Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi on Monday expressed shock and sadness following a horrific crash in which at least 13 pupils were killed at Vanderbijlpark, in the Vaal. The pupils from different primary and secondary schools were travelling in a Toyota…

Mother’s heartbreak after contaminated formula put infant in hospital A Gauteng mother spoke of the hidden trauma of watching her infant become dangerously ill, describing months of fear, guilt and emotional strain as her family struggled to understand what was…

Zimbabwe’s government has instructed foreign nationals operating in sectors reserved for locals to submit regularisation plans by 31 January, according to a report by the state-owned The Herald. The directive follows the gazetting of Statutory Instrument 215 of 2025, which…

The African National Congress (ANC) marks 114 years since its founding in 1912, arriving at a moment of reflection and political pressure for the party that once dominated South African politics. As part of the celebrations, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa…

Fourteen South Africans detained in Thailand are expected to be deported back to South Africa in the coming days after allegedly being recruited for overseas jobs that did not materialise as promised. The group was reportedly approached in South Africa…

What was meant to be a polished festive showcase for Harare’s Christmas lights switch-on turned into an unscripted and widely shared moment on social media platforms after mayor Jacob Mafume’s vintage ceremonial car broke down en route to the event.…

South African radio and TV presenter DJ Warras was shot dead after being approached by three unknown suspects in Johannesburg Central on Tuesday night. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. Warrick Stock, as he was formally known, was…

As South African businesses race towards the finish line of the year, a silent adversary lurks in the shadows – fatigue. The relentless pursuit of targets, compounded by a toxic culture of ‘always-on’ work, is quietly eroding productivity across the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will continue to participate fully and remain an active and constructive member of the G20 countries despite the United States (US) announcement that the country would not be invited to next year’s summit. Ramaphosa…

United States president Donald Trump warned on Saturday that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, in the latest escalation in a standoff with leftist leader Nicolas Maduro. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,”…

In a country where nearly seven out of every 10 small businesses collapse before reaching their fifth anniversary, South Africa’s dream of building a thriving entrepreneurial economy remains under pressure. The high failure rate, revealed in research by the University…

The South African government has revealed that the United States (US) will not be allowed to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit by sending its embassy’s chargé d’affaires to receive the presidency gavel from president Cyril Ramaphosa. Addressing reporters at the…