The government expects people to pay for services it does not provide
Resisting payment for government services that are unreliable or of poor quality is a predictable response to South Africa’s broken service delivery system.
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Barcelona’s exit from the Champions League quarter-finals was “a robbery”, says their forward Raphinha.
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi says his presence at work poses no risk to probe against him
Mnisi is expected to know his fate of his pending suspension on Wednesday
Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal
CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.
News24 | Tyla scores 4 American Music Award nods and teases Zara Larsson collab
Tyla has received four nominations at the American Music Awards, which takes place on 25 May 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
REVIEW | The Mazda 3 is begging for hybrid or turbo power
Getting behind the wheel of a car like the Mazda 3 reminds one of certain strong suits mastered by legacy brands.
PLAYER EXODUS: Springbok departures highlight depth-building challenge for SA teams
Recent events have highlighted the challenge facing local franchises across a marathon northern hemisphere season where quality in depth is paramount – although the Stormers are relatively well placed.
News24 | Cape Town woman, 59, first and fastest to swim four Robben Island crossings in ‘skins’
Endurance swimmer Karen Kennedy has completed a historic quadruple crossing between Robben Island and the mainland – nearly 30km in just over 10 hours – without a wetsuit, and awaits Guinness World Records ratification of her achievement.
South Africans Abroad: Smith scores as Dithejane sees red
Smith scored a consolation goal for Detroit City as Dithejane received his marching orders a few minutes later in the US Open Cup.
Reform’s Scottish leader defends Labour deal claim
Malcolm Offord said during a TV debate that Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar told him their parties should work together to “remove the SNP”.
Oldest known meteor shower to light up UK skies this week
Resulting from the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago, the Lyrid meteor shower starts this week.
Two more men charged with Primrose Hill murder
Finbar Sullivan, 21, died after being stabbed at the London beauty spot on 7 April
News24 | Defiant Iran demands $270 billion in US, Israel war compensation ahead of talks
Iran has demanded that it receive compensation for the destruction caused by the US and Israel’s attacks, as the country remains defiant and regional powers continue their attempts to mediate an end to the conflict.
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the Pretoria high court on Wedesday.
IN PICS | Malema supporters gather outside KuGompo City court
EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing in the KuGumpo City magistrate’s court for sentencing proceedings on Wednesday.
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WATCH LIVE | Khampepe inquiry into TRC cases continues
The inquiry is taking place in Newton, Johannesburg
Hendricks puts on brave face amid sports admin chaos
Sascoc president Barry Hendricks is unfazed by the state of SA sports federations with Netball SA’s Cecilia Molokwane still awaiting a DC hearing; ASA without a president and four Safa NEC members suspended
Pick n Pay senior manager investigated for fraud
A former Pick n Pay staff member is facing fraud allegations, which are now being investigated by the Hawks.
High police presence as Julius Malema appears in KuGompo City court
The EFF leader will be sentenced today in relation to a firearms case
End of a 30-year era for the man leading one of South Africa’s top wealth management firms
Citadel CEO Andrew Möller is set to retire from the helm at the start of July 2026, three decades after he first joined the wealth management firm.