News24 | Nine arrested as authorities foil two harvesting attempts on Robben Island
Nine people were arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island marine protected area.
SUNDAY, 19 APRIL 2026, 08:08
Nine people were arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island marine protected area.

South Africa has seen an increase in the number of citizens living abroad choosing to return to the country.
The DA has voted against the establishment of a deputy leader position at its ongoing congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg.

In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate

Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes

Transnet’s inability to meet demand with its freight logistics is severely constraining South Africa’s growth.
Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen says he is leaving the party in a better position than when he took over in 2019, including accomplishing the “moonshot mission” of getting into governance.

Botswana is holding to its ambition of buying a controlling stake in De Beers from Anglo American, potentially dampening interest from some private investors looking to acquire the diamond giant.
The DA will use its national congress to zero in on municipal issues in a bid to arrest what it characterises as South Africa’s descent to a failed state, according to federal chairperson, Dr Ivan Meyer.
Democracy must be defended again and again in each generation, outgoing DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said as she handed over the baton to a new generation of DA leaders.
The Stormers rugby community was in shock on Saturday morning after the sudden passing of renowned team manager Christopher ‘Chippie’ Solomon.

African public intellectuals have repeatedly concerned themselves about how African societies can act with purpose and autonomy in a global system that has historically limited their choices
South Africa has been playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success of NASA’s Artemis II mission. From the antennas of the South African National Space Agency in Hartebeesthoek, engineers contribute to the global tracking network that safeguards spacecraft and astronauts during critical phases like re-entry.

Presidential terms are to be extended to seven years, with Mnangagwa’s current tenure lengthened by two, while parliament and local government terms are similarly prolonged

The South African government has navigated this period remarkablywell. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retainingits dignity and independent views

Now inching past six months into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and five months into the ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which has since concluded its business, one thing has become clear: there is an overlooked and dangerous class in South African politics that uses both political officials […]
Sentebale, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry, is suing him for harming its reputation through a media campaign.

SA People takes a look at how Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns compare to last season after 23 league games.

Humour, provocation and localisation: Iran’s new digital diplomacy

Rwandan President Paul Kagame rejects US sanctions on the defence forces, defending national security measures and warning of FDLR threats

SA actress Charlize Theron returns in Netflix’s new thriller Apex, a gripping survival story set in the Australian wilderness.