Four life terms plus 42 years for serial rapist taxi conductor

Staff Reporter|Published

The Eastern Cape high court has sentenced taxi conductor Thembelani Mrwetyana to four life terms for horrific rapes and robberies, shedding light on the grave impact ...

Buffalo attack claims life of US millionaire during Limpopo hunting trip

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The 52-year-old hunter had reportedly paid Coernraad Vermaak Safaris around R177 221 for the trip in which he planned to stalk and kill wild animals.

‘Call each other comrade’: MK Party orders members to drop ‘commander’ title

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has ditched the term “commander”, ordering members to address each other as “comrades” within the party’s ...

Why SA barred Russian vessel

Mashudu Sadike|Published

South Africa's refusal to allow the Russian naval vessel The Smolny into Cape Town has ignited diplomatic tensions and drawn criticism from local parties, revealing ...

More struggle ahead with US trade relations amid tariff hikes

Manyane Manyane and Mashudu Sadike|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that he spoke with Trump on Wednesday.

New BELA regulations affirm right to education for undocumented children

Thami Magubane|Published

New regulations under the BELA Act ensure that undocumented children in South Africa have the right to education, as announced by Minister Siviwe Gwarube. This article ...

Five suspects in Malcolm Pather murder case opt to remain in custody

Kim Swartz|Published

THE five accused in the murder of Malcolm Pather have abandoned their bid for bail.

After US action on political debanking, #RacistBanksMustFall calls for reform in South Africa

Philippa Larkin and Siphelele Dludla|Published

The #RacistBanksMustFall movement in South Africa advocates for legislative reforms to combat discriminatory banking practices, inspired by a recent US executive ...

Philippi East residents protest for basic services on R300 freeway

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Residents of Loyiso Nkohla Village in Philippi East blocked the R300 freeway in a protest demanding electricity and basic services, expressing frustration over prolonged ...

Life as an Afrikaner refugee in the US: Challenges and triumphs

Mashudu Sadike|Updated

Discover the mixed experiences of Afrikaner refugees who fled South Africa for the US, as they navigate challenges and find new opportunities in their new home. ...

Court orders mental evaluation for diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg after courtroom outburst

Zelda Venter|Published

Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg is ordered to undergo a 30-day mental evaluation after a disruptive courtroom incident, raising questions about his understanding ...

Watch VideoMinister Macpherson opens criminal case in explosive IDT bribery scandal involving suspended CEO

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has opened a criminal case against the suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka and IDT spokesperson Phasha Makgolane  following a bribery ...

How Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala managed to get cellphone inside Kgosi Mampuru prison

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala's claim of receiving a cellphone from a released offender raises critical questions about security at Kgosi Mampuru prison.

Wrongfully imprisoned man to receive R750,000 compensation

Zelda Venter|Published

Wonder Nkambule spent nearly eight years in prison for a crime he did not commit, only to face an additional 77 days of unlawful detention after his appeal.

Beware of online car auction scams targeting South Africans

Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

As online marketplaces grow, South Africans face rising threats from sophisticated car auction scams. The South African Institute of Auctioneers urges buyers to ...

This is where the R124 million Powerball jackpot winner bought their ticket from

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The winner from the August 5, 2025, draw will walk away with a staggering R124,602,697. 30.

'Technical challenges' hampered air forces' response to deadly E Cape floods

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga faces scrutiny over the SAAF's delayed response to devastating floods in the Eastern Cape, citing technical challenges as the reason ...

Cyril fights to delay apartheid damages case

Zelda Venter|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa requests the Gauteng High Court to postpone a R167 million damages case related to apartheid atrocities until a judicial inquiry clarifies ...

Watch VideoHow does the Wonderbag work?

Sarene Kloren|Published

The Wonderbag is a revolutionary slow cooker that saves energy and enhances flavours.