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Kaizer Chiefs stars on borrowed time – Reports
A big season ahead for several Chiefs stars.
End-of-snow parties end in arrests as KZN drunk-driving tally hits 6 549
All Blacks suffer devasting injury blow as Caleb Clarke heads home
New Zealand wing Caleb Clarke was ruled out of the four-Test series with South Africa, adding to a mounting injury toll two games into the All Blacks' tour.
Cape Town development gets R1 billion in sales with no building
In a matter of hours, a previously abandoned Cape Town development achieves R1 billion in sales.
RIP | Stellenbosch man dies while surfing near Still Bay
A 61-year-old man from Stellenbosch has died after collapsing while surfing at Jongensfontein near Still Bay on Friday afternoon.
South Korean AI chip tycoon appeals record R10,7 billion divorce ruling
Zimbabwe police release names of Lake Kariba ferry victims
Zimbabwean police have released the names of 44 people confirmed to have died in the Lake Kariba ferry disaster.
Powerful earthquake rocks Indonesia, causing chaos and casualties
Here are South Africa’s top 10 exports globally
From platinum and gold, to vehicles and citrus, these are South Africa's top 10 exports doing all the heavy lifting on the world stage ...
Farm attack horror: Farmer’s fingers cut as suspects in police uniforms steal guns and cash
Ramaphosa says South Africa is ‘ashamed’ of attacks on foreign nationals
Woman sues city over 'discriminatory' toilet fees
JOZI JOY: A call becomes a chorus as inner-city festival takes flight
The Hillbrow Carnival, supported by various community groups, reclaimed public spaces for joy on a recent Saturday.
Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for those onboard. Why it matters: The San Dieg…
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO, admits killing him
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to stalking charges tied to the 2024 broad daylight killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Why it matters: Mangione's lawyers are now using …
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Turbulence: SAA acting CEO put on immediate special leave as board conducts internal investigation
SAA CEO Matshela Seshibe has been placed on special leave by the national carrier board, a dramatic turn of events given his platform of enforcing consequence management.
‘KILLING US SOFTLY’: Melville residents have gone without water for over 20% of 2026 so far
A protest on the streets of Melville on Friday, 14 August, was the latest outcry in response to a water crisis that residents say has become routine.
Americans' wanderlust hits new heights
Data: International Trade Administration; Chart: Sara Wise/Axios Even as U.S. policy has walled off Washington, D.C., from friends across the pond, Americans' travel overseas is reaching new heights. Why it matters: Much…
MADLANGA COMMISSION: Johnson and Batohi’s probe to link Andrew Chauke to Cat Matlala outed at inquiry
The Madlanga Commission has heard that former national public prosecutions boss Shamila Batohi wanted an investigation into whether her Gauteng counterpart, Andrew Chauke, was linked to organised crime accused Vusimuzi ‘…
Dorm rooms are tiny. The dorm decor economy is not.
Dorm rooms are tiny. The dorm decor economy is not. The big picture: College dorms are becoming customized, social-media-ready micro-apartments, but the market looks wildly different depending on which side of the Mason-…
Retail sales slump in July
Data: Census Bureau; Chart: Neil Irwin/Axios American consumers have powered the economy forward this year. In July, they took a breather. Why it matters: While the underlying trend in consumer demand appears solid, reta…
Consumer sentiment dips, especially among Republicans
Data: University of Michigan; Note: August 2026 number is preliminary; Chart: Neil Irwin/Axios Public opinion about the economy appears to be souring further this month, per the preliminary release of the University of M…
TCS | Herotel CEO Van Zyl Botha on beating Starlink to South Africa
Van Zyl Botha explains how Herotel is bringing Amazon Leo to South Africa ahead of its bigger rival, Starlink.