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More than 7 400 arrested over festive season, including doing 209km/h in 120 zone

Wildfire in the Swartberg Mountains remain a concern

KZN temperatures to soar this weekend

ANC mourns death of former uMgungundlovu mayor Yusuf Bhamjee

Police warn of new criminal scam

Man stabbed to death while celebrating New Year in Sebokeng

Climate change in 2025: Can activism and business interests find common ground?

End of an era: Politicians who bowed out in 2024 and where they are now

Weather service warns that heavy rain and thunderstorms will hit SA from Sunday

Crime

Shifting the legal landscape: SA’s fight against GBV gains ground

Zuma’s calls for black unity questionable, says analyst

A fight for survival: Next political moves will be crucial ahead of 2026 elections

Over 80 teens gave birth on New Year’s Day

Matric

Matric results: Candidates reminded to fetch their NSC statements from designated exam centres

Duduzane Zuma warns protestors to stay away from his father’s house

Crime

WATCH: Police probe sergeant for failing to charge alleged drunk woman

Courts

Will performance of ConCourt improve in 2025?

Taps run dry in Lenasia, Lawley and Orange Farm, as Joburg water ramp up restrictions

Festive season travel: Road accidents up from last year, pedestrians the highest casualties

Crime

Eastern Cape man in hospital after community beat him for allegedly strangling partner to death

SA Human Rights Commission considering taking FlySafair incident to Equality Court

Crime

Brothers arrested for murder of Durban businessman

‘Dry January’ takes on new meaning for eSikhaleni residents

Hippo hit by car at iSimangliso Wetland Park