WATCH | ’Political interference delayed prosecuting TRC cases’
Political interference caused significant delays and weakened the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, as revealed by former prosecution boss, Shamila Batohi.
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Nedbank Cup final: Kick-off time confirmed
The 2026 Nedbank Cup final which will be between Durban City and TS Galaxy on 2 May finally has kick-off time!
Safa four seek to avert ‘indefinite’ suspension
Lawyer calls for immediate arbitration amid fears they could be frozen out
Medical aid, petrol, and electricity prices eat away at tax relief in South Africa
Despite inflationary tax relief in the 2026 Budget, rising costs for medical aid, fuel, and electricity are eroding take-home pay, leaving many South African employees worse off in real terms.
BREAKING | City of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi placed on precautionary suspension
Move aims to protect investigation’s integrity amid tender allegations, says mayor Nasiphi Moya
THE CONVERSATION: Focusing on how and why you eat may be the key to healthy eating
Prioritising your relationship with food over strict diets may unlock the key to healthier eating habits, promoting wellbeing through intuitive and mindful practices.
Kaizer Chiefs news: April the month of away games for Amakhosi
RARE! Kaizer Chiefs have played just one home game in April, and in fact, they will play just one of their remaining eight matches at home.
Malema calls for calm as sentencing looms
Malema warned his supporters not to be ill-disciplined and instead wait for the EFF leadership to direct them on what should happen next
Trump says he asked Xi not to arm Iran
In a subsequent Truth Social post, Trump wrote that he was “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and China was very happy about it.
‘I might not be here’ – Stokes on being hit in face by ball
England captain Ben Stokes says he “got out quite lucky” with major facial surgery after an incident in the nets at Durham.
Russia offers more energy to China ahead of Putin’s visit
Russia plans to increase energy supplies to China before Putin’s visit
US-SA RELATIONS: US expected to accept Roelf Meyer as ambassador as his appointment widely praised
The appointment of seasoned negotiator Roelf Meyer to the long-vacant post of South Africa’s ambassador to the United States has been widely welcomed – with the notable exception of the Afrikaner right.
WATCH | Nigeria orders probe and defends deadly airstrike in insurgent-held Jilli
Nigeria has ordered a full and independent investigation into a military airstrike on a market that left at least 200 people feared dead, while defending the operation that it said targeted Islamist militants based in an enclave controlled by insurgents.
Mkhwanazi was ‘at the scene’ but ‘didn’t order murder cover-up’
Suspended EMPD deputy chief denies covering up murder of Emmanuel Mbhense
FREE TO READ | Bridging inequality in SA’s hugely divided society
A look at the local organisations behind positive change
US eases sanctions on state-run Venezuelan banks
The move will make it easier for the banks to conduct transactions in dollars.
WATCH | Tanzania police probe US influencer Ashly Robinson’s death in Zanzibar
Police in Tanzania say they are questioning the fiancé of US social media influencer Ashly Robinson, also known by her social media name Ashlee Jenae, who died after an alleged suicide attempt while the couple were on vacation in Zanzibar.
Four killed and several injured after school shooting in Turkey
It comes a day after 16 people were injured after an ex-student opened fire at another high school, also in the south of the country.
20 Questions: 20 Questions with Kyran Blaauw
Eastern Cape journalist Kyran Blaauw on books, bylines, and bad supermarket. 20 questions, answered with honesty and personality. He may come cross as reserved, but his answers say otherwise.