News
Capitec and Ninety One FICA fines imposed by regulators
Capitec Ninety One FICA fines follow regulator inspections into client due diligence. What the penalties cover and what the law actually demands.
Crime
Kempton Park serial killer fears grow: what we know so far
A possible Kempton Park serial killer is feared after a fourth woman's body was found in Rhodesfield, prompting a SAPS task team and a public warning to women.
Crime
Black Axe Nigerians extradited to US over R100m scam
Six Nigerians extradited to US over an alleged R100 million Black Axe romance scam that targeted more than 100 American women.
Crime
Bafana Mahungela found guilty of murdering Kirsten Kluyts
Bafana Mahungela was found guilty on all charges in the murder of Kirsten Kluyts. Here is the verdict, the case and what happens next.
Lifestyle
Counterfeit toys now a quarter of South Africa’s market
Counterfeit toys in South Africa now make up a quarter of the market, up from 5% in 2022, and safety testing is the step being skipped.
Lifestyle
Takealot Heritage Month delivery boxes get new names
Takealot Heritage Month delivery boxes now carry the retailer's name in all 12 official languages, the first name change in its 15-year history.
News
Level 5 weather warning issued for South Africa storms
Level 5 weather warning South Africa alerts covered the Northern Cape and Gauteng, with flooding, damaging winds and large hail forecast overnight.
News
Ntuthuzelo Vanara named acting IDAC head after Johnson resigns
Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara becomes acting IDAC head on secondment from the SIU, taking over the corruption directorate after Andrea Johnson resigned.
Crime
OR Tambo drug mule arrest ahead of Hong Kong flight
An OR Tambo drug mule arrest is heading to the Kempton Park court, with police yet to confirm the weight of the suspected cocaine seized.
News
Madlanga Commission resumes hearings in 2026: What to expect today and how to watch live
Live updates from the Madlanga Commission: the inquiry is in a seven day recess and resumes on Monday 14 September 2026. Watch today's hearing and catch up on what's happened so far.
News
Level 4 weather warning issued for parts of South Africa
A level 4 weather warning for South Africa covers rain, wind and a sharp cold snap from Thursday, with more disruptive conditions due over the weekend.
News
South Africa petrol price increase confirmed for September
The South Africa petrol price increase takes effect on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, as motorists face higher fuel costs and rising retail margins.
Crime
Tembisa Hospital tender fraud suspect arrested at OR Tambo
The Hawks have made a Tembisa Hospital tender fraud arrest at OR Tambo, with the unnamed 37-year-old businessman due in the Palm Ridge court on Monday.
Sports
Springbok legend Joggie Jansen dies aged 78 in Namibia
Springbok legend Joggie Jansen has died at 78 in Namibia. Inside the 10 Test caps, the Loftus tackle and the 1976 Currie Cup title.
News
NSFAS Funza Lushaka payments confirmed for six universities
NSFAS Funza Lushaka payments have unlocked allowances for 2 927 student teachers, but a large share of the bursary money is still unclaimed.
Lifestyle
Glow Johannesburg 2026 tickets open for October event
GLOW Johannesburg 2026 tickets are on sale for the 3 October wellness event at Fourways Mall, now running two sessions after early demand.
Viral News
N1 crash near Polokwane kills driver, injures 12 officers
An N1 crash near Polokwane left one motorist dead and 12 police officers hurt, eight of them seriously, after a head-on collision on Friday night.
News
September 2026 fuel price increase hits diesel hardest
The September 2026 fuel price increase lands on 2 September, and diesel takes the heavier blow. Here is what a 60-litre tank will cost.
Crime
Emfuleni employees arrested over alleged electricity scheme
Emfuleni employees arrested: police say five municipal staff allegedly charged residents to switch power back on without authorisation in Gauteng.
News
ANC mayoral candidates for metros left undecided
ANC mayoral candidates for the eight metros were held back as the party released a 42-name shortlist ahead of the November local government elections.
Crime
Zolani Tete shot dead outside his Mdantsane home
Zolani Tete shot dead at his Mdantsane gate, aged 38. What police have said so far, and what the sports minister is asking of the community.
Sports
Bafana coach deadlock stalls Safa’s move for Mosimane
The Bafana Bafana coach deadlock has left Safa without a permanent appointment as September's Afcon 2027 qualifiers close in. What is holding it up.
Crime
Eskom tender fraud conviction handed down in Middelburg
An Eskom tender fraud conviction has put a former buyer and her associates in the dock, with sentencing set for October and their assets now targeted.
News
Ramaphosa impeachment evidence leader choice challenged
The Ramaphosa impeachment evidence leader dispute widens as the president writes to the Section 89 committee over Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC.
News
South Africa revised electricity pricing policy to tackle affordability
Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will unveil a South Africa revised electricity pricing policy to address the affordability crisis and protect low-income households.
News
South Africa takes over SADC chairmanship with focus on regional market integration
South Africa takes over the SADC chairmanship as President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines plans to push for a dynamic common market and regional industrialisation.
Crime
DA councillor Ndlovu murder: Fifth suspect arrested
A fifth suspect in the DA councillor Ndlovu murder is due in the Howick Magistrate's Court, as two co-accused wait for plea proceedings to be finalised.
Viral News
Tributes to Monkey Helpline founder Steve Smit keep growing
Tributes keep coming for Monkey Helpline founder Steve Smit, the KwaZulu-Natal rescuer known as the Monkey Man, who died aged 70 after a long illness.
Events
Spring Fiesta 2026 tickets on sale for Boksburg festival
Spring Fiesta 2026 tickets are on sale for the 3 October Boksburg festival, with Blxckie, Atjazz and Fish Go Deep among the acts confirmed so far.
Crime
Julius Mkhwanazi bail bid opposed in Mbense murder case
Julius Mkhwanazi bail was contested at the Brakpan court as the State leaned on a Schedule 6 charge over the 2022 killing of Emmanuel Mbense.
