Taxi carrying passengers. The Kimberley Taxi Association says government’s failure to subsidise the taxi industry is leaving commuters exposed to rising transport costs. This follows a more than 30% fare increase in Kimberley, which has sparked frustration among passengers who say they are already struggling with the high cost of living. The association treasurer, Lesley…
Hospital beds in a hospital ward. Some residents in Johannesburg say they remain hopeful that the Department of Health will contain recently detected hantavirus cases linked to an international cruise ship. Three people who were on board the vessel travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde have died, while one patient remains in a serious condition…
Paris St Germain’s Desire Doue, Marquinhos, Matvey Safonov and Fabian Ruiz celebrate after reaching the UEFA Champions League final. Holders Paris St Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a 6-5 aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was far cagier than their goal-laden first encounter….
File| Handcuffs for arrest. Five people, including two former police officers, have been sentenced to 17 years in prison by the Pinetown Regional Court for corruption linked to a 2018 murder case. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the case relates to the killing of ANC leader Lawrence Nxumalo in KwaDengezi, west of Durban. According…
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala together with co-accused appear in the High Court in Johannesburg on January 29, 2026. The case against alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, together with his four co-accused, is expected to resume this morning at the High Court in Johannesburg. Matlala is accused of orchestrating the failed assassinations of his former…
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs in action on the field. Mamelodi Sundowns‘ hopes of an unprecedented ninth consecutive Betway Premiership title were dealt a minor blow when they were held to a one-all draw at home by Kaizer Chiefs. The points are shared at Loftus. The focus shifts to our next home game 👆 Mamelodi…
FILE | A man holds Senzo Meyiwa’s picture during his memorial at the Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban. Mandlenkosi “Shoes” Zondo, a childhood friend of accused number two, Bongani Ntanzi, has maintained that police assaulted him and forced him to sign a statement that he says does not fully reflect his version of events. Zondo…
March and March leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma is seen holding a South African flag during a protest in Durban against undocumented foreigners, 6 May 2026. Leader of March and March, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has emphasised the call for government to prioritise the rights of South Africans. Ngobese-Zuma was addressing people during a march against undocumented migrants in…
Residents march against illegal immigration in KwaZulu-Natal. ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal has called on the eThekwini Municipality to establish a dedicated unit to tackle crime and address the issue of hijacked buildings in the Durban City Centre. The party’s provincial leader, Zwakele Mncwango, also participated in a march against illegal immigrants in Durban that drew hundreds…
Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on March 4, 2026. The family of National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader, Fadiel Adams, and leaders of the party have joined his lawyers at the Westville police station in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Adams, who was arrested in Cape Town, is yet to arrive at…
