
Top Stories
RSF detains Sudanese journalist Muammer Ibrahim
The RSF have taken Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim captive in el-Fasher, raising concerns for his safety.
TUESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2025, 14:15

Top Stories
The RSF have taken Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim captive in el-Fasher, raising concerns for his safety.

Top Stories
Iyer suffers injury while attempting a catch in third and final ODI of India’s tour of Australia.

Top Stories
Three days of negotiations in Istanbul fail to yield breakthrough, but both sides maintain ceasefire is holding.

Top Stories
Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs after CEO says AI likely to lead to job losses.

South Africa
Muzi Sibiya and four others are appearing in court for the 2014 murder of Senzo Meyiwa.

South Africa
Residents in Mamelodi East are shocked by the killing of two women in the area.

South Africa
21 young people lost their lives in a tragic incident at the Enyobeni tavern in East London in 2022.

South Africa
Ledwaba was implicated in wrongdoing during testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

World
The red carpet was rolled out for Trump by Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, who has only been prime minister since last week.

World
President Trump addresses troops in Japan, SNAP benefits will run out for millions of Americans Nov 1., Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica as Category 5 storm.

World
President Trump addressed U.S. troops in Japan Tuesday and met the country’s new prime minister, emphasizing his “peace through strength” message.

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks Rahm Emanuel, the former U.S. ambassador to Japan, about President Trump’s priorities as he meets Japan’s new prime minister.

Africa
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

Africa
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Africa
The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

Africa
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

Business
South Africans with rooftop solar have welcomed Eskom’s move to scrap the requirement for an engineer’s sign-off on small-scale solar systems—but there’s a big catch.
Business

Business
Balwin Properties has seen a massive rise in earnings despite increasing expenditure linked to the Mooikloof Smart City.
Business

Politics
Madlanga Inquiry hears the same AK-47 killed Armand Swart, DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos & Don Tindleni

Politics
Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale is appearing before Parliament’s Ad hoc Committee.

Politics
Deputy Police Minister Mathale will be the sixth witness to appear before Parly’s ad hoc committee

Politics
ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for unity of the ANC.

Sport
A Springbok World Cup winner admits that a series of injuries has left him contemplating what his future in the game may hold.

Sport
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt speaks to BBC Sport before Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Sport
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Sport
It’s been over 13 years since Pirates last won the league, back when everyone wanted a BlackBerry, just like people crave iPhones today.
Education
[Vanguard] The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has distanced itself from reports suggesting that it has directed senior secondary students to offer specific subjects for the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE for School Candidates (SC) 2026.

Education
How do you impress admissions tutors? Apparently not by waffling on about babysitting experience, or a love of crochet
It’s university entrance season, and so begin the trials of the personal statement, which now takes the form of three questions: “Why do you want to study this course or subject?; How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?;...
Education
New York decides which 4-year-olds should be designated “gifted.” Many experts think that’s too young.
Education
In “The Great Contradiction,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian looks at the way the founders wrestled with the fate of human bondage.

Lifestyle
South Africa’s Annie Mthembu returns with a new, perspective as ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa’ premieres on Showmax.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa has become the first country in Africa to approve Lenacapavir, a revolutionary injection designed to prevent HIV.

Lifestyle
A partnership between Alvi Armani South Africa and CANSA helps cancer survivors restore confidence through hair restoration.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Through the Extended Cut programme, MultiChoice provides aspiring filmmakers with production equipment, editing suites, and business support.

Science/Tech
Stay toasty with our favorite electric heated blankets. After testing several, the Sleep Number Warming Blanket is our top pick.

Science/Tech
Fintech company Lesaka is transforming South Africa’s township economies through digital innovation and financial inclusion.

Science/Tech
After lots of starts and stops, Alienware has a winner on its hands that finally nails the balance between price, performance, and premium features.

Motoring
The affected cars were sold nationwide from 4 May 2021 to 17 October 2024.
Motoring

Motoring
Venue has given the nod for a 2026 arrival on local soil.
Motoring
Health
The lawsuit follows claims by President Trump that linked use by pregnant women of acetaminophen to autism, a connection that is unproven.

Health
Terry White’s sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.

Health
Hayley Barlow-Ford says better data would have helped her make an “informed choice” about surgery.

Health
A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.