Chappell Roan collaborates with Fortnite after Radio 1 plea
The US pop star has been announced as the latest icon for the video game’s next festival season.
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The EFF does a complete 180 on supporting ANC leaders
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party will support any motion of no confidence against any ANC mayors or premiers in Gauteng, saying the ANC has ‘disrespected’ the EFF.
PHOTO ESSAY: In Pictures: At the Westminster Dog Show, a doberman named Penny takes top honours
The 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show wrapped up this week, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, after several days of competition.
MARK SUZMAN EXCLUSIVE: ‘The world has lost the will to prioritise saving lives — but generosity can return’
The Gates Foundation plans to spend an additional $200-billion on health and development goals before closing its doors in December 2045. With the global aid network under pressure after recent mass disinvestments by wealthy countries, Daily Maverick spoke with CEO Mark Suzman about how the organisation plans to not only sustain, but accelerate progress over the next 20 years.
News24 | Muammar Gaddafi’s son Seif al-Islam killed as gunmen storm his Libya home
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late longtime ruler, was killed by gunmen who stormed his home in western Libya’s Zintan, his French lawyer, Marcel Ceccaldi, told AFP.
Shein and Temu eating away at South African retailers
South African retailers are under pressure thanks to increased competition from global low-cost competitors like Shein and Temu.
Steenhuisen’s move ‘positions DA well’ for upcoming elections
After two terms as federal leader, John Steenhuisen announced on Wednesday he would not be standing for re-election in April.
Banyana Banyana announce 38-member squad for Cosafa, Wafcon
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis announced a strong 38-member squad for their upcoming Cosafa Women’s Championship and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Here is South Africa’s new minimum wage
South Africa will increase the national minimum wage for this year by more than the rate of inflation and exceeding the expectations of businesses and analysts.
Half a million hopeful South African university students receive the cold shoulder from just one university
Approximately 500,000 applicants were turned away at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) for 2026 admissions due to severe infrastructural issues and an alleged lack of government support.
EXCLUSIVE | Geordin Hill-Lewis ‘seriously considering’ DA leadership bid as Steenhuisen withdraws
Though he is thinking about running for the top position at the DA congress in April, he would still want to remain the mayor of Cape Town
Make or break for South Africa
2026 will be a make-or-break year for South Africa, as the pace of reform efforts could see the county slip back into economic stagnation or propel it towards 2% growth.
Shutting down RAF is not an option – Hlengwa
Deputy minister of transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa emphasised to parliament that shutting down the Road Accident Fund is not an option, as it would adversely affect the poor
Winning the league with Bucs would be a game changer for African coaches-Ouaddou
Pirates are in a great position to win their first championship since 2011/12
Bentley Bentayga X Concept delivers dynamic off-road performance
British luxury marque Bentley Motors unveiled the new Bentayga X Concept at the FAT Ice Kart Race at Zell am See, Austria, on Saturday.
Transport deputy criticises RAF’s R11m legal battle
Transport deputy minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa criticised the Road Accident Fund for spending R11m on legal battles against the Auditor-General over an accounting standard that concealed a R300bn liability, which pushed the RAF towards financial collapse.
What you should know about Steenhuisen’s DA leadership bid exit
John Steenhuisen, outgoing DA leader, announced he will step down from the party’s leadership race to focus on his role as minister of agriculture, particularly tackling the foot and mouth outbreak
Sipho Chaine joins Petersen and Williams as PSL record holders
Sipho Chaine, one of Orlando Pirates’ standout players this season, has now engraved his name in the PSL history books.
Corrupt South African bank’s headquarters going on sale
The former Rivonia headquarters of the corrupt VBS Mutual Bank is set to go under the hammer later this month.