Ramaphosa set to welcome US envoy who doesn’t care what SA courts say
As US envoy Leo Brent Bozell prepares to present his credentials to President Cyril Ramaphosa, can they mend a fractured Pretoria-Washington bond?
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Iraq ‘could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens’
Iraq could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4-million barrels per day within a week, provided the Iran war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens
WATCH LIVE | Khampepe inquiry continues
The Khampepe commission of inquiry investigating alleged political interference in Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases is continuing in Johannesburg on Thursday.
News24 | Markets brush off Trump’s bluster — for now — but oil prices rise
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, while equities edged up tentatively as investors assessed Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be “decimated”.
News24 | Bulls back heading to France: ‘Disappointed to lose a player of his versatility’
The Bulls have confirmed that utility back David Kriel will join French giants La Rochelle in July, bringing an end to his long-term stay at the Pretoria franchise.
Three interest rate hikes on the cards for South Africa
South Africa went from expecting two more interest rate cuts to now potentially seeing three rate hikes by early 2027, as inflationary pressures continue to build.
Montana faces battle blocking Sars from joining wife in tax debt liability
Former Prasa CEO attempts to absolve his wife in tax dispute with Sars
Your A-to-Z guide to car recalls in South Africa
Here are all the vehicles recalled as of April.
READER LETTER | We must reject Trump’s dehumanising rhetoric
In his address to the nation, the US president Donald Trump said he would bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, “where they belong”. He even threatened to destroy “electric generating plants”.
Albert Mazibuko and the echoes of isicathamiya
As South Africa mourns Albert Mazibuko, his life reveals the deep intersections between music, memory, displacement, and the resilience of black cultural expression.
READER LETTER | Protect SA from Trump’s deportees
South Africans should be worried about Donald Trump’s strategy to flood African countries with deportees from the US.
News24 | Canine agility star Tilly sparks campaign wave of care after sudden illness
Tilly, a three-year-old South African agility dog, has received an overwhelming amount of community support from generous donors after suddenly falling ill during a strong agility season in the fast-paced canine sport.
News24 | Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks – Ukraine says
Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike US forces and other targets, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment.
WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission continues hearings
The Madlanga commission of inquiry investigating allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system is continuing hearing witness testimony on Tuesday
Tourist guides learn Mandarin to welcome Chinese visitors
Learning the language helps them deepen and enrich the visitors’ experience
Billionaire Johann Rupert’s ‘child’ worth R486 billion leaving the house
Johann Rupert’s investment firm Remgro is close to completing a nearly decade-long process of selling its stake in FirstRand, with CEO Jannie Durand describing it as a child leaving the home.
Fuel costs soar: food prices set to follow
As fuel prices continue to climb in South Africa, the ripple effect is already making its way into everyday essentials.
News24 | Under airstrikes, Iran defiant on eve of Trump’s ceasefire deadline
Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to agree to his demands or get “taken out.”
Thriller on cards as Bucs host Arrows in title push
Pirates odds-on to earn a routine victory
Downs eye 10th successive league win against Durban
Sundowns return to the top of the table on Friday following their 4-1 win over Chippa United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. They lead second-place Orlando Pirates, who are also in action tonight against Golden Arrows, by two points.
‘Let your husband pay’: McKenzie shuts down Mama Joy’s World Cup funding appeal
Sport, arts, and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has rejected football superfan Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke’s request for funding to attend the 2026 Fifa World Cup in the US