Personal grooming services boost patients' dignity at Kenyan mental health hospital

At Kenyaâ s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients are offered a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers. Healthcare workers say personal grooming is an important aspect of recovery, as patients often lose interest in self-care.

FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana's arrival date confirmed

Bafana Bafana are expected to arrive in South Africa this week after making history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stages.

Transfer window: Orlando Pirates gain six new faces

The champions have a succession plan.

Rassie Erasmus to equal Jake White's Springbok coaching record

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake White as the most-capped head coach in South African rugby history on Saturday.

Economist predicts more fuel price cuts for South Africa – but there's one catch

South Africa's fuel prices could fall even further after July's cuts, but economist Dawie Roodt says higher fuel levies may offset some of the savings.

Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74

Willis was a co-founder of the Village People and co-wrote hits including 'Y.M.C.A', 'In the Navy' and 'Macho Man' that swept the world's dancefloors in the late 70s.

Frontier AI has broken the old rules of cyber defence, warns Palo Alto CIO

Palo Alto CIO Meerah Rajavel tells TechCentral why going slow on AI is no longer an option for security teams.

In Sudan's Kordofan, a key city reels as paramilitary offensive looms

In a displacement camp near El-Obeid in Sudan's southern Kordofan region, Agsam Hamad trudges through searing heat to fetch murky water from a distant well, as paramilitary forces unleash their fiercest assault yet on the strategic city.

Shell sale reportedly in the final stage

The sale of Shell South Africa's fuel retail network to an oil company from Abu Dhabi is reportedly nearing completion.

US and Iran hold indirect talks after exchanges of fire

Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan are facilitating talks between Iran and the US as both sides seek to implement a framework for ending the conflict.

'There is no renewal': Ramaphosa under fire for bringing back Dina Pule

Ramaphosa announced Dina Pule as the new social development minister, despite her being fired in 2013

'Violence, trafficking risks for women and children amid tensions'

Gender Equality Commission concern over the gendered impact of illegal-migration discourse…

Orlando Pirates confirm Relebohile Mofokeng's move to Belgian team

Orlando Pirates has confirmed it has reached an agreement with a Belgian football team.

eThekwini plumbers protest for transparency on tenders and management issues

Sundowns part ways with Shalulile

"His move to Esperance fell through last season, and he even addressed the issue," a source close to the player said.

Medicare24 fraud case could restart if Matlala rejects sentence: NPA

The NPA says the plea deal cannot be used against Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala.

March and March leader claims Ramaphosa snubbed meeting requests

South African household finances ease in second quarter

This resulted in the ratio of household debt to nominal disposable income rising to 62.2% in the first quarter of 2026 from 61.8% in the fourth quarter.

Three suspects arrested for alleged extortion of spaza shop owner

Several arrests have been made after locals allegedly extorted and threatened to loot spaza shops if they refused to pay a 'security fee' before 30 June

South Africa-bound all-new Neue Klasse-era BMW X5 revealed

Fifth generation X5 will arrive on local soil next year, with an initial line-up of three models.