New tariffs, parliament concerned over rape stats, SAPS on alert
- By Staff Writer
- . Jun 4, 2026
SA among countries facing new 12.5% US tariffSouth Africa is among 60 countries facing a new 12.5% tariff from the United States, creating fresh uncertainty
Murder rate decline, Ramaphosa vows action, SARB Govenor defends rate hike
- By Staff Writer
- . Jun 3, 2026
This could explain the murder decline The recently released crime statistics (for the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year) show a 9.5% decline in the
Gana to lead impeachment, fuel levy relief ends, Woolworths bombing likely extortion related
- By Staff Writer
- . Jun 2, 2026
Makashule Gana emerges as key figure in Ramaphosa’s political future Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana has moved into the political spotlight as the chair of the
Hopes for Iran deal, DA hails Emfuleni win as sign of change, and Netanyahu on “squeezing” Hamas
- By Staff Writer
- . May 29, 2026
Extending ceasefire, opening of Hormuz central to draft plan – reports Extending the US-Iran ceasefire for another 60 days and allowing traffic to flow through
DA’s “historic” Gauteng township win, Iran-deal hopes dim after renewed hostilities, and Bolivia “at breaking point”
- By Staff Writer
- . May 28, 2026
DA wins “historic first” in Gauteng township by-election The Democratic Alliance (DA) has won its first ward in a township of the scandal-hit Emfuleni Municipality,
Ramaphosa fights back, oil price rises over new tensions, and robots unveiled for Moon base
- By Staff Writer
- . May 27, 2026
Ramaphosa’s court bid to halt impeachment process President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal team has filed papers in a bid to set aside the independent report by
US strikes Iran as talks continue, Pope warns of AI risk, and Motshekga affirms right to protest
- By Staff Writer
- . May 26, 2026
Talks continue after US launches strikes on Iran As negotiators from Iran began new talks in Qatar today, the US said it had launched strikes
Oil prices ease over hopes of Iran deal, Kruger Park murders make grim history, major attack on Kyiv
- By Staff Writer
- . May 25, 2026
Rubio suggests US/Iran deal imminent Oil prices fell sharply and Asian stock markets rose today amid mounting hopes of a deal between the United States
SA braces for inflation surge, Trump willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, and Ebola latest
- By Staff Writer
- . May 21, 2026
Rate hike unlikely to curb inflation – report Economics have cautioned that an inflation surge caused by the Middle East conflict will not likely be
Putin and Xi meet in Beijing, next phase due in SA rail network reform, and economic outlook “clouded” by Iran war
- By Staff Writer
- . May 20, 2026
Xi hails “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Russia In Beijing this morning, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed a joint statement on further strengthening strategic coordination