Countries Zuma and Thales hit legal roadblock: arms deal trial moves forward Pretoria – Former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales have suffered a major legal setback after the... Read more 4 Feb
Business Trade lifeline saved! US renews AGOA as African jobs hang in the balance Paris – The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which has been renewed until the end of 2026, has provided... Read more 4 Feb
Countries Blood in the bedroom: Nephew charged in uncle’s brutal murder Harrismith – A 31-year-old man from Bufferzone in Intabazwe near Harrismith has been arrested in connection with the alleged... Read more 4 Feb
Countries Social media fury after power cut at Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria Cape Town – A decision by the City of Tshwane to disconnect electricity at the Nigerian High Commission in... Read more 4 Feb
Arts and Leisure TopGear SA awards roar back: Celebrating the cars and legends of 2026 Johannesburg – The TopGear South Africa Magazine Awards are returning this year, promising an evening celebrating the cars, brands,... Read more 4 Feb
Countries DA boss Steenhuisen quits leadership race amid party turmoil Durban – The leader of the second-largest party in South Africa’s ruling coalition, the Democratic Alliance, announced on Wednesday... Read more 4 Feb
Countries What the Mbenenge Tribunal decision means — and why it matters Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. Archive photo: Office of the Chief Justice. By Alison Tilley and Mbekezeli Benjamin... Read more 4 Feb
Countries Gunmen open fire on bus, six Lesotho nationals killed south of Joburg Johannesburg – Gunmen opened fire on a vehicle carrying Lesotho nationals in South Africa on Tuesday, killing at least... Read more 4 Feb
Countries Wild chase ends in 84 Armadillo lizard haul worth R123,000 Garies, Northern Cape — Three men were arrested on Monday, 2 February 2026, for allegedly being in illegal possession... Read more 4 Feb
Countries Midrand residents protest six-day water outage Midrand residents took to the street on Tuesday to protest a six-day water outage. Photos: Ihsaan Haffejee By Ihsaan... Read more 4 Feb