Bodyguards of Madibeng mayor released on bail for murder of Pretoria Air Force Sergeant

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Two VIP protection officers for Madibeng Mayor Douglas Maimane have been released on bail after the tragic murder of Air Force Sergeant Michael Swanton.

Meet HONOR X9d: South Africa's game-changing AI smartphone with unmatched durability

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

HONOR launches the X9d smartphone in South Africa, featuring unparalleled durability, AI capabilities, and the largest battery in the local market. The 'Unbreakable' ...

Gauteng stirs outrage with controversial redeployment of suspended top officials

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Gauteng Provincial Government has defended its decision to redeploy senior officials who were under precautionary suspension, citing labour regulations that ...

Malema demands ruling on Ramaphosa's Phala Phala case

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

The EFF has declared the Phala Phala farm matter as one of the party's leading political campaigns for 2026, with the party having recently taken the decision to ...

Midrand water woes: Fixes made, but residents still thirsty

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Residents in parts of Johannesburg have endured more than a week without reliable water supply following system failures and reservoir leaks. As officials complete ...

Devastating Meyerton ambush: Six dead, suspects nabbed

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Police have arrested three suspects following a deadly shooting on the R59 near Meyerton that left six Lesotho nationals dead and 18 others injured. The attackers ...

Flood-hit Limpopo communities struggle for safety as Parliament pushes for relocation

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Recent floods in Limpopo have devastated communities, prompting Parliament's Joint Oversight Delegation to assess the dire situation. As recovery efforts unfold, ...

Pietermaritzburg High Court rejects Jacob Zuma and Thales' appeal in arms deal case

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

In a significant ruling, the Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed Jacob Zuma and Thales' appeal, paving the way for the long-awaited arms deal corruption trial ...

South Africa's National Minimum Wage to rise to R30.23 an hour from March

Philippa Larkin|Published

South Africa's National Minimum Wage will rise to R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026, providing essential relief to millions of low-paid workers while challenging ...

'I loved leading the DA': Steenhuisen bows out, calls tenure ‘mission accomplished’

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

DA leader John Steenhuisen has pulled out of the party’s leadership contest.

Whistle-blower Patricia Mashale launches defamation lawsuit against Crime Intelligence head

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Former SAPS employee Patricia Mashale has announced plans to sue Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo for defamation.

Rare birth: Limpopo mother delivers conjoined twins who are 'stable and progressing well'

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A 29-year-old Limpopo woman has given birth to conjoined twins at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital. The twins, joined at the abdomen, are stable in the Neonatal Intensive ...

ANC rejects King Misuzulu's call to rename KwaZulu-Natal

Willem Phungula|Published

The ANC does not support King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's campaign to rename KwaZulu-Natal to KwaZulu, citing concerns over emotional reactions and constitutional implications. ...

WhatsApp messages expose Witness F's role in gifting impalas to suspended SAPS Deputy Commissioner Sibiya

Rapula Moatshe|Published

WhatsApp messages reveal Witness F's role in a bribery scandal involving Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and suspended SAPS Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya.

R200 million and counting: Gauteng's long-delayed Sebokeng DLTC project inches forward

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

After a decade of construction delays and ballooning costs from R63 million to over R200 million, the Sebokeng Smart DLTC project has reached 24% completion. Despite ...

John Steenhuisen to withdraw from DA's leadership race

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Reports indicate that DA Federal leader John Steenhuisen will not contest the upcoming leadership race.

SABC reverses course on Afrikaans programming after two years of controversy

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

After two years of controversial scheduling changes, the SABC has announced the return of Afrikaans news to SABC2 at 18:30 daily from February 9. AfriForum, which ...

UJ leads EU-backed project to build future-ready job creators

The Star Reporter|Published

The job creation project launched in January 2026 and will run for two years. It's designed to strengthen alignment between higher education and labour-market needs ...

Hawks say arrests imminent in ECRF probe following forensic report

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Investigators allege that a portion of the approximately R700 million raised from institutional investors was redirected into construction and infrastructure projects ...

Benoni residents left in darkness for days demand answers from Ekurhuleni Metro

The Star Reporter|Updated

Many households in the suburb of Benoni have been plunged into darkness, severely disrupting daily routines and leading to heartbreaking losses, including thousands ...