OPINION | Africa can benefit from global demand for key minerals
Continent must become a sophisticated player in midstream and downstream value chain
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News24 | Cape Town law enforcement officers arrested for extorting foreign shop owners
Two City of Cape Town law Metal Theft Unit officers were arrested this week for allegedly extorting and robbing foreign shop owners.
READER LETTER | SACP must abandon election idea
The ANC, which won only 40% of the total votes last year, was the best lesson. I don’t see how the SACP can be so delusional as to hope they can get something out of the upcoming elections.
SOWETAN | Top officials must also account for Jagersfontein disaster
Finally, the truth behind the mudslide disaster that claimed two lives, left 40 people injured and displaced dozens of homeowners in Jagersfontein in the southern Free State is made public.
‘150th Open champion Smith needs more than a cool number plate’
Cam Smith admits “it’s in my head” as he tries to deal with his career stalling since winning the 150th Open and then joining LIV, writes Iain Carter.
Minister Senzo Mchunu to testify at Madlanga commission
Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu is set to appear before the Madlanga commission. Mchunu faces allegations of links to corrupt syndicates and obstructing justice, particularly through his decision to disband the political killings task team.
News24 | Dutch King’s apology for slavery accepted in Suriname, ending centuries of colonial shadows
Representatives of the descendants of African slaves and Indigenous peoples of Suriname formally accepted an apology from visiting King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
WATCH LIVE | Ekurhuleni ex-manager Imogen Mashazi continues testimony at Madlanga Commission
Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Tuesday.
Trio shortlisted for Young Sports Personality
Michelle Agyemang, Luke Littler and Davina Perrin are on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
Soweto’s swimming school promotes water safety
Boitumelo Maepa established a Soweto swimming pool academy in Pimville to address the lack of local swimming schools and promote water safety.
Former Springbok legend’s private security giant headed to the JSE
Fidelity’s intention to list on the JSE marks not only a vote of confidence in the bourse, but spells good news for South Africa’s economic trajectory, the exchange said.
Chinese and Japanese boats face off near disputed islands as feud worsens
Each side claims to have fended off an incursion in the disputed waters near Taiwan.
WHO backs GLP-1 drugs for long-term obesity treatment
South Africa is prioritising a review of GLP-1 drugs for state healthcare use
‘Just put on a helmet’ – Pope’s scooter advice to England
Ollie Pope tells his England team-mates to “put on a helmet” after they were caught riding e-scooters in Brisbane without them.
News24 | Merafe confirms closure of two smelters; up to 3 000 jobs could be lost
Glencore’s ferrochrome venture in South Africa will idle two smelters and cut jobs because of unsustainable electricity tariffs.
ANC officials to investigate alleged plot to oust Ramaphosa
The Sunday Times understands that former RET members had been lobbying NEC members to have the president resign
Five people die in bus accident in Mpumlanga
Five people were killed and six passengers sustained serious injuries after a passenger bus accident on the R33 Amsterdam/Piet Retief road in Mpumalanga on Monday.
England select spinner Jacks for second Ashes Test
Will Jacks will play his first Test in three years as England include a spin option for the second game of the Ashes series against Australia in Brisbane.
Shareholders reject top South African company’s R1 million Olympics trip
South African conglomerate Bidvest said shareholders rejected its reimbursement of a trip to the Paris Olympics by its chairman and two non-executive directors.