26 h. ago Mthatha reels as storm fatalities rise to 57, Minister confirms

The death toll from the storm that hit the Eastern Cape this week has risen to 57.

Events

44 h. ago 271 wanted criminals arrested in FS during weeklong Operation Shanela

Mpakane says during the raids police seized drugs, alcohol, dangerous weapons and explosives.

Events

51 h. ago Couple arrested for alleged sexual grooming of their minor daughters

Several electronic devices were also seized during the arrests

Events

54 h. ago Wood, paraffin sales in Ficksburg soar as cold front grips the area

Residents of Meqheleng in Ficksburg say they are doing whatever they can to stay warm and safe.

Politics

68 h. ago Commuters left stranded in Strand after last week’s taxi shooting

The taxi-related shootings emanate from a disputed route between Mfuleni, Strand and Somerset West.

Events

69 h. ago Eskom says 87% of municipalities not complying with arrangement

Municipal debt to Eskom currently stands at R94.6 billion.

Politics

3 d. ago LIVE: Minister of Electricity launches the Green Hydrogen Summit

The Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa to launch the Hydrogen Hydrogen Summit.

Politics

3 d. ago Mpumalanga police concerned about spate of officers’ killings

The killing of two police officers in separate incidents in the space of two weeks.

Events

3 d. ago Residents close Eskom’s Giyani offices amid load reduction protest

The residents are calling for answers for the implementation of load reduction in their area.

Politics

4 d. ago Absa Becomes First African Bank To Launch Agentic AI For Customers

Absa Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa – and one of the first globally – to deploy agentic AI for customer use, according to Salesforce. The announcement was made at the Agentforce World Tour in Johannesburg this week. The bank’s AI-powered chatbot, Abby, runs on Salesforce’s Agentforce platform and offers dynamic, contextual [...]

Economics

4 d. ago Meta Opens Applications for 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator in Africa

Applications are now open for the 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator, an AI-focused program supporting startups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal. The initiative aims to help founders build scalable, locally relevant solutions using Meta’s open-source Llama language models. The 8-month program includes a 6-week intensive accelerator and six months of post-program support. Startups working [...]

Politics

4 d. ago Homeless in Joburg plead for help as cold front grips the country

Homeless in Joburg endure freezing nights, urging support as temperatures drop.

Politics

6 d. ago Electricity grid is stable ahead of next week’s cold front: Eskom

The South African Weather Service has warned of a spell of extreme weather.

Politics

6 d. ago Tottenham sack Postecoglou two weeks after Europa League glory

Many fans reacted to the news of Postecoglou's sacking with surprise.

Politics

6 d. ago KZN activates disaster teams as severe weather expected for Comrades

SAWS has issued a weather warning of extreme cold conditions with disruptive snowfall for KZN.

Politics

7 d. ago Cold front, strong winds, severe thunderstorms, snowfall expected

SAWS says extreme weather conditions will start this weekend in parts of SA.

Events

7 d. ago Trump, Musk feud escalates over tax bill; Tesla, DJT shares tumble

Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla were down 9% following the outbursts.

Politics

8 d. ago Suspects in IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole’s murder to appear in court

Sithole was killed at Buyafuthi hostel in Katlehong last week.

Events

8 d. ago Presley Chweneyagae’s memorial service to be held at State Theatre

Chweneyagae passed away of natural causes last week, at his home in Pretoria.

Politics

8 d. ago Escalating rate of children recruited into gangs worrying: Nel

Nel steered a Child Protection Week event in Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats.

Politics