeachment Committee has elected Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana as its chairperson after he secured 19 votes against ATM MP ...