Ten vehicles hijacked since Jan 2025 while Tshwane officials fixed electricity issues
City spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the city is deeply concerned about the criminal attacks directed at municipal service delivery infrastructure and personnel.
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Zero-star safety rating for two-airbag Toyota Starlet
The footwell area and bodyshell were found to be unstable and not capable of withstanding further loadings.
News24 | Putin hails test-firing of nuclear-capable ‘Satan II’ intercontinental ballistic missile
Russia has test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile, with President Vladimir Putin describing the nuclear-capable Sarmat weapon as the world’s “most powerful” missile.
Zingange unhappy SA title is no longer on the line against Nkosi
SA junior welterweight title remains vacant after Nkosi missed weight, leading to a non-title fight
Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands.
State requests more time to look into Masemola’s finances and verify evidence provided by Matlala
The state said its financial investigation into suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was at an advanced stage and it needed more time to verify new evidence provided by businessperson Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Renewable energy transition in SA needs the embrace of both public and private ownership
Renewable energy systems not only have to be clean, they have to be shared through a private/public partnership that ensures that inequalities in our society are not deepened.
World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash
Prices for buses and trains to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans.
Cops ‘corridor talk’ connects drugs in truck to Khan, Madlanga commission hears
At the Madlanga commission investigating criminal infiltration in law enforcement, police officer Steve Phakula testified that “corridor talk” alleged the 715kg of cocaine found in a 2021 Johannesburg truck bust belonged to police counter-intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, though he had no evidence to support this claim. Phakula and other officers, who were first to the scene, were...
I want hearing loss to be a thing of the past – Prof Tshifularo
In a groundbreaking medical procedure, 45 patients with conductive hearing loss have been selected to undergo clinical trials at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, with the trials expected to start in June.
India’s Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “significantly” cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to tighten their belts amid a surge in energy prices triggered by the Iran war.
UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation report overshadows King’s Speech
Keir Starmer faced his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reported to be readying his resignation to try to trigger a contest to replace a British prime minister who had sought some respite to set out his government’s agenda.
South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Wednesday, signaling support steps short of military participation.
Philippine Senator says arrest imminent, urges public to block ICC transfer
Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday that his arrest was imminent and urged people to mobilise to prevent him from being sent to the International Criminal Court.
Orlando Pirates set to bank close to R40 million this season
Orlando Pirates are smelling the Betway Premiership trophy which comes with a whopping R20 million in prize money.
The King’s Speech at a glance
The monarch has outlined the government’s plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.
Thief flees with medieval saint’s skull taken from Czech church
An unknown thief snatched the 800-year-old skull believed to be of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a display box in a church in the northern Czech Republic and ran away with the relic, police said on Wednesday.
England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew & Baker
England end Ollie Robinson’s two-year international exile and call up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand.
Man City boss Guardiola says VAR decisions like the flip of a coin
VAR has been under renewed scrutiny after West Ham United’s late equaliser against Premier League leaders Arsenal was disallowed,
RIGHT OF REPLY: Public Procurement Act process is certainly no circus
The article by amaBhungane on the public participation process is largely a highly subjective and very personal account.