OUR CITY NEWS: Desperate for dignity: Joburg man explains angry ‘smell me’ encounter with mayor over water crisis
Brixton resident Mauritz Preller tells us what drove him to confront mayor Dada Morero over crippling water outages.
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Gospel choir bosses hit sour notes over finances
Joyous Celebration director Lindelani Mkhize accused of failing to account for various payments and sponsorships
South Africa’s most iconic industry running on luck
South Africa’s mining output has stagnated over the past 15 years despite soaring commodity prices, limiting the country’s ability to fully benefit from global demand and the current precious metals boom.
South Africa’s democratic crisis
South Africa has experienced a steady and worrying decline in voter turnout since the dawn of democracy in 1994, despite a growing population and rising voter registration figures.
News24 | Economists see 3 more SA rate cuts, but split on ‘when’
Interest-rate cuts could last until September or be spread out until the first quarter of 2027. Some economists even predict seven more cuts.
News24 | Wendy’s Win of the Week | Billed for a repair under warranty
When an octogenarian’s car tracker failed under warranty, she had to remind Cartrack that a repair fee wasn’t appropriate.
‘Fast-spreading’ measles outbreak hits several schools in London
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.
News24 | WATCH | Oudtshoorn cops probe assault case after video shows woman beating children
Police are investigating a case of assault after video footage of what appears to be a woman violently beating children in the streets of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape surfaced online.
Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election
Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.
‘Wrong attitude’ cost Chiefs the game against Zamalek, says coach Kaze
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze chalked up Saturday’s catastrophic 2-1 loss to Egyptian side Zamalek in their last Caf Confederation Cup Group D fixture to “wrong attitude”, saying they unnecessarily gave the Egyptians too much respect
MINERALS QUANDARY: Backed into a corner: Mining’s role in green energy creates an efficiency paradox
As the world scrambles for critical minerals, mining companies are chasing the goal to scale production while slashing emissions and waste. The technology exists, but so do the obstacles.
R50 billion down the drain every year
South Africa loses out on up to R50 billion worth of opportunities due to bureaucratic backlogs in the local mining sector, while miners are forced to spend almost a third of their operational budgets on compliance.
Red eyes and black beaches: How one of the worst environmental disasters left its mark
A major oil spill which killed thousands of birds is still being debated, three decades later.
PITCH BATTLE: Marco Jansen joins Lungi Ngidi on Proteas’ belligerent bowler list at T20 World Cup
South Africa 178 for 3 (Aiden Markram 86*, Rachin Ravindra 1-9,) beat New Zealand 175 for 7 (Mark Chapman 48, Marc Jansen 4-40) by seven wickets.
Man claimed girlfriend was killed in car crash, but forensics revealed the truth
Jenna Watkins was left on a remote mountain road by her boyfriend, who claimed she died in a crash.
‘Older, more mature, better’ – how Banton built breakthrough knock
Tom Banton’s 63 not out against Scotland was his breakout innings for England and he says it was down to his increased maturity.
Joburg Water | An entity in crisis
The utility’s latest quarterly report for July-September 2025 reveals an entity in crisis
Single women lead home buying
Many of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying
Is Zubimendi Arsenal’s best player?
After an impressive start to his Arsenal career, BBC Sport looks at whether Martin Zubimendi is the Gunners’ most important player.