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A 65-year-old woman who was kidnapped outside the Nelson Mandela Bay Fresh Produce Market has been safely reunited with her family.

Police arrested an alleged repeat offender smuggling a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross from Gauteng through Limpopo to Beitbridge.

Motorists across Cape Town are being urged to proceed with extreme caution after a powerful cold front made landfall early on Wednesday.

The jury is out on MK Party MP Nhlamulo Ndhlela’s ‘drug screening’ results after Floyd Shivambu accused him of substance abuse.

SASSA has confirmed the payment schedule for June SRD grants and urged beneficiaries to complete identity verification to avoid delays.

US President Donald Trump insists his country’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facility were successful despite reports.

South African adventurer Chris Bertish has set off on one of the boldest solo expeditions ever attempted. Here’s more …

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni is eyeing a seventh term after 39 years in power, raising fears of lifetime rule and no return to term limits.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the Steve Biko Academic Hospital as a blueprint for the future of the National Health Insurance (NHI). 

Former uMkhonto WeSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has landed in more hot water over his recent remarks.

Kaizer Chiefs are about to announce the signings of Orlando Pirates duo Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako but did Nasreddine Nabi approve?

Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Have a read…

A brand new R600 million shopping mall is coming to one of Cape Town’s most popular entertainment destinations.

Iga Świątek dominates Azarenka for her 300th win, proving she’s ready for Wimbledon after a powerful Bad Homburg breakthrough.

The latest official data confirms that with less than a week to go, bad news almost certainly lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists.

Latest report finds sports betting is starting to overtake the National Lottery for popularity in the R64-billion industry …

Unless urgent interventions take place, South Africa is two weeks’ away from living the Trump tariff disaster …

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

A third recorded Checkers Sixty60 delivery driver has died this year after another horrific head-on collision accident…

Police offer R100,000 reward for info leading to arrest of suspect who fatally shot Father Banda during morning prayers in Tzaneen.

City Power and Eskom have reached an agreement over their long-standing electricity billing and debt dispute.

Could South Africa be a ‘safe haven’ IF World War 3 breaks out amid the Iran/Israel conflict? Here’s why many think so…

Police arrested a 21-year-old woman for allegedly kidnapping a baby from a Tembisa clinic after the mother briefly left the child in her care.

The City of Cape Town has said that the Strand beach seawall upgrades are making excellent progress. Take a look…

Trump’s unusual display of anger at Israel saw the US leader apparently trying to cajole his ally to call off warplanes in real time.

Recent data from one of the country’s big banks has spotlighted five affordable places South Africans can travel to in 2025, where the rand will go far.

E-hailing company Bolt has responded to the alleged kidnapping of a YouTuber, Simthande Myeza, while travelling in Durban.

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) suggests that the fuel prices may see an increase in July.

The NAD+ IV trend is gaining traction among celebrities for its potential anti-ageing effects, although it lacks FDA approval and research.

Interested? MaMkhize’s fleet of luxury of luxury cars – including an extravagant Royal AM tour bus – will go on auction this week…

Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. Have a read…

The latest official data confirms that with one week to go, bad news almost certainly lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists.

Iran fires missiles at US base in Qatar; airspace closed, no casualties. Tensions rise as the world watches for retaliation.

The Department of Home Affairs is betting big on digital IDs, wallets and e-passports. Here’s when they’ll supposedly be up and running …

Qatar Airways confirmed the reinstatement of flights as US President Donald Trump claimed that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire.

Treasury has not specified which projects the World Bank loan will fund, but says the financing plan includes an interest grace period.

Moira Harding, the runner who went missing after the Comrades marathon, is expected to be discharged from hospital soon.

An SA F1 GP deal could be clinched this weekend in Austria, as Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie and other officials jet off to Europe …

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

In form, homeowners’ associations are residential schemes. In substance, they are mini-municipalities for South Africa’s gated communities.

Eskom will carry out essential maintenance on its distribution network, causing a 10-hour power outage in parts of Gauteng.

The City of Tshwane will implement a 32-hour water shutdown from Wednesday in specific areas for urgent pipeline repairs.

Ten more SANDF members joined two earlier suspects in custody for the 2023 murder of Lt-Col Frans Mathipa, bringing the total accused to 12.

City Power Johannesburg has implemented a planned power outage that will affect eight suburbs in the city.

Eastern Cape woman sentenced to 15 years for murdering boyfriend and distant aunt after finding them together at his home.

The dam level stats for the Western Cape show that the six major dams in the province are back above 65% of capacity after heavy rain fell.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers dueled it out in the NBA Playoff Finals for one last time.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an urgent warning ahead of an intense cold front expected to make landfall on Wednesday.

A cold front is expected to make landfall this week and will spread over the Eastern Cape, which adverse weather conditions have battered.

Data from the latest PayProp Rental Index has highlighted the most affordable and the most expensive SA provinces to rent in in 2025.

Minister of Sport and PA leader Gayton McKenzie isn’t happy about turning part of Athlone Stadium’s parking lot into a mixed-use development.

SARS has announced the rollout of a new ‘Express Access’ feature on its eFiling platform ahead of the 2025 tax season.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces life in prison as Judge Subramanian leads final trial phase. Jury verdict expected after 26 June.

It’s comparatively ‘easy’ to make money – when you have money to start with. Compound interest is indeed the eighth wonder of the world!

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has proposed that one of South Africa’s oldest towns face a name change.

The latest official data confirms that bad news almost certainly lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early July 2025.

Rovos Rail has revealed the actual reason for their recent horror crash, which occurred in Zimbabwe earlier this year.

A vehicle belonging to one of the SANDF officials arrested was allegedly used in the kidnapping of foreign nationals in Midrand.

The South African Post Office has unveiled a five-year plan to reinvent itself as a major player in the courier and delivery market.

Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Monday, 23 June 2025. Have a read…

Sale of loose cigarettes to be banned under the new Tobacco Bill, with informal traders facing hefty fines if caught …

Two SANDF members were arrested in connection with the alleged 2023 murder of a Hawks officer and a 2022 kidnapping case.

The Department of Basic Education has confirmed Term 2’s final day – which also signals the start of the June-July school holidays.

Once hailed as the gold standard of ride-hailing in South Africa, Uber is now staring down the barrel of a full-scale collapse.

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Monday, 23 June 2025.

Police have arrested approximately 15 suspects for illegal mining activities and possession of suspected unpolished diamonds.

The Police in Tubatse have launched a search for suspects who fatally wounded a man and injured another one at Riba-Cross, Polokwane.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has seemingly shaded Floyd Shivambu after he was snubbed as an MK Party MP following his press conference.

A fresh conservation effort is taking root in Cape Town’s Newlands Forest to combat illegal ‘bark stripping.’

Is this how the Rassie’s first Springboks team of 2025 will line up against the Barbarians? We have some key insight to offer.

Israel, UK and others have backed the US while China and Russia have condemned the American strikes on Iran.

Human flesh was found on the side of the road after a pedestrian was knocked down by a car in an alleged hit-and-run accident.

EFF leader Julius Malema has been condemned for singing ‘Kill The Boer’ at the funeral of those who died in last week’s bus crash in KZN.

Police arrested a suspect linked to a Bushbuckridge truck hijacking after recovering 26 stolen tyres worth over R60 000.

An 8-hour planned power outage is set to affect these Johannesburg areas on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 and on Thursday, 26 June 2025.

City Power urges qualifying Johannesburg residents to register for its Free Basic Electricity programme, offering 50 kilowatts monthly.

The Western Cape Government has launched Phase 2 of its Job seeker Travel Voucher Programme, offering free bus trips.

SAWS has warned of icy conditions in parts of the country, with cold, wet, and windy weather expected to intensify midweek.

The City of Cape Town will carry out critical maintenance on the electricity infrastructure, resulting in a 12-hour power outage.

Several Cape Town areas will experience low pressure to no water from Monday, 23 June, due to planned maintenance.

South African dried fruit stands for its quality and appearance, says a local supplier who has made comparisons abroad.

Gunmen shot a 48-year-old man behind the pavilion at Derrick Ferreira Stadium in Kariega, Eastern Cape, on Saturday, 21 June 2025.

Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, who had been unlawfully detained in Equatorial Guinea since 9 February 2023, are home on South African soil. 

EFF leaders to attend funeral for 10 party members killed in a bus crash while returning from a Youth Day rally in Durban.

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Sunday, 22 June 2025.

Finally sold in South Africa with a turbo petrol engine, we drive the brilliant Jeep Wrangler Sahara. Can we get an Oorah!?

A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while having an oil massage at a hotel in Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

The Springs Magistrate Court has sentenced 40-year-old Thobimvula Ngeyane to life imprisonment over charges of rape.

Here are the seven safest family cars for child occupancy available on the SA used market. Spoiler alert, bigger isn’t necessarily better …

A man was shot dead during a robbery on Jabu Ngcobo Road, Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Saturday, 21 June 2025.

The NPA has revealed exactly why it believes that Joslin Smith is alive after disappearing from her Saldanha Bay home more than a year ago.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for dialogue between Israel and Iran, warning that continued conflict will lead to further devastation.

Youth Month highlights the pervasive unemployment issue, but what about the voices of young South Africans with intellectual disability?

Ex-president Edgar Lungu to be buried in Johannesburg after family-government feud cancels Lusaka state funeral.

Vladimir Putin outlined Iran-Israel peace plan, affirmed economic strength, and addressed NATO concerns at SPIEF 2025.

After a safe capture and full health check, the young male baboon sighted in Claremont on Friday has now been released into the Tokai area.

Local teen Camden Schaper makes history with the Chelsea FC signing, which is a massive win for him and a proud moment for local football.

City Power has cut electricity to a property where 90 undocumented foreign nationals were found living in unsafe conditions.

Carte Blanche is probing the alarming decline of a once-flourishing chicken business, where shocking allegations have surfaced.

A violent altercation at the Macadamia Military Base in Komatipoort claimed the lives of two SANDF soldiers on Saturday morning