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Officers on patrol 24/7 as Easter traffic surge expected

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published 1 hour ago

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said there will be increased police visibility, particularly late at night and in the early hours of the morning, when recklessness ...

‘No you don’t’: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus hits back at Matt Williams claim that ‘Bomb Squad’ plan may have caused Kitshoff ...

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 hour ago

Rassie Erasmus defends the Springbok's Bomb Squad strategy after Matt Williams questions its impact on Steven Kitshoff's career-ending injury, igniting a heated ...

'Your life is on the line, literally', says Judge Erasmus

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published 2 hours ago

Judge Nathan Erasmus paused proceedings to offer firm guidance on how questioning should be handled, emphasising fairness, simplicity, and comprehension.

Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé expects ‘massive breakdown battle’ from Munster in URC showdown

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 3 hours ago

Ahead of a crucial URC clash in Limerick, Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé expresses confidence in resolving the lineout issues against Munster.

Nothing sweeter than Ikeys’ Varsity Cup triumph over old foes Maties at Danie Craven

Zaahier Adams|Published 4 hours ago

The extra icing on the UCT Ikeys’ Varsity Cup cake was that the victory scuppered the Maties’ 150-year birthday celebrations, writes Zaahier Adams.

MTN Group faces Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit as US-South Africa relations strain

Edward West|Updated 3 hours ago

MTN Group is embroiled in a high-stakes lawsuit under the US Anti-Terrorism Act, coinciding with the controversial appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa's ...

Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu reveals key to Stormers’ URC playoff hopes

Leighton Koopman|Published 16 hours ago

The Stormers are determined to secure 20 points in their final four home matches, setting the stage for a thrilling URC playoff run.

Queen Anne, an old mailship and the breakwater

Brian Ingpen|Published 19 hours ago

Attracting enormous attention in Dockland during her two-day stay last week was Cunard’s magnificent Queen Anne, the latest of the Cunard cruise ship quartet. Although ...

Cyril has delivered nothing but false hope

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published 21 hours ago

It should be expected, though, given the fact that Ramaphosa was part and parcel of Zuma’s nine wasted years and did nothing.

Major victory against rhino poaching: fugitive Thomas Chauke gets 110-year sentence

Staff Reporter|Published 21 hours ago

The accused was a fugitive, wanted for multiple charges of rhino poaching and wildlife-related cases in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, and North West. ...

Finance Minister heads to G20 in Washington despite US tensions

Mashudu Sadike|Published 22 hours ago

The trip, scheduled for April 23-24, will take place on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings.

MTN launches compelling home internet offers aimed at connecting families

Partnered Content|Published 23 hours ago

MTN has launched innovative home and fibre connectivity solutions aimed at connecting South African families like never before.

Deadly student unrest caught us by surprise- WSU

Lisa Isaacs, Simon Majadibodu and Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published 23 hours ago

Tensions escalated at Walter Sisulu University after a residence manager allegedly opened fire on students protesting poor accommodation conditions, leaving one ...

PAC to explore recovery of funds following conviction of former president

Nicola Daniels|Published 1 day ago

Luthando Mbinda, 64, was convicted on a charge of fraud in excess of R900 000. The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Bellville found him not guilty on money ...

Three years on: No arrests in the tragic case of Mbali Koba's rape and murder

Nicola Daniels|Published 1 day ago

Makhanda's Archbishop, Nkosinathi Ngesi questioned how police could not find the child's rapist and murderer in the tiny town of Alicedale, with less than 10 000 ...

It’s all about ‘micro-comms’ for Bulls flyhalf Keagan Johannes in Munster URC clash

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 day ago

After a long wait, Keagan Johannes is ready to seize his moment as the Bulls flyhalf, facing a crucial challenge against Munster this weekend.

No suspect identified to date in Cwecwe rape case

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 1 day ago

Deputy national Commissioner Tebello Mosikili said 30 statements have been taken mainly from the staff of the school, medical personnel who examined the victim, ...

Appollis claims officer coached him to implicate his co-accused in Joshlin trial

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published 1 day ago

During cross-examination at the Western Cape High Court, sitting at the White City Multipurpose Centre in Diazville, Saldanha Bay, Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis said ...

Albert Luthuli’s daughter-in-law details the trauma of the day he died

Bongani Hans|Published 1 day ago

For decades the original inquest had maintained that Luthuli, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died after being hit by a goods train on July 21, 1967, in Stanger, on ...