SATURDAY, 01 AUGUST 2026, 23:47
South Africans are easy to please — all we want is some semblance of progress, efficiency and good governance. The speed at which Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana moved to get a new Public Investment Corporation board in place ticks two boxes; now for the third.
A new privately funded aerodrome costing between R400m and R500m is being developed on Cape Town’s northern edge, with its first phase expected to open in September 2026.
Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.
Joani Reid, the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, will also be let back into Labour, a party spokesperson confirmed.
England defender John Stones joins Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan on a free transfer and signs a two-year contract.
World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women’s Open by two shots after a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s.
The Minister of Justice announced a comprehensive reset and audit of the National Prosecuting Authority’s anti-corruption unit, Idac, following allegations of abuse of power by former head Adv Andrea Johnson and others.
The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.
Georgie Buxton was injured after a “non-combustion explosion” inside the fuel tank.
The territory’s leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 31 July 2026.
The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.
The voyeurism was unsettling not because of who she is, but what she is and what she has been. Her very deliberate actions were in support of a cause that she swore she would oppose and spent about 30 years fighting as an ace prosecutor.
Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be “exactly what Joe Root needs” after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.
Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn’t ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire “is not yet under control” as major incident declared.
The UK’s highest court gives Palestine Action permission to appeal the government’s proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.
Validity of driver’s licences for light vehicles extended to 10 years and a new board appointed for embattled PIC
Instead of calling for a helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi hiked down Montana’s Granite Peak with a hiking pole piercing his side.