Duke in court accused of strangling estranged wife
The 70-year-old has previously indicated he will plead not guilty to attacking his estranged wife.
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10% drop in Limpopo road fatalities during festive season: Ramathuba
Strengthened road safety interventions attributed as the primary reason for the improvement
At least 30 deaths in small boat crossing avoidable, inquiry finds
Inquiry chair Sir Ross Cranston said “systemic failures” by authorities had led to the deadliest Channel small boat incident on record.
Discovery’s hidden R33 billion investment giant
Cogence has grown rapidly, more than doubling its assets under management in 18 months, with it now looking to give retail investors access to private markets.
BREAKING NEWS | Attempted hit on a man implicated in Madlanga commission
Wiandre Pretorius was shot at 16 times on Thursday morning in Van Dyk Park
Strong rand threatens one of South Africa’s most important industries
ArcelorMittal South Africa, which is in talks to sell its struggling operations, said the rand’s strength is adding to the risk it faces in the country.
SPOTLIGHT | Tyla and the Grammys, polony politics on small screens and a struggling comedian on the big screen
Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more.
Operators to give reasons for scholar transport suspension in Gauteng
The suspension comes after delays in payments by the Gauteng department of education, prompting some scholar transport operators to halt services.
News24 | Man implicated before Madlanga Commission survives suspected attempted hit
Wiandre Pretorius, who was implicated in the Madlanga Commission, survived a suspected attempted hit at his home.
SAPS whistleblowers detail targeted victimisation after reporting internal crime
While divisional commissioner of forensic science services, Khomotso Phahlane refused to ‘open a can of worms’ when he received a complaint, committee hears
United States slams South Africa’s removal of top Israeli diplomat
The US Trump administration has called South Africa’s removal of a top Israeli diplomat another example of South Africa’s “poor foreign policy”.
READER LETTER | Avoid evil, know your friends
A friend should be someone you have actually met and shaken hands with.
Gifts from Matlala unrelated to R350m SAPS tender, Brig Matjeng tells Madlanga inquiry
Brig Rachel Matjeng, a senior SAPS officer, claimed that gifts received from Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala, a man linked to a controversial SAPS tender, were personal and unrelated to her official duties
READER LETTER | Strengthen judicial laws
The country’s laws must complement law enforcement’s work.
SKILLS PATHWAYS: Unlocking skills: how TVET and CET colleges can reshape South Africa’s educational landscape
As the 2026 academic year begins, Technical and Vocational Education Training and Community Education and Training colleges are vital for developing employable skills and supporting the economy.
OPINION | State must disburse student funds on time, without exception
Students end up starving and homeless, and also risk dropping out
OPINION| Infrastructure must be in place to narrow digital divide
SA’s future competitiveness will depend on how widely digital participation spreads
WHAT’S COOKING: Pork loin fillets on a bed of sage and onion
Sage and onion are the traditional elements of a British stuffing for roast chicken, but they can be used with pork as well – especially if you add mustard.
OPINION | Municipalities moving from crisis management to systematic planning
Public-private partnerships offer a practical path forward in dealing with water and power issues
Scotland leave out Van der Merwe, Kinghorn & Graham
Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn are left out of Scotland’s side for the Six Nations opener against Italy.
South Africa’s richest woman is back home
Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka is back in South Africa after seven years in the UK, citing a desire to contribute locally amid global uncertainty.