The truck hijacking crisis costs the economy billions a year – drivers may be the key to turning the tide

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Nigeria: Teachers in Oyoo State down tools over the kidnapping of colleagues

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) called an open-ended strike from Monday in the state of Oyo, in protest at the kidnapping in mid-May of dozens of children and their teachers.

Ethiopia votes as Abiy seeks stronger mandate amid democratic concerns

Millions of Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday in legislative elections expected to extend Prime Minister Abiy Ahmedâ s rule, as opposition parties and analysts raised concerns about political freedoms, ongoing conflicts and the competitiveness of the vote.

3.5 million doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine arrived in SA

Steenhuisen says that 3.5 -million doses of Biogenesis Bago vaccine arrived in South Africa.

DA opens fraud case against former Ekurhuleni City Manager

The DA has opened a case of fraud and corruption against former Ekurhuleni City Manager.

Private jet jaunt: Gauteng police launch corruption probe into former Ekurhuleni city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi

South Africans are now choosing smaller homes more than ever before

Experts say a number of factors are now driving South African home-buyers towards smaller, more well-located properties.

End of the green ID book in South Africa is coming after five decades

Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber said the government is rapidly moving to phase out South Africa's green barcoded ID books after nearly five decades in circulation.

New electrifyingly fast Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe

A three‑motor axial‑flux electric drive unit can deliver up to 860kW of power and 2 000Nm of torque for a 0-100km/h time of just 2.4 seconds.

Sweden eases rules for teenage migrants facing deportation

Sweden will raise migrant adulthood age to 21 and allow reapplication, ending deportations of teens while parents stay, government says.

Israel orders strikes on Beirut ahead of UN meeting

Israel vowed to target Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold again, deepening its Lebanon incursion as UN Security Council plans emergency meeting Monday.

Liam Jacobs defects back to the DA

DA leader said the party was not interested in the politics of chaos and personality cults

Blue-footed baboon spider targeted by exotic pet trade despite low public profile

The blue-footed baboon spider, a rare species found only in South Africa, is appearing in the international exotic pet trade, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking and conservation

Rise Mzansi's Makashule Gana elected impeachment committee chairperson

Parties in the GNU supported Gana's nomination, while the Progressive Caucus, which comprises the MK Party, EFF, African Transformation Movement and UAT, backed Wonderhoy Mahlatse

April government income grew 12.5%

Surprisingly, in April 2026 debt service costs declined by 7.6% year-on-year to R9 billion. This helped to achieve a lower fiscal deficit.

Hugo Broos on verge of making Bafana Bafana coaching history

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is on the brink of making history as he prepares to lead South Africa at FIFA World Cup 2026.

Star Major is new Durban July favourite

The 3-1 shot could have been backed at 25-1.

Rocker Francois van Coke answers random questions that aren't about his music

Francois van Coke will play at the Sunset Music Series on 28 June

The impact of the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award on young creatives

The Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award nurtures individuality and creative identity

Review: New energy from Baic with the B30e

From the stylish yet rugged design to the refined interior and the steady and easy drive, the B30e has to go down as an impressive package from Baic.