4+ hour, 40+ min ago   (195+ words) Rising temperatures across Gauteng have increased water consumption, prompting the provincial government to urge residents to use water sparingly. Provincial Government Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said increased water consumption is causing storage levels in reservoirs and towers to fall, even though…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago   (256+ words) The All Blacks handed the Springboks a 33–16 defeat at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, ending South Africa’s long winning streak. The victory gives the All Blacks a 1–0 lead in the four-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. The Springboks finished the match…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (219+ words) A whistle-blower’s tip helped authorities uncover and thwart an alleged plot targeting a senior official in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has praised the whistle-blower for coming forward, saying the information…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (241+ words) A 47-year-old man from Boschkop, Pretoria, accused of allegedly and intentionally infecting his 38-year-old girlfriend with HIV, has been granted R2,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrates Court. The man faces a charge of attempted murder following allegations that he concealed his…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (365+ words) Eskom has restricted 101 companies, suppliers and their implicated owners and directors from doing business with the power utility, with some facing bans of up to 10 years. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said the restrictions form part of the utility’s ongoing efforts…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (344+ words) Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth has dismissed claims that South Africa is experiencing shortages of key workers following the departure of some foreign nationals amid calls by anti-immigration groups. Meth was speaking to the media at Central Park…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (225+ words) Rights groups have called on the South African government to reject what they believe is an Israeli fossil fuel grab in the Orange Basin, warning that, if allowed, it could result in human rights and environmental risks. Israeli company Navitas…...

3+ day, 2+ min ago   (260+ words) The arrest of Stuart James Sharnick outside the Madlanga Commission has placed renewed focus on the safety of journalists covering South Africa’s high-profile inquiry into alleged corruption and criminality within the police. Sharnick was arrested on Thursday after Sowetan journalist…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (440+ words) Pressure is mounting on Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela to resign following a scathing Section 7(9) notice issued by Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka over the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The South African Union of Students (SAUS)…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (273+ words) The investigation into the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has widened, with police searching for a woman allegedly linked to the planning of the killing. Stock was shot dead on 16 December 2025 outside the Zambesi Building in Johannesburg’s inner city....