Saps deny senior forensic ballistics analyst Makgotloe cleared after guilty finding

Saps says Captain Laurence Makgotloe guilty on two of four charges after false reports claiming organisation cleared him completely.

Aid organisation raises alarm about Paris migrants amid heatwave

As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.

U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacles

U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF's withdrawa

Weather alert: Damaging winds and waves with extremely high fire danger

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Wednesday, 5 August 2026.

Gen Z has fallen in love with chess

More young South Africans are rediscovering chess as Gen Z embraces real-world connection and life beyond endless scrolling.

'He will struggle' – Pirates legend's blunt verdict on new Chiefs signing Phili

Benedict Vilakazi has questioned whether Kaizer Chiefs' latest signing Langelihle Phili has enough quality around him to thrive.

PowerBall jackpot: Everything you need to know before tonight's draw

Tonight's PowerBall jackpot has climbed to an estimated R60 million, with PowerBall Xtra offering an additional R3 million.

Stellenbosch FC unveil Kaizer Chiefs defender

Stellenbosch FC have now signed three former Kaizer Chiefs players in this transfer window as they again aim to be competitive.

US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow' after ship hit

President says nothing gets through to Iran unless we want it, while Tehran wants control and tolls for vital global oil gas conduit.

Chery blossoms as new vehicle sales continue to rise in July

With sales testing the 60 000 unit mark again, the local industry has now gone almost two years without an overall monthly decrease.

DR Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre set to open in Bunia

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country's northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an "exceptional" pace.

Lawyer sentenced to life for killing girlfriend and burning her body in Midrand

Kaizer Chiefs rumours: Cele, Shabalala, Vilakazi new role?

Today's rumour roundup.

Dua Lipa's husband Callum Turner favourite for James Bond 007 role

The race to become the next James Bond remains wide open, but Callum Turner continues to lead the bookmakers' odds.

Anele Zondo grateful to host SAMA32 red carpet ahead of music awards

Anele Zondo says celebrating music's unsung heroes is a privilege.

SA's favourite barman: George Hunter to represent SA at Diageo World Class 2026 finals

Johannesburg mixologist George Hunter is heading to Scotland this October to compete on the global stage, after clinching South Africa's national title at a showdown held at Naked Woolf Rosebank.

Du Preez leaves Kaizer Chiefs, rejoins Stellenbosch

"I always knew that I would come back to Stellenbosch," Du Preez said.

Cosatu slams 'reckless decision' as Premier Foods closes Western Cape fruit plant

Competition Commission is looking into the decision by Premier Foods to close the fruit products plant.

South Africa's AI policy collapse shows up in World Bank report

South Africa does not appear among the economies with a national AI strategy in a flagship new World Bank report.

Human rights group warns against anti-migrant harassment in South Africa

Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the state to stop vigilante groups unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities.