Beitbridge border post remains the busiest land crossing during festive return phase
The Beitbridge border post remains the busiest land crossing, with more than 22,483 people processed on Saturday during the peak return phase of the festive season.
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Prison official faces probe in ‘Cat’ Matlala transfer
The transfer of high-profile attempted murder suspect Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala to a ‘super max’ jail in KwaZulu-Natal is alleged to have followed fears that at least one senior correctional services official in Pretoria might be too close to him.
Apartheid laws making a comeback in South Africa
Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara warned that Apartheid laws are making a comeback in South Africa, which classify and divide citizens by race.
Drunk-driver crisis rocks SA
Professionals among thousands detained as authorities tighten festive season clampdown
SHORT-FORMAT FEAST: Proteas Men and Women will eye 2026 for T20 breakthrough
The schedule for both sides is filled to the brim with series long and short, at home and away, in all three formats. But lifting an ICC T20 World Cup trophy will be foremost in their minds.
Dirco slams US efforts to ‘run’ Venezuela
Pretoria views US actions as manifest violation of UN Charter, says department of international relations & cooperation
South Africa’s billionaire university
More than half of South Africa’s dollar billionaires attended the same Western Cape university.
THE STATE OF SA SCHOOLS: South Africa’s children deserve better schooling
Funding shortfalls, crowded schools and unequal access to technology threaten learning. Education leaders need to support teachers, improve resources and create safe classrooms for all.
How many foreign internationals do Sundowns have?
Sundowns have added a R57 million-worth Colombian striker to their roster, but how many foreign internationals do they have?
News24 | Trump sees US oil producers spending billions in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure after a military operation that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro, the country’s former leader.
One ANC decision saving South Africa
The ANC’s realisation that it should encourage private sector investment in the economy rather than cling to failing state monopolies may prove to be a turning point for South Africa.
The man who helped South Africa qualify for their first World Cup in 15 years
Hugo Broos has managed over 920 professional football matches in his nearly 40-year career as a coach.
News24 | ‘We’re going to stay’: US to take charge in Venezuela and sell oil, says Trump
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York jail on Saturday, hours after American special forces seized and flew him out of his country – which Donald Trump said would come under effective US control.
Orlando Pirates star Mofokeng on prospects of moving abroad
Relebohile Mofokeng is yearning to leave Orlando Pirates for a move abroad, but he understands it has to start with him turning heads.
Trump says US will run Venezuela, South Africa calls on UN Security Council to urgently convene
During a press conference on 3 January, President Donald Trump declared that the US would “run” Venezuela following the overnight capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Meanwhile, the South African government has called for an urgent convening of the United Nations Security Council, labelling the US military intervention a “manifest violation” of international law and urging the...
WEATHER: Widespread rain and Level 5 thunderstorm warning for five provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 4 January 2026.
South African government accuses the US of violating the UN Charter
The South African government has accused the United States of violating the United Nations’ Charter following a large-scale military operation in Venezuela that saw President Nicholas Maduro captured.
From a township to captaining the world’s best rugby team
Siyamthanda “Siya” Kolisi’s journey from the dusty streets of Zwide township to the pinnacle of international rugby is often cast as a story of improbable triumph.
Saudi hero Al-Rajhi faces tough challenge in defence of Dakar Rally title
South African Henk Lategan expected to put up a close challenge
ANC accuses the DA of taking credit for its work
The ANC said that the DA is falsely claiming credit for work that the ANC has laid the foundations for in agriculture and home affairs.