Siya, is this the new Rachel?

IOL Reporter|Published

As Siya Kolisi's love life continues to evolve, the public remains captivated by the possibility of a new romance.

Expert warns: US risks strategic miscalculation by sidelining South Africa in favour of Zambia

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

An international relations expert has warned that it would be a strategic miscalculation for the United States to sideline South Africa in its Africa policy, as ...

Court overturns ruling on withheld matric results in cheating scandal

Zelda Venter|Published

As the Mpumalanga High Court sets aside a ruling on withheld matric results tied to cheating allegations, an uncertain future looms for hundreds of pupils. What ...

Customs officers uncover parakeets hidden in man's underwear

The Washington Post|Published

When Customs and Border Protection Officers questioned Jesse Agus Martinez about a suspicious bulge in his trousers, he claimed it was natural. Upon inspection, ...

Listening to music is linked to lower dementia risk, study suggests

The Washington Post|Published

Researchers looked at data spanning a decade and involving more than ten thousand relatively healthy people, aged 70 and older. People who listened to music most ...

Can an all-female party redraw South Africa’s political map?

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Amid rising frustration over gender-based violence and systemic inequality, activists propose a female-led political party in South Africa, aiming to reshape the ...

COP30: The weather is natural, the disaster is not

Yolandi Meyer|Published

As COP30 wraps up, experts are pushing for a paradigm shift in disaster response, urging communities to prepare proactively for climate extremes rather than reactively. ...

Unveiling the secrets of 3I/ATLAS: South African scientists confirm comet-like behaviour

Staff Reporter|Published

As South African scientists continue to unlock the secrets of the cosmos, their findings fuel an increasingly vibrant discussion about the potential for life beyond ...

WATCH: Family demands justice for Khy’ree Jordaan, a toddler killed by an off-duty officer

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

A family is devastated after three-year-old Khy’ree Jordaan is killed by an off-duty officer in Elsies River, sparking demands for justice and a thorough investigation. ...

Citizen science grows around the country

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

The Great Southern Bioblitz 2025: shows Africa rich biodiversity.

Captivating performances set to brighten Durban's cultural scene

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural offerings of Durban this weekend.

World's largest natural walnut forest thins away

AFP|Published

Rustling through fallen golden leaves, locals in a forest outside Arslanbob in the Kyrgyz mountains were scurrying for walnuts - an ancient pastime and economic ...

Fruit detective racing to save forgotten varieties

Published

Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural heritage and saving varieties which could help ...

Mother wins court battle against municipality after child electrocuted by unsafe transformer

Zelda Venter|Published

In a heart-wrenching case that exemplifies the need for vigilant public safety measures, a mother has won a crucial legal battle after her young child suffered life-altering ...

Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe

AFP|Published

Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip ...

Urgent call to clear tent city on Che Guevara Road amid growing concerns

Zainul Dawood|Published

As a homeless encampment grows along Che Guevara Road, local officials are sounding alarm bells, urging immediate intervention to protect the rights of residents ...

Bollywood battles paid reviews and fake sale claims

AFP|Published

India's $60-billion Bollywood industry is facing a deepening credibility crisis, as insiders warn that manipulated film reviews and inflated box office numbers are ...

Trump HIV prevention plan shuts out South Africa — the nation most affected

The Washington Post|Published

South Africa has about one-fifth of the global population of people living with HIV and historically has received the largest share of U. S. funding for HIV prevention. ...

Awakening the conscience: a call to action against gender-based violence in South Africa

Anele Siswana|Published

Join the fight against gender-based violence in South Africa and confront the realities of GBV and child abuse that exist beneath the surface of our society.