Julius Mkhwanazi says he should face lesser charge as Emmanuel Mbense murder case postponed

The EMPD senior officer's lawyer argued that he should be charged as an 'accessory after the fact'.

Friday's weather: Fine and cool in Gauteng with fog and isolated rain in KZN

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Friday, 7 August 2026.

Recipe of the day: Beef potjie stew

A good winter stew.

Long weekend travel warning: what snow could mean for your road trip

With a public holiday and a major cold front lining up for the same weekend, here's what South African drivers need to know before hitting the road.

Battle for national netball title is wide open, says Mangaung coach Karla Pretorius

Mangaung beat eThekwini, Tshwane defeated Dr Kenneth Kaunda, and Nelson Mandela Bay triumphed over Alfred Nzo in senior A-division matches on day one.

The dangers of looksmaxxing: Why young men are risking everything for the perfect face

Social media's beauty obsession is reshaping how young men see themselves.

Who controls Africa's digital voice? ( Africanews Debates)

As internet access surges across the continent, rights advocates warn that laws meant to combat cybercrime are increasingly being used to police political speech, raising fresh questions over where Africa should draw the line between security and freedom of expression.

South African factories hit by migrant worker exodus

Employers say many of the departing workers had valuable sewing skills that are hard to replace quickly, while locals are often unwilling to take the low-paying jobs.

Mass prison escape as armed clashes rock western Libya

A mass prison escape unfolded in western Libya after inmates fled a jail amid fierce clashes between rival armed groups. The violence killed at least three civilians, damaged property and heightened security concerns in the country's volatile western region.

'I thought my son had been shot': Durban mom recounts home invasion horror

Dua Lipa's honeymoon bikinis are stealing all the attention (Pics)

Dua Lipa's bikinis have been impossible to miss this year, from a sequin two-piece to her honeymoon-ready metallic look on the Amalfi Coast.

Kaizer Chiefs duo return to the training grounds!

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has enough pool of players to select from following the return of his two players from the sidelines.

These Phili words are music to Kaizer Chiefs fans' ears

New man on board.

Major new visa system coming to OR Tambo International Airport

South Africa will officially launch its new visa system at OR Tambo as part of a major immigration overhaul.

It is coming: Volkswagen preparing second iteration Tiguan R

Prototype second generation has been spied undergoing testing at the Nürburgring. However, an official date of reveal is still some way off.

'There's a real buzz in the group,' says All Blacks boss Rennie ahead of tour opener

A number of players will get a chance to show what they can do to convince their coach they should be in the reckoning for the first Test.

eThekwini councillor shot dead after being lured outside his office

Why a small coastal town is fast becoming the 'Camps Bay of the West Coast'

A small SA town is evolving into the 'Camps Bay of the West Coast', with multimillion-rand homes attracting local and international buyers.

WATCH | Rugby player Sbu Nkosi opens up about his darkest mental health battles

Sbu Nkosi had to take time away from rugby, and everything else, when the loss of his twins sank him to a dark place.

Official: Kaizer Chiefs announce 6th signing

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of Faiz Abrahams from Stellenbosch FC on a season-long loan deal with an option to make the move permanent.