100 still on run after evading police custody
At least 100 people arrested for serious crimes are still roaming the streets or in hiding after escaping from police stations or while in transit across SA last year.
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Illegal mining kingpin ‘Tiger’ still at large a year after escape
James “Tiger” Tshoeli, a Lesotho national and alleged mastermind behind illegal mining in Stilfontein, escaped police custody in January 2025, with the suspected help of four officers
Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months
What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?
India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup
India secure a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson’s scintillating unbeaten 97.
Brennan follows Cavendish with victory in Belgium
Matthew Brennan becomes the first Briton to win the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne one-day race in Belgium since cycling great Sir Mark Cavendish.
Raza-sharp Zimbabwe fall to unbeaten Proteas in closing Super Eights T20 World Cup match
South Africa 154 for 5 (Dewald Brevis 42, Sikandar Raza 3-29) beat Zimbabwe 153 for 7 (Sikandar Raza 73, Kwena Maphaka 2-21) by five wickets.
Deadly Texas bar shooting is ‘potentially an act of terrorism’, FBI says
Two people were killed and 17 injured, with the suspected gunman also shot dead on the scene.
Analysis: We have fresh young leaders — but where are their fresh, new ideas?
Despite a wave of young leaders entering South Africa’s politics, innovative thinking remains elusive as outdated ideologies and coalition complexities stifle new ideas and fresh solutions.
OUR CITY NEWS: Buckle up for onslaught of electricity cuts, City Power warns Joburg
Residents in Johannesburg should prepare for multiple power outages as City Power embarks on extensive maintenance work, revealing the city’s critical infrastructure challenges and need for upgrades.
Petrol price disaster looms in South Africa
Prolonged conflict around the Persian Gulf could push oil towards $100 a barrel, with any increase compounded locally by fuel levy increases announced in the 2026 Budget.
News24 | Young Jarvis ‘had a feeling’ as SA Open victory earns him Major ticket
South African golfer Casey Jarvis felt on top of the word as he reigned supreme at Stellenbosch Golf Club to lift the SA Open title and earn back-to-back DP World Tour titles.
‘Hearts & Motherwell the winners after damaging Old Firm stalemate’
BBC Scotland’s chief sportswriter Tom English evaluates the impact of Sunday’s draw at Ibrox.
VACANT POSTS: Red tape leaves crucial safety jobs unfilled in Nelson Mandela Bay
According to a report by the departments’s acting executive director, Shadrack Sibiya, delays in filling posts are partly due to internal bureaucracy, with other municipal departments holding up the approvals needed to appoint staff.
Rayners’ brace seals 3-1 victory for Sundowns over Sekhukhune
Iqraam Rayners came off the bench to inspire Mamelodi Sundowns to a 3-1 victory over Sekhukhune United in their league match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday.
News24 | Stolen, contaminated pet food has hit Gauteng — top brands affected
Batches of its contaminated pet food have been stolen and are now being sold in Gauteng, RCL Foods warned on Sunday.
News24 | Monday’s weather: Yellow warnings issued for Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the coast
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe weather across several provinces, including a Yellow Level 4 warning for thunderstorms with heavy downpours over the eastern part of both Limpopo and Mpumalanga.