South Africa's road safety crisis: Too many cars and too few traffic officers

Anita Nkonki and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

With over 14 million vehicles and only 22,000 traffic officers, South Africa faces a road safety crisis that demands immediate action.

Parents feel the Januworry school uniform pinch

Staff Reporter|Published

The Competition Commision says that exclusive school uniform deals are still squeezing parents despite competition guidelines

Rikus Kylander: A family's heart-wrenching farewell after 22 days of searching

Brandon Nel|Updated

Rikus Kylander will not be coming home. The 18‑year‑old from Krugersdorp, Gauteng disappeared while snorkeling on a matric trip in Mozambique, and after 22 days ...

Calls for 'risky' tattoos and piercings to be regulated

Anita Nkonki and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

In South Africa, body art is flourishing, but a lack of regulation places clients at risk.

National Pothole Day highlights South Africa’s road hazard crisis

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africans prepare for National Pothole Day, the pressing issue of road maintenance is brought to the forefront, highlighting the collective responsibility ...

Mossel Bay veld fires brought under control after days of intensive firefighting efforts

Amahle Luke|Published

Firefighting teams in Mossel Bay have successfully brought veld fires under control, allowing displaced residents to return home as efforts continue to monitor hotspots ...

Police Deputy Minister Mathale warns against sheltering undocumented foreign nationals

Staff Reporter|Published

Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale emphasises the importance of reporting undocumented foreign nationals.

Lightning strike risk on the rise as powerful storms sweep over Gauteng

Staff Reporter|Published

Recent lightning strikes in Gauteng have raised concerns about public safety during the summer storm season.

Inside Gauteng’s school placement crunch as 4,858 learners wait

Staff Reporter|Published

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane reveals that 4,858 learners remain unplaced in the province's 2026 admissions process.

Oil heist begins: Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels to the US

AFP|Updated

The US will take control of up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude, Donald Trump says, after Washington ousted President Nicolas Maduro and claimed authority ...

Drone technology enhances border security as BMA intercepts illegal crossings

Amahle Luke|Published

The Border Management Authority reports a significant increase in the effectiveness of border operations through drone technology.

609,403 students approved but why some NSFAS applicants are still waiting

Amahle Luke|Updated

609,403 students approved but why some NSFAS applicants are still waiting

Inno Morolong is stepping in as schools reopen and many families struggle

Staff Reporter|Updated

Inno Morolong, a popular reality TV star and philanthropist, launches a Back-to-School Stationery Drive to support underprivileged learners in South Africa.

Who is Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela‘s acting leader?

The Washington Post|Published

She has deep family ties to leftist politics in Venezuela, though she was generally viewed as more pragmatic than other members of Maduro’s government.

Staffing shortages and severe weather cause flight delays at O. R. Tambo Airport

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The Air Traffic and Navigation Services clarifies that both human resource constraints and severe weather contributed to the disruptions at ORTIA.

Supreme Court set to review Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and Black Coffee's ongoing divorce saga

Zelda Venter|Published

The Supreme Court of Appeal is poised to revisit the contentious divorce proceedings between actress Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and DJ Black Coffee, following years of ...

Nkosazana Daughter draws the line over constant talk about her weight

Amahle Luke|Published

Nkosazana Daughter addresses the ongoing scrutiny of her weight

Bonang Matheba’s latest honour places her among Africas most trusted names

Anita Nkonki|Updated

Why Bonang Matheba is being named among Africas most respected figures

DJ Warras' family urges South Africans to show unity with white profile pictures as accused appears in court

Anita Nkonki|Published

In the face of loss DJ Warras family asks the nation to choose unity over division