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South AfricaWeather Forecast
Partly cloudy and warm with showers expected on Friday, while Thursday sees fog warning for parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo
News from Johannesburg
Jobs South Africa
South AfricaCosatu Protests Over Jobs, Wages
Nationwide strikes to mark International Day for Decent Work, amid concerns over retrenchments and non-compliance with minimum wage. Workers are facing unfair dismissals, low wages, and rising costs of living.
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaJoburg Corruption Exposed
A 'crime-council ecosystem' in Johannesburg enables corrupt officials, contractors, and criminal networks to profit from service delivery failures, triggering emergency procurement and financial instability. The Centre for Development and Enterprise suggests making all procurement processes transparent to curb corruption.
Sport South Africa
South AfricaLions Beat Ospreys 35-19
The Lions fought back to win against Ospreys at Ellis Park. Van Rooyen says the team must find another gear against Bulls.
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaSibiya's Disciplinary Proceedings Continue
The South African Police Service says the expedited disciplinary proceedings against suspended deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya have not been halted, despite his legal team filing an urgent Labour Court application to stop the process. Sibiya faces charges of rape, sexual grooming of a minor, human trafficking and reckless handling of a firearm.
Politics South Africa
South AfricaMbalula, Dlamini Zuma to Testify
High court orders ANC leaders to give oral evidence in defamation case over vote-buying allegations. The case stems from comments made by Dlamini Zuma accusing Mbalula of paying delegates at the ANC’s 2022 elective conference
Sport South Africa
South AfricaSharks Top URC Log
The Stormers and Bulls return home to face unbeaten rivals Sharks and Lions in the first derby round of the 2026-27 URC. The Sharks and Lions won their second-round home clashes, while the Stormers and Bulls lost away games in the northern hemisphere.