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Food security deteriorates as hunger climbs, despite easing food prices
Food security in South Africa deteriorated in 2025, and hunger remains stubbornly high even as food inflation has eased
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National Nutrition Week: Make healthy eating part of your routine
Locals are implored to embrace affordable, practical healthy eating habits during National Nutrition Week, from dietary swaps to screening.
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Three accused in court over murdered runner’s smartwatch
Three accused appear in court over smartwatch belonging to murdered runner as police investigate 12 women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni.
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UFC star Dricus du Plessis marries in Franschhoek glamour wedding
MMA champion Dricus du Plessis and Vasti Spiller tied the knot at an elegant Franschhoek estate in what guests called the wedding of the year.
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Ramaphosa urges matrics to stay focused as exams loom
President Ramaphosa rallies behind matric class of 2026, urging discipline and focus as National Senior Certificate exams approach in coming weeks.
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Umalusi ready for final exams, pledges tight monitoring of irregularities
South Africa’s education quality watchdog has warned teachers and principals not to prevent learners from writing their final examinations as more than one million candidates prepare to sit for their…
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SASSA deploys 1 000 contract workers to tackle long queues at offices
The South African Social Security Agency is deploying around 1 000 contract workers across the country to address severe staffing shortages that have left beneficiaries waiting more than two and…
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Communities urge Nersa to reject Eskom tariff hikes at public hearings
Community groups are calling on Nersa to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price increases of 8.83% and expand free basic electricity for poor households.
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Rising diesel costs force freight companies to rethink operations
Business groups warn record diesel prices will push up costs across economy, calling for urgent rail infrastructure repairs and reduced diesel dependence.
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Sardine die-off appears to be easing along South Africa’s coast
Sardine die-off shows signs of easing as no new widespread mortalities are reported since the latest wash-up in September.
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