Top Stories
‘We’ll keep fighting,’ vows Magesi coach Freese as relegation threatens team
As relegation is increasingly looking inevitable, Magesi coach Allan Freese has reiterated they’ll fight until the end.
STRATEGIC CONVERGENCE: Ramaphosa, Hill-Lewis and Meyer provide a shift from cynicism to conditional hope
Despite a deeply ingrained skepticism shaped by global conflict and dysfunction, recent political and economic signals in South Africa suggest a pragmatic convergence among key actors around growth, investment, and employment.
Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved
JERUSALEM/ISLAMABAD, April 16 (Reuters) – Optimism grew on Thursday that the Iran war may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator having made a breakthrough on “sticky issues”, a source said, although Iran warned the fate of its nuclear program had not been resolved.
Julius Malema: Which PSL team does the EFF leader support?
EFF leader Julius Malema is fighting tooth and nail to stay out of prison but let’s take a look at which PSL team he supports…
City Power bosses accused of R2m extortion and death threats
The utility has confirmed an internal investigation as the claims add to mounting scrutiny of its operations
Helen Zille stopped in her campaign tracks at Johannesburg council building
‘They tried to lock us in but there are no locks, so they didn’t get that right,’ said MP Leah Knott.
UPDATE | Tensions flare as Julius Malema gets five-year sentence
Tensions are simmering outside the East London magistrate’s court in KuGompo after the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema.
News24 | YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style Trump parodies over AI propaganda claims
YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group that produces viral Lego-themed AI videos ridiculing US President Donald Trump.
Tables turn on South Africa
South Africa’s economic outlook has weakened significantly as 2026 has progressed, with many tailwinds now turning into headwinds.
Here’s why Julius Malema is facing jail time
EFF leader Julius Malema was sentenced to an effective five years’ imprisonment for discharging a firearm at a political rally in Mdantsane in 2018.
REVIEW | 2026 Toyota Corolla GR-Sport emphasises show over go
Pricing starts at R527,000 for the non-hybrid derivative, while the HEV costs R569,700.
High-flying Chiefs aim to ‘confirm’ top-3 spot with Polokwane win
Coach believes Chiefs are on target to win trophies and conquer Africa
Voter education made easy
All voter education must include democratic civic education, an understanding of key aspects of democracy, including the Constitution, human rights, democratic moral values, diversity, gender equality and the responsibilities of democratic citizenship
Top South African wealth manager firing on all cylinders
PSG Financial Services has reported a bumper 2026 financial year, with all three of its operating divisions shooting the lights out.
CRIMINAL LIABILITY: ‘Dangerous and unlawful’: Malema sentenced to five years over Mdantsane firearm incident
EFF leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment after being convicted on five firearm-related charges linked to a 2018 incident at an EFF rally in Mdantsane. The court rejected claims that the rifle was a toy or fired blanks, with the magistrate stressing the seriousness of discharging a firearm in a public space.
Pope to hold peace meeting in Cameroon during African tour
Leo has urged the government led by President Paul Biya to root out corruption
Appeal launched after Julius Malema sentenced to five years
An application to appeal the conviction and sentence is under way after EFF leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison.