Asian stocks rose on Thursday, supported by gains in technology giants on Wall Street, while lingering U.S.-Iran tensions kept oil prices supported and left gold underpinned by safe-haven flows. In currencies, the dollar firmed after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting showed policymakers were in no rush to cut rates. Trading was thinned in Asia with…
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya testifying at the Madlanga Commission. Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya has testified before the Madlanga Commission that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala paid for General Khosi Senthumule’s Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). His testimony corroborates that of General Rachel Matjeng, who also testified that…
FILE: Samwu members marching to Tshwane House, demanding the reinstatement of unfairly dismissed workers in August 2025. The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has hailed the current City of Tshwane administration for finally implementing the long-outstanding 3.5% salary increase owed to municipal workers since 2021. However, the union emphasised that the responsibility for the delay lies with the previous administration,…
Explosives believed to be for cash-in-transits and illegal mining. Police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, for possession and distribution of explosives believed to be for cash-in-transits and illegal mining. Officers arrested the teenager after a tip-off and seized 50 blasting cartridges, 25 safety fuse connectors, and detonating cords. #sapsHQ 16yr-old teenager arrested in…
Proteas’ T20 Captain Aiden Markram in action South Africa have completed the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka unbeaten. The Proteas beat the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi to top Group D. The UAE, who were put into bat, were restricted to a…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVE STREAM:
File | Unemployment graphic. Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the province is recording encouraging progress in the fight against poverty and unemployment. She was speaking during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate under way in Parliament. Ramathuba points to declining poverty levels and falling unemployment figures. She says Limpopo is leading nationally in…
Bus accident on the N1 north outside Louis Trichardt Traffic authorities in Limpopo are yet to confirm the number of people killed when the bus they were travelling in overturned on the N1 north outside Louis Trichardt. They say the crash happened Thursday morning. The affected stretch of the road has been closed as the…
[File] OR Tambo International Airport , Johannesburg Families of four South African men who were rescued from Ukraine have expressed gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Russian government for their safe return. The four men arrived at the O.R. Tambo International Airport Wednesday. They are among 17 men who had allegedly been lured to…
Divisional Commissioner for Detective and Forensic Services Hilda Senthumule. Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, has furnished the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry with recordings of a conversation between him and Divisional Commissioner for Detective and Forensic Services, Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule. General Sibiya says he recorded the conversations to avoid allegations…
