Health Department officials alarmed by deaths caused by lifestyle diseases

The National Health Department has warned of a rising rate of mortality from Non-Communicable Diseases with significant increases in deaths due to cardiovascular diseases, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases. According to Stats South Africa, NCD's account for 57.8 percent of all deaths, with 60…

He's got absolutely no regard for South Africans and no regard for Parliament: Political Analyst, Professor Sethulego Matebesi calls for strong acting against Paul O'Sullivan

The Democratic Alliance's Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially announced his bid to become the next federal leader of the DA. He launched his campaign in Elsie's River, pledging to renew and strengthen the party ahead of the April federal congress. Meanwhile, Gauteng DA leader Solly Ms…

Enterprise-wide adoption of AI set to add complexities to 2026 insurance trends 

As we move deeper into 2026, the global landscape is shifting under our feet. From the rapid, enterprise-wide adoption of AI to the complexities of a global green energy transition and intensifying geopolitical volatility, the risks facing businesses today are more inter-connected than ever before.…

It's probably the most significant #SowetoDerby since 2019: #SABCNews Sports Researcher, @Janetwhitton1 

The South African Police Service and Stadium Management have vowed to clamp down on criminality and counterfeit ticket sellers ahead of TODAY's Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium, South of Johannesburg. Recent big matches at the iconic venue have seen kickoff delays and chaotic scenes with non-ticket …

Civilians desperate as Sudan atrocities point to genocide

A UN fact-finding mission THIS WEEK determined that evidence of atrocities carried out during the siege and takeover of the Sudanese city of el-Fasher points to genocide. More than 6,000 people were killed in just three days when Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city of el-Fashe…

Joburg mayoral race hots up as Herman Mashaba enters the fray

Action-SA announced its President, Herman Mashaba as its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg. This was revealed at the Orlando Communal Hall in Soweto on Saturday.  Mashaba was the City's mayor between 2016 and 2019 under a DA ticket.  In his acceptance speech, Mashaba said with Johannes…

Proteas take on India in T20 Cricket World Super Eights showdown

Sports pundits dub it the final before the the actual final. This is a rematch of the 2024 final between co-hosts India and the Proteas in Ahmedabad today. The Proteas Men will seek to continue with their unbeaten form in the tournament while India who has looked less convincing although undefeated…

Trump announces new 10% global tariff after raging over Supreme Court loss

U.S. President Donald Trump LAST NIGHT moved swiftly to replace tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court with a temporary 10% global import duty for 150 days and ordered new investigations under other laws that could allow him to re-impose the tariffs. He lambasted the justices who rejected his tra…

Hope fades for trapped Ekapa miners

Hope to locate and rescue the five trapped miners at Ekapa Minerals Mine in Kimberly while still alive are diminishing by the day. This follows a mudslide incident in the early hours Tuesday morning nearly 900 metres underground. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says there …

R175 million Armed Forces Day budget raises eyebrows

The annual Armed Forces Day aimed at commemorating the sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917 is expected to take place today in Thohoyandou Limpopo. The SS Mendi is deemed one of South Africa's worst tragedies of the First World War, with the death of 646 troops, all belonging to the SA Nativ…