DA needs support from other parties to replace B-BBEE with ‘inclusion’ law
DA negotiating with other parties to scrap B-BBEE and pass its ‘more inclusive’ bill
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Sipho Chaine leapfrogs Moeneeb Josephs, breaks Ronwen Williams record
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine engraved his name in the PSL history books after claiming his 18th cleansheet of the season.
STORM HIGH ALERT: Severe weather warnings prompt school closures across Western and Eastern Cape
As an intense cut-off low-pressure system triggers Orange Level 8 warnings, education authorities have suspended classes in high-risk districts across these provinces. With severe flooding and disruptive snow forecast through Thursday, officials are prioritising the safety of pupils and staff amid life-threatening conditions.
Leaving on a jet train to Kruger: Bold plan or just a distant dream?
Plans for a high-speed train to Kruger spark debate. Will South Africa’s rail system support a high-speed future under the NRMP vision?
Canada permanent-residency update: What it means for South African expats
Canada is fast-tracking permanent residency for 33 000 workers. Here is how this impacts South African expats.
Diesel price: South Africans narrowly escape a decimal deception
A diesel price error nearly cost South Africans more as a decimal mistake inflated prices during the original calculation.
Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Can Amakhosi pull the unthinkable?
Sundowns are unbeaten in 22 home league matches since Miguel Cardoso’s arrival, but can Kaizer Chiefs end that impressive run?
News24 | Three alleged ATM robbers killed after a 2-hour shootout with cops in Mahikeng
Three people have been killed during a shootout with police in Mahikeng.
SPOTLIGHT: Youth-focused care model transforms young kidney patients’ lives
Young people with kidney disease in South Africa often fall into the gap between the paediatric and adult healthcare systems. One innovative clinic in Cape Town is offering a tailor-made solution for this group.
Building with purpose: How MBDA projects take shape
Mandela Bay Development Agency Acting CEO Unati Peter discusses the considerations that guide urban development and regeneration projects. Visit Mandela Bay Development press office What does it mean to build with purpose? At its heart, the role of the Mandela Bay Development Agency is simple: to bring neglected areas back to life and to create […]
South African golf legend Gary Player heaps praise on Donald Trump and American ‘freedom’
Gary Player delivered a glowing endorsement of the United States, declaring he had ‘never seen a country like this’ during his Oval Office visit.
News24 | Trump pauses ship escort in Strait of Hormuz, citing ‘great progress’ toward Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.
New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants from 2027
May 6 (Reuters) – Migrants seeking New Zealand citizenship will need to pass a test covering topics such as government and human rights from 2027, the country’s internal affairs minister said on Wednesday.
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.
RUNNING BATTLE: Athletics body warns against government takeover of Soweto Marathon amid ongoing prize payout crisis
After delays in prize payments, Central Gauteng Athletics cautions against government intervention in the Soweto Marathon, stressing the importance of compliance with international sports governance.
GUESS WHO’S BACK: Cogta rules NMB city manager suspension unlawful as metro faces leadership vacuum
The Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has ordered that suspended Nelson Mandela Bay city manager Dr Noxolo Nqwazi be reinstated, but the council has yet to act, leaving the metro’s top administration in flux and the CFO position unresolved.
Tech in Education (Part 1): South Africa’s digital dilemma – balancing screens and foundational learning in classrooms
There is no meaningful benefit for having screens in the classroom up to Grade 3, but throwing out the digital bathwater should not come at the cost of discarding opportunities for our children. We have to make compromises.
ANALYSIS: D-Day looms for Ramaphosa as ConCourt set to rule on Phala Phala scandal
As the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on the Phala Phala scandal, the ramifications could redefine President Ramaphosa’s political future and reshape opposition dynamics in South Africa.
DRUGS AND CORRUPTION: From bust to heist — Hawks officer says cops ‘intentionally bungled’ R200m cocaine haul investigation
In June 2021, a R200m cocaine consignment linked to transnational traffickers was intercepted in KwaZulu-Natal. Months later, it was stolen from an unprotected Hawks building. The Madlanga Commission has now heard how cops may have intentionally crafted this chain of events.