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South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel
South African miners are boosting thermal coal exports to Israel.
DJ Warras shot dead in Joburg CBD
Radio and club DJ Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was shot and killed on Tuesday in the Johannesburg CBD in what is believed to have been an eviction showdown.
WEATHER: Severe storm warning across six provinces with heavy rain expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
We’re not responsible for building schools, says Gauteng Education Department
The department stated that it is not responsible for building schools to alleviate the pressure on the province’s educational institutions.
THE CONVERSATION: What’s the difference between a tumour and cancer?
The terms tumour and cancer are often confused and misused. So what’s the difference? And why is it important to use the correct terms?
THE CONVERSATION: Rage bait: the psychology behind social media’s angriest posts
“Rage bait” has been named the word of the year by the Oxford University Press. It means social media content that is designed to create a strong and negative reaction.
End of an era of pain for South Africa
South Africa’s decade-long stagnation is showing signs of ending as reforms, fiscal consolidation, a stronger rand and improving investor confidence drive a rerating of local assets and lay the groundwork for faster economic growth.
STICKING POINT: South32 to mothball Mozambique smelter in March as power talks collapse
In a significant step, Australia’s South32 has announced plans to mothball its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique by March, incurring a $60-million one-off cost, because of failed power negotiations. The deadlock stems from an inability to agree on electricity pricing amid ongoing drought conditions affecting hydroelectricity supply.
IN PICS | Homeless men offer helping hand to visitors collecting Durban’s ‘holy’ seawater
Visitors from across the country and beyond have begun to flock to Durban’s beaches, many of them to collect “holy” water.
Motorists could see big fuel price relief in January
After steep hikes in December, South African motorists are set to get a much-needed break at the pumps in the new year.
NPA head Batohi’s sudden departure disrupts inquiry proceedings
National director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi refused to continue testifying at the inquiry into South Gauteng director of prosecutions Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office on Monday, saying she needed to obtain proper legal counsel.
HUMAN RIGHTS: Western ‘family values’ rhetoric undermines ubuntu and reproductive justice for all in Africa
After commemorating International Human Rights Day on 10 December, a look at how Western-influenced right-wing movements are gaining traction in Africa and are using so-called traditional family values to undermine sexual and reproductive health rights and LGBTQIA+ rights.
LONELY TITAN: Strangefoot: the last elephant of Knysna — and the hope that refuses to die
Strangefoot, the Knysna Forest’s last wild elephant, continues to walk alone while a privately funded plan to reintroduce companions stalls and is withdrawn
John Cena retires from WWE wrestling after more than two decades
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) icon John Cena has officially retired from professional wrestling after more than two decades, ending his remarkable career with his final match at Saturday night’s Main Event in Washington DC. He faced fellow WWE star
South Africa’s biggest counterfeit busts of 2025
South African authorities have confiscated hundreds of millions in counterfeit goods across the country as it attempts to crack down on the illicit trade.
WATCH LIVE | President Ramaphosa commemorates Reconciliation Day in KZN
President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the keynote address at the national commemoration of Reconciliation Day at the Ncome Museum in the Nquthu local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.