UCT professor wins global science award for heart disease research
Professor Liesl Zühlke is the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award laureate for Africa and the Arab States.
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Kaizer Chiefs part ways with Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze – REPORT
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly decided to part ways with co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze following the expiry of their contracts.
Zwane unsure about his future at Sundowns
With his contract coming to an end next month, Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane is unsure about his future at the club — but has revealed he would love to finish his career there.
Datatec profit surges on AI-driven IT demand
The firm increases its total dividend per share by 55% to R3.92, while return on invested capital improves by 510 basis points to 21.6%.
Rogue lawyer’s luck runs out as SCA halts his illegal practice
The Supreme Court of Appeal this week put an end to attorney Lebohang Michael Sondhlane’s mischievous behaviour of misleading the Legal Practice Council and repeated appeals against his suspension from working as a legal practitioner.
Special Tribunal grants freezing order on businessman’s luxury home
Special Tribunal grants freezing order on businessman’s luxury home
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a freezing order from the Special Tribunal to preserve a luxury Alberton home linked to businessman Thapelo Samuel Buthelezi.
In May last year, the tribunal ordered that Buthelezi’s companies pay back undue benefits gleaned from R500 million worth of unlawful...
Updated Top 20 SA schools First XV rugby rankings
Changes have reshaped the latest South African schools First XV rugby rankings following another thrilling weekend of action across the country.
Interest rate hike fears grow for South African households
Financial concerns are rising in South Africa as an interest rate hike threatens to join higher inflation and skyrocketing fuel costs.
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe – DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
MALAIKA MAHLATSI | When the courts are where justice goes to die
Many violent crime cases are withdrawn by prosecutors or end in acquittals, and many murder investigations fail to secure an arrested suspect, writes Malaika Mahlatsi
Sentences of boys spared custody over Hampshire rape referred to Court of Appeal, PM says
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.
Arsenal’s global community shows what social cohesion can still look like
Far beyond entertainment, sport has repeatedly demonstrated a unique ability to unite people across divisions of race, class, geography and generation. Arsenal’s 2025/26 Premier League triumph, alongside some of South Africa’s most iconic sporting moments, reveals how loyalty, belonging and shared celebration can foster social cohesion in an increasingly fragmented world.
PSL Relegation/Promotion Play Offs begin!
The 2025/26 PSL promotion/relegation play-offs are upon us. Three clubs battle for one place in the Betway Premiership.
‘I had proposed my resignation to the Pirates management’ – Ouaddou reveals
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou revealed that he was close to resigning last year but management backed him.
Reunert’s iqbusiness sets sights on tech consolidation
CEO Rob Godlonton says the Silversoft acquisition is one step in a broader tech consolidation strategy.
Liberia: Wassce Tutorial Program Launched in Four Western Counties
[Liberian Observer] Students in Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, and Lofa Counties have benefited from a one-month intensive WASSCE tutorial program organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
Dtic dismantles barriers to inclusive growth
Dtic dismantles barriers to inclusive growth
The Chief Director of Transformation and Competition at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Takalani Tambani, says the department will continue to dismantle economic barriers and foster inclusive growth in South Africa.
Tambani was speaking at the Kgodiso Development Fund stakeholder engagement held in...
Baldwin Ndaba remembered as ‘a newspaper man’s reporter’
Sanef, veteran journalists and political leaders have paid tribute to Baldwin Ndaba, remembering the veteran reporter as a fearless accountability journalist, mentor and beloved newsroom presence whose work left a lasting mark on South African journalism
Vodacom M-Pesa, PayPal Partner To Expand Access To Global Digital Payments For Tanzanians
Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania has announced a new partnership with PayPal that will enable customers in Tanzania to seamlessly transfer funds between their PayPal and M-Pesa wallets through the M-Pesa Super App;. As part of M-Pesa’s broader Global payments solutions, this marks a significant step forward in expanding access to global digital financial services. Through this […]
Zwane on Sundowns future – ‘I don’t know’
‘My wish is to stay here and finish my career at Mamelodi Sundowns,’ added the Masandawana maestro.
Sam Turpin’s notes on grief
The legacy of photographer Gisèle Wulfsohn echoes through her son’s music as Sam Turpin confronts sorrow through art