Nkandla architect ordered to repay R147.2 million over unlawful Zuma residence upgrades
The Special Tribunal has ordered Nkandla architect Minenhle Makhanya to repay R147.27 million to the state over unlawful conduct linked to former President Jacob... Read more.
R5.4 billion a year: Foreign inmates cost South Africa millions as prison population soars
South Africa spends an estimated R5.4 billion a year incarcerating more than 30,000 foreign nationals, as government works towards prisoner-transfer agreements with... Read more.
Police captain killed during investigation into Knysna mayor’s murder
A 50-year-old Western Cape police captain was shot and killed during an operation linked to illegal firearms in Knysna. A suspect also died in the shootout.... Read more.
Dangote plans to buy ships after struggling to transport cement from Nigeria to Ghana
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, says Dangote Industries is moving towards acquiring its own ships after struggling to secure vessels to transport cement from... Read more.
Avengers: Endgame returns to South African cinemas with new footage ahead of Doomsday
Avengers: Endgame Encore returns to cinemas in September 2026 with additional footage and a new look at Avengers: Doomsday, including premium-format screenings in... Read more.
Hawks officer tells court how R1.65m was allegedly transferred to Mercedes-Benz dealership
A Hawks officer has testified that a Tshwane metro police officer and his attorney wife allegedly transferred R1.65 million to a Mercedes-Benz dealership while a... Read more.
SARS intercepts cocaine worth R167 million at OR Tambo International Airport
SARS Customs officials have seized more than 333kg of cocaine worth an estimated R167 million at OR Tambo International Airport following a targeted operation.... Read more.
Gayton McKenzie demands R30 million back from SAFA over failed VAR rollout
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has demanded that SAFA repay R30 million in government funding after the association failed to implement VAR ahead of the new PSL... Read more.
More than 4,000 Zimbabweans held in South African prisons as new prisoner-transfer deal sparks debate
More than 4,000 Zimbabwean nationals are incarcerated in South Africa, compared with just 12 South Africans in Zimbabwe, as a new prisoner-transfer agreement takes... Read more.
Femi Otedola’s fortune surges to $1.8 billion after aggressive First HoldCo share buying
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has added about $500 million to his fortune in 2026, taking his estimated net worth to $1.8 billion as his First HoldCo stake rises... Read more.
