
Two die in platform collapse at Sibanye’s Kloof gold mine
The incident comes after Sibanye suspended some mining areas amid safety concerns
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 15:58

The incident comes after Sibanye suspended some mining areas amid safety concerns

A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.

Sundowns could put one hand on the Betway Premiership trophy IF they beat Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday night but will it be a walk in the park?

Wu Yize holds off a Shaun Murphy fightback to ensure he will take a slender 13-12 lead into the concluding session of their World Championship final.

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with disruptive rain, strong winds, and hail in most parts, while disruptive snowfall leading to icy, slippery roads is expected in parts of the Western and Northern Cape.
Rising xenophobia in South Africa positions foreigners as culprits for national failures, distorting public perception and enabling vigilante movements against non-citizens, challenging legal protections.
Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who have been detained in an Israeli prison are facing psychological abuse, death threats and poor detention conditions, a rights group representing them said on Monday.

BBC Sport tactics expert Umir Irfan looks at how Roberto de Zerbi has revived Premier League strugglers Tottenham.
Zambia’s government said on Monday that it opposed a US attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why negotiations with Washington over two proposed agreements have stalled.

The department of mineral and petroleum resources has confirmed that petrol will increase by R3.27 a litre, while diesel will increase by R6.19a litre, depending on the sulphur grade

Higher education & training minister Buti Manamela has dissolved the NSFAS board and placed the agency under administration

The township economy is a vital, parallel sector estimated to be worth around R900 billion annually

Jose Mourinho’s Benfica could go an entire season unbeaten – but it will not be enough to deliver the club a 39th Portuguese league title.
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The Western Cape needs all the rainfall it can get during its current wet season, but it could be left high and dry in a region where memories of the looming ‘Day Zero’ remain fresh.

Fabian Hurzeler extends his stay as Brighton boss after agreeing a new long-term contract.
The rand started the trading week on the back foot, weakening to R16.72/$ from R16.65 on Friday. The local currency has lost more than 1% over the past week.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says F1 may adopt V8 engines by 2030