# Former president Thabo Mbeki has warned that there are anti-revolutionary forces within the ANC, and that factionalism and careerism among members are the biggest threat to the party’s survival. He was speaking at the ANC Veterans League’s Political School in Gqeberha, where declining electoral support, internal factionalism, and the quality of leadership within the […]
# Israel Defence Force says it has received the bodies of what Hamas claims are three more deceased hostages held in Gaza. Reportedly, one of the bodies is that of an Israeli-American dual national, Omer Neutra. If confirmed as deceased hostages following the identification process, it would mean eight deceased hostages remain in Gaza. Israel […]
# Rugby: Springbok prop Ox Nché has been ruled out of the remainder of the year-end tour of Europe through injury, with Asenathi Ntlabakanye named as his replacement. Nché suffered a leg injury during South Africa’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. Ntlabakanye made his Test debut for the Boks in […]
# Cricket: South African captain Laura Wolvaardt says she is so proud of how the team performed in the Women’s World Cup. Wolvaardt’s valiant 101 was in vain as the Proteas slumped to a 52-run defeat to co-hostesses India in the final in Mumbai. The Indian women triumphed at the third attempt after finishing runners-up […]
# The South African Communist Party general secretary, Solly Mapaila, says they are adamant in participating independently in the 2026 local government elections. The party, which has campaigned for the ANC since South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, has become increasingly critical of its record in government. Speaking at the SACP’s annual Red October […]
# National Police commissioner Fannie Masemola has deployed a specialised team of investigators to probe the fatal drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni. The shooting claimed the lives of six people, while three others were injured on Saturday evening. Masemola, who visited the local police station on Sunday to receive an update on the situation […]
# Five German climbers died after being caught in an avalanche in Italy’s Dolomite mountains. Two others escaped unharmed. According to authorities, the mountaineers, travelling in separate groups, were scaling Cima Vertana in the Ortler Alps when the fast-moving snow hit. The bodies of two men and a woman were recovered on Saturday, while the […]
# Cricket: India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to claim their first Women’s ODI World Cup trophy in Mumbai. Opener Shafali Verma scored 87 off 78 balls as the co-hosts posted 298 for seven, the second-highest score in a final. In reply, captain Laura Wolvaardt scored an impressive 101 off 98 balls, but that […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa and leaders of political parties represented in the government of national unity met at the Cradle Boutique Hotel in Gauteng over the weekend. The Presidency says the GNU Leaders’ Retreat provided a platform for political leadership of governing parties to reflect on collaboration among parties across the political spectrum within the […]
