READER LETTER | Phala Phala: SA at a crossroad
SA stands at a crossroad, with the National Assembly’s political conscience being tested by the Phala Phala saga.
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Matthew Perry’s assistant sentenced to 41 months in prison
The personal assistant who injected ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry with a fatal dose of ketamine was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison on Wednesday, bringing to a close the prosecution of five people who admitted to playing role in the actor’s death.
Rogue runner faces lifetime ban after crashing elite field at Cape Town marathon
He wasn’t supposed to be there, but for a few viral moments on Sunday Sihle Mapukata was the unexpected face hammering the tarmac at the front of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.
LISTEN | R1bn worth of drugs from Malawi intercepted at Beitbridge border
Border authorities seize 713,000g of methaqualone in truck
News24 | US opens criminal investigation into Trump rape accuser E Jean Carroll
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, the writer who accused US President Donald Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s, a source familiar with the matter said.
LISTEN | How to navigate divorce proceedings
Divorcing couples should maintain financial records, seek legal help, and engage in court
Skateboarding across Africa: Jason’s journey into people’s hearts
Skateboarding from Uganda to Cape Town saw Jason Vanporppal cross Africa to raise funds for a Ugandan skatepark project.
FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana secure second warm-up friendly
Bafana Bafana will play two warm-up friendlies before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicks off on 11 June in Mexico.
News24 | MK Party chief whip arrested for fraud related to Zuma’s ‘legal costs’
MK Party chief whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi has been arrested on fraud charges after allegedly raking in over R200 000 from researchers, ostensibly for Jacob Zuma’s legal costs.
Iran and US trade strikes after Trump rejects strait deal
US says military shot down four Iranian attack drones and struck ground control station
The AM Check-in | Your Top 3 Reads Today
Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today
MAY BY-ELECTIONS: DA makes history with first Gauteng township ward victory in Evaton West
The DA pulled off a historic first by winning its first Gauteng township ward, edging the ANC in Evaton West, Emfuleni, right on the edge of Johannesburg next to Orange Farm. While the ANC lost significant ground in Emfuleni, it was business as usual as it posted an emphatic win in Mafikeng (Mmabatho), North West.
Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni interdicts his arrest for extortion
Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni seeks to halt his re-arrest for extortion
Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni seeks to interdict his arrest for extortion
Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni seeks to halt his re-arrest for extortion
GEORGE ASAMANI AND SANELE NHLABATSI | To what degree can universities alone save Africa?
Societal pressure has resulted in generations of young people believing university admission is the primary proof of potential, write George Asamani and Sanele Nhlabatsi
News24 | DA wins its first township ward in Emfuleni, beating ANC by 8 votes
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has won its first ward in a township of the scandal-hit Emfuleni Local Municipality.
BOOK EXCERPT: Kruisrivier Gallery: A tough and talented couple, living and working in majestic mountain solitude
In the heart of the Swartberg Mountains, Roger Young and Phyllis Midlane blend artistry and nature, creating a harmonious life filled with handmade crafts and culinary delights.