# Hawks captain Barry Kruger says he ignored warnings that the arrest of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe was legitimate, deploying a police helicopter and seeking extra officers despite being told the operation was lawful. Kruger told the Madlanga commission that he did not check the arrest warrant and was unaware of who sent additional Hawks […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the ANC must rebuild and strengthen its political presence in the Western Cape to counter the DA’s anti-transformation agenda. Mbalula said the province holds deep historical and economic significance and must be a focal point of renewal ahead of the 2026 local elections. He confirmed that the National Executive […]
# A new Oxford-led study published in Nature has revealed that Africa’s ecosystems are operating on less than two-thirds of their original energy, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods. Lead author from Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute, Ty Loft, says wildlife power, the energy driving nutrient cycling and seed dispersal, has dropped since pre-colonial times. Loft warns that […]
# The Red Cross says early indications are that Hurricane Melissa caused a disaster of unprecedented catastrophe in the Caribbean. The British Red Cross’s Alexander Pendry says whole communities are reportedly underwater and the damage caused by strong winds has been devastating. Emergency teams have been mobilising across the region as Melissa continues its trajectory […]
# The German government has backed an increase in the minimum wage to 291-rand per hour, the largest hike since the country adopted a minimum wage a decade ago. The increase will come in two stages. Labour Minister Baerbel Bas says six-million employees will receive noticeably more for their work and companies can responsibly spread […]
# The DA says Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has committed 12-billion-rand to the municipal union Samwu while neglecting the city’s failing water infrastructure. According to the party, a leaked agreement was made to prevent Samwu from disrupting G20 events while residents are facing water cuts, protests, and an 80-percent rise in borehole drilling. The DA’s […]
# The National Consumer Commission has confirmed recalls from BMW South Africa and Stellantis. BMW is recalling 75 BMW 1 and 2 Series, X1, and X2 vehicles sold in 2025 due to faulty seat belts that may fail during severe braking or rollovers. Stellantis is recalling Opel Astra models made between 2004 and 2015 over […]
# Golf: Six holes will be lengthened at St Andrews’ Old Course for the 2027 Open. This will mostly be done by moving the tee boxes. This will increase the overall length for the competition to six-thousand-807 metres. Other changes include the movement of bunkers on the second hole and adding bunkers to three other […]
# Soccer: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has warned Safa to ensure the crop of junior players don’t get lost in the system. He asked the governing body for frequent camps and friendly encounters, saying only taking them to the junior Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup wasn’t enough. Broos says South Africa […]
