WATCH LIVE | MPs debate President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Sona
MPs are on Tuesday debating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address, which he presented last Thursday
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Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke warns against downplaying unemployment crisis
Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke says the unemployment challenge in the country should not be watered down.
John Steenhuisen under fire
New research by the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) showed that farmers have lost trust in the Department of Agriculture and Minister John Steenhuisen.
Nigeria opens probe into Temu over suspected data protection breaches
Watchdog cites concerns over data processing, online surveillance
Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor
Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is “the voice of opposition” to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.
MPs may investigate Andrew over trade envoy claims
The business committee will discuss whether to “take this investigation forward” when they meet next Tuesday, Byrne says.
Legal challenge to Met’s Freemasons policy thrown out
The Met had announced that membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations would have to declared.
Study finds toxic chemicals in sanitary pads sold in SA
A study conducted by the University of the Free State has revealed 16 brands of sanitary pads and eight types of pantyliners sold in South Africa contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
The worst-case scenario for the DA
Political analyst Frans Cronje outlines a potential negative chain of events for the Democratic Alliance (DA) that the party should avoid.
Joburg ‘property lawyer’ arrested for fraud
Nomakhosazana Petunia Macingwane, CEO of Petu Estate, was arrested for allegedly defrauding individuals by posing as a lawyer and selling illegitimate property.
News24 | Australia PM Albanese expresses ‘firm view’ of no help to return citizens from Syria
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that his government will not repatriate Australian women and children from Syria who have been identified as relatives of suspected ISIL (ISIS) fighters.
Jesse Jackson: US activist, who marched against apartheid South Africa, dies at 84
Jesse Jackson will be remembered for, among other things, his bonds with South Africa, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Madiba.
ON A ROLL: Cruising Proteas target strong finish against the UAE at T20 World Cup
The Proteas will battle against the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, 18 February in the T20 World Cup. With a place in the Super Eights already secured, the on-form South Africans may choose to rejig the starting 11.
Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers
England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign.
South Africa’s rand hits a sweet spot
South Africa’s rand and economic environment are in a sweet spot, although there are some risks to the country’s fiscal outlook.
SIYABULELA MAKUNGA | Preserving local jobs is important for the Competition Commission
The South African Competition Commission plays a crucial role in merger control, ensuring public interest and competitive markets
ANC accuses Tshwane CFO of misconduct, calls for suspension
The ANC in Tshwane has called for a forensic investigation into the city’s CFO, Gareth Mnisi, over allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement
How technology is redefining the modern long-haul truck
Technologies once reserved for premium cars are becoming essential tools in heavy trucking, fundamentally changing how risk, performance, and uptime are managed
GOLDEN TOUCH: Secret to Norway’s Olympic success and Jamaica’s ‘Cool Runnings’ past
Norway are the most consistent Winter Olympic medal winners because they emphasise early participation over winning and losing, while Jamaica’s original ‘Cool Runnings’ bobsledder Chris Stokes wants the current generation to write their own history.