# Tennis: World number one Jannik Sinner of Italy faces Alexander Zverev in the finals of the Madrid Open tomorrow afternoon. Sinner defeated Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 yesterday, while two-time champion Zverev from Germany secured his spot by overcoming unseeded Belgian Alexander Blockx in straight sets last night. In the women’s final this afternoon, […]
# The DA in Tshwane has criticised council’s rejection of a motion for an independent probe into allegations from the Madlanga Commission. DA Tshwane caucus leader Cilliers Brink accused the ANC, ActionSA and EFF of shielding wrongdoing, stating that these allegations raised before the commission are serious claims of political interference in tenders and supply-chain […]
# Iran said on Thursday it would respond with long and painful strikes on US positions if Washington renewed attacks. It also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz and complicated American plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, efforts to resolve the conflict have […]
# The Electoral Commission welcomes the announcement that the local government elections will be held on 4 November, as it provides clarity for election planning. It encourages all eligible voters to ensure they are registered in the correct voting districts, as voters may only vote where they are registered. The commission’s David Mandaha urges citizens […]
# The High Court in the Western Cape has ruled that the City of Cape Town’s fixed tariff charges in its 2025/2026 budget are unlawful and invalid. The court set aside charges for citywide cleaning, water, and sewerage, with the decision taking effect from 30 June, and ordered the city to pay legal costs. The […]
# Nursing organisation Denosa says its members will join union federation Cosatu’s Workers’ Day commemorations to highlight poor working conditions in the public healthcare sector. The organisation is also calling for the implementation of National Health Insurance to improve access to quality healthcare. Denosa’s Sibongiseni Delihlazo has raised concerns about rising medical aid costs for […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority says the trial of Willah Mudolo and five co-accused will begin on 4 May 2026 in the Pretoria High Court. The group faces charges including racketeering, fraud and money laundering linked to a case involving the self-proclaimed prophet and businessman Shepherd Bushiri. The court dismissed attempts to block prosecution and […]
# Rugby: The Junior Springboks face Australia in Sunday’s second round of the Under-20 Rugby Championship, being played in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The other match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will see the Baby Blacks take on Argentina’s juniors. South Africa annihilated the young Pumas in the first round, running out victors […]
# Die Hooggeregshof in die Wes-Kaap het beslis die Stad Kaapstad se vaste tariefkoste in sy 2025/2026-begroting is onwettig en ongeldig. Die hof het koste vir die skoonmaak van die stad, water en riool tersyde gestel, met die besluit wat op 30 Junie in werking tree. Die stad is opdrag gegee om regskoste te betaal. […]
