We want answers on Gcina’s death − Cartrack employee’s family
The family of a Soweto woman who died inside a toilet cubicle at work say they are expecting to meet with Cartrack on Wednesday in a bid to find answers regarding what led to her death.
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‘I don’t regret anything’: Gianni Infantino on the US hosting the Fifa World Cup
Global body’s president urges detractors to ‘chill’ on huge issues facing the 2026 Fifa World Cup
Matikinca wants out of his contract with Smith
Matikinca has teamed up with Colin Nathan and the host prospect from Mdantsane wrote to Boxing SA seeking assistance because he wanted to terminate his contract with Smith.The regulator called them for a meeting and gave them the opportunity to tell thei
Belfast violence is ‘racist thuggery’, says Northern Ireland minister
Anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing but racist thuggery, Britain’s minister for the province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters for a second night.
INTO THE CAULDRON: Bafana ready to test Mexico in World Cup opener, says Broos
Bafana Bafana are set to take on Mexico in their World Cup opener, with coach Hugo Broos expressing confidence in his team’s readiness to face a formidable opponent on home turf.
News24 | ‘This can shift the course of a young chef’s life’: Meet the Cape Town cook heading to France
Jamal “MJ” Mhlanga, a commis chef at Luke Dale Roberts’ The Test Kitchen Fledgelings in Cape Town, has been selected for a fully funded three-month internship at Le Calabash in France’s Loire Valley through the DREAM Initiative, connecting emerging chefs from under-resourced backgrounds with world-class culinary training.
US and Iran exchange fire for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire
The US and Iran traded air attacks for a second straight day on Thursday, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.
Man who broke protection order to kill his wife jailed for life
The murder of a nurse amid acrimonious divorce proceedings has culminated in a sentence of life in prison for her husband.
News24 | No delays to Phala Phala impeachment process, Parliament secretary insists
There are no delays for the impeachment committee, the Secretary to the National Assembly told senior MPs on Thursday morning.
OCTAVIUS PHUKUBYE | SA’s jobs crisis is bigger than a skills problem
Skills gap remains but job scarcity is the real obstacle for youth, writes Octavius Phukubye.
DAVID MAHLOBO | Why SA’s future lies in unity and not isolation
South Africa’s future will be secured through lawful governance, responsible migration management and regional co-operation, writes David Mahlobo
Mantashe aims for 60-day strategic fuel reserve buffer against shocks
Government seeks larger petroleum stockpile as geopolitical risks intensify
News24 | This coffee shop employs deaf people and has reached 10 years, 500 000 hours and the UK
A non-profit organisation that started as a single café and worked its way to becoming an internationally expanding social enterprise is celebrating 10 years of creating meaningful employment opportunities for the deaf community.
WHAT’S COOKING: Beef mince and braised leek bake with parsnip mash topping
In my quest to bring you the most warming of winter dishes, I came up with this one-dish bake that has some of my favourite things in it: not least, braised leeks and parsnip mash. Oh, and cheese.
BYD is mulling takeover of existing factory in Europe, executive says
Chinese EV maker BYD says it is considering taking over an existing factory in southern Europe, with Spain among the countries on its shortlist
JUNE BY-ELECTIONS: Patriotic Alliance notches easy win to retain key Malmesbury ward, worries mount for DA
The Patriotic Alliance strengthened its grip on a key Swartland ward in Malmesbury in the Western Cape with an increased majority over the DA in the final Western Cape by-election before the local government elections in November. The PA has further established itself in a municipality which was once the safest DA municipality in the country.
IN PICTURES: Przewalski’s horses in Hortobagy National Park, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
The World Cup kicks off: Bafana must not be overawed by the hostile Azteca
‘The reality is Mexico is the best team in the group,’ says coach Hugo Broos ahead of opening match
The bright young stars of ‘The Polygamist’
Rising stars Luyanda Zwane, Noluthando Shabalala, Lwazie Keith Tsebesha and Wonder Ndlovu lighting up Netflix’s new supernovela, The Polygamist, front SMag’s latest digital cover.
The AM Check-in | Your Top Reads Today
Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today
Tyla to perform SA national anthem for Fifa World Cup opening
Two-time Grammy Award winner Tyla will sing the South African national anthem at the 2026 Fifa World Cup opening ceremony