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MK Party leader Jacob Zuma faces growing internal turbulence following claims of efforts from within to destabilise the party.

MKP: Allegation of destabilisation plot emerges amid candidate list furore

A KZN MK Party leader has unpacked concerns about internal sabotage amid disputes.

Willem Phungula

The refining and smelting of gold to produce bullion bars at Gold Fields. Its offer to buy the Northern Star gold mining company in Australia has been rebuffed.

Gold Fields sheds 14.56% on JSE after Northern Star rebuff

Gold Fields shares fell sharply on the JSE after Northern Star’s board declined to engage further on the South African miner’s proposed A$27-a-share takeover offer.

Tawanda Karombo

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola led South Africa's delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly, where he pushed for Africa's permanent representation on the Security Council.

UN Security Council reform: SA pushes for permanent African seats

SA has revived calls for Africa to receive at least two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.

Rapula Moatshe

SPRINGBOK captain Siya Kolisi is back at the Stormers where he started his career.

New Stormer Kolisi goes the extra mile — literally

The impression Kolisi made on his new teammates is one that will stay with them for a long time.

Dudley Carstens

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Trade unions and economists have welcomed the government’s tabling of the Employment Services Amendment Bill, while warning that its success will depend on effective enforcement, skills development and protecting the rights of all workers.

Unions and economists back Employment Services Amendment Bill

Yogashen Pillay

Combined with previously authorized amounts, the company's overall buyback program now totals $235 billion, which Nvidia expects to complete by the end of its fiscal year 2028 in January.

AI giant Nvidia authorizes record R2.76 trillion share buyback

AFP

The rocketstanding more than 120 meters (131 yards) tall, rose through a thick cloud of smoke on an ambitious 14th test flight.

SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time

AFP

The rand weakened to about R16.40 against the dollar as higher oil prices, weaker gold and expectations of further US interest-rate increases supported the US currency. The market moves could add pressure to fuel prices, borrowing costs and household budgets.

Rand weakens as oil prices rise and rate-hike fears support…

Ashley Lechman

The Bengwenyama project is an advanced stage exploration project focussed on PGM mineralisation on the properties which are located on the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Complex.

Southern Palladium secures mining rights for Bengwenyama

Tawanda Karombo

The Chinese-founded company's net income attributable to shareholders reached $2.3 billion in the first six months of 2026, up from $1.1 billion in the same period last year.

Shein says operating profit fell 50% in first half of 2026

AFP

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government, industry, provinces, municipalities and communities must work together to grow the sector, while digital innovation, domestic travel and visitor safety remain priorities.

Tourism growth requires government, business and communities…

Yogashen Pillay

As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services accelerate, South Africa has an opportunity to position itself as Africa’s leading digital infrastructure hub.

South Africa positioned to lead Africa’s data centre and…

Ashley Lechman

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola led South Africa's delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly, where he pushed for Africa's permanent representation on the Security Council.

UN Security Council reform: SA pushes for permanent African…

Rapula Moatshe

MK Party leader Jacob Zuma faces growing internal turbulence following claims of efforts from within to destabilise the party.

MKP: Allegation of destabilisation plot emerges amid candidate…

Willem Phungula

The refining and smelting of gold to produce bullion bars at Gold Fields. Its offer to buy the Northern Star gold mining company in Australia has been rebuffed.

Gold Fields sheds 14.56% on JSE after Northern Star rebuff

Tawanda Karombo

SPAR is pressing ahead with a broad turnaround plan while searching for a new chairperson and additional independent directors, with management warning that the financial recovery will lag operational improvements.

SPAR targets November board appointments as turnaround gathers…

Ashley Lechman

A 23-year-old woman was shot dead in an apparent robbery in Thembisa, Gauteng police said.

Ekurhuleni crime in focus after Thembisa woman killed in robbery

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Clicks Group has acquired a further 35.3% interest in ARC for R507 million.

Clicks raises ARC beauty stake in R507m deal

Edward West

Pope Leo XIV has urged French bishops to keep battling the "scourge" of clerical sex abuse.

Pope Leo urges French Church to confront clerical child abuse…

AFP

Suspended SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is facing charges of rape, trafficking and sexual grooming of a minor.

Sibiya rape case may erode public trust in fight against GBV -…

Gcwalisile Khanyile

Police have discovered 11 women's bodies in Ekurhuleni since July. Here they discovered the body of the ninth woman - in Dawn Park, on the East Rand.

Ekurhuleni murders: suspects in three cases as 11th woman’s…

Vivian Warby

The Ngqura Container Terminal at the Port of Coega. Transnet wants a new bulk commodity terminal and a rail corridor constructed at the port.

SA producers to benefit from major manganese corridor revamp

Tawanda Karombo

Transnet Group CEO Michelle Phillips said the entity's recovery plan is finally producing measurable results.

Inside Transnet’s remarkable R4.6 billion turnaround

Siphelele Dludla

MADO brings Turkish ice cream and pastries to Durban’s Florida…

Yogashen Pillay

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping arrive to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on September 1, 2026. China’s underlying bet is that the international order is already moving toward multipolarity and that institutions will either adapt to that reality or lose legitimacy, says the writer.

China is building the machinery of a post-Western order

Ladislav Zemánek

Cosatu president Zingiswa Losi argues that South Africa’s workers’ movement helped shape the country’s constitutional democracy and must remain central to efforts to reduce inequality and build an inclusive economy.

Cosatu: Workers’ struggles remain central to South Africa’s…

Zingiswa Losi

Zimbabwe’s Climate Adaptation Water and Energy Programme offers lessons on combining resilient water infrastructure, renewable energy and community-led development—but its impact claims require clearer evidence and attribution.

How Zimbabwe’s CAWEP programme is building climate resilience…

Pali Lehohla

Municipal workers affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), protested outside the Johannesburg High Court over the Democratic Alliance (DA) court application to have a R10 billion salary agreement between municipal workers and the City of Johannesburg set aside on March 26. A financially dysfunctional municipality, administratively hollowed out and incapable of delivering services, ultimately threatens both communities and municipal workers themselves, says the writer.

Labour's power is pivotal to building an ethical,…

Zamikhaya Maseti

US President Donald Trump addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 22, 2026.

Week of drama ahead for financial markets

Chris Harmse

Outgoing UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivering his final address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 22, 2026. When the UN was founded, most of Africa was still under colonial rule. Today, Africa still has no permanent representation on the Council. A 21st-century Security Council without permanent African seats is unjust and indefensible, says the writer.

Repositioning the United Nations in a fractured global order

António Guterres

Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah meeting United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, United States, on September 21, 2026. Namibia now ranks fourth out of 145 economies in the 2026 Global Gender Gap Index, says the writer.

Africa leads the way in breaking gender barriers

Seth Onyango

More often, employees leave because of workplace experiences that make them feel undervalued, overlooked or disconnected from the business.

Leadership mistakes that quietly drive talent away from SMEs

Jeremy Lang

The SACP's Solly Mapaila (left) and EFF leader Julius Malema on the opening day of The Conference of the Left held in Boksburg on May 29.

ANC blunders pave way for left-wing parties

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi 's explosive press briefing on July 6, 2025 resulted in President Cyril Ramaphosa appointing the Judicial Commission Of Inquiry Into Criminality, Political Interference And Corruption In The Criminal Justice System. The Commission, chaired by Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, will deliver its final report in January 2027.

Long road ahead for reforming SA's criminal justice system

Prof. Dirk Kotzé

Lifestyle & Culture

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Keto and Mediterranean diets can both support weight loss, but what replaces carbohydrates matters.

Keto or Mediterranean? Why what replaces carbs matters most

Vuyile Madwantsi

Bontle Modiselle-Moloi won the third season of The Masked Singer SA as the friendly, furry-faced 'Spotty'.

Bontle Modiselle says winning 'The Masked Singer' SA validated…

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu

Chlöe Bailey turned heads with her bold bleached-brow moment.

Bleached brows to feather lashes: Best 2026 VMAs beauty looks

Kamogelo Makhura

Youth-friendly services, confidential testing and treatment, peer-led programmes and community-based services are among the approaches being advocated to make healthcare more accessible.

Stigma, shame and silence: The real barriers to youth HIV care…

Willem van de Putte

Thandiswa Mazwai sings Hugh Masekela on Mbira stage at the 2026 Joy of Jazz at the Sandton convention centre on Saturday.

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2026: Inside a weekend of jazz,…

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu

Check the child seat harness before every trip and, where possible, have the installation checked by a trained professional.

1,000 Child fatalities a year: Why a clicking buckle isn't…

Willem van de Putte

Authors, artists and creators gathered at the KZNSA Gallery as part of the Glenwood Book Fair to explore how the city of Durban shapes and inspires their work.

Cartoons, censorship and survival: Inside Durban's Glenwood…

Alyssia Birjalal

Thailand remains a major drawcard for South African travellers seeking idyllic beaches and island experiences this festive season.

Heading to Asia this December? Check the new rules

ZamaNdosi Cele

"Water" hitmaker, Tyla.

From Teyana Taylor to Tyla: The top VMAs 2026 style moments

Alyssia Birjalal

The Booker Prize 2026 shortlist

Booker Prize 2026 shortlist: Meet the six nominated books

Staff Reporter

Sport

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SPRINGBOK captain Siya Kolisi is back at the Stormers where he started his career.

New Stormer Kolisi goes the extra mile — literally

Dudley Carstens

Anrich Nortje returns to the Proteas Test setup after being named in the preliminary squad to face Australia. | Backpagepix

Anrich Nortje recalled as Proteas name squad for first Test…

Zaahier Adams

Padel players in action as the fast-growing racquet sport makes its official debut at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Padel makes historic Asian Games debut with Olympic dream in…

AFP

Jurgen Klopp watched on from the touchline during Germany's 1-0 Nations League defeat to Greece in Augsburg. | AFP

Greece stun Germany as Jurgen Klopp waits for first win;…

AFP

Max Verstappen showed he remains a major threat in the championship fight after finishing just behind Mercedes' George Russell in a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix. | AFP

Max Verstappen proves title threat as George Russell heats up…

AFP

Virat Kohli reached 15 000 ODI runs with an unbeaten 139 against West Indies on Sunday. | IANS

Milestones never my focus Virat Kohli speaks out after…

IANS

Aubrey Modiba played a pivotal tactical role in their 2-1 AFCON qualifying victory over Guinea. | Backpagepix

Pitso Mosimane urges Bafana Bafana stars to adapt to national…

Mihlali Baleka

Head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted the Springboks had "nobody else to blame but ourselves" following their dramatic 42-38 defeat to the Wallabies in Perth. | Backpagepix

Rassie Erasmus refuses to blame tech glitches as Wallabies…

Leighton Koopman

David Miller smashed a career-best 142 off 93 balls to lead the Proteas past Australia on Pink Day, wearing his mother Jenny’s name to honour her breast cancer victory. | Backpagepix

David Miller career-best 142 for Proteas an emotional Pink Day…

Michael Sherman

The Springboks launched a dramatic second half comeback against Australia in Perth but fell short as the Wallabies held on for a 42-38 victory despite being reduced to 11 players after three yellow cards.

Weekend sport round-up: Springboks, Bafana, Proteas, F1 and more

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