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Lawyer gunned down in Joburg CBD outside CCMA in broad daylight has been named
Pule Makgale|Published

Lawyer gunned down in Joburg CBD outside CCMA in broad daylight has been named

Over 25 000 music lovers set for Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the vibrant celebration as the Cape Town International Jazz Festival returns, showcasing over 340 musicians and a diverse lineup that promises to captivate ...

Watch VideoSibusiso Zuma: Bafana Bafana must embrace 'underdog' status at 2026 World Cup

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Bafana Bafana legend Sibusiso Zuma urges the national team to go " all out" from the opening game against hosts Mexico to capitalise on being underestimated on the ...

Watch VideoRivaldo Coetzee: Lack of clinical striker could cost Orlando Pirates the title

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Former Sundowns midfielder Rivaldo Coetzee believes Orlando Pirates’ search for a 20-goal striker could be the deciding factor as Mamelodi Sundowns hunt a record-extending ...

Watch VideoGolden Arrows ignite Top 8 charge with gritty Sekhukhune United win

Obakeng Meletse|Published

A late Sabelo Sithole strike propelled Golden Arrows into the Betway Premiership Top 8. We look at Abafana Bes’thende’s resurgence under Manqoba Mngqithi and the ...

Watch VideoWhy the Stormers’ attack is failing to fire despite forward dominance

John Goliath|Published

Despite sitting second on the URC log, the Stormers are frustrated by a lack of clinical edge in the red zone. Dawie Snyman discusses the return of Edinburgh's internationals ...

Gauteng shaken by brutal killings of two learners in separate attacks

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Education is grieving after two learners were fatally stabbed in separate incidents. A Grade 8 pupil from Forest High and a Grade 12 pupil ...

History repeats itself in a world torn by conflict

The Star Reporter|Published

The cycle of history reveals the absurdity and high stakes of war. Can rational leaders emerge to embrace peace over conflict, or will we continue to witness the ...

You can’t keep Johannesburg down: a city of resilience, opportunity, and family life

Nkosana Lekotjolo|Published

Johannesburg stands resilient and vibrant, earning accolades for family life and economic potential. Explore how this dynamic city continues to attract new residents ...

City Power warns of fraud scheme impersonating CEO in fake tender scam

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

City Power has issued a fraud alert after scammers impersonated CEO Tshifularo Mashava in a fake tender email aimed at businesses and service providers. The utility ...

SABC suspends journalist Natasha Phiri amid explosive Madlanga Commission revelations

The Star Reporter|Published

Natasha Phiri faces suspension after shocking revelations at the Madlanga Commission suggest she shared sensitive information with a police officer in exchange for ...

SABC suspends journalist Natasha Phiri after allegedly receiving money for information

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The SABC has placed its journalist, Natasha Phiri, on precautionary suspension after she allegedly received R500 in exchange for information.

Community outcry as R280 million road rehabilitation project in Emfuleni fails to deliver

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A multimillion-rand road rehabilitation project in Emfuleni is under scrutiny after several of the 40 upgraded roads were left damaged, incomplete, or unusable, ...

Lekota was not of sound mind says court, his lover 'emptied' his bank account weeks before his death

Zelda Venter|Updated

The Gauteng High Court has delivered a critical judgment regarding the financial dealings of Mosiuoa Lekota's partner, revealing significant withdrawals from his ...

Nkosi stands firm on secrecy over Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's card request

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Gauteng Officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi defends his choice to withhold information about crime figure Vusimuzi Matlala's urgent credit card request linked to meetings ...

Gauteng premier issues apology following tragic death of mental health patient

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has apologised to the family of Lerato Mohlamme, a mental health patient who died under tragic circumstances at Dr. George Mukhari ...

Joburg’s R10.3 billion wage agreement sparks fierce political showdown

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

At the centre of the dispute is the Politically Facilitated Agreement (PFA), which SAMWU says is a long-overdue intervention to correct wage disparities, while the ...

CTIJF makes 2026 more accessible, removing Rosies Stage surcharge

Entertainment Reporter|Published

Discover the thrilling performances and enhanced safety measures at the Rosies Stage during the 2026 Cape Town International Jazz Festival, featuring jazz legend ...

Emfuleni sewage crisis highlights urgent need for action in Gauteng

Kingsol Chabalala|Published

For years, residents of Emfuleni have endured the stench and health hazards of a persistent sewage crisis that has turned their communities into a living nightmare. ...

A quiet revolution: banking norms are disappearing

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

As traditional banking norms erode, a quiet revolution is reshaping financial interaction beyond recognition. Is the future of banking destined to become invisible? ...