Beatings, cyberattacks and threats darken Vucic’s Serbia ahead of elections Taiwan probes organised crime links to China’s ‘transnational repression’ Two killed, 8 injured in attack on airport in Saudi oil city Dammam Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff WHAT’S COOKING: Throwback Thursday: Ash-baked potatoes QUIZ: The local elections are coming. How much do you know? THE INTERVIEW: Stephen Symons’ Starlorn finds fragile humanity amid the fractures of war Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready New World screwworm cases confirmed in wildlife in Texas, beef cow in New Mexico Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns AMABHUNGANE ANALYSIS: Gloves come off between PetroSA and ex-partner, Nako Energy Watching the watchers — the Mother City’s expanding surveillance network demands voyeurism scrutiny MTBPS 2026: Opposition calls Godongwana’s fuel levy cuts ‘a scam’ as GNU offers muted support GASTROINTESTINAL CRISIS: Rhodes students hit by gastro, thrusting Makhanda water system into spotlight (again) TRC Roulette : Former justice minister Brigitte Mabandla denies instruction to halt post-TRC prosecutions MAGICAL MARCO: Jansen takes five wickets to leave Australia on the brink of heavy defeat IN PICTURES: A greyhound race in Sydney, French riots, and more from around the world DEFENSIVE DEPTH: Bafana boast centre-back riches as Mosimane weighs options for Kenya double-header Trump Inc, American kleptocracy and the art of US State Capture PERSONAL REFLECTION: ‘We are here, Janine’ — my account of fatal Orient Beach shark attack Watch – Ferial Haffajee and Ernst Roets on Agoa, crosses and autonomy AMABHUNGANE: Openness or secrecy: media and evidence leaders square off at Madlanga Commission ANALYSIS: Bronkhorstspruit water crisis exposes a national pattern of municipal failure and impunity PROMISED LAND: Title deeds may be key to unlocking SA agriculture’s full potential GROUNDUP: Tshwane’s drinking water crisis a wake-up call for SA as sewage pollution sickens hundreds MTBPS 2026: Rising revenue allows for fuel levy relief, El Niño readiness in Godongwana’s mini budget MTBPS 2026: GBV and early childhood development get prioritised in mini budget of maximum efficiency MTBPS 2026: Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement — Full Speech CRÉATION AFRICA: This fashion-focused consulting firm wants to build the ‘LVMH of Africa’ When killers earn sympathy, society’s moral compass has truly collapsed Hitting home — how a motorist panic button is a lifeline for GBV victims SA’s immigration conundrum is not at the border; it is at the Union Buildings No excuses — Mantashe must apologise for crude, politically sexist remarks on sexual exploitation Are we building Gqeberha with the future in mind? Pride is more than a parade — the importance of queer freedom SA agriculture has a plan to unleash growth, but it needs revitalised focus, implementation Wits and SA universities must cut fossil fuel ties to champion climate action Why Donald Trump’s quest for the Nobel peace prize was a dangerous delusion NHI delay and denial — why the constitutional imperative for universal healthcare will triumph Watch — How a narrow court ruling became a week of anti-foreigner posts Fruit juice is not ‘more equal’ when it comes to sugar and public health Watch — Ngobese-Zuma’s March and March: Tenders, funding and MKP Eroding purchasing power deepens pressures on ordinary South Africans The intoxicating lie of white genocide — how US refugee policy weaponises SA’s pain Delayed captive lion exit plan leaves jobs and livelihoods in limbo The arrogance of scientific certainty — Cape Town’s baboons deserve ethics, not imprisonment The ANC clings to its flawed, elite-enrichment BEE — and SA pays the price Watch – Zapiro presents: 2026 World News Day (Feat. King Kong) Watch — Ekurhuleni murders: What we know about the killings of 12 women
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