21 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has unveiled six mayoral candidates as it steps up its preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with the party saying the candidates will become…
Why the DRC’s Ebola Crisis Is Growing More Dangerous
18 The Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has entered a more dangerous phase, with transmission continuing to expand while health authorities confront a virus for which there is currently no…
Cape Town Shifts R115m as Traffic Fine Payments Fall
37 The City of Cape Town has shifted R115 million within its budget after its traffic fine collection rate dropped to 15.1% during the 2025/26 financial year. The council moved the funds…
Black Coffee’s R7.7 Million Maserati legal battle takes another turn
44 PICTURE: INSTAGRAM/@REALBLACKCOFFEE South African Grammy Award-winning DJ Black Coffee, real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo, is involved in a long-running legal dispute with Maserati South Africa over a luxury vehicle reportedly worth millions…
Confusion surrounds Kaizer Chiefs’ next match date and venue
40 What appeared to be a straightforward Kaizer Chiefs home game has suddenly become a scheduling puzzle. Conflicting information is now circulating over when and where the highly anticipated encounter will take…
How to explain a career gap during a job interview
51 PICTURE: PEXELS/TIMA MIROSHNICHENKO A gap in your employment history can make you nervous during a job interview, especially if you expect the interviewer to ask why you were out of work….
Dolly Parton left behind a secret song – but there’s a catch
59 Dolly Parton left fans with one final musical mystery – an unheard song they will not hear for another 20 years. The country music legend recorded My Place in History in…
Ramaphosa Meets US Ambassador to Reset Strained Ties
53 President Cyril Ramaphosa has met United States Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III as Pretoria and Washington seek to strengthen and recalibrate their strained relationship. The meeting took place…
Bephor: A masterclass in scalp care
62 Picture: Instagram/@bephor_za Bephor is a Korean beauty, hair and skincare brand that has formulated its products to meet the needs of textured and African hair. The brand recently held a masterclass…
June 30 Protests Cost SAPS R306 Million
67 Policing the nationwide protests held on 30 June 2026 cost the South African Police Service more than R306 million, according to a parliamentary response from acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia. The…