10 people killed in Durban minibus taxi crash

It is alleged that the taxi lost control and collided with a tree in Cato Ridge, Durban.

Asylum seekers cannot vote in South Africa's 2026 local elections, IEC says

'My k**firs know their place': SCA upholds R500,000 fine against businessman for repeated K-word use

2026 matric exams: Umalusi to brief public on readiness ahead of October start

Five held and guns seized after drug busts

Five suspects have been arrested for the alleged manufacture of mandrax in two separate drug busts in different provinces days apart.

PHILLIP DEXTER | Six and a half thousand candidates, and still the media pretends that the SACP is invisible

Despite fielding over 6,500 candidates as an independent contender, the SACP is facing a media blackout. SACP's Phillip Dexter calls on broadcasters and editors to implement transparent rules for fair election coverage.

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Coalition confusion: Voters need education on alliance phenomenon, expert says

Election expert Terry Tselane says voters must understand that coalitions are negotiated between parties rather than directly chosen at the ballot box.

Thursday weather: Fog warning for parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo as fire danger grips Northern Cape

Pastor hunt intensifies after baby found dead in shallow grave, mother allegedly raped in Gauteng

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi described the incident as a "savage act of barbarism."

Jacob Zuma gets clean bill of health after hospitalisation reports

Zuma's health came under scrutiny in previous years, having travelled to Moscow in Russia in 2023 for treatment of an undisclosed illness.

Overloaded detectives: Is justice delayed or denied?

How do we expect justice to move efficiently when those through whom we access it are themselves overwhelmed?

Ten killed, 5 injured in horror after minibus taxi crashes into tree

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

Jayden Adams's girlfriend hints at conflict: 'He isn't here to protect'

Jayden Adams's girlfriend has hinted at family conflict which has affected their daughter in the three months since his shock death.

Kenya: Health Minister insists no ebola outbreak in country

Kenya is not in the grips of an ebola outbreak, the country's health secretary insisted on Wednesday, in the wake of Kenya's first death from the disease.

Olympics: South Africa aims to host the Games in 2036

South Africa is aiming to host the first ever Olympics on the African continent. This after it was named as one of seven countries that will officially put forward their case to stage the 2036 Games in November.

Leaner gives Da Cruz a headache as Chiefs face Petersen decision

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz will have to choose between Brandon Petersen or Renaldo Leaner.

Govt considering impact of ConCourt ruling on asylum seekers

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration will meet with relevant departments, and legal experts.

UPDATE: 10 men killed after taxi collides with tree near Hillcrest, KZN