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Dr Johnstone Makhubu to lead SARS: Ramaphosa appoints successor to Kieswetter
Mercury Reporter|Published

Dr Johnstone Makhubu to lead SARS: Ramaphosa appoints successor to Kieswetter

Sha Sha, Distruction Boyz, Zee Nxumalo among acts at Kelvin Momo’s Durban show

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Kelvin Momo is set to light up Durban with his first-ever one-man show, featuring an impressive line-up that includes Sha Sha, Zee Nxumalo and Distruction Boyz.

EFF's Nkululeko Dunga: New Gauteng Finance MEC faces scrutiny from DA, FF+

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's appointment of EFF leader Nkululeko Dunga as MEC for Finance has ignited a political firestorm, drawing both support and fierce ...

Eben Etzebeth starts against Connacht as Sharks gives Hakeem Kunene fullback nod

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Option 1: The Tactical Shift Eben Etzebeth returns to the trenches as the Sharks head to Galway for a high-stakes EPCR Challenge Cup knockout.

Fuel crisis: Panic buying leads to petrol shortages across South Africa, says government

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has said South Africa does not rely on Middle Eastern crude oil and urged citizens to avoid panic buying.

Watch VideoPanama coach singles out Relebohile Mofokeng as a star despite Bafana Bafana's mixed bag

Smiso Msomi|Published

Despite a frustrating international break for Bafana Bafana, Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen was full of praise for the emerging talent of Relebohile Mofokeng. ...

Watch VideoParliament urges ASA board dissolution amid deepening governance crisis

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Parliament has delivered a " damning verdict" on Athletics South Africa, formally recommending the dissolution of its board.

Watch VideoTiger Woods stripped of Ryder Cup captaincy as judge allows golfer to leave US for treatment

AFP|Published

Following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, a Florida judge has ruled that Tiger Woods may leave the United States for " comprehensive inpatient ...

85 years in jail for KZN serial rapist: DNA evidence ends reign of terror

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A 33-year-old serial rapist, Sabelo Khumalo, has been sentenced to 85 years in prison, bringing a sense of justice to the Ntambamhlophe community after years of ...

Watch VideoTeko Modise issues sobering warning to Sipho Mbule after latest Bafana Bafana snub

Smiso Msomi|Published

What separates a talented player from a true great? According to Teko Modise, the difference lies in the extra miles run by the likes of Themba Zwane.

Rising diesel costs raise alarm for South Africa's freight sector

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

South Africa's recent fuel price hikes, effective from 1 April, are set to intensify cost pressures across the supply chain, as freight operators warn of inflationary ...

N3 crash near Tugela: Zimbabwean truck driver arrested after alleged illegal U-turn

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A Zimbabwean truck driver faces possible charges after allegedly making a dangerous illegal U-turn which led to a serious multi-vehicle crash on the N3 Toll Route ...

MaMkhize fights tooth and nail to block SARS from selling her properties

Nomonde Zondi|Updated

Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize's legal team argues against SARS's urgent application to sell her properties due to alleged tax evasion.

Multi-vehicle crash disrupts traffic on N3 Toll Route near Tugela Plaza

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Updated

A multi-vehicle crash involving a public transport vehicle caused significant disruptions on the N3 Toll Route near Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal early on Thursday ...

Watch VideoTerrence Mashego: Durban City must bring ‘A-game’ for Nedbank Cup semi-final

Jehran Naidoo|Published

Durban City defender Terrence Mashego knows what it takes to lift the Nedbank Cup as an underdog.

Northlands Bowling Club celebrates 80 years of community and sporting excellence

Cheryl Waterman|Published

From humble beginnings in 1946 to becoming one of KwaZulu-Natal’s largest clubs, Northlands Bowling Club marks its 80th anniversary with a growing membership and ...

Watch VideoReinach, Dayimani set to give Stormers edge in must-win Toulon Champions Cup clash

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers could gain a crucial advantage in their Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Toulon with the potential return of experienced scrumhalf Cobus Reinach, ...

New access point to Tinley North Beach unveiled amid R6 million development plan

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

For decades, access to Tinley North Beach has been limited, but a R6 million investment has transformed it into a fully serviced public beach, complete with new ...

Watch VideoBulls brace for familiar Glasgow storm in Champions Cup knockout clash

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Bulls gear up for a crucial Champions Cup knockout match against the Glasgow Warriors, captain Marcell Coetzee shares insights on their strategy and determination ...

Watch VideoWATCH | THE LAST WORD ON RUGBY: SA teams caught between URC survival and European dreams

Leighton Koopman|Published

With the race for the URC Top 8 heating up, South African rugby franchises face a critical decision: prioritise playoff ambitions or pursue European knockout glory. ...