Man shoots himself while being filmed by cousin

IANS|Published

A shocking video reveals the tragic moment a 28-year-old man shoots himself in the chest while being recorded by his cousin.

South Africa's manufacturing sector faces challenges as confidence declines

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's manufacturing sector begins 2026 with declining demand and falling sales, leading to a significant drop in business confidence. Despite some positive ...

Academy Awards: Teyana Taylor speaks out after altercation with security

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Teyana Taylor addresses an altercation with a security guard at the Academy Awards, expressing her feelings on the incident and the subsequent apology from the Academy." ...

Uproar over renaming after anti-apartheid icon

AFP|Published

The family of Sobukwe - who founded the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) in 1959 - the renaming is a long overdue recognition of his role in the liberation struggle, ...

From childcare to nation-building: Nkosi's mission to fix South Africa's ECD system

Ntsiki Khunju|Published

Entrepreneur Siphesihle Perfect Nkosi is reshaping early childhood development (ECD) in South Africa through his initiative Isiqalo, which strengthens ECD centres ...

Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 participation in doubt amid security concerns

IANS|Published

Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is in jeopardy as the country's football federation negotiates with FIFA to relocate matches from the US to Mexico ...

Tiger brothers mark six years since rescue at LIONSROCK sanctuary

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

While Shevar and Sharukh are unlikely to return to the wild, staff say their progress demonstrates the potential for recovery when animals are removed from harmful ...

Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: what’s behind this alarming trend

Franck Ghomsi - The Conversation|Published

Rising sea levels are one of the signals of climate change. Satellite measurements of the height of the ocean surface reveal warming temperatures, melting ice sheets ...

Protests halt teaching at Ixopo school amid teacher absenteeism and fund misuse claims

Zimbili Vilakazi|Updated

Matric learners at Webbstown Combined School in Ixopo were forced to write tests at a neighbouring school after a week-long parent protest over teacher absenteeism ...

Court delays expected guilty plea in murder of DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu

Sabelo Nsele|Published

The Pietermaritzburg Regional Court has postponed the expected guilty plea of convicted mass murderer Deon Warren Thabo Mathonsi in connection with the killing of ...

Santonio Govender talks about resilience, acting and his chilling transformation for 'Wolf’s Bane'

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Actor Santonio Govender shares his inspiring journey from overcoming health challenges to taking on the lead role of The Wolf in the student film 'Wolf's Bane', ...

Watch VideoURC state of play | Stormers eye Top 2 while Sharks face ‘mountain to climb’

Leighton Koopman|Published

With just six rounds remaining in the United Rugby Championship regular season, the fight for the Top 8 has reached a fever pitch. The Stormers have reclaimed second ...

South Africa's diplomatic balancing act: Engaging with the US amid controversy

Taschica Pillay|Published

International law experts analyse South Africa's diplomatic response to US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell's controversial remarks on the 'Kill the Boer' chant, highlighting ...

Frustrated Catholics weigh next move after bid to meet Durban archbishop falls through

Nkosikhona Cele|Published

Parishioners at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pinetown are considering withholding church offerings after their planned meeting with Durban Archbishop ...

Parliament acted within its constitutional mandate and remains focused on accountability

Moloto Mothapo|Published

Parliament’s commitment to due process should not be mistaken for reluctance to exercise authority. On the contrary, the credibility of Parliament depends on its ...

Singapore showing boosts Southern Guards’ Steyn City hopes ahead of LIV SA debut

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Southern Guards are on the rise after a strong fifth-place finish at LIV Golf Singapore, setting the stage for an exciting debut in South Africa. But they must ...

Africa Needs Innovation for a New Era of Crisis

Lesley Connolly|Published

Amid escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises, African leaders must rethink peacebuilding strategies. This article explores the potential of Unarmed Civilian ...

The Cost of War: Iran’s Strategy to Make Trump Pay

Dr. Ramzy Baroud|Published

Iran is employing a complex strategy in the ongoing conflict, combining military escalation, economic leverage, and diplomatic signalling to raise the costs of war ...

Watch VideoStormers bounce back against Bulls as focus turns to crucial URC home run

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers ended their losing streak with a spectacular bonus-point victory over the Bulls, reclaiming second place in the United Rugby Championship. With a challenging ...