No update on SA men ‘trapped’ in Russia-Ukraine war, Presidency says talks are under way
Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

No update on SA men ‘trapped’ in Russia-Ukraine war, Presidency says talks are under ...

DStv blackout looms as 16 channels face New Year’s axe amid standoff with Warner Bros

IOL Reporter|Updated

The countdown to 2026 has become a countdown to a blackout as millions of South African households are staring down the barrel of a New Year's Eve deadline that ...

Watch VideoSkipper Williams admits disruptions in Bafana camp, urges unity ahead of AFCON

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the team’s camp has been unsettled by internal issues but has called on supporters to rally behind the squad ahead of ...

A festive gift from The Pav: Pavilion Shopping Centre rolls out a completely free holiday experience for KZN

Mercury Reporter|Published

Join The Pav this festive season for an unforgettable experience filled with free entertainment and activities for the whole family, running from December 6 until ...

Watch VideoBroos apologises and denies racism and sexism after Mbokazi remarks

Matshelane Mamabolo|Updated

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos issued a public apology after comments about Mbekezeli Mbokazi sparked outrage, insisting his words were misunderstood and motivated ...

Durban to Réunion Island: new flight route set to boost tourism and connectivity

ZamaNdosi Cele|Updated

Global Airways and Durban Direct announce a new flight route connecting Durban to Réunion Island, set to launch on February 26, 2026, enhancing tourism and trade ...

‘This centre could revitalise SA manufacturing industry’ - Deputy Minister Gina hails UP-WEF partnership on global 4IR centre ...

Partnered Content|Published

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina celebrates the launch of the South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT), the first South African member of the World ...

Justice for Durban teen: Uncle gets life sentence for raping her at their Mayville home

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A 43-year-old Durban man has received a life sentence for repeatedly raping his teenage niece. The abuse, which occurred in their Mayville home, was only discovered ...

Why did Shamila Batohi abscond from her testimony at the Nkabinde Inquiry?

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

Batohi refused to return to testimony at the Nkabinde Inquiry, insisting she needed proper legal advice. The inquiry chair warned her actions could be seen as disrespectful ...

Australia to toughen gun laws after deadly Bondi shootings

AFP|Published

A father and son opened fire on a Jewish festival at Australia's Bondi Beach in a shooting spree that killed 15 people, including a child, authorities said on December ...

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survives no confidence vote, police called to remove unruly MPLs

Mercury Reporter|Published

In a dramatic session, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party's no confidence motion against KZN Premier Thami Ntuli fails, leading to chaos in the Legislature and police intervention. ...

Chaos erupts in KZN legislature over motion of no confidence against premier Thami Ntuli

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Chaos erupted in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature on Monday as MK Party and EFF members sang and clashed with police, disrupting a motion of no confidence against Premier ...

Gauteng woman faces R365,000 claim from Nedbank despite house demolished due to structural defects after moving in

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

A Gauteng woman faces a daunting R365,000 claim from Nedbank after her newly purchased home was demolished due to severe structural defects shortly after moving ...

Road fatalities drop 30% in early December but dangers persist ahead of SA's peak festive season travel

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

South Africa's festive season road fatalities have decreased by 30% compared to last year, but Minister Barbara Creecy warns that roads remain dangerous with pedestrians ...

Presidency confirms Madlanga Commission interim report to be kept under wraps

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Magwenya explained that several witnesses who have already testified before the commission are expected to return to continue or expand on their evidence.

Three killed as lightning strikes church tent during night service in Limpopo

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Three people died and five others were injured when lightning struck a church tent during an overnight prayer service in Limpopo's Radimana village. The tragedy ...

Municipal crisis: Treasury freezes funding for 75 municipalities as Newcastle in KZN threatens court action

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Newcastle Municipality has issued an ultimatum to National Treasury, threatening High Court action if their equitable share allocation isn't confirmed by December ...

Patients struggle with out-of-pocket medical expenses amid rising doctor fees in South Africa

Thami Magubane|Published

With doctors charging up to 500% above medical aid rates, South African patients are grappling with crippling out-of-pocket expenses, prompting calls for regulatory ...

Discover Phezulu Safari Park – A premier family day trip destination

Mercury Reporter|Published

Uncover the wonders of Phezulu Safari Park, a family-friendly destination just 7km from Hillcrest, where wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and stunning ...

Families mourn, seek answers as building collapse at Verulam temple construction site claims five lives

Thami Magubane|Published

Families in Verulam are grappling with the devastating loss of loved ones following a construction site collapse that claimed five lives. Community members demand ...