NEW YORK – The United Nations General Assembly has honoured the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela during its official commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day. A message on behalf of UN Secretary-General António Guterres described Mandela as a leader who believed humanity could overcome hatred, division, discrimination and injustice. Delivering the keynote address, journalist […]
CAPE TOWN – Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina appeared in the Cape Town Regional Court today to challenge her deportation. She was arrested last month for allegedly being in South Africa illegally after the Department of Home Affairs revoked her identity documents two years ago.
The National Treasury has lifted its funding freeze for 42 of the 69 municipalities that had their July equitable share withheld due to financial mismanagement. Ten municipalities have received their full allocations worth R1.7 billion after addressing the Treasury’s concerns. Another 17 municipalities received R2.9 billion, but only to pay outstanding debts to creditors such […]
UPDATE – Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in Sunday’s final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, while Argentina were reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off late in normal time. Spain dominated possession and created numerous chances before […]
Gauteng police arrested more than 1,200 suspects for various crimes during Operation Shanela II conducted across the province over the weekend. Those arrested included 157 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol and 159 undocumented foreign nationals for contravening the Immigration Act. The operation, led by Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni in Orange […]
CAPE TOWN – Excitement is building in Cape Town as soccer fans eagerly await the final between defending champions Argentina and Spain, with supporters divided over who will lift the trophy. McDonald’s Western & Eastern Cape Operations Director Faiek Opperman says he is backing Spain, praising young star Lamine Yamal for his influence, while acknowledging […]
JOHANNESBURG – Fuel price data for the middle of July suggests motorists could see only a small petrol price cut in August, while diesel users may face a price increase. According to the Central Energy Fund, petrol is currently showing an over-recovery of just over R1 per litre, but diesel has moved into slight under-recovery. […]
Veteran South African actor Seputla Sebogodi has died. His family confirmed that he passed away on Wednesday evening due to complications related to diabetes. Sebogodi was best known for his role as Kenneth Mashaba on Generations and also appeared in Rhythm City, The River and Scandal!. He remained active in theatre, performing in the production […]
WESTERN CAPE – South Africa’s first “Rooibos in Space” project will send indigenous rooibos seeds to the International Space Station, where they will be exposed to microgravity and space radiation before returning to Earth for comparative planting. The initiative is led by Max IQ Space in partnership with the South African Rooibos Council. Seven schools […]
JOHANNESBURG – African Swine Fever outbreaks in Tshwane since November 2025 have severely impacted Gauteng’s pork industry, affecting more than 69,000 pigs. Around 60,000 pigs have been culled to contain the disease, with the outbreak costing more than R10 million. The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation says the costs cover culling, carcass disposal and labour, […]