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In a rare moment of agreement, three experts, during an expropriation webinar discussing if this is South Africa’s answer to land reform, agreed that it has been a “monumental failure”. Yet, that’ is where the agreement ended as they differed on what the way forward should be.

The Protection of State Information Bill could result in the abuse of power and unreasonable infringements of rights, as well as undermine the principle of legality, says Parliament’s legal services which sent the contentious bill back to the House.

European shares climbed on Thursday after US President Donald Trump signalled progress toward a first trade deal in his global tariff dispute, boosting market sentiment.

A fifth person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred a month ago at the building that houses the Wynberg Magistrates and Regional Courts in Cape Town.

Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged small arms and artillery fire overnight along the de facto border in contested Kashmir, the Indian army said.

Young SA cricket star Lhuan-dre Pretorius is on his way to the IPL.

Karabo Lediga, celebrated writer, producer, and now a proud film director, delivers her most heartfelt work yet with Sabbatical, set to release this Mother’s Day weekend.

Tackling failing local governments, reshaping housing and public transport to bridge spatial divides, and driving digital transformation – these are the priorities of phase two of Operation Vulindlela.

Payment trouble with the incentive system meant to attract international film companies to South Africa has left the industry fragile. Further pain looms, as US President Donald Trump is on a movie tariff warpath.

Property owners in the R2.5-million to R3-million price bracket are expected to feel the biggest affordability squeeze.

They may have broken through in similar ways and play the same multiple positions, but Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu couldn’t be more different.

When is a punch-up not a punch-up? When the leader of a political party says it wasn’t.

At the base of the Capitol in Washington, dozens of Mormon women gathered for a unique type of protest: Meticulously sewing together giant quilts to call on legislators to protect the US Constitution as Donald Trump gets closer and closer to ignoring it.

Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo “misplaced” Andiswa Mengo’s sexual harassment complaint against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge – which was why he asked her to make a new one.

Mcebisi Ndletyana examines the deepening crisis in South Africa’s local government, highlighting the interplay of corruption, mismanagement, and political expediency that has led to failing infrastructure, water shortages, and declining public trust.

Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signalling an inconclusive first vote by cardinals locked in the Sistine Chapel in a conclave to elect a new pope to guide the Roman Catholic Church.

Mamelodi Sundowns cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over Chippa United in the Betway Premiership at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday, inching ever closer to an unprecedented eighth consecutive league crown.

Battling stage 4 colorectal cancer, Aadam Forgan found inspiration in the laughter and tears of young cancer patients during his chemotherapy sessions in the ward next to his. On 26 April, he ran the 21.1km Outeniqua Half Marathon and has raised more than R36 000.

Viral voice notes spread fast. Whether it’s a health scare, a political warning, or an urgent call to action, these messages often sound convincing because of their human immediacy and apparent authenticity. But pausing to verify these can prevent you from being misled, inadvertently fuelling the spread, or even facing criminal charges.

A video of a teacher having sex with a pupil, a photo of her private parts and one of her lying on his chest while they were in bed together. These shocking exhibits were featured during an Education Labour Relations Council arbitration hearing.