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My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face
Philippa Gibson’s great-aunt Violet tried to kill the Italian dictator in Rome on 7 April 1926.
Woods selfish to drive under the influence – major champion Day
Jason Day says Tiger Woods was “a little bit selfish” to drive under the influence and “put other people in harm’s way” when he crashed his car in Florida last month.
News24 | Madlanga Commission witness Fannie Nkosi in court on theft and ammo charges
Controversial police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi appeared in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, facing charges of theft, defeating the ends of justice, and possession of unlicensed ammunition and stun grenades.
Top South African bank rises from the ashes
Kenny Fihla is turning Absa’s fortunes around after years of leadership instability, with an intense focus on disciplined execution, stronger client segments, African expansion, and modernisation.
Maguire signs Man Utd contract extension
Former captain Harry Maguire signs a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.
Madlanga commission hears from Tshwane metro police head
Yolande Faro will testify about three firms alleged to be linked to a crime syndicate
A tale of two outcasts: Iran and South Africa
By treating Iran as a rational historical actor with legitimate security concerns, rather than a caricature of evil, the West might finally find a partner for peace. The lessons of history from the Boers to the Ayatollahs teach us that isolation is a choice, and it is one that can be unmade.
Ramaphosa set to welcome US envoy who doesn’t care what SA courts say
As US envoy Leo Brent Bozell prepares to present his credentials to President Cyril Ramaphosa, can they mend a fractured Pretoria-Washington bond?
Iraq ‘could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens’
Iraq could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4-million barrels per day within a week, provided the Iran war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens
WATCH LIVE | Khampepe inquiry continues
The Khampepe commission of inquiry investigating alleged political interference in Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases is continuing in Johannesburg on Thursday.
News24 | Markets brush off Trump’s bluster — for now — but oil prices rise
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, while equities edged up tentatively as investors assessed Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be “decimated”.
News24 | Bulls back heading to France: ‘Disappointed to lose a player of his versatility’
The Bulls have confirmed that utility back David Kriel will join French giants La Rochelle in July, bringing an end to his long-term stay at the Pretoria franchise.
Three interest rate hikes on the cards for South Africa
South Africa went from expecting two more interest rate cuts to now potentially seeing three rate hikes by early 2027, as inflationary pressures continue to build.
Montana faces battle blocking Sars from joining wife in tax debt liability
Former Prasa CEO attempts to absolve his wife in tax dispute with Sars
Your A-to-Z guide to car recalls in South Africa
Here are all the vehicles recalled as of April.
READER LETTER | We must reject Trump’s dehumanising rhetoric
In his address to the nation, the US president Donald Trump said he would bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, “where they belong”. He even threatened to destroy “electric generating plants”.
Albert Mazibuko and the echoes of isicathamiya
As South Africa mourns Albert Mazibuko, his life reveals the deep intersections between music, memory, displacement, and the resilience of black cultural expression.
READER LETTER | Protect SA from Trump’s deportees
South Africans should be worried about Donald Trump’s strategy to flood African countries with deportees from the US.
News24 | Canine agility star Tilly sparks campaign wave of care after sudden illness
Tilly, a three-year-old South African agility dog, has received an overwhelming amount of community support from generous donors after suddenly falling ill during a strong agility season in the fast-paced canine sport.