Scientists uncover rare, camouflaged weevils in Richtersveld National Park, highlighting the park’s hidden biodiversity and the importance of ongoing research. New insect species have been discovered in the Richtersveld National Park in the Northern Cape. International entomologists, Dr Massimo Meregalli from Italy and Dr Roman Borovec from the Czech Republic, have discovered several new species…
Police are seen alongside members of the army in Cape Town as part of efforts to fight crime in this image captured on 01 April 2026. The Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, says the deployment of soldiers in some provinces to assist police cannot be seen as a remedy to eradicate crime. Cachalia is…
A woman pours petrol at a station. Analysts have pointed out that the anticipated fuel price hike in May will deal a blow to the economy despite the fuel relief measures extended by the government. This week, the National Treasury announced an extension of the general fuel levy relief in May. Motorists using petrol cars…
Cosatu’s leadership is seen during a media briefing on preparations of May Day celebrations in this image captured on 29 April 2026. Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) President Zingiswa Losi has highlighted job losses and the rising cost of living as primary challenges facing South African workers. Cosatu is finalising preparations for Friday’s…
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze appear in the Alexandra Regional Court in Johannesburg. Bellarmine Mugabe has been sentenced to 24-months in prison or a R400 000 fine for pointing a toy firearm, as well as 18 months imprisonment or a R200 000 fine for being in the country illegally. However, the charge of pointing a…
[FILE IMAGE]: Siwelele team ahead of a match. Siwelele FC will host Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday evening in what is seen as a must-win fixture for the Bloemfontein side. Sitting 11th on the Betway Premiership log, the team arrives at this high-profile home tie on the back of a frustrating run of results, with three…
Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane. Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane says the recommendations that will be made by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will be taken with the due diligence they deserve. The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) are currently briefing Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police on…
Vehicle at a fillong station Government has officially extended the temporary reduction of the fuel levy to shield South Africans from another massive price hike expected next month. In a joint move to stave off economic pressure, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources have confirmed that the relief measures…
Accused number two in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi. The state has concluded its cross-examination of accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi, at the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are currently on trial for the 2014 murder of the late Bafana Bafana captain. Ntanzi, who has been on the…
Barrels of oil. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says it is withdrawing from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+, delivering a major blow to the oil-producing alliances. It comes at a time when the war on Iran has triggered an energy shock and rattled the global economy. The departure of the…
