South Africa

Budget 2026: civil society groups call for a R1,750-a-month social grant

Activists said unemployment, collapsing services and inequality were driving instability. Photo: Marecia Damons “The government needs to tax the... Read more

25 Feb

Countries

PICS | Granny, 94, face-to-face with knife-threat thug in home invasion

Durban – Two elderly residents were left shaken after an armed suspect stormed their home in Mimosa Road, Lotusville,... Read more

25 Feb

Business

2026 budget reveal! Godongwana set for hot seat in Parliament

Cape Town – Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the 2026 National Budget Speech on Wednesday, with... Read more

25 Feb

Business

Airport delays expected at Cape Town International after fire disruption

Cape Town – Power has been fully restored at Cape Town International Airport after a fire broke out just... Read more

25 Feb

Countries

NHI on ice! Ramaphosa hits pause as ConCourt battle looms

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act... Read more

25 Feb

Countries

CIT GANG GUNNED DOWN! Two shot dead in KZN police shootout

Durban – Two suspects believed to be part of a gang that robbed a cash-in-transit (CIT) vehicle in Verulam... Read more

24 Feb

Countries

One hospitalised as 11 more South Africans prepare to leave Russia war

Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return of South African men who were reportedly lured into frontline... Read more

24 Feb

Countries

Kidnap drama in Joburg! – Businessman rescued, 2 nabbed

Johannesburg – A kidnapped businessman was rescued and two suspects arrested following a rapid response by Johannesburg Metropolitan Police... Read more

24 Feb

Countries