Zimbabwe’s ‘Crocodile’ leader makes another move to consolidate power
Mnangagwa’s rule marked by economic turmoil, crackdown
By Reuters
Department defends minister Chikunga after backlash over 1990s skills comments
The department of women, youth and persons with disabilities has defended minister Sindisiwe Chikunga after a backlash over her recent remarks regarding a historical lack of certain skills among black South Africans in the 1990s.
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
‘Only a matter of time’ for Ebola in SA if DRC outbreak not contained: Abdool Karim
A leading scientist has warned that South Africa is at risk of importing Ebola if the outbreak in the DRC is not contained, with daily flights linking the two countries and the epidemic continuing to spread
By Tamar Kahn
Peet Viljoen behind bars after fraud arrest, must wait for bail bid
The prosecution says it will oppose his release
By Joy Mphande
First tankers cross strait after Iran deal; Israeli strikes stir doubt in Lebanon
Oil shipments resumed through the Strait of Hormuz as a US-Iran deal to end the war took effect.
By Reuters
SA celebrates Atlanta ties at Brand South Africa gala dinner
South African football and cultural icons celebrated for advancing international ties
By Jen Su
Have you seen this man? Pastor on the run after sister-in-law’s murder
Stepdaugter allegedly helped a pastor commit murder.
By Herman Moloi
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery again as Zelensky seeks Trump’s support for peace deal
Ukraine and Russia exchanged fresh aerial attacks as Ukrainian drones struck Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time in a week and Russian missiles targeted Kyiv.
By Reuters
Robbery suspects killed in showdown with law enforcement
The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle came to a standstill in an open veld
By TimesLIVE
Spaza shop looters arrested during foreigner protests
At least 15 spaza shops belonging to foreign nationals in Thembalihle, near Vrede in the Free State, were looted on Wednesday night.
By TimesLIVE
RECORDED | DJ Warras’s murder accused back in court for pre-trial
Victor Majola and Armando Pacula are accused of killing DJ Warras in the Joburg CBD in December 2025.
By Sowetan
Explosions, sustained gunfire at airport in Niger capital, witnesses say
Airport in Niamey, capital of Niger, appeared to be under attack, according to a security source
By Reuters
Canadian tourist killed in Kruger Park, accidental gun discharge cited
A private game guide has allegedly fatally shot a tourist in the Kruger National Park.
By TimesLIVE
SMU vice-chancellor Tandi Matsha-Erasmus has died
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is mourning the loss of its vice-chancellor and principal, Prof Tandi Matsha-Erasmus.
By Emanuel Majola
RECORDED | Madlanga commission hearings continue
Hearings are set to continue on Thursday at the Madlanga commission of inquiry probing allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system
By Sowetan
