13 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

31 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

55 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

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 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

3 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

5 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 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 Suspects in IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole’s murder to appear in court

Sithole was killed at Buyafuthi hostel in Katlehong last week.

Events

7 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

8 d. ago Man City set to sign Dutch midfielder Reijnders from AC Milan

City finished third in the 2024-25 Premier League season and only secured a Champions League berth.

Politics

1 week ago Pyramids defeat Sundowns to win first CAF Champions League title

Pyramids beat Sundowns 2-1 in Cairo, clinching their first CAF Champions League crown.

Politics

1 week ago PSG fans invade pitch for souvenirs after Champions League triumph

PSG stormed to a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in a one-sided final in Munich.

Sport

1 week ago Mongale family finds partial relief as main suspect dies in shootout

Olorato Mongale will be buried in Bloemfontein this weekend.

Events

2 w. ago Olorato Mongale remembered at memorial service in Free State

Olorato Mongale was murdered last week and her body was discovered in Lombardy West.

Politics

2 w. ago 90% of Swiss village covered by landslide after glacier collapse

Roughly 300 inhabitants were evacuated last week after authorities warned of avalanche or landslide.

Politics

2 w. ago Arsenal should have won more trophies under Arteta: Thierry Henry

Arsenal have finished as Premier League runners-up three times in succession.

Politics

2 w. ago Etzebeth back after concussion in boost for Sharks, Springboks

Etzebeth played his first full match in five months with the Sharks this past weekend.

Politics