Top Stories

Top Stories
MMC of vital South African city and ANC Youth League spokesperson arrested
Wesley Kgang, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Local Economic Development in the City of Matlosana, was arrested following an incident involving traffic officers in Klerksdorp.

Top Stories
Bizarre twist in deadly Vanderbijlpark pupil-transport collision
Children of owner of taxi involved in Monday’s accident — the driver and a passenger — were the only survivors
Top Stories

South Africa
“Trust between parents, scholar transport operators has broken down”
Fourteen learners perished when their scholar transport taxi collided with a truck.
South Africa
Government welcomes Chery SA investment
Government welcomes Chery SA investment
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement of an investment by Chery South Africa in the automotive sector.
This investment comes at the back of an agreement signed between Chery SA and Nissan South Africa to acquire the assets in Nissan’s Pretoria facility.
It also coincides with ongoing...

South Africa
LIVE: Joint funeral service for three Vanderbijlpark learners
The funeral attended by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is taking place at Sebokeng.

South Africa
Vanderbijlpark crash victim Thato Moetjie’s friend recounts last moments shared
The funeral service for three of the 14 learners is underway at the Saul Tsotetsi sports grounds

World
Watch: BBC at protests near scene where Alex Pretti was shot dead
Protesters chanted Alex Pretti’s name after he became the second person this month to be shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.

World
What India’s Republic Day red carpet means for its foreign policy
Who sits beside India’s president on Republic Day signals Delhi’s diplomatic priorities to the world.

World
Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue
Russian strikes left much of Kyiv without heat, water and power during freezing temperature, even as Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. held talks on ending the nearly four-year war.

World
Greenland, tariffs and NATO: a rollercoaster week in transatlantic relations
After President Trump’s upheaval at Davos, U.S. allies are openly questioning whether Washington can still anchor the rules-based order.

Africa
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
South African court clears path for sale of Mandela’s personal items
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Africa
NBA star Bane eyes Nigeria switch ahead of 2028 Olympics
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
Is holding Afcon every four years ‘totally wrong’ or ‘good call’?
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Business
WhatsApp sued over allegations that private messages can be read
An international group of plaintiffs, including South Africans, sued Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging that the company has made false claims about the privacy and security of its WhatsApp chat service.
Business

Business
How to legally pay less tax in South Africa
A financial adviser provided ways for South Africans to reduce the tax they have to fork over to SARS.

Business
SANParks appeals for help to restore Kruger National Park following severe flooding
Severe flooding has devastated Kruger National Park, prompting SANParks to establish a fund to restore this national treasure.

Politics
Malema firearm case may affect EFF party support: Analyst
Malema has vowed to challenge both the conviction and any sentence imposed on him.

Politics
ACM will win over Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality: Motsoeneng
With only two seats in the 70 seats at the council, Motsoeneng vows to increase this number.

Politics
American left must stand up against Venezuela takeover: Mokonyane
ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the global left needs to come together.

Politics
Ramaphosa sets agenda for ANC NEC Lekgotla
Members of the party gathered with the intention to put together an action plan for the party.

Sport
‘Fantastic’ Doncic inspires Lakers to win at Dallas
Luka Doncic stars for the Los Angeles Lakers with 33 points as he helps them beat his former side, the Dallas Mavericks 116-110.

Sport
Cadillac ‘here to do great things’, says Perez
Sergio Perez believes Cadillac will be able to “progress extremely quickly” as they prepare to become the 11th team on the F1 grid.

Sport
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder joins Chippa
Abbubaker Mobara is no longer a forgotten name. The former Orlando Pirates midfielder has officially joined Chippa United.

Sport
How many points will it take to win Scottish Premiership?
BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind a gripping three-way fight for the Scottish top-flight title as a pivotal weekend looms.
Education
The Podcaster Poking at France’s Biggest Secrets
Philippe Collin makes intricate series that are reshaping how French people understand uncomfortable parts of their history. Millions are tuning in.
Education
Interest in Law School Is Surging. A.I. Makes the Payoff Less Certain.
The number of applicants has risen more than 40 percent over the last two years, despite new limits on student loans and uncertainty over how artificial intelligence will affect legal work.
Education
Namibia: Walvis Primary School Defends Claim That 64 Percent of Its Workforce Has Disabilities
[Namibian] The Walvis Bay Primary School has defended its claim that 64% of its workforce are persons with disabilities.
Education
Namibia: Budget Friendly School Lunch Ideas
[Namibian] The children are back at school, and between stationery shopping and replacing school shoes they somehow outgrew over the holidays, most of us are checking our bank balances with one eye closed, fully aware that payday is still a long way off.

Lifestyle
US actor Jerry O’Connell spotted on Durban beach
US actor Jerry O’Connell has been spotted soaking up the sun in Durban. Take a look at what the screen star has been getting up to…

Lifestyle
Ernst Roets says THIS kwaito song belongs to Afrikaners
Truth or lie? Afrikaner activist Ernst Roets claims this popular Kwaito track should be classified as ‘boeremusiek’.

Lifestyle
Throwback: Inside Black Coffee’s traditional, white wedding
Here comes the bride and groom: Take a look at this throwback of Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali’s traditional Zulu wedding and white wedding…

Lifestyle
Black Coffee dragged after claims he did NOT have customary wedding
Black Coffee has been accused of backpedalling after he claimed he was never in a customary marriage with Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa.

Entertainment
OPINION: Hugely popular SA20 league has saved local cricket
The Pretoria Capitals will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final at Newlands on Sunday.

Entertainment
One down, one to go as Sharks target URC double over Stormers
The Sharks and Stormers do it all again next weekend when they complete a URC derby double header in Durban.

Entertainment
Why you should check your insurance needs every year
As life changes, so do your insurance needs

Entertainment
Ipid ‘too afraid’ to probe Mbense killing?
Circumstances around Mbense’s murder surfaced publicly last year during testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Science/Tech
Former Canonical Developer Advocate Warns Snap Store Isn’t Safe After Slow Responses to Malware Reports
An anonymous reader shared this article from the blog LinuxiacIn a blog post, Alan Pope, a longtime Ubuntu community figure and former Canonical employee who remains an active Snap publisher… [warns of] a persistent campaign of malicious snaps impersonating cryptocurrency wallet applications. These fake apps typically mimic well-known projects such as Exodus, Ledger Live, or Trust Wallet,...

Science/Tech
WhatsApp can read your messages, alleges lawsuit
An international group of plaintiffs sued Meta Platforms, alleging the WhatsApp owner can store, analyse, and access virtually all of users’ private communications.

Science/Tech
DIVAS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL: ‘Voices That Heal’ — A Celebration of Women, Music & Empowerment
Taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Human Rights Day), at Coronation Park in Krugersdorp, the DIVAS INTERNATIONAL Music Festival presents an unforgettable celebration of music, unity, and empowerment under the theme “Voices That Heal”. Timed to resonate with South Africa’s Human Rights Month, the festival is an international celebration of women’s rights, dignity, and […]

Science/Tech
Major state-owned company rips into the mayor of South Africa’s capital city
SITA has criticised City of Tshwane mayor Nisiphi Moya for falsely accusing it of owing the metro R4.3 million in unpaid electricity bills.

Motoring
Big changes for Afrikaans Uber in South Africa
Wanatu has made significant changes to its operating model, reducing the basic salary for drivers while introducing a new incentive programme.

Motoring
The secret behind Mahindra’s success in South Africa
Mahindra’s impressive 2025 sales figures were boosted by the performance of two of its most-popular models.

Motoring
Important changes for diesel users in South Africa
SARS is making changes to the system that allows businesses to reclaim tax on their fuel spend in South Africa.

Motoring
Renault backtracks on electric car plans
Renault is the latest European carmaker to slow down its push for electric vehicles.
Health
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
Health
Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional, Rejecting Decades of Science
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.

Health
Abortion at 15 ‘changed my life’, says Senedd candidate
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.
Health
Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.