EFF, Saftu demand probe into Xolile George’s ‘tone deaf’ salary hike
Saftu said George’s salary increase, reportedly from R2.6m to R4.4m (and then later to R4.9m) in just 17 months, was “extraordinary”.
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News24 | Azerbaijan vows retaliation after Iran’s ‘terrorist’ strikes
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev accused Iran of “terrorism” and threatened retaliation after drone attacks on Thursday wounded four people – an incident that could drag yet another country into the Mideast war.
Whistleblower says government failures ‘allowed child sex abuse’
Ministers are accused of failing to implement some recommendations of an inquiry into child sex abuse.
Every South African owes R97,000
If the government’s gross debt were spread across all of South Africa’s citizens, each person would be liable for R96,966.
Norris, Verstappen, Russell – and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines
The uncertainty of the new rules, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin’s unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.
Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rachel Zegler nominated for Olivier after balcony performance of Evita
The US actress made headlines last year for leaving the stage each night to perform to passers-by.
PERSONAL FINANCE : Don’t puncture your budget — insure that high-spec bicycle before the Cape Town Cycle Tour
The Cape Town Cycle Tour underscores how modern competitive cycling has become a high-stakes financial undertaking, with top-tier equipment rivalling the cost of vehicles. Ensuring comprehensive insurance that covers transit, usage and replacement value is essential for mitigating risks and safeguarding both riders and their investments.
SPOTLIGHT | Celebrating 100 years of Gallo Music Africa, and a local masterpiece and Pixar animation on big screens
Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more.
WATCH | Be warned, you could be using fake soap and foam bath
Cops arrest two men and confiscate chemicals and containers bearing well-known brand names
South African luxury hotel building the world’s largest labyrinth
Set in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, development is underway at Brahman Hills on the Serenity Garden – a new multi-million rand, 22-hectare project set to feature the world’s largest labyrinth.
BBC suggests licence fee could be cut if more people pay
Five of the BBC’s 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government.
Dogs arrive for Crufts 2026 – in pictures
The world’s most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.
JUSTICE DELAYED: Mugabe case postponed due to court power outage, no fuel for generator
Poor conditions at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, including a week-long electricity outage, led to the bail hearing of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s son, Bellarmine Mugabe, and his co-accused being postponed for another week.
Osula stunner sinks Man Utd – 12 years after winning skills contest
William Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle’s winner against United.
R250m Clayville housing project resumes after temporary closure
Construction has resumed at the R250m Clayville housing project after a temporary closure due to labour and immigration contraventions, including the discovery of undocumented workers and a fake construction permit.
Former ANC MP Vincent Smith gets seven years for corruption
Former ANC MP Vincent Smith has been sentenced to seven years of direct imprisonment after reaching a plea and sentencing agreement with the state.