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July 04, 2025

Operation Dudula's campaign against immigrants raises healthcare concerns

WITH scores of undocumented foreign nationals currently being turned away at Addington Hospital in Durban and other health facilities in parts of the country this week, the leader of the Operation Dudula Movement, Zandile Dabula, has vowed to continue the movement' anti-foreigner healthcare campaign across the country.

3 mins

Bring back the whip, says Minister Groenewald

SHOULD a person who steals ten loaves of bread be sent to prison for years, or given a painful walloping and sent home?

2 mins

HAMBA KAHLE MABUZA

Remembered as a dominant politician and a committed cadre

3 mins

Judge berates 'filthiest' man for raping gogo (91)

THE High Court in Thohoyandou, sitting at the Waterval Magistrate's Court, has sentenced 34-year-old Musa Walter Chabalala of Tshisaulu village to multiple terms of direct imprisonment, including life imprisonment for rape.

1 mins

SA woman awarded R2.2m after rubber bullet injury

A WOMAN who was struck in her right eye with a rubber bullet and had to have it surgically removed will be compensated to the tune of R2.2 million by the Police Ministry.

2 mins

Parents mourn Ekurhuleni top official killed in hail of bullets

EXECUTIVE Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has described the brutally murdered City of Ekurhuleni’s group divisional head of corporate and forensic audits, Mpho Mafole as a dedicated public servant, a fearless champion for accountability, and a staunch advocate for ethical governance.

1 mins

Zimbabwe editor Faith Zaba now seeks bail

EDITOR of Zimbabwe Independent newspaper, Faith Zaba, has spent the second night behind bars after the Zimbabwe Republic Police arrested her on charges of allegedly undermining the authority of or insulting the president.

1 mins

Education department told to pay late senior lecturer R571 000

THE NORTH West Department of Higher Education has been ordered to pay a late senior lecturer over R571 000 after he was underpaid for almost a decade.

1 mins

Arnolds poised to take over Joburg Council Speaker hot seat

MARGARET Arnolds has been tipped to take over as the Speaker for the Joburg Council.

1 mins

R3m dating scam case postponed, lawyer a no-show

THREE men have appeared in court after they were arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, for defrauding an unsuspecting woman of her R3 million in a dating scam.

2 mins

Public Protector clears Cele of SAPS helicopter misuse allegations

PUBLIC Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has cleared former police minister Bheki Cele of accusations of chartering an SA Police Service (SAPS) helicopter to attend the ANC's 2024 election manifesto launch in February last year.

2 mins

SA's housing crisis deepens as R34bn budget faces backlash over inefficiency

POLITICAL parties have rejected the Department of Human Settlements' R34 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, accusing the department of mismanagement, inefficiency, and making promises that will not materialise.

3 mins

QUICK READ

SPYING CHARGE

1 mins

Conviction of McMaster should be the standard

THREE decades. That's how long it took to convict Clinton McMaster.

1 mins

Degrees for sale: the scam killing education

IN SEAN O°Casey’s scathing definition, universities have ignominiously become “places where they polish pebbles and dim diamonds”.

2 mins

The National Dialogue must speak to power, not for it

THE much-talked-about National Dialogue is indeed a national conversation we didn’t know we needed until former president Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki called for it. President Cyril Ramaphosa must be saluted for heeding that call. This gesture affirms that our leaders still speak and listen to one another.

4 mins

Meta will 'appeal unlawful EU fine'

Facebook owner Meta said it will appeal a €200-million fine slapped on it by the EU after the bloc accused the company of breaking digital competition rules.

1 mins

Garment producer eyes US trade deal

BANGLADESH, the world’s second-biggest garment manufacturer, aims to strike a trade deal with the US before Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs kick in next week, the country’s top commerce official said

1 mins

Hamas in ceasefire ‘proposals with mediators’

PALESTINIAN militant group Hamas said yesterday it was discussing proposals from mediators for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, after US President Donald Trump said Israel had agreed to a 60-day truce.

1 mins

Make-or-break vote on tax bill

US lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump’s marquee tax and spending bill yesterday after a bruising day of Republican infighting that threatened to derail the centrepiece of the president's domestic agenda.

2 mins

Gaza rescuers say Israeli forces killed 25, including 12 in shelter

GAZA'S civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 25 people yesterday, including 12 in a strike on a school sheltering Palestinians displaced by the war nearing its 22nd month.

2 mins

Mothers of missing soldiers desperate

ALL Lyubov Brodovska wanted from the Ukrainian soldiers just freed in a prisoner exchange with Russia was for one to give a sign that her missing son was alive.

2 mins

DA takes Emfuleni's water woes to the Human Rights Commission

THE Democratic Alliance (DA) in Emfuleni has submitted a complaint to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) against the Emfuleni Local Municipality, following their failure to resolve a water crisis that has been going on for numerous weeks in France, Extension 2, Boipatong.

1 mins

Dispute: Burton's Foods vs Boxer Superstores

THE wording “Wheels” in relation to biscuits came under the legal spotlight after a company selling biscuits under the name “Wagon Wheels” objected to a competitor wanting to register its biscuits using the name “Wheels” on its packaging.

2 mins

The GNU cracks are now a sinkhole... for the DA? ANC? Or both?

SOMEHOW, President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet of (in) Convenience with the Democratic Alliance made it to its one year anniversary about a fortnight ago.

2 mins

Unraveling the tragedy of Nongqawuse

STEP aside, dull history books this one's got everything: mystery, travel, ancestral drama, boiled eggs and even a symbolic grave in England.

1 mins

Mothers, daughters, and new beginnings

ON REMOTE Tuga de Oro, vet Charlotte Walker's caseload of donkeys, cows, and ailing lizards has only increased.

1 mins

A delightful blend of mystery, humour

THIS engaging murder mystery, narrated by a talented full cast, showcases the exciting writing styles of Maulik Pancholy, Zackary Grady, and Archilles Stamatelaky. Released just last month, this irresistible production has quickly achieved an impressive 4.6-star rating on Audible, indicating its widespread appeal to a diverse audience.

1 mins

From darkness to light: A woman's inspiring journey of survival and hope

WHEN a young girl abducted in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo escaped her harrowing captivity: walking across the DRC at the age of ten, she had no idea of the new life and opportunities to be found in South Africa.

3 mins

Kim Bagley: from social media to bestseller

FOOD content creator and author Kim Bagley was overcome with emotion when she learned her debut publication, Cooking with Kim Bagley: A South African Fusion of Flavours, had become the country’s top-selling cookbook — just three weeks after its release.

2 mins

How your job affects mental health

WE spend most of our waking hours at work, so it's no surprise that our jobs can shape our mental health in lasting ways.

2 mins

Maduka takes charge at Magesi FC

JOHN Maduka has described it as “a special honour” to be appointed head coach of Magesi FC and expressed his satisfaction at working alongside long-serving assistant coach Jacky Ledwaba.

2 mins

Royal AM must give up on their fight to be reinstated in the PSL

THE tug-of-war between the PSL and Royal AM appears far from over — but the league may have made the right call by expelling the club earlier this year.

2 mins

Sundowns to freshen up before kicking off pre-season training

MAMELODI Sundowns will officially kick off their preseason on July 21 and focus on honing their skills at home in South Africa.

2 mins

Pirates must now cut off deadwood after new signings

ORLANDO Pirates have made the biggest splash during the transfer window thus far, strengthening the team to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns for the Betway Premiership trophy next season.

2 mins

Djokovic sweeps past wildcard Evans

Novak Djokovic crushed British wildcard Dan Evans in the Wimbledon second round as he stepped up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

1 mins

Booi to captain Springbok Women against Canada

NOLUSINDISO Booi will lead the Springbok Women in her 51st cap when they take on second-ranked Canada on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria in one of their toughest World Cup preparation matches to date.

2 mins

Portugal and Reds in disbelief after passing of Jota

LIVERPOOL forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in Spain yesterday, police said, weeks after the Portugal star was married - sparking widespread grief across the football world.

2 mins

Russell faces British pressure

GEORGE Russell heads into his home British Grand Prix this weekend haunted by rumours and unconfirmed reports that fierce rival and four-time world champion Max Verstappen has accepted an offer to replace him at Mercedes next year.

3 mins

Body horror, Springbok style: Erasmus' hybrid revolution

THE first time I came into contact with some form of body horror was most probably somewhere in the late 1990s while watching Akira as a teenager.

3 mins

Chiefs labelled as a joke after announcing new recruits

KAIZER Chiefs' former attacker and controverstil football pundit Junior Khanye says the \"club is not serious\" after overlooking local depth and signing unpopular players from abroad for next season.

2 mins

Proteas all-rounder revival brings an end to post-Kallis era

A LITTLE over a decade ago, the greatest all-rounder the sport of cricket has ever seen, Jacques Kallis, walked away from the game, concluding a career that spanned almost two decades.

1 mins

McKenzie's football vision in motion as business associate buys SuperSport United

MINISTER of Sport Gayton McKenzie's mission to revive topflight football in the Free State has taken a major step forward with his business associate, Calvin Lee John, confirmed as the man behind the pending purchase of SuperSport United through Siwelele Football Club (Pty) Ltd.

2 mins

Banyana, Amajita's conquests hinged on resilience, yet systemic reform is vital

ON the landscape of South African football, the tale of triumph and resilience continues to captivate and inspire following Banyana Banyana and Amajita's conquests in Africa despite significant challenges.

2 mins

Wiese brothers are inching closer to Springboks dream

WE know that burly Jasper Wiese resembles a runaway train when he gets the ball but his toughness was reflected in his description of the neck injury he suffered earlier this year while playing for his Japanese club.

3 mins

Corrupt officials, criminal syndicates fuel SA's gold trade crisis - Report

A NEW report from SwissAid has uncovered the extensive involvement of corrupt officials in the illicit trade and laundering of South Africa’s gold.

2 mins

UN names 48 multinationals allegedly profiting from Palestinian occupation

United Nations says corporations are facilitating system of exploitative occupation

3 mins

South Africa faces potential export challenges with EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism

AS THE European Commission (EC) gears up to launch plans for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in early 2026, South African industries are left contemplating the potential ramifications of this new regulatory framework.

2 mins

Turning G20 into a job-creation engine: Lessons from India's one million jobs project

As South Africa is gearing up to host the world’s leaders at the G20 Plenary Summit in November 2025, one question looms large — how can we leverage the world’s attention to boost job creation and grow the economy inclusively? There are many lessons to be applied in leveraging the G20 presidency for job creation - in particular India’s 2023 hosting offers a compelling job creation blueprint for South Africa.

3 mins

Why South Africa needs an urgent ICT policy reform to leapfrog into global digital leadership

HAVING recently participated in the Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF), I left with one burning realisation: South Africa's digital future depends on how quickly and boldly we reform our ICT policy landscape.

3 mins

Economic downturn signs emerge as South Africa's PMI drops to 50.1

SOUTH Africa's private sector economy has signalled a concerning shift towards fragility, as evidenced by the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).

2 mins

How recent Sars changes affect South Africans living abroad

SOUTH Africans living and working abroad are being urged to take note of recent changes by the South African Revenue Service (Sars) that significantly alter how non-residency for tax purposes is treated and enforced.

2 mins

Tongaat Hulett's sugar mills lead South Africa in recovery performance

TONGAAT Hulett's (THL) three South African sugar mills, Maidstone, Amatikulu and Felixton, which benefited from capital investment since the group went into business rescue, have ranked as the top three nationally for sugar recovery in the current sugar milling season.

2 mins

Reinet in talks with Athora about £5.7bn stake in UK pension group

REINET Investments, after days of media speculation, said Thursday that Athora Holdings had approached it about selling its stake in UK-based Pension Insurance Corporation Group (PIC) as part of a wider deal worth about £5.7 billion (R136.4bn).

2 mins

Mining industry raises alarm over ferrochrome export tax as electricity tariffs receive nod

THE Minerals Council of South Africa has raised concerns over the approval by government of an export tax on ferrochrome concentrates and welcomed the Cabinet's adoption of preferential electricity tariffs for ferrochrome smelters.

2 mins

How good health influences your retirement financial strategy

ENTERING retirement in good health is a blessing, but it also brings with it the challenge of planning for a much longer life. While being free of illness can create a sense of security, it’s important not to become complacent. Here are ten financial planning considerations if you're healthy heading into retirement:

3 mins

How to protect yourself from online romance scams

FINANCIAL scams are evolving rapidly, and some of the most deceptive ones no longer begin with cold calls or phishing emails, but with what seems like a genuine and personal conversation, says financial services provider FNB.

2 mins

When should South Africans consider moving their wealth offshore?

UNDERSTANDING “offshore” starts with one simple certainty: nothing in the South African Income Tax or Reserve Bank regulations prohibits South Africans from opening a bank or investment account, or setting up an offshore trust.

3 mins

The rise of extravagance in matric dance fashion

MATRIC dance season is here, and let's be real, the fashion is getting wilder by the minute! Gone are the days of simple dresses and understated hairstyles. Today’s Grade 12s are bringing the heat, and we're not just talking about their dancing skills.

2 mins

Science says you might be smarter than you think

WHAT does it really mean to be a genius?

3 mins

Mariah Carey confirms new album is finished: expect emotional ballads and summer hits

MARIAH Carey is officially making her return to music with a brand-new album!

2 mins

MaBlerh's back! Expect no stone unturned at 'The Real Housewives of Durban' season five reunion

FOR the third year in a row, TV personality MaBlerh is set to get to the bottom of the drama as The Real Housewives of Durban season five reunion host.

2 mins

Diddy's guilty verdict, Da L.E.S's health update and more

THE world of entertainment is always abuzz with the latest news and updates. From celebrity romances to high-profile controversies, there is never a dull moment in the spotlight.

3 mins

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