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Businessman Scharnick remanded after alleged firearm law breach

KwaZulu-Natal businessman Stuart Scharnick appeared in the Randburg magistrate’s court on charges related to alleged breaches of the Firearms Co…

Aphiwe Mkefe returns to TV with ‘Spinners’

Mondli Makhoba, Clementine Mosimane, Aphiwe Mkefe, and Luyanda Zwane join lead star Cantona James in the second season.

Are SA’s women voters the deciding factor in the 2026 elections? IRR to release new polling report

On Monday 31 August, the final day of Women’s Month, the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) will release a major new polling report examining the…

A 3% growth rate may exceed what policy permits - Business Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa says “growth of 3% cannot be the summit of our ambition” (“Can SA break 3% growth? Business and government raise the s…

Former investment banker tried to stab girlfriend to death in horrendous attack

Luke Warner, 35, plunged two knives into his victim – one into her eye and another into the back of her head – in a horrific attack.

Fred Sirieix's terrifying near-death experience as he reveals guide 'saved my life'

Fred Sirieix has revealed the terrifying moment he feared for his life filming his new Channel 4 show

EFF believes virtual sitting will disadvantage no-confidence vote against Speaker Didiza

The party’s main gripe against Didiza is a decision she took in June not to oppose a High Court application by President Cyril Ramaphosa to inte…

Prominent KZN businessman arrested for human trafficking to apply for bail

The 65-year-old, whose name cannot be legally disclosed, has also been linked to top cops and politicians during testimony at the Madlanga Commi…

Off-duty security officer shot dead in Buffelsdraai

An off-duty security officer has been shot dead in Buffelsdraai, north of Durban. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sho…

Audiences invited on musical journey of discovery in Bloemfontein

The FSYO and Sinfonietta will join forces for Reflections – Discovery in the Odeion Auditorium in Bloemfontein on 20 September.

SA resumes Steve Biko Inquest – Channel Africa

DCS: Matlala and lawyers were given time and space to consult

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has disputed claims by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s legal team that restrictions at Kgosi Mampuru Corr…

?Not a friend’: Matlala denies close ties with Shadrack Sibiya

Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has denied having a close relationship with suspended deputy police commissioner General Shadra…

Mayoral hopefuls await ANC list ranking decision

Top 10 spots seen as crucial for hopefuls seeking council seats

EFF lodges ethics complaint against Mark Burke MP

This emanates from the potentially criminal conduct by Kastelo Proprietary Limited, say Fighters

Technical report confirms value of Kazera’s HMS project

Aim-listed Kazera Global announces that the independent technical report for the Sea Concession 2A heavy mineral sands (HMS) project, in Alexand…

Partnership with business sharpens its focus on faster inclusive growth

Cyril Ramaphosa says third phase has set a clear target of lifting SA’s GDP growth to above 3% a year