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.

Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide at Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippers

Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, the head of the diocese

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemn Israeli violations of Gaza Strip truce

They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire's second phase.

eThekwini Municipality seeks alternatives to R67 million annual office lease costs

The cheapest shop in South Africa for pensioners

Being on a fixed income, pensioners need to know which South African retailer is the cheapest.

Snow to fall in EVERY province next week?

An early forecast shows snow could reach every South African province this weekend and into early next week.

South Africa's 8 richest men rake in the billionaires

South Africa's eight wealthiest individuals and families have a combined net worth of an estimated $45.5 billion (R746 billion).

Transfer news: Kaizer Chiefs striker returns to his former club

Ashley Du Preez has completed a permanent return to Stellenbosch FC from Kaizer Chiefs, ending his four-year stay at Naturena.

On what day of the week does Christmas fall this year?

It may still be four-plus months away, but South Africans will no doubt have already cast their eye ahead to when Christmas and Boxing Day fall in 2026.

Mayoral candidate Ntsiki Mazwai asks revolutionary questions in a social media post

Ntsiki Mazwai has sparked social media debate by questioning contradictions in South Africa's political and social landscape.