ISS TODAY: Johannesburg’s dry taps threaten to unravel Africa’s most ambitious water plans
The effects of Africa’s richest city running dry would be disastrous for its residents, the country’s economy and the continent.
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South Africans Abroad: Ngezana refuses to undergo surgery!
South African defender Siyabonga Ngezana has gone against FCSB medical team’s advice to undergo surgery on his knee.
WATCH | Company behind deadly building collapse not registered
Authorities fail to track down owner, or find any evidence of construction plans
News24 | Trump says ‘everything’s been knocked out’ in Iran, denies Israel pushed US into war
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted of wide damage on Iran inflicted by the US-Israel attack, while denying that Israel had forced his hand into launching the war.
Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property
The former Prince Andrew hands back a property in Ascot, with lease documents showing an annual rent of £13,000.
Man charged in connection with stabbing in Edinburgh
Police, including armed officers, attended the Calder Gardens area on Monday morning following reports of a man with a bladed weapon.
Actor settles claim against theatre in Kevin Spacey assault case
He alleged that Spacey, who has denied the allegations, assaulted him on two separate occasions.
London prison escapee arrested in France
Daniel Boakye was smuggled out of the UK in a lorry, the Metropolitan Police believes.
Debt may have peaked but discipline reform and infrastructure must now carry the weight
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana used Standard Bank’s annual post Budget forum in Rosebank not simply to defend a projection but to define the test that now follows it. A week after tabling the 2026 Budget in Parliament he stood before bankers investors and corporate executives to argue that South Africa has reached an inflection point. […]
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Making predictions really is the future
A world in which predictions often falter might be forcing poor South Africans who are stuck in the Middle East to confront the uncertainty of choices shaped by shifting global landscapes.
Police general Tabello Mosikili denies perjury in opening of theft complaint
Deputy national commissioner Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili faces perjury charges related to a theft case she initiated after losing valuables, including a cellphone and cash, in Centurion. She claims the charges are baseless.
Police general Tebello Mosikili denies perjury in opening of theft complaint
Deputy national commissioner Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili faces perjury charges related to a theft case she initiated after losing valuables, including a cellphone and cash, in Centurion. She claims the charges are baseless.
Five things to know about Lt-Gen Mosikili’s appearance before ad hoc committee
Surprised at the ‘disbandment letter’, but agreed with the demise of the political killings task team
South Africans Abroad: Rulani to follow Lorch to Libya?
Rulani Mokwena is only a few months into his contract with MC Alger but there is now interest for his services from Libya.
Tottenham write to PGMOL over refereeing decisions
Tottenham have written to Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb to raise their concerns over key refereeing decisions, sources have told BBC Sport.
The 15-minute call where hundreds of ‘devastated’ Brewdog staff were laid off
The independent brewer and pub chain has been bought by US beverage and cannabis firm Tilray in a £33m deal.
Contralesa calls for death penalty after traditional leader killed at royal house
Police seek two masked men suspected of housebreaking and murder of chief in Limpopo
WEATHER: Scattered showers and thundershowers expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
Stogie T remains South Africa’s hip-hop crusader
Stogie T’s Metro FM nod for ‘Four Horsemen’ marks a milestone collaboration bridging eras and reaffirming hip-hop’s respect for elite craftsmanship
Solly Msimanga: Jacob Zuma has handed the shower to Panyaza Lesufi
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has unveiled a tongue-in-cheek billboard depicting Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi taking a shower in a hotel amid the water crisis affecting parts of the province. The billboard is a dig at how Lesufi recently faced a backlash after saying he was just as affected as ordinary residents by the […]