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Devin Titus' late winner ruins Kaizer Chiefs' Soweto derby dress rehearsal
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoDevin Titus' late winner ruins Kaizer Chiefs' Soweto derby dress rehearsal

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi asks court to stop Durban businessman from making 'absurd' claims against him

Nomonde Zondi|Updated

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's legal team argues against businessman Calvin Mathibeli's claims of defamation.

Cape Town Airport fire: International departures resume as electricity restored

Mercury Reporter|Published

Electricity has been fully restored at Cape Town International Airport after a fire disrupted services earlier today. Passengers should check their flight statuses ...

Watch VideoLebogang Phiri happy to be back home, and eyes Nedbank Cup glory with Sekhukhune United

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Lebogang Phiri returns to mentor Eric Tinkler at Sekhukhune United, ready to push for Nedbank Cup glory after 13 years abroad.

NCC probes 9 sanitary pad brands over harmful chemicals after UFS study

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The National Consumer Commission launches an urgent investigation into leading sanitary pad brands after a shocking study reveals the presence of harmful endocrine-disrupting ...

Bali flooding prompts tourist evacuation

AFP|Updated

Intense rains triggered flooding since late Monday across several Bali districts and the provincial capital city of Denpasar.

Watch VideoGAME DAY | Betway Premiership title race heats up as Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns look to close gap on leaders Orlando ...

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns must win tonight to close the gap on Orlando Pirates, as the league being their only title chance on home soil this season.

Watch VideoThuso Phala backs Mduduzi Shabalala as Kaizer Chiefs’ potential game-changer against Orlando Pirates

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thuso Phala has tipped young attacker Mduduzi Shabalala to produce a defining performance in Saturday’s Soweto derby

Ramaphosa thanks Putin for return of men lured into Russia war

AFP|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses heartfelt gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for facilitating the return of South African men lured into the conflict ...

Watch VideoMarcell Coetzee, returning Bulls stars ready to reclaim 'fortress Loftus' when they face Sharks

John Goliath|Published

Despite a month-long break, Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee believes a tough hit-out in the Winelands has his side perfectly prepared for Saturday’s high-stakes derby ...

Driver escapes serious injury after crashing through wall at La Lucia shopping centre

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

A driver narrowly escapes serious injury after crashing through a wall at a popular shopping centre in La Lucia.

Premier Ntuli: KZN business owners will face arrest for hiring undocumented foreigners

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli issues a stern warning to business owners, stating that those employing undocumented foreign nationals will face immediate arrest as the ...

Watch VideoNedbank Cup glory beckons but Manqoba Mngqithi keeps Lamontville Golden Arrows grounded

Obakeng Meletse|Published

With the Nedbank Cup wide open following the early exits of traditional heavyweights, Golden Arrows have emerged as serious contenders for silverware but Manqoba ...

Warning issued for severe KZN storms as relief efforts underway after Inanda floods

Mercury Reporter|Published

KwaZulu-Natal residents are urged to prepare for severe thunderstorms and potential flooding as the SA Weather Service issues multiple warnings.

Budget 2026: Godongwana faces pressure to provide tax relief for overburdened South Africans

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must navigate a storm of demands for tax relief and urgent reforms in his upcoming 2026 Budget Speech.

Verulam CIT robbery: Two suspects killed in Edendale police shootout

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Two suspects linked to a brazen cash-in-transit robbery in Verulam were fatally shot during a police shootout in Edendale, KwaZulu-Natal, as the search for their ...

Investigating corruption: How Bushiri and Omotoso exploited South Africa's immigration system

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Shepherd Bushiri and Timothy Omotoso are implicated in a shocking investigation by the SIU, revealing systemic corruption within South Africa's Department of Home ...

Watch VideoSoweto derby debuts: Five key players set for their first taste of South Africa’s biggest rivalry

Mihlali Baleka|Published

As Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates prepare to clash at FNB Stadium, we profile the derby debutants — including Oswin Appollis and Khanyisa Mayo — who could define ...

Watch VideoSoweto derby: ‘Certified Glamour Boy’ Thabiso Monyane ready to face former club Orlando Pirates

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Ahead of the Soweto Derby and a crucial league clash against Stellenbosch, Thabiso Monyane opens up about his 13-year journey at Orlando Pirates and his new life ...

Watch VideoBulls v Sharks: Heavyweight Springboks set to return for high-stakes Loftus battle

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks look to maintain their dominant record against the Bulls this Saturday as Springbok stars return to both camps. With JP Pietersen seeking a crucial win ...