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EDITORIAL | There is a bitter irony that while the world recognised a daughter of our soil, judge Navi Pillay, for her work for peace and international law ... Show more
eNCA Oct 04
A war of words as Lamola and Bozell tensions continue: There’s no thaw in the frosty ties between South Africa and the United States.
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WATCH LIVE | Babsy Mlangeni memorial service: The memorial service for music veteran Babsy Mlangeni is being held at the Soweto Theatre on Thursday
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The 2026 Sunday Times Literary Awards shortlist: Announcing the shortlisted titles for the 2026 Sunday Times Literary Awards
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Newzroom Afrika Oct 04
Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have intensified after U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III accused International Relations Minister ... Show more
RSVPGQ - The Political Arena: Elections 2026 - How Will You Choose?: The Political Arena: Elections 2026 - How Will You Choose?
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Win a magical Kruger Untamed bush escape worth R31,800 with Sunday Times: Relax to the rhythm of the wild with a two-night stay for two at Tshokwane River Camp ...
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OpinionLETTERS | Adults are to blame for undisciplined Gen Z: Society must set the example for youth behaviour
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-09-26-letters-adults-are-to-blame-for-undisciplined-gen-z/
In a rebuke of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s handling of diplomatic relations between the two countries, US ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III has ... Show more
Key FactsBozell considers Mbeki best mediator in US–South Africa dispute
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III considers Thabo Mbeki well placed to advance negotiations with Washington because of his stature.
- Washington confirmed selective visa restrictions against South African officials and possibly relatives over three specified categories of conduct.
- Pretoria rejects a diplomatic breakdown, saying Washington keeps shifting expectations despite substantial South African concessions.
- Ramaphosa appointed Roelf Meyer as his point person in Washington to repair the deteriorating bilateral relationship.
President Mbeki understands the mechanics of international diplomacy and economic engagement at the highest level.— Leo Brent Bozell III, US ambassador to South Africa; said in an interview with Business Day, praising Mbeki as a veteran statesman and master negotiator.
Kolisi says Australia clash a ‘big challenge’ for Boks: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi say South Africa are bracing themselves for a ...
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OpinionTEBOGO KHAAS | Reflecting on one year of the Madlanga commission: The ultimate value of the Madlanga commission will not be determined by how riveting its ...
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Daily Updates: News you should know
A fifth woman's body has been found in Olifantsfontein, as police hunt for whoever is behind the murders of four ... Show more
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Key FactsFifth Woman’s Body Found in Olifantsfontein
Sep 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that a fifth woman’s body was discovered in Olifantsfontein on Monday morning.
- According to Mathe, the body was bruised, had not decomposed and appeared to have been dumped there.
- Police are investigating possible links to four women’s bodies found similarly, but have not yet found evidence connecting them.
- Investigators are assessing whether one perpetrator or a group is involved; the Acting National Police Commissioner deployed a team.
Our experts must paint a picture to confirm that we are dealing with a serial killer…We really need to find this person.— Athlenda Mathe, police spokesperson, on the Clement Manyathela Show
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OpinionSACP needs to drop the socialist ‘isms’ to win votes: Heading into the November municipal elections, the South African Communist Party’s biggest drawback is ...
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Springboks blend variety with tenacity to win real series decider: South Africa 29 New Zealand 24: World champions come from behind to win in Johannesburg and ...
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Paid articlePaywallEnter now: Telkom Radio Awards return with refreshed categories: Now in their 16th edition, these prestigious awards honour the innovative individuals and teams ...
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OpinionTOM EATON | That edgy flyover displayed the good with the bad whooshing close behind
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MCEBISI JONAS | South Africa’s ‘middle power moment’: The rapidly changing world order means we need to forge new partnerships and strengthen domestic ...
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Excise hike on spirits risks fueling illicit trade, experts warn: Caution that price increases may jeopardise jobs and benefit criminal syndicates
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‘I miss working’: migrants speak about life after leaving South Africa: Some vow to return if conditions improve, others say never again
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-08-20-i-miss-working-migrants-speak-about-life-after-leaving-south-africa/
eNCA plans major restructuring as 171 people face retrenchment: eNCA has launched a major restructuring process that could see 171 employees ...
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WATCH LIVE | Businessman Brown Mogotsi back in court: He faces five charges linked to alleged November 2025 incident
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OpinionEDITORIAL | Looting of public money under guise of piggybacking must end: Treasury rules ignored as contracts handed out without competition or transparency
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WATCH LIVE | IEC briefing on election timetable: IEC provides critical dates as election timetable takes effect
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WATCH | Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala: a Sunday Times investigation into one of SA’s biggest crime cases
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OpinionEDITORIAL | May the football gods smile on Banyana all the way to Brazil: Thembi Kgatlana this year reminds us what we missed at the 2025 Wafcon
timeslive.co.za/opinion/2026-08-06-editorial-may-the-football-gods-smile-on-banyana-all-the-way-to-brazil/
EWN Aug 04
Transport Minister orders forensic probes into R1bn PRASA security contracts: Creecy said that the two probes followed a Sunday Times report on how a security ...
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Treasury: Municipal failures threaten South Africa’s fiscal gains: South Africa needs to unlock more investment flows, says Treasury director-general Duncan ...
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Why southern hemisphere superpowers are leaving the rest behind: South Africa’s forward might and New Zealand’s new-found attacking verve are ominous a year out ...
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Paid articlePaywallFive reasons to enter the Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards: Hosted by TimesLIVE’s sister title, these awards can help your organisation strengthen ...
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WATCH LIVE | Interministerial committee briefing on migration: The interministerial committee on migration is hosting a media briefing on Sunday to provide an ...
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OpinionTHEMBI SIMELANE | Building a nation one home at a time: National Housing Finance Corporation celebrates 30 years of progress
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-07-11-building-a-nation-one-home-at-a-time/
Hoosen Kolia: From printing room to running the Sunday Times: Hoosen Kolia, a veteran journalist who rose from the printing room to lead the Sunday Times ...
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Sunday Times photographer Sandile Ndlovu on being named Journalist of the Year: Documentary projects reveal untold stories and the human spirit behind the lens
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2026-07-06-sunday-times-photographer-sandile-ndlovu-on-being-named-journalist-of-the-year/
Mampara of the week: Jacob Zuma : Pious reunion of the Gupta bros
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Paid articlePaywallFREE TO READ | Rebuilding our infrastructure: South Africa faces mounting infrastructure challenges, and the search for solutions has never been more urgent
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‘We’ll be back, it’s not goodbye’: illegal immigrants as they head back to their countries
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The Citizen Jun 28
In case you missed it: Gauteng schools looted | SACP boss booed | Bafana’s big payday
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Key FactsSouth Africa Faces Corruption and Political Drama
Jun 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- An internal probe found 41 serious corruption and mismanagement cases in Gauteng schools from 2023 to June 2026.
- SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila was booed at a union congress for his remarks on illegal immigrants.
- Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie promised Bafana Bafana a R5 million bonus for every victory starting from the World Cup knockout stages.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa instructed the ANC to withdraw from the Phala Phala court case, isolating National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza.
"Hill-Lewis handed my head to a baying mob of hyenas," Steenhuisen says.— John Steenhuisen, former DA leader, reacting to Geordin Hill-Lewis's cabinet reshuffle/demotion.
RECORDED | Hill-Lewis addresses the nation on DA’s way forward for SA: DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis is expected to address the nation to outline his party’s ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa Removes DA Deputies in Executive Shakeup
Jun 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
- President Cyril Ramaphosa removed three DA deputy ministers from the executive branch on June 30 after a request from DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis.
- The dismissed deputies Samantha Graham-Mare, Sello Seitlholo, and Mimmy Gondwe publicly announced their removals on Facebook.
- Hill-Lewis had previously declared changes to DA representation in the government on June 17, naming successors to the outgoing deputies.
- These removals signal an imminent Cabinet reshuffle involving new DA appointments to key government roles.
I hope I left my country slightly better off than the way I found it. The next adventure awaits,— Samantha Graham-Mare, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, in a Facebook thank-you post after being removed
Daily Maverick adds Mondli Makhanya to its editorial roster before local government elections
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IN PICS | Bafana Bafana supporters rally behind the team: Loud, proud and united — Bafana fans make their voices heard as South Africa takes on Mexico
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Key FactsBafana's Road to World Cup Round of 32
Jun 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- Bafana Bafana's 0-2 loss to Mexico did not eliminate them due to the tournament's larger 48-team structure allowing more teams to advance.
- Following South Korea's win over Czechia, South Africa sits bottom of Group A and needs strong results in upcoming matches to progress.
- Victories or draws against Czechia and South Korea are crucial, with tactical adjustments and suspended players returning expected to improve performance.
- Goal difference, currently minus two, could determine qualification as one of the top third-placed teams in the group stage.
The Citizen Jun 09
Mental health support group in South Africa spends R150k per month on suicide helpline
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Ramaphosa to address nation on illegal immigration as tensions rise: Ramaphosa to speak on government’s response to illegal migration and rising anti-foreigner ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa Outlines Plan on Illegal Migration and Protests
Jun 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- President Ramaphosa is set to present the government’s approach to illegal migration and rising protests during a June 7 address in Pretoria.
- Protests targeting foreign nationals have intensified across multiple provinces, necessitating police intervention.
- Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa is not xenophobic and promotes peaceful coexistence and stronger economic ties within Africa.
- A recent large-scale repatriation operation returned 933 Mozambican nationals through coordinated efforts involving several government agencies.
"South Africans are not xenophobic. South Africans are Africans; they want to live with other Africans peacefully, and our people are calling on us as leaders to resolve the many challenges that are brought to bear by the challenge of migration, and I did say that in South Africa, we are addressing this matter."— President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking about South Africa's response to migration during a meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto.
Mzansi performers make their mark at World Cup: Local grooves echoed around the world as SA stars took to the stage
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State readies crackdown on migration unrest : Ramaphosa to unveil new strategy as government weighs arrests, tighter borders and diplomatic intervention
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Key FactsGovernment Tightens Response to Migration Unrest
Jun 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Authorities are preparing a broad political, diplomatic, and security response to escalating migration tensions.
- Measures under consideration include arrests of instigators, diplomatic actions against certain ambassadors, and a continent-wide diplomatic campaign.
- The president will acknowledge past border security failures and corruption while unveiling new strategies.
- June 30 marks a critical deadline set by protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave South Africa.
This is no longer simply about immigration. It has become a diplomatic issue, a security issue and a political issue.— A senior government official quoted by the Sunday Times describing the expanded scope of the migration issue.
Mbhazima Shilowa | SA’s unfinished project: Honouring the vision of the Constitution at 30
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Paid articlePaywallComrades, Cape Town Marathon target Athletics SA’s broadcast rights : Two major road-race bodies are claiming that Athletics South Africa’s ownership of ...
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JIBRAN QUREISHI | Ruto’s state visit highlights the East Africa opportunity for South Africa
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HIV activists slam South Africa’s lenacapavir rollout as too slow and too small: Last year, the coalition called for the allocation of LEN to be expanded to ...
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SPOTLIGHT | The universe’s ‘Masters’ are back, big screen scary stuff and local YouTube sensation goes global
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OpinionMIKE SILUMA | The secessionists are playing with fire: Contrary to what they may think, the break-up of South Africa would not resemble a Sunday-school picnic
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-05-30-mike-siluma-the-secessionists-are-playing-with-fire/
Rural women turn traditional beadwork into international success: What began as a small community upliftment project has blossomed into an international business ...
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OpinionAmbassador Roelf Meyer begins new chapter for SA-US relations: A year ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa was ambushed in the White House. Today ...
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Key FactsRoelf Meyer Confirmed as South Africa’s US Ambassador
May 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- Roelf Meyer officially presented his credentials to President Trump at the White House.
- He succeeded former ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled in March 2025.
- Meyer expressed intentions to strengthen diplomatic ties and address bilateral challenges.
- Key focus areas include removing obstacles to economic growth and job creation.
warm— Meyer described the credential ceremony as 'warm' in a SABC interview from Washington.
SPOTLIGHT | Survival horror game hits the big screen, ‘Pretty Woman’ sells out, and Netflix goes big in Africa
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WATCH LIVE | IEC launches communications campaign ahead of November elections : The Electoral Commission of South Africa will launch its communications campaign ...
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This is an extract from ‘Faith & Defiance: The Life of Sally Motlana’ by Mukoni Ratshitanga. The veteran activist, who played a leading role in the South ... Show more
EXTRACT | In the image of God
EXTRACT | In the image of God
WATCH LIVE | Sgt Fannie Nkosi back in the dock: Sgt Fannie Nkosi is appealing his denied bail at Pretoria high court.
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African ambassadors raise fears for safety of immigrants: The ambassador of the Central African Republic and dean of the African ambassadorial corps told ...
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OpinionEDITORIAL | Get that ‘Ferrari’ back on the road to justice, and fast: Taxi boss’ extortion case is a test of the rule of law and justice in South Africa
timeslive.co.za/opinion/2026-05-20-editorial-get-that-ferrari-back-on-the-road-to-justice-and-fast/
South Africa pledges $2.5m to fight Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda: Africa CDC urges continent-wide action as cases surpass 500 with more than 130 deaths
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South Africa takes centre stage at Cannes : South African filmmakers are making a strong impression at this year’s 79th Cannes International Film Festival in ...
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The con at the top of the world: South Africa’s deadly disaster on Everest, 30 years on
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Sunday Times Rich List 2026: Sir Paul McCartney maintains billionaire status, Brighton chairman enjoys £58m rise
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I’ve found the most affordable safari — for £1,186pp with flights: How to do a South African safari for £1,186pp in Kruger National Park including a budget ...
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From JSE Top 40 darling to penny stock: Amsa limps to its centenary: But CEO puts faith in a turnaround driven by promised changes to government policies
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OpinionASGHAR ADELZADEH | SA has veered off the path of the developmental state: Three decades into democracy, inequality and stability have won out over growth and ...
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