Dladla warns that dumped Mbule will be a thorn in Pirates’ flesh
Football legend Nelson Dladla criticises Orlando Pirates for releasing troubled midfielder Sipho Mbule
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Migration tensions test Pretoria’s African ambitions
The diplomatic effort follows Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday, in which he announced a raft of measures aimed at tackling illegal immigration, including immigration courts, intensified deportations, labour migration quotas and tighter border controls.
Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for killing fellow student at athletics event
The fatal incident during a high school athletics event in a Dallas suburb drew national attention.
Immigration law reform gives courts greater role in deportations
Detention safeguards take shape alongside plans for specialised immigration courts
Haval Jolion and Kia Sonet score poorly in latest Safer Cars for Africa crash tests
Automobile Association of South Africa says motorists should exercise extreme caution when purchasing a new or used entry-level vehicle
More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in 2026, says NGO
More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in the first five months of 2026, according to an advocacy group that tracks crossings from Africa along perilous routes through the Atlantic Ocean and western Mediterranean Sea
Twelve deaths at Jumpers informal settlement ‘may be linked to illegal mining’: police
The fatal shooting that claimed 12 lives at Jumpers informal settlement in the east of Johannesburg could be linked to illegal mining, says Gauteng police commissioner Lt-Gen Tommy Mthombeni.
Taiwan calls China ‘trouble-maker’ over Chinese coast guard patrols
China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships had been “harassed” close to its waters.
Even a draw against Mexico would be commendable – Zuma
Ex-Bafana striker picks Rele, Appollis as key to Bafana making World Cup knockout phase
ARENA SPORTS SHOW, WORLD CUP SPECIAL: Helman Mkhalele confident Bafana will get out of Group A
Former winger reveals how technical staff turned around the national team’s fortunes
News24 | More than 1 000 Malawians flee Durban informal settlement
More than 1 000 immigrants, mostly from Malawi, have fled their homes in Burnwood informal settlement, Durban, after South African residents told them to leave on Sunday.
POLITICALLY AWEH: Brett Herron pulls back the curtain on power, housing and politics
Back in 2018, the former Cape Town mayoral committee member resigned in protest at the DA’s approach to affordable housing. Eight years later, the crisis has only deepened, and will be a defining issue of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Now Herron is back, and he wants to be mayor.
Thugs bring own bank card machine to house robbery in Limpopo
Armed robbers in Limpopo forced a woman to transfer money using a card machine they brought, after holding her family hostage and stealing valuables
News24 | Colour, favourite, beautiful: Top 30 words South Africans can’t spell, and why they struggle
South Africans have been hitting up Google with some seriously tricky spelling conundrums. According to search data, they’ve been collectively scratching their heads over words like “colour,” “beautiful,” and “favourite,” among many others.
BBC cancels planned Doctor Who Christmas special
The BBC said the decision was made “after careful consideration” and had “not been taken lightly”.
Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate’s illegal activity.
Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist
An Indonesian military court on Wednesday sentenced four military officers to jail terms of up to three years for their involvement in an acid attack on an activist known for campaigning against the growing role of the military.
Novo Nordisk faces off in court with South African weight-loss drug compounder
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO is heading to court in South Africa on Wednesday to try to halt the sale of unapproved copies of semaglutide, the key ingredient in its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic.