Proteas World Cup audition: Ngidi and De Kock shine as seniors struggle in India

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Following a disappointing T20I series against India, South Africa's cricket team faces uncertainty as they prepare for the 2026 ICC World Cup. Key players like Lungi ...

President to earn what? Proposed pay hikes for senior government officials raise eyebrows

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

If approved, the President’s annual salary would rise by about R137,000 to approximately R3.4 million.

US accused of 'theft and kidnapping' after seizing oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

AFP|Published

The US's recent seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela has sparked accusations of 'theft and kidnapping' from Caracas. What does this mean for international relations? ...

Wentworth hostage drama ends with arrest after hours-long standoff

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police confirmed that the incident began shortly after 6am when the man allegedly snatched the child from a family member’s home where a party ...

Watch VideoAs it happened: Gauteng Deputy Commissioner details 'inhuman' Bekkersdal tavern shooting

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

Gauteng police are investigating a deadly tavern attack where nine people were shot dead and ten were injured. Ten armed suspects, including one with an AK-47, shot ...

KZN traffic operations yield positive results with fewer road fatalities

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Transport MEC Siboniso Duma announces a significant decline in road fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal, attributing the success to ongoing law enforcement efforts and public ...

Laura Wolvaardt advocates for a domestic women's league

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Laura Wolvaardt says she'd love to advocate for a local women's league in South Africa to help develop the game further.

Inside the political turmoil of Jacob Zuma and the MKP in 2025

Bongani Hans|Updated

2025 has been a tumultuous year for Jacob Zuma and his family, marked by allegations of human trafficking, political strife in KwaZulu-Natal, and a series of dramatic ...

MK Party confirms internal inquiry into first deputy president Hlophe will be finalised by January

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

The MK Party has confirmed an internal inquiry into suspended first deputy president and parliamentary leader John Hlophe, insisting the move is temporary and aimed ...

SA cannot stay silent on land ‘theft’: Deputy President Mashatile urges action on land reform

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Mashatile acknowledged delays caused by legal disputes and resistance to expropriation without compensation but said land reform remained central to economic transformation ...

Laura Wolvaardt's masterclass seals clinical series whitewash

Staff Reporter|Published

Laura Wolvaardt delivered yet another sensational batting performance, scoring 100 not out to lead her team to a white wash over Ireland.

De Kock’s half-ton not enough, as India thrash Proteas in Ahmedabad and win the series 3-1

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Quinton de Kock's impressive half-century at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad wasn't enough to save the Proteas from a 30-run defeat, as India clinched the ...

No parole for Leigh Matthews' killer: minister cites insufficient rehabilitation

POST REPORTER|Published

DONOVAN Moodley, serving a life sentence for the 2004 murder of student Leigh Matthews, has been denied parole by Correctional Services Minister Dr Pieter Groenewald. ...

Rameez Patel receives life term for killing wife amid extramarital affairs

POST REPORTER|Published

RAMEEZ Patel, 38, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Limpopo High Court for murdering his wife Fatima Choomara Patel, 28, in 2015.Despite claiming intruders ...

A lesson for the youth: spend some time with your elders

Saranya Devan|Published

As the festive season approaches, this poignant reminder serves as an invitation for the youth to reconnect with their roots.

Wrapping up 2025: a criminological lens

Professor Nirmala Gopal|Published

South Africa ends 2025 on a knife-edge, grappling with a surge in gang violence, public demands for gender-based violence reforms, and a stark judicial inquiry exposing ...

When children vanish: Why 'running away' with adults is a warning we cannot ignore

Dr Shaheda Omar|Published

This sensitive exploration delves into the disturbing realities behind children disappearing with adults. It calls for a collective responsibility from families ...

Sinalo Jafta reflects on a historic year for Proteas Women’s cricket

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Sinalo Jafta shares her reflections on an extraordinary year for the Proteas Women’s cricket team, highlighting their journey to the ICC Women’s World Cup final ...

The consumer's economic compass: navigating South Africa's 2026 landscape

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

As South Africa stands on the brink of 2026, citizens face a dual narrative of hope and hardship. With prudent strategies and a keen awareness of the realities at ...