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Thulasizwe Mbuyane credits Orlando Pirates for solid performances despite recent slump
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoThulasizwe Mbuyane credits Orlando Pirates for solid performances despite recent ...

Carika Bebb takes over as Mrs South Africa 2026 with a bold vision to empower women

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

In her heartfelt interview, she shares her journey, the bittersweet emotions of her crowning, and her mission to uplift women across the nation.

Sad, funny and visceral: Ashley Dowds on bringing ‘The Return of Elvis du Pisanie’ to life

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Ashley Dowds shares his insights on portraying Eddie du Pisanie in Paul Slabolepszy’s acclaimed play, 'The Return of Elvis du Pisanie', exploring the character's ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns eye CAF Champions League final spot with Esperance advantage

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns take a 1-0 lead into their CAF Champions League semi-final second leg against Esperance, with strong belief they can reach the final.

Tamia in Mzansi: everything we know about her three-city Women's Month concert tour

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Tamia is returning to South Africa this August for a special Women’s Month tour, promising to celebrate her fans and the power of music across three major cities. ...

Road safety tips: navigating SA’s high-risk travel periods

Partnered Content|Published

Road safety doesn’t end with Easter, as South Africa’s back-to-back long weekends keep high-risk travel conditions firmly in play.

Is it a campaign or a stunt show? Mzansi reacts to Helen Zille’s recent viral videos

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Helen Zille's mayoral campaign in Johannesburg is making waves on social media, with her unconventional tactics sparking both laughter and criticism among South ...

Ramaphosa appoints Roelf Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the United States

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa's new ambassador to the United States, confirmed by spokesperson Vincent Magwenya.

Watch VideoPelé’s African dream v Mamelodi Sundowns’ reality: A tale of two prophecies

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

While the late, great Pelé famously predicted an African nation would conquer the world by the year 2000, his prophecy remains stuck in the " loading" phase—hampered ...

New era for South African Airways as Professor Lamola resigns

Roger Solomons|Published

As South African Airways embarks on a new era with fresh leadership, the urgency for decisive and strategic action has never been more pressing. Can the new CEO ...

Musa Khawula ordered to retract defamatory statements against Julius Malema and his wife

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The South Gauteng High Court has issued a decisive ruling against controversial social media figure Musa Khawula, ordering him to retract baseless allegations he ...

Judge Aubrey Ledwaba's appointment as Gauteng Judge President on the horizon despite bribery claims

Zelda Venter|Published

Gauteng Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba's path to becoming the next Judge President is complicated by his recent implication at the Madlanga Commission. What ...

Power outages plague east Joburg residents every two days as infrastructure crumbles

Dr Jack Bloom|Published

The incessant power outages in east Johannesburg are not just statistics; they are lives impacted, businesses disrupted, and homes burdened. How long will residents ...

Watch VideoConsistency key for Kaizer Chiefs as Kaze and Ben Youssef eye strong finish

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ four-game winning streak under Kaze and Ben Youssef boosts third-place hopes and shows new consistency, with eight games remaining.

Watch VideoRelegation battle heats up: Orbit College face pivotal clash against Golden Arrows

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bottom-placed Orbit College must find their fighting spirit against an eighth-placed Golden Arrows side as the battle for Betway Premiership survival enters its ...

Tensions rise between South Africa and US as G20 finance summit exclusion confirmed

Pule Makgale|Updated

South Africa's exclusion from the G20 summit highlights the growing divide between its government and the US.

Watch VideoFlavio da Silva shines as Kaizer Chiefs eye top three finish

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Flavio da Silva credits teamwork for his recent scoring streak as Kaizer Chiefs target a fifth consecutive win and a CAF qualification spot in the Betway Premiership. ...

Emfuleni municipality dismisses claims of whistleblowing in employee's murder

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has rejected claims that slain finance clerk Martha Mani Rantsofu was a whistleblower, calling them misinformation, while her family ...

Only 11% vetted: DA flags child safety crisis, writes to seven ministers as system fails learners

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The DA has written to seven ministers warning that South Africa’s fragmented vetting system is failing to protect children, with only 11% of Gauteng education employees ...

Emfuleni municipality starts waste clean-up amid mounting pressure

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has begun clearing one of its worst illegal dumping sites following a The Star report highlighting widespread waste spilling into ...