SATURDAY, 04 JULY 2026, 07:55
Early in the morning on June 18, a message from an unknown account slipped into the TikTok inbox of a flight attendant in Bangkok with a series of questions: “Are you flying to Australia? Do you do carry-for-hire? What is your rate?”
Joburg’s Market Theatre has entered its 51st year as a major cultural, intellectual and even political influence in South Africa – and the wider world. It is important to recall the society it was born into, as well as the bravery and imagination of its cofounders – Barney Simon and Mannie Manim – in bringing it to life.
Workers are urged to check the status of their pension funds as more companies and entities default in paying workers’ monthly contributions to fund administrators.
Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America.
Da Cruz brings experience from Moroccan football to lead Chiefs’ revival
Rewarding senior office bearers while many departments continue to underperform creates the perception that mediocrity is being compensated rather than excellence being rewarded.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will brief the media on Friday on the outcomes of Wednesday’s cabinet meeting
With many criticising Serena Williams for using GLP-1 for weight loss, here are the facts about how it affects performance
Embracing the memory of Diogo Jota, Portugal secured a dramatic World Cup knockout victory over Croatia, with eyes now set on a challenging matchup against Spain, who finally looked like potential world champions.
The ANC is sticking by its cadre Dina Pule in the midst of a public onslaught over her appointment as minister of social development.
Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue in South Africa – it is undermining constitutional rights by disrupting access to education, healthcare and other essential services. As floods become more frequent and severe, the government must urgently implement climate adaptation measures instead of relying on reactive disaster responses.
In 1965, a teenager had the chutzpah to sit outside the apartment of Marlene Dietrich for three days in the hope of meeting her. Last Friday, he took me to lunch at Amura at the Mount Nelson Hotel, where he recalled that seminal day as if it were yesterday.
Khampepe commission investigating alleged delays in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes continues in Johannesburg on Friday
Foraging is both an ancient survival practice and a modern lifestyle trend, revealing changing relationships with nature, food and sustainability. Marita van der Vyver shares her latest Substack column with us.
Ramos scores late winner as Portugal beat Croatia to reach World Cup last 16, Switzerland get past Algeria
Independent legal review finds no breach of Sanef’s constitution or code, citing SIU correspondence
The Madlanga inquiry is expected to hear evidence linked to crime intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan, who remains in hospital after he was shot.
Iran’s ruling clerics hope to mobilise millions of supporters to flood Iran’s cities during days of mass funeral rites
Great Britain’s Chris Froome, who won the Tour de France four times, brings an end to his illustrious career in professional cycling.
Damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor may result in an engine oil leak