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South Africa
Thokoza voters doubt election will bring change
Service delivery and crime are crucial agendas in polling choices
Court flushes dubious Magalies Water deal
Judges question rationale for rehiring Magalies Water after prior dismissal for...
Cardoso praises Sundowns’ tactical discipline against Arrows
Miguel Cardoso praises Sundowns’ discipline in 1-0 Arrows win and gives cautious...
Pensioners turn out in numbers at Hammanskraal voting stations
Residents cite water, electricity and crime as top concerns at the polls
DINKO BOIKANYO | SA removal from Agoa: Which US orders...
The Agoa shift threatens jobs and industries, highlighting how trade policy changes...
Tshwane residents hope their vote will bring clean water,...
Maheights residents in Bronkhorstspruit endure severe water shortages
Women hold less than a third of business management roles:...
While the number of women CEOs is growing, they hold just 30.5% of overall management...
Kenya discharges five Ebola patients as contacts continue...
Kenya reports no new infections since October 19 as health officials continue monitoring...
Major carmakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban...
Alliance for Automotive Innovation cites major Chinese gains in European market
Why Rustenburg is one of the most hotly contested municipalities
Candidates promise improved service delivery and economic revival in North West’s...
BETWEEN MEETINGS | ‘A lot is happening’: No time for love...
Sowetan's pick of stories you should read as you take a break from work.
Ithuba welcomes high court ruling overturning lottery licence...
Former Lotto operator Ithuba says it is meeting with its legal team after winning...
One killed, another injured after two helicopters collide...
Fishtail Air said its helicopter was carrying passengers who had been rescued from...
Trump’s control of Congress at stake as voters deliver...
US president’s approval rating is hovering near all-time low
READER LETTER | Mkhwanazi must head the Hawks
Restoring public trust in the police should be a priority if we are to win the fight...
VUYELWA QINGA VIKA | The next councils must make sure the...
Johannesburg faces chronic water shortages due to ageing infrastructure, poor maintenance...
Boost for those helping young minds grow and thrive in...
R1.6m in support materials delivered to benefit over 1,000 children
New promoter Bianca Mbamba picks up mantle from former...
First bout night on Friday features eight-fight tournament at John Barrable Hall...
Late-bloomer Khethukuthula Jele lands the lead role in...
Khethukuthula Jele steps into a new chapter in her acting career with the lead role...
SOWETAN | Sporong deserves peace, not promises
Residents left in limbo as illegal mining persists on the West Rand
WATCH | Dada Morero praises opening of Lillian Ngoyi Street
Mayor points to minor sidewalk tweaks still to be completed as he opens street to...
Quick take on first day of special voting
Special voting for the 2026 local government elections began smoothly, with almost...
EXPLAINER | Why Gauteng scholar transport is suspended...
More than 100,000 Gauteng pupils stranded as scholar transport operators suspend...
Pay your ex-wife R2.3m or go to jail
Court says the man had deliberately disregarded a divorce settlement agreement
IEC presiding officer dies at voting station
A presiding officer for the IEC in Mahikeng, North West, collapsed and died at a...
Cat Matlala case postponed so co-accused can write exam
Attempted murder case against Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala and his co-accused postponed...
Cinema worker fired for tasting popcorn’s salt levels wins...
Cinema worker fired for tasting popcorn to check its salt levels has been reinstated...
BETWEEN MEETINGS | Bucs’ victory is ideal preparation for...
Soetan's pick of stories you should read during your lunchbreak.
Bedingham axed for Bangladesh series, as Proteas recall...
Tony de Zorzi and Zubayr Hamza have been recalled in the South African squad named...
Mokobodi and Masilela gush over Soweto derby experiences
Bucs pair made Chiefs vs Pirates debut at the weekend
French school protests resume on smaller scale as pupils...
French high school pupil protests resumed on Monday on a much smaller scale than...
Consumers cut back on beer as food and fuel costs rise
Premium brands such as Corona and Stella Artois drive growth as consumers cut back
Party preferences: who voters want in coalitions in six...
In Johannesburg, 32.5% of those surveyed in the DA voter category selected ActionSA
READER LETTER | Public servants needs pension tax relief
Retirement should be a time of dignity and security, not continued financial punishment.
R44m later, Nigel water reservoir remains unfinished
They expect us to vote, yet we do not have water − residents
R7,100 salon refund dispute highlights consumer protection...
Beauty industry faces scrutiny after spike in complaints over service quality
NATJOINTS assures heightened security presence for election...
Mosikili said sufficient law enforcement personnel had been deployed across all...
Pirates’ victory is ideal preparation for continental competition...
The Buccaneers had to work hard for their victory against an Amakhosi side who gave...
SOWETAN | Service delivery must not be an election tool
As elections approach, political leaders are accelerating the handover of long-delayed...
Angry Silverman threatens to ‘drown’ Pypers in grudge match
When two fighters truly despise each other, they rarely run across the ring to brawl.
Free State teacher files case against grade 7 pupil
Education department opens criminal case, offers support to affected teacher
ITSHOKENG KEKANA | Class problems manifest into everyone’s...
Cape Town taxi violence reveals how social crises ripple across class lines
Judge ends Trump’s attempts to sue Wall Street Journal...
Trump barred from refiling case over Epstein coverage in federal court
Inside the court papers: What Pitso Mosimane’s agent is...
As MT Sports faces a high court showdown over the Esteghlal deal, we break down...
GRAHAM MITCHELL | Why business owners get trapped in firefighter...
As businesses expand, owners must shift from solving every problem themselves, writes...
PODCAST | Present pain can’t be compared to future joy
Present pain can’t be compared to future joy: The importance of being eternity minded.
Poland’s president accuses Tusk of forced takeover of country’s...
President Karol Nawrocki turned back mid-flight from a trip to Africa to address...
Trump administration accelerates criminal probe into Alaska...
Federal lawsuits target alleged ballot manipulation as states brace for election...
‘I don’t know how I made it’: Sundowns defender Mvala reflects...
Veteran defender returns to pitch after a year sidelined by injury
Beat the heatwave: Sowetan’s WhatsApp channel and Hisense...
Sowetan is rewarding its loyal WhatsApp channel community with an incredible ice...
EXPLAINER | Why the SAPS wants March and March protests...
State seeks two-week ban, over election period, amid threats of violence at refugee...
Families want seized property returned after 37 miners’...
Families of 37 artisanal miners who died in custody in Nigeria want swift justice
Malaysia palm oil output weathers El Niño with steady rains
Timely rains help Malaysia avoid major palm oil losses from El Niño, though Indonesia...
MAXHOBANDILE NDAMASE | Social media demands change, but...
Online frustration over service delivery may not reflect actual voting behaviour,...
Tinkler next targets scalp of ‘fatigued’ Downs
Tinkler has frequently highlighted that Sundowns face an increasingly difficult...
WATCH | Walking through pain: Zolani’s mission to help...
Zolani Zondani walks 930km from Gqeberha to Joburg to raise awareness for men's...
Mokobodi, Moloisane among Soweto derby newbies to watch...
We look at six players who will be playing in this match for the first time on Saturday.
Inside the hunt for R99m fortune linked to Joe Sibanyoni...
A court-appointed curator has been granted broad powers to track down and manage...
WATCH | Man walks 1,200km to help men confront their pain...
Zolani Zondani grew up without a father and embarked on his long walk to become...
Joburg Water warns residents to cut usage by 15% as crisis...
Johannesburg is facing a severe water crisis, with high demand causing low pressure,...
Medi vows to ‘send Ntounta to slumberland’ in clash
Medi says Lerena gave him the opportunity to fight in Aquila Boxing Promotion (ABP).
Uganda confirms deaths of 27 citizens enlisted in Russia-Ukraine...
Twenty-seven Ugandans fighting for Russia in Ukraine are confirmed or presumed dead,...
Sterns shoppers can save up to 50% on Sterling Silver in...
SPONSORED | Selected Daniel Klein watches go two-for-one and selected Tempo jewellery...
Gems Health Award: final call for public service healthcare...
SPONSORED | Entries close on October 30 2026
Airline groups urge US CDC to reconsider Ebola declaration...
Airlines question why new restrictions target only air travel, not other modes
German police detain two suspects in Russia-linked sabotage...
German police arrest two Belarusian nationals suspected of planning sabotage attacks...
READER LETTER | Political debates serve no purpose
The masses should be the main players on election shows
Ipeleng Selepe living La Dolce Vita
Content creator inspires women to embrace being ‘Brutally Beautiful’
Joburg residents face trash pileup amid Samwu protest
Strike over ‘unfulfilled’ wage, benefits agreement
Five things to know about the IEC’s readiness for elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared its National Results Operations...
SAPS told to keep apartheid-era files locked, ex-colonel...
Truth and Reconciliation Commission probes SAPS handling of political violence cases.
ANALYSIS | Airlines halt fuel hedges as Iran war drives...
Airlines cut fuel hedges amid high jet fuel prices, warning of rising airfares as...
Norway’s premier says call with Putin was effort to present...
Norwegian leader defends dialogue, urges de-escalation and humanitarian steps in...
Cardoso targets other trophies after Caf failure
Club chair Motsepe backs squad as focus shifts to Betway Premiership.
Stephens expects tough test from high-riding Durban in...
Durban are still fresh from reaching their historic CAF Confederation Cup group...