'Free electricity, free housing': One pensioner's different ask

One pensioner's list of exemptions from VAT, electricity, rent and food costs struck a nerve like nothing else on the thread.

South Africa prepares for potential Ebola outbreak

Precautionary measures against a potential Ebola outbreak are being intensified by the South African Ministry of Health.

WATCH: Cape Town police impound fancy cars belonging to foreign national 'crypto' traders

In a video shared by the mayor, a man can be heard apologising after being caught with one of these vehicles.

LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 135 | Wednesday,8 July 2026

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry marks Day 135, the commission continues hearing witness testimony

N Cape patients face years-long waits as surgical backlog grows

Thousands of patients remain on the surgical waiting list in the Northern Cape.

Treasury withholds R13.5bn from municipalities over failures

The main aim of temporarily withholding the equitable share is to arrest the culture of non-payment.

Olivier lied to help co-accused go free

Olivier told the Court he was not truthful in his statement, saying he lied to help his co-accused.

Cape Town couple faces fraud charges over alleged misuse of Islamic studies funds

SRD grant: The realities of budgeting R370 a month

South Africans in dire need can access the SRD grant. But how are they expected to budget R370 when the food poverty line is double that?

'We are going to see more and more Zimbabweans coming to SA'

Mashaba has called for the international community to sanction Zanu-PF leaders.

Will Woolworths face investigation following complaints of spam emails?

Customers were reportedly told they would forgo discounts if they unsubscribed from communication.

Memo to Eskom: Telkom already lost this fight

Telkom fought to keep its network and South Africa lost a decade. Eskom risks making the same mistake.

Major shipping carriers resume some sailings through Suez Canal

Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller Maersk said on Monday it will resume some sailings through the Suez Canal under the joint network with its German peer Hapag-Lloyd, instead of sending vessels around Africa's Cape of Good Hope.

Police deployed in Dar es Salaam to supress pro-democracy protests

Police and soldiers flooded the streets of Dar es Salaam Tuesday as Tanzania moved to crush planned pro-democracy protests, leaving the city heavily secured with no demonstrators in sight.

Kaizer Chiefs starting XI in Da Cruz's 4-3-3 system

New Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz is likely to introduce a new tactical system ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.

Mel Viljoen opens ANOTHER BackaBuddy campaign, under 'alias'

Social media users are tickled pink by Mel Viljoen's devious plans to start another BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign, under an alias.

Netflix, e.tv look to fill the gap Showmax left behind

eMedia's landmark deal with Netflix puts its flagship new drama on the streaming giant's platform a day after broadcast.

BMA, SANDF working together to strengthen border security

The BMA is engaging Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs.

STADIO's new Head of School for Information Technology urges a human-centred approach to IT

Adriaan Jacobs becomes South Africa's youngest World Series of Poker bracelet winner