‘I’ve never hit anything so hard’: What it’s like to be attacked by a shark
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday from Hertfordshire in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.
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US Senate approves AGOA extension, and Eskom says load-shedding is likely to return
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 4 February 2026.
Five things you need to know about Day 52 of Madlanga commission
Here are some of the revelations uncovered at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday.
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China
This year’s trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.
Black mark against Andre de Ruyter’s name
Eskom’s latest load-shedding data shows that rolling blackouts exploded under former chief executive Andre de Ruyter and rapidly declined under the current leadership.
THEATRE REVIEW: Maynardville’s Twelfth Night: Shakespeare’s middle finger to romantic convention
At Maynardville in Cape Town, director Steven Stead and a formidable cast have created a Twelfth Night that’s a genuinely funny antidote to whatever it is that ails you.
Kwaito legend Joe Nina comes back with new sound called ‘iyano fusion’
Kwaito legend Joe Nina believes he’s on the money with a new sound.
Court system on ‘brink of collapse’, former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations – including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM – to improve the efficiency of the system.
Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report
Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.
Mafikizolo’s Theo on his new record label, going solo
Having been at his peak in the late 90s, Theo Kgosinkwe has seen it all.
Theo Kgosinkwe takes 3-Step path to new music
Having been at his peak in the late 90s, Theo Kgosinkwe has seen it all.
Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.
‘Painful times in my marriage’ – Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.
Tough questions for the DA on the FMD vaccine rollout in South Africa
Newsday asked whether the DA’s FMD vaccine rollout contradicts its liberal ideology and how it meaningfully differs from ANC approaches.
Joburg crisis needs visionary leadership, not deputy mayor
Last Thursday, the City of Johannesburg council adopted a report that clears the way for the metro to appoint an executive deputy mayor.
Text messages reveal ties between Sibiya and ‘big five’ cartel
WhatsApp messages reveal that Witness F acted as a middleman between suspended deputy commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya and alleged cartel members, facilitating interactions and conveying messages. The texts show Witness F arranging logistics between Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala and Sibiya, affirming Sibiya’s address, and relaying sensitive information to Jothan ‘Mswazi’ Msibi, a civilian with...
Water Crisis | Midrand suffers as water crisis hits schools, businesses
Businesses at Carlswald Decor Centre and schools in Midrand have told Sowetan how the recent water supply challenges made them lose business, while parents were left angry after being told to pick up their children just after they have dropped them off.
Hunt warns Chiefs could be too hot for Stellies tonight
Stellenbosch coach Gavin Hunt has showered Kaizer Chiefs with compliments ahead of facing them in the first round of the Nedbank Cup at Cape Town Stadium tonight (7pm).
Blunders that sealed Steenhuisen’s fate
DA leader John Steenhuisen is said to have committed a series of blunders which resulted in the loss of confidence by party heavyweights as well as its funders, insiders have said.