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Rea Vaya operations stopped, commuters frustrated
Rea Vaya services halted for Soweto, Parktown and Braamfontein routes
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Rea Vaya services halted for Soweto, Parktown and Braamfontein routes

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Commission is investigating efforts to stall prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators
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US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically support him, before deleting the post on Monday.

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Can Human-Wildlife conflict be contained in Mpumalanga as lions roam farmland and farmers count the cost of livestock losses?
South Africa
In our previous article, we explored how smartphone filmmaking is unlocking creativity across Africa, giving more people the tools to tell their stories and participate in the global creative economy. But access was only the starting point. Today, we are witnessing a deeper shift, one where the combination of mobile technology, accessible media platforms, and […]

South Africa
Martha Rantsofu was shot execution style while at a tyre shop in Vanderbijlpark last month.
South Africa
Public Protector clears Deputy President of wrongdoing
The Office of the Deputy President has welcomed the Public Protector’s findings that cleared Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy of any alleged wrongdoing regarding the appointment of outgoing South African Airways (SAA) CEO, Professor John Lamola.
According to the Public Protector, an...

South Africa
The circumstances and the motive for the attack are under investigation.

World
The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.

World
An inquiry found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation.

World
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

World
Footage shows staff injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

Africa
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Business
Important industries are are ringing the alarm bells over the rocketing price of diesel in South Africa.

Business
The DA will assess the performance of its current MPs in cabinet to determine whether they should retain their posts.

Business
SARS has been upping the ante in its debt collection efforts, demanding that taxpayers from all categories bring their tax affairs up to date within days.

Business
Cirrus Bridge is the preferred partner for many international companies thanks to its reputation for delivering reliable, cost-effective apps.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi’s testimony was postponed last month due to his mother’s death.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi is implicated in corruption in the EMPD blue light saga involving Cat Matlala.

Politics
The ConCourt announced recently it would deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter within a month.

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla is on trial, facing charges of inciting violence and sedition linked to the unrest.

Sport
With Julian Alvarez’s Atletico Madrid future uncertain, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how pivotal their Champions League run could prove.

Sport
Running from Cape Town to Durban’s Comrades last year, he can do extraordinary things. Now the Serenity Strides Foundation aims for more.

Sport
Get to know new Northern Ireland women’s manager Michael McArdle, who will take charge of his first game on Tuesday against Malta.

Sport
The Crusaders have retired their cavalry of mascot knights and horses after 30 years due to their move to their new stadium in Christchurch.

Education
The government hails the ‘green revolution’ as a solution to economic decline, but some young jobseekers say the rhetoric does not match their experience
On paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the perfect candidate for a role in the UK’s burgeoning green energy sector. He has high grades in maths and physics A-level, a distinction in BTec engineering and another distinction in an extended...
Education
[New Times] A group of 30 students drawn from 13 districts has presented a list of priorities to Parliament, urging lawmakers to reflect their needs in the 2026/27 national budget, particularly in education, child protection, and social welfare.
Education
The government has accused Harvard of harboring antisemitism. Harvard says it prevailed in a similar case last year, and wants the lawsuit moved to the judge who ruled in its favor.
Education
[Nile Post] The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) International Peace Support Operations Training Centre on Saturday received a distinguished delegation from the United States Army War College US Army War College as part of an official study tour aimed at enhancing professional exchange and deepening collaboration in peace support operations.

Lifestyle
The Hawks were tipped off to the attempted sale of four stolen lion cubs, leading to the arrest of the alleged perpetrators.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Handre Pollard’s wife Marise shared a look inside how they’re raising their two babies ‘like it’s the 90s’. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Capetonians are wasting 67 hours a year in traffic, and thousands in fuel costs. And the easiest fix is a simple mindset shift …

Entertainment
United were trailing to Noah Okafor’s first-half double when Martinez was dismissed.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Queiroz has previously taken Portugal to the World Cup in 2010 and Iran to the 2018 and 2022 editions.

Entertainment
The police officers are facing four counts of murder.

Science/Tech
South Africa is rebuilding its identity and payments rails, writes Contactable CEO Shaun Strydom. Here’s why it matters.

Science/Tech
Ditch the separate PBX: Telviva’s Call2Teams adds native voice to Microsoft Teams at up to 25% less.

Science/Tech
Bremont’s Supernova Chronograph will be attached to the chassis of Astrolab’s FLIP rover, which will land on the moon later this year.

Science/Tech
Akamai’s David Moss speaks to ITWeb ahead of the Security Summit 2026 about the growing need to protect APIs from attack.

Motoring
The South African National Roads Agency is working on a R4-billion upgrade for a road tunnel in the Western Cape.

Motoring
Nissan plans to cut 20% of its model lineup as part of its turnaround strategy.

Motoring
South Africa’s largest transport company requires billions of rands in private-sector investment to complete several critical projects.

Motoring
Brand has promised “exciting developments”, of which no details are currently known.

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.

Health
The Health Secretary says his “door is open” for more talks to resolve the long-running dispute.