Lise Beyers
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President Ramaphosa approves electricity sector restructuring to create independent grid operator, aiming to increase competition and reduce power prices for consumers.
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Polish authorities say a Russian Kh-101 missile likely created a 10-metre crater in a field near the Ukrainian border during mass strikes on Ukraine.
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Elon Musk is preparing to spend heavily on Republican campaigns ahead of November’s midterm elections.
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South Africa recorded 5 584 473 international tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026, up 12.3% from last year.
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Cold front clears KwaZulu-Natal as N3 remains open, with authorities confirming stable road conditions after Drakensberg snowfall this week.
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George and Amal Clooney evacuate their French estate near Brignoles as wildfires burn 130 hectares, forcing 600 residents from homes.
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Cabinet approves 10-year driving licence validity for light vehicles, but legislative changes needed before motorists can benefit from extension.
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New Zealand’s foreign minister faces diplomatic complaint from China after telling Chinese-born MP to “go back to your own country”.
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Western Cape’s final voter registration weekend opens Saturday as IEC prepares for 2026 local elections with 1 623 stations across province.
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The historic Paarl Interschools rugby derby transforms the Cape Winelands town into a sea of colour as two 150-year-old rivals prepare for battle.
