Countries

NSFAS bursary fraud: 11 suspects, four companies in Hawks net

Polokwane – The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks, has arrested 11 individuals and four companies... Read more

22 Apr

Agriculture

Farm workers march to Parliament calling for land

Carmen Louw, Women on Farms Project co-director, addressed farm women outside Parliament. Photo: Liezl Human By Liezl Human Over... Read more

22 Apr

Arts and Leisure

WATCH | ‘It feels so incredible’ – Top Billing reboots with Zozibini Tunzi and familiar faces

Cape Town – Top Billing is set to return to television on 30 April 2026 on S3 with a... Read more

22 Apr

Countries

Nigeria’s new election law leaves gaps: 5 reforms for free, fair and credible polls

Emmanuel Remi Aiyede, University of Ibadan Nigeria’s new Electoral Act, passed in February 2026, is a significant attempt to... Read more

22 Apr

Countries

Pope to visit prison on final leg of Africa tour

Malabo – Pope Leo XIV will visit a prison known for its squalid conditions in Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday,... Read more

22 Apr

Countries

Neighbour, 23, arrested after discovery of half-naked woman’s body in bush

Mpumalanga – Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder of his 30-year-old next-door neighbour... Read more

22 Apr

Countries

Russia says freed two hostages taken by jihadists in Niger

Moscow – Russia’s army said Tuesday its Africa Corps unit had freed two hostages — employees of Russian geology... Read more

22 Apr

Countries

Violence rises, Sahel jihadists make inroads as Nigeria election looms

Abuja – Nigeria is facing renewed violence from armed groups as the country heads towards elections, with assaults in... Read more

22 Apr

Countries

Extortion threat hits rubbish collection in Cape Town

Dumping in Eyadini informal settlement in Philippi. Photo: Sandiso Phaliso By Sandiso Phaliso Extortion threats are affecting rubbish collection... Read more

22 Apr

Arts and Leisure

McKenzie hails Cynthia Shange as ‘fearless pioneer’ following her death

Cape Town – Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has paid tribute to veteran South African actress,... Read more

22 Apr