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President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier on Sunday in a media briefing by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The President says, “This is a matter of grave national security concern that is receiving the highest priority attention. It is vital that the integrity of the country’s security services is safeguarded …

DURBAN – KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has made explosive allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu accusing him of political interference in key investigations in a media briefing on Sunday. READ: KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner makes explosive allegations at briefing He revealed that evidence found on the phone of accused underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala links …

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied allegations of interfering in police operations and misleading parliament. Mchunu’s denials come after KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said on Sunday at an explosive “special briefing” that the high profile political killings task team was disbanded because it was closing in on politicians and others who had been …

REACTION: Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin is under no illusion about the work his team still has to do following their 20-50 defeat to Canada on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT De Bruin and the Springbok Women knew the match against the No.2  Test team in the world was going to be difficult, and it was …

‘There are no rich people without poor people … and that’s the reality. The poor people keep the economy running,’ says Megan Bobotyana, a Reclaim the City leader, living in a former nurses’ home in Green Point, Cape Town. Megan Bobotyana is a leader of the community living in Ahmed Kathrada House, an occupied building …

Volkswagen banks on brand’s rich local heritage to fend off onslaught from the People’s Republic. In February this year Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) announced that were adding two new entry-level derivatives to their top selling T-Cross line-up. A 1.0 TSI 70kW Base fitted with a five-speed manual transmission and a 1.0 TSI 85kW Base with …

In South Africa, a wave of innovative young entrepreneurs is rising—and several institutions are stepping up to fuel that momentum with funding, mentorship, and strategic support. From government-backed agencies to sector-specific funds, these programs are designed to help youth-owned businesses not only survive but thrive in today’s competitive economy. Key Institutions Supporting Young Entrepreneurs: 1. …

Wiaan Mulder hit a record-breaking double century in his first match as captain as South Africa went on a run spree on the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Sunday. Mulder’s unbeaten 264 in a total of 465 for four was the highest score by a first-time Test captain in the …

Before Outa became the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, it was a single-issue civil action group formed to oppose E-tolls and its chairman, Wayne Duvenage, was also CEO of the Avis car rental company in South Africa. Born in what would become Harare, Zimbabwe, in 1960, Duvenage said he has almost no recollection of his birth …

“At least in our case, we made an arrest that is known in public about the murder of AKA and his friend. But in Gauteng we haven’t had much [luck]. We now know that these firearms are linked to the murders of some of those artists. So the decision must now be taken that these …

By Michelle Gumede After pouring brown, gritty liquid from a huge silver tank into a flute-like container known as a refractometer, South African beer brewing master Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela gives an expert nod of approval and passes it around to her students, who yell their observations with glee. “When you are brewing you must constantly check …

Botswana became the first team into the semifinals in the women’s Under-20 football tournament at the Region 5 Games on Sunday, as it was a good day for the hosts with both the men’s and women’s Namibian sides posting victories in Windhoek. In the men’s competition, Namibia made a fast start to their clash with …

Luke Fraser  ·6 Jul 2025 South Africans are looking increasingly likely to work for longer, with many having inadequate funds to retire in their 60s.  According to the latest FNB Retirement Insights Survey, the reality of retirement is far from the image of comfort and financial ease.  The survey showed a widening gap between retirement …

–> BizNews.com is one of South Africa’s leading business news websites. Founded by internet publishing pioneer and broadcaster Alec Hogg, it specialises in providing news and expert opinion on money and investments. BizNews.com is a remote company and all employees can be found on email, it’s their first name @biznews.com eg. [email protected]. Local Government: The country …

South Africa’s correctional system is at a crossroads, grappling with severe overcrowding, budget pressures, and controversial proposals to address both, Cape {town} Etc reports. Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has called for deporting foreign inmates, a move that could save taxpayers R11 million per day, while reigniting debate over corporal punishment as an alternative to …

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi came out guns blazing on Sunday during a briefing, suggesting there was political interference in some of the cases police were working on.  He also questioned some of the decisions allegedly made by police minister Senzo Mchunu on the dissolution of the political killings task team.  He said the …

Some glimpses of positivity sometimes arise from the agricultural data that are worth highlighting. That is not to say that all is well with South Africa’s agriculture; we continue to struggle with animal disease challenges in cattle farming and the poultry industry. But if you are in horticulture or field crop production, the operating conditions …

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) is warning that a cold front has made landfall sweeping through the Western and Eastern Cape. The two provinces will be seeing scattered thundershowers and rain into the weekend. A yellow level warning four has been issued for the Eastern Cape with predictions of snowfall in high-lying areas and …

Wiaan Mulder scored a fluent half-century as he shepherded South Africa to 113 for two at lunch on the first day of their second test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday.   The toss went Craig Ervine’s way, and the Zimbabwean captain opted to bowl first. The visitors embraced the challenge, …

Police divers are continuing in ongoing search efforts for a missing man. KZN SOUTH COAST:  A 37 year old man is missing following a reported shark incident at Mfazazana, near Hibberdene, KZN South Coast. On Friday afternoon, 04 July, the SA Police Services, Police K9 Search and Rescue and WPDS (Water Policing and Diving Services) …

Uber’s Lost and Found Index has revealed the top ten items South Africans usually forget when using its e-hailing service. E-hailing is an essential service that has become a routine tool for many South Africans thanks to its convenience and utility. This is clear based on Uber’s rider numbers, as it recently revealed that for …

The International Relations Department (Dirco) has slammed an old UK travel advisory warning British nationals about terrorism. The International Relations Department (Dirco) has slammed an old UK travel advisory warning British nationals about terrorism in South Africa, saying it is a “classic example of disinformation”. Posts on X have revived the terror warning in South …

Mobile number recycling and SMS store-and-forward mechanisms can result in a nasty shock for South African cellular customers, as a MyBroadband reader recently experienced. The subscriber informed us of their experience where they signed up for MTN’s Shesh@600 product and started receiving SMS messages stating they’d signed up for various daily subscriptions. They initially suspected …

Family businesses are increasingly aware of the need to operate in a sustainable manner. This includes reducing their environmental impact and promoting social responsibility, while understanding the need for financial sustainability. The KPMG Private Enterprise Global Family Business Network, in collaboration with STEP Project Global Consortium, published a study titled ‘A road well-traveled’ which reflects …