OPINION: Broos’ ‘nice little woman’ remark crosses the line
Intention is irrelevant at this point, it was careless of the 73-year-old to conduct himself in that manner.
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16 dead in festive season weekend road crashes as RTMC urges caution
A suspected drunk driver was apprehended for allegedly offering a bribe of R200 to avoid arrest.
Damelin, City Varsity and ICESA face deregistration over non-compliance
Higher education minister Buti Manamela has issued a notice of intent to cancel the registration of three major private higher education institutions.
The Kiffness accused DIRCO of trying to ‘cancel’ concert
Outspoken muso The Kiffness has accused DIRCO of being behind an alleged plan to ‘cancel’ his upcoming Kirstenbosch Gardens concert.
Warning against use of cell phones whilst driving
RTMC spokesperson says new measures will include confiscating cell phones and imposing heavy fines.
Gauteng learner placement continues
Gauteng learner placement continues
The Gauteng Department of Education has assured parents of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners that it is working hard to ensure that the remaining 15 144 unplaced applicants are placed in schools.As of 12 December 2025, 342 668 of 358 574 Grade 1 and Grade 8 unique applicants have been placed, translating to 95.56% of learners being placed.The 2026...
At least 12 dead, including 1 gunman, in mass shooting at Hanukkah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival.
Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival.
Gunmen kill nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, injuring eleven others, with one shooter dead and another arrested
Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with eleven wounded, including two police officers. Police shot dead one gunman, second was arrested in critical condition.
Families await answers eight months after constables’ deaths
In September the police said they were ready to hand over a report to the families but they did not
How Do Astronomers Find Planets in Other Solar Systems?
Even the best telescopes can’t see exoplanets. It’s all about watching for jiggly stars, blue shifts, and transits.
What you should be paying your domestic worker in 2026
South African domestic workers are still struggling to hit the National Minimum Wage, despite another increase on the way for 2026.
The cars gaining significant traction globally
Electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly shifted from niche to mainstream, reshaping the global automotive market and climate strategies worldwide.
Ster-Kinekor screens movies for R50 per ticket
South African cinema giant Stek-Kinekor has revealed its December slate of Throwback Cinema titles, including a Christmas classic and two beloved animated movies.
NSMSA urges GBVF awareness, support as festive season begins
NSMSA says the holiday season is usually associated with increased risk to women.
Ouaddou targets clean sweep with Orlando Pirates
“All that is going to be on the table, the league, Nedbank Cup, we will play to win them,” said Ouaddou.
US envoys arrive in Berlin for latest round of Ukraine peace talks with Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, as Trump grows increasingly exasperated by delays.
Verulam Temple collapse death toll rises to five
Authorities can’t confirm how many people are still missing and probably buried under the rubble
Shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach kills nine
One of the alleged shooters was killed, and the second was in a critical condition.
Have your say on White Paper on Citizenship
Have your say on White Paper on Citizenship
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has encouraged South Africans to submit written comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection.The Draft Revised White Paper outlines a vision for the most fundamental reform to South Africa’s citizenship, immigration and refugee protection...