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TECHNICAL TWEAKS: F1 make changes to address new engine rule concerns and driver unhappiness
Formula One has made a series of rule refinements to address concerns raised around energy saving, inconsistent power delivery and driver safety.
RED FLAGS: Unisa deputy vice-principal faces discipline over dubious R1m contract decision
An investigation by the Public Protector has exposed significant governance failures at Unisa following the “irregular” appointment of a retired security manager on a R1-million contract. The report reveals that Deputy Vice-Principal Matsiababa Motebele bypassed essential checks by acting as both the requester and sole approver of the hire, prompting a binding order for the vice-chancellor...
IN THE DOCK: Leave it to Ramaphosa, says Masemola of his future amid 360m tender charges
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday: “I know that I am not guilty, I am not wrong.” He faces four charges in relation to a R360-million contract that the SAPS awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company.
News24 | Germany blocks EU push to end Israel cooperation, even as attitudes harden
Germany poured cold water on calls to suspend the EU’s cooperation deal with Israel, despite rising anger over the war in Lebanon and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.
WUNDERKIDS: From Gout to Yamal: The pressures that come with being a young sports superstar
Young stars in sports have to navigate the pressure of expectation, global superstardom and the abuse of the masses, all while still trying to figure themselves out as human beings.
News24 | Joburg road rage shooter won’t be charged – NPA
The National Prosecuting Authority will not be proceeding with charges against the shooter involved in the Emmarentia road rage incident in Joburg that left one man dead and his wife hospitalised with injuries.
Fire at Lower Sabie Camp marks latest setback for Kruger
A fire at Lower Sabie Camp marks another setback for Kruger, as damage and recent floods disrupt travel ahead of the long weekend.
Police commissioner Fannie Masemola added to corruption case State vs Matlala and 15 Others
Masemola has become a co-accused in the case involving 12 police officials, three company directors and a R360 million contract awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare24
News24 | State visit in the hands of the two presidencies, says French ambassador to SA
Whether or not President Cyril Ramaphosa will head to France for a state visit rests with the leaders of the two countries, French ambassador to South Africa David Martinon has emphasised.
Peet and Mel Viljoen: A history of fraud, racism, theft, and now United States deportation
Peet and Mel Viljoen are facing imminent deportation from the US after pleading not guilty to charges of aggravated retail theft in Florida.
News24 | Police investigating robbery at Bellville house of alleged gang leader Jerome Booysen
Western Cape police are investigating an armed robbery in which a domestic worker was allegedly held hostage by a group of men during a targeted break-in at a house in Glenhaven, Bellville South, belonging to Cape Town underworld figure and suspected Sexy Boys gang leader Jerome Booysen.
South Africans Abroad: Mailula faces bleak future in Belgium
Cassius Mailula could return to Toronto in the US when his loan deal with KV Kortrijk expires at the end of the season.
1.9 million Cape Town residents face high to very high air pollution risk, new UCT research reveals
More than 40% of Cape Town’s population is exposed to high or very high air pollution risk, according to a new UCT study that reveals sharp environmental inequalities across the city. The research shows the worst impacts are concentrated in historically disadvantaged communities and calls for targeted action
Pitso Mosimane in another ugly legal battle
Pitso Mosimane and his agency are facing a lawsuit of R1.2 million from an Iranian agent who claims he was never paid his commission.
News24 | Cape Town battered by flooding as heavy rains persist, more downpours expected
More rainfall is expected in parts of Cape Town on Tuesday. City of Cape Town teams are still out assessing and conducting mop-up operations following heavy rainfall over the weekend.
News24 | US-Iran ‘talks are on track’, but Trump vows: ‘They will not have a nuclear weapon’
The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire approached.
News24 | REPORTING NOTES | Murray murders: Three years later
Three years after Cloete and Thomas Murray were gunned down in a brazen hit, Jeff Wicks and Kyle Cowan discuss why the police have made no progress.
Africa’s electric motorbike future can be built locally and powered by solar — our 6000km ride shows what’s possible
For millions of people on the continent, motorcycles provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses
Huawei makes the case for AI-ready optical networks at OptiX Club 2026
As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are rethinking the network infrastructure required to support data-intensive workload. Against this backdrop, Huawei’s OptiX Club 2026, hosted in Johannesburg focused on the role of optical networks in enabling faster, smarter digital environments. The event brought together more than 120 customers, partners and industry stakeholders to explore how AI...