11 of 17 men ‘recruited’ for Russian-Ukraine conflict en route back to SA, two left behind
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has confirmed that 11 of 17 men allegedly recruited for the Russia-Ukraine conflict are on their way back to South Africa.
Top Stories
New Chery KP31 concept breaks cover with aggressive styling, frugal hybrid tech
Chery treated Australian media to a sneak peek of its new KP31 concept on Monday at the Chinese carmaker’s hybrid showcase event in Sydney.
Sibiya admits leaking SAPS tender report would warn Matlala of trouble
Suspended deputy police commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya is implicated in allegedly warning Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala about the impending cancellation of a R350m tender awarded to Matlala’s company, Medicare24 Tshwane District, by the SA Police Service.
MK Party takes no responsibility for South Africans lured to Russia-Ukraine war
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has not attempted to help return 17 South Africans deceived into fighting in Ukraine, despite MK Party paying for their Russia travel tickets.
Crime Intelligence funds allegedly used for Mogotsi’s R22.7m house
Crime Intelligence funds were allegedly used to buy a luxury property valued at R22.7m which self-proclaimed businessman Brown Mogotsi lives in.
FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana’s opener vs Mexico under threat?
The killing of notorious cartel leader El Mencho has raised security concerns for the FIFA World Cup opener between Bafana Bafana and Mexico.
Fire at Cape Town International Airport halts flights
The fire on the landside disrupted operations on Tuesday, suspending international departures, diverting incoming flights and affecting key IT systems
AIRPORT BLAZE: Suspected IT cable fire at Cape Town International halts international flights
A suspected cable fire has disrupted Cape Town International Airport, as the Airports Company South Africa confirms a temporary halt of international flights.
South Africa stuck in a vicious financial cycle
South Africa has been trapped in a cycle of weak growth, rising debt and surging borrowing costs since 2013, but sustained fiscal consolidation in recent years signals a potential break from the decade-long slump.
Lesufi must book us a hotel for a bath, say Westbury residents during water protest
While Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi was on Monday night outlining his plans to tackle the water crisis in his state of the province address, Westbury and Coronationville residents were getting ready to protest due to taps they say have run dry for years
News24 | Steenhuisen grilled over foot-and-mouth task team’s mandate, NDAs
Parliamentarians serving on the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture grilled Minister John Steenhuisen on the terms of reference for his foot-and-mouth disease task team, demanding to know exactly what the task team’s role would be.
‘Only my handler knew I was an undercover agent’ – Brown Mogotsi
He added that he has no trace in the system beyond months of registration in 2001/2009 as an informant, due to safety concerns
Major disruptions at key South African international airport
A fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport earlier today, leaving many passengers in the dark.
MARKET SHIFT OP-ED : SA’s power market flips as Eskom monopoly ends, municipalities face squeeze
After decades of centralised control and crisis management, South Africa is entering the real world of competitive electricity markets, which will reward those who prepare early and punish those who cling to legacy assumptions.
Smart Money – KAL Group CEO Sean Walsh on the role of retail in the agricultural sector
Outgoing KAL Group CEO Sean Walsh explains how being both an agricultural and consumer-focused retailer creates unique margin advantages for the company.
ACTIVE CITIZENRY: Specialists scrub up for free in life-changing epilepsy surgery drive at Groote Schuur
A group of specialist doctors from across the public and private sectors went above and beyond to provide care for epilepsy patients at Groote Schuur Hospital on Saturday, 21 February, offering their skills pro bono to perform life-changing surgeries aimed at preventing future seizures.
News24 | Bearish bets on the rand hit three-year high
Bearish options bets on the rand are at the highest in almost three years as traders start to question whether the South African currency’s headlong rally has further to run.