Lise Beyers
-
Communications Minister Solly Malatsi (40) has thrown his support behind Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis (39) to become the next leader of the Democratic Alliance, describing him as “the right person” to lead the party during its current transition.
-
Two ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Iran agreed to reopen the waterway as part of a ceasefire deal.
-
A report reveals 1,657 outstanding judgments in South Africa’s high courts, prompting the DA to investigate delays harming justice access.
-
Celine Dion announces her performance comeback after health recovery, beginning in Paris this September, calling it her best birthday gift.
-
Ukraine has urged the US to pressure Russia into ending its invasion, saying Washington’s ceasefire with Iran demonstrated the success of American “decisiveness”.
-
Two brothers fraudulently obtained R14 million for a non-existent cultural village, ordered to repay funds by the Special Tribunal.
-
A sudden global shift has delivered much-needed relief for South Africa. Following a Middle East ceasefire, oil prices have dropped sharply and the Rand has strengthened.
-
Minister Gayton McKenzie denied funding superfan Mama Joy’s World Cup trip, reversing previous taxpayer expenses and prioritizing athlete support instead.
-
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received the diplomatic credentials of the new US ambassador, despite soured relations.
-
The Artemis II astronauts were travelling towards Earth on Tuesday, sharing observations from their lunar flyby with colleagues and mission scientists.
