Tracing, tracking and compliance: DCS responds to parole criticism

DCS criticised what it described as unverified claims and anonymous allegations regarding offender reoffending rates.

Rating upgrades make SA more attractive for investment: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa welcomes Moody's and Standard Poor credit rating upgrade for SA

The South African man who NASA named a planet after

South African energy-engineering expert, entrepreneur, and founder, Siyabulela Xuza, has a minor planet named after him.

Muslims conclude final ritual of Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

It involves walking seven times around the Kaaba, a stone building at the centre of the Great Mosque in Mecca.

WEATHER: Severe cold, heavy rain and SNOWFALL to batter SA

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Sunday, 31 May 2026.

WHO chief urges Congo community help in Ebola fight, seeks more funds

1,028 suspected cases of Ebola had been recorded by Friday, according to Congolese authorities.

ANC seeks Matjhabeng troika reconfiguration over governance concerns

ANC wants Matjhabeng troika reconfigured over governance concerns

KZN police mourn officer killed in ambush last month

Sergeant Mandla Khuzwayo passed away in hospital earlier this week and was laid to rest in KwaMashu.

Barry Hilton reflects on heart attack scare: 'Life is precious'

Comedian Barry Hilton has reflected on suffering from a silent heart attack two years ago, and how it has given him a new lease on life...

Most South Africans can't afford to buy new cars

More than 90% of South Africans report that economic pressures are forcing them to keep their vehicles for longer.

URC result: Bulls thrash Munster to book URC semi-final v Glasgow

The Bulls beat Munster six tries to two in their URC quarter-final at Loftus to book their fourth consecutive semi-final spot.

WHO chief visits town at the epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Speaking on his arrival in Bunia, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, called on communities to play a central role in fighting the disease.

Foreign-owned shops in Estcourt remain shut following Friday looting

A cellphone shop owner says people tried to break into his shop twice in the early hours.

Lilita Gcwabe earns prestigious Journalist of the Year award at National Press Club-Unisa Awards

Millions approved for spaza shop support fund but hundreds fail compliance checks

Beneficiaries also receive non-financial business development support aimed at improving sustainability and competitiveness.

WHO DG arrives in Bunia, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak

The Director-General ⁠arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday.

Tough love or victim blaming? SA reacts to the R370 graduate

When a postgraduate on R370 went viral, some offered sympathy, but many told him to become an entrepreneur. Are they right?

Madlanga Commission will help get rid of rot within criminal justice system: Ramaphosa

He received the Commission's second interim report on Friday.

URC result: Bulls thrash Munster to book URC semi-final v Glasgow

The Bulls beat Munster six tries to two in their URC quarter-final at Loftus to book their fourth consecutive semi-final.

Barbers in Cuban capital offer free haircuts amid economic crisis

Faced with power outages and water shortages, personal hygiene has become a problem, especially for the vulnerable.