EU hits Russian oil, shadow fleet with new sanctions over Ukraine war
European Union says move amounts to one of the strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date linked to the war.
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NEW TACTICS: Boks out to find more answers against Georgia in last outing before Rugby Championship
Rassie Erasmus has warned his players against complacency when they meet Georgia in their final Test before the 2025 Rugby Championship.
Defiant Nkabane snubs higher education committee meeting
Embattled higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane has annoyed the parliamentary committee on higher education by snubbing its scheduled meeting to attend the annual national student leadership induction programme at the Buffalo City TVET college.
DEADLY DEAL: Illicit alcohol trade soars to R25.1-billion, posing threat to public health and economy
South Africa is grappling with a burgeoning crisis in the illicit alcohol market, which drains billions in tax revenue and poses serious risks to public health, with nearly one in five drinks sold nationwide being illicit.
LETTER FROM THE DM168 EDITOR: We must honour Mandela by fighting the corruption in the heart of our democracy
Mandela was a lover and a fighter, a symbol of struggle against oppression and a champion of peace and forgiveness. His bravery in standing up against the evil empire is our bravery. His hope and humour and humanity are ours. It’s in us and up to us to stand up against those in Mandela’s party, and indeed any political party, who choose to rob us blind.
News24 | Tribunal finds Judge Mushtak Parker guilty of misconduct, dishonesty
A tribunal has found that Judge Mushtak Parker has rendered himself guilty of gross misconduct and acted dishonestly.
US eyes ‘back to basics’ revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
The US aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump administration’s plans said.
Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60% last year
Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.
‘I want to stand trial to clear my name’: Tiffany Meek denies killing her son
The Fleurhof mother of murdered pre-teen Jayden-Lee Meek has asked to be freed on bail ahead of trial after her arrest a week ago in connection with his death.
Akani Simbine, Zakithi Nene set for Diamond League return in London
Relay sprint stars Akani Simbine and Zakithi Nene return to Diamond League action in London on Saturday as they step up their preparation for the world championships in Tokyo in September.
News24 | Nkabane snubs Parliament amid SETA board appointment chaos
Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane snubbed Parliament by failing to attend a meeting in which she was supposed to account for the administrative mess relating to her controversial appointment of Sector Education and Training Authority chairpersons.
POLL | Would Mandela be proud of the progress South Africa has made?
Would Madiba be proud of the state of the country or is he turning in his grave?
Meta and WhatsApp to hand over information of those behind child porn accounts
“We hope it signals a turning point in how online platforms respond to harm in our jurisdiction,” lawyers say.
VW’s Kariega plant celebrates a strong year as the ‘Home of Polo’
Volkswagen Group Africa has celebrated one year since it became the German brand’s sole exporter of the Polo for left- and right-hand drive European and Asia-Pacific markets.
UN talks with Cypriot leaders fail to reach deal on new border crossings
Negotiations aimed at reuniting the divided island have been stalled since 2017.
Pioneering skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies while paragliding in Italy
Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, died on Thursday in a paragliding accident in central Italy, local police said. He was 56.
Beware of fake Mkhwanazi profiles and using his face during protest marches, police warn
KwaZulu-Natal police have warned social media users about several fake social media accounts which claim to be provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
REVIEW | The Haval H7 is a ‘Big Dog’ families will love
In markets abroad, the H7 goes by a more colourful title: the Haval Big Dog. Makes you wonder why the brand went with a conventional alphanumeric handle since Big Dog suits the character of the vehicle quite nicely.
UN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC?
M23 rebels take ‘instructions’ from Kigali, as Kampala ‘doubles’ army presence in DRC, says leaked report by UN experts.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Finding power in the “Man”, not the “Super”
Has any superhero movie felt as much like a comic book as 2025’s Superman? Filmmaker James Gunn ensures the new DC Universe launches with a film that demonstrates sincere love for the character’s past, and an eye on our real-life present.
Equatorial Guinea asks UN court to stop sale of Paris mansion linked to leader’s son
Representatives of Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday asked the UN’s highest court to issue an emergency halt on the sale of a luxury Paris mansion seized from the son of the African country’s ruler while judges rule on the long-running dispute.