Traffic fine scam warning for South Africans
South African motorists are being warned about a surge in scam SMS and WhatsApp messages claiming unpaid traffic fines, which use fake payment links to defraud victims.
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SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Unlike Amakhosi, history alone won’t secure ANC’s future
The ANC brand has since become associated with corruption, poor service delivery, and everything negative in our body politic.
Russia says it fired its Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine
The Russian military said it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences last month, which Kyiv has denied.
Iran’s Supreme Leader to give speech about protests shortly, state TV says
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will give a speech in a few minutes on “the terrorist actions” in the country, Iranian state TV reported on Friday, as protests over economic hardships continued nationwide.
SOWETAN | Mothibi well placed to restore public trust in NPA
The appointment of Adv Andy Mothibi as the new national director of public prosecutions comes at a critical juncture for SA’s criminal justice system.
South Africa’s jobs market: Are you a white man, 45 years old, living in the Western Cape?
Data confirms that this specific demographic profile represents the ‘gold standard for employment probability in South Africa.
Sabalenka beats Keys to reach Brisbane semi-final
World number one Aryna Sabalenka continues her Australian Open preparations by beating Madison Keys to reach the Brisbane semi-finals.
Five men killed by cops in Inanda were a menace, CPF says
Members of the community policing forum (CPF) in Inanda, north of Durban, where police shot and killed five people on Thursday morning, told Sowetan that the deceased were a menace to society.
Meet Kawasaki’s robo-horse
Corleo is a four-legged off-road personal mobility vehicle for exploring mountains.
Man City sign Bournemouth’s Semenyo in £65m deal
Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo says it is “a real privilege” to join Manchester City on a contract until 2031.
Dazzling pink sky seen in Birmingham during storm
The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire.
IN PHOTOS: BRICS+ navies arrive in South Africa
BRICS members participating in a joint navy training exercise have docked in Simon’s Town.
‘If you’re outside the top six, you can never target an FA Cup run’
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why the FA Cup has fallen down the pecking order for managers, despite still being a special competition.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI image editing limited to paid users after deepfakes
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
The R1.8 trillion goldmine that can save South Africa
South Africa’s weak and narrow economic recovery reflects persistently low business confidence that has kept private-sector investment subdued, leaving billions of rands sitting in cash.
South Africa’s jobs lottery: Who is finding work – and who is being left behind?
Where you live is a major factor in whether you will find and retain employment, with this province recording the highest employment retention rate at 93.9%.
News24 | Last year’s top special needs matriculant conquers more than just his first year at Wits
Blind law student Kabelo Kekana thought university would challenge him academically, but he didn’t expect the level of questions about how he operates his day-to-day life from fellow students.
KZN premier Ntuli backs Mkhwanazi for second term
KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli has officially endorsed the contract renewal of provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, recommending he returns for a second term in office.
More US strikes in one of Africa’s largest economies on the table
President Donald Trump warned of more U.S. strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed, despite Nigeria’s denial of systematic persecution.
News24 | 2025 matric exam leak localised to 40 pupils, says Umalusi CEO
Exams quality assurer Umalusi has indicated that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam leak was contained to about to 40 candidates in seven schools in Pretoria.
End of an era of dominance for the US dollar
The US dollar suffered one of its worst years in 2025 as investors increasingly hedged currency risk amid fiscal, policy and geopolitical concerns, signalling a possible long-term decline.