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Trump Watch: Trump says he is in no rush for Iran talks

US President Donald Trump says he has no deadline for Iran to return to talks.

Defence cash crisis puts department at risk of collapse

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says a R3.3-billion salary budget shortfall threatens the department as years of underfunding cripple military operations.

Podcast: The Curious Case of the ANC’s Missing Mayor

Months after promising an announcement, the ANC still won't say who its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg is. Rob Rose and Zukile Majova explain why.

Crime bosses, murder and millions hit Gauteng courts

Major cases involving Vusimuzi Matlala, Danny Jordaan and an alleged family killer are among matters before Gauteng courts and commissions.

Use Siza Khula to stop spending your whole salary before month end

You get paid. You cover the big things. And then somehow, before you even get to the third week, the money is gone. You are not sure where it went. You are not sure what to do differently. And next month, it happens again.

Cultural expert says lobola alone isn’t enough to make a marriage

Cultural expert Dr Nokuzola Mndende says treating lobola alone as a complete customary marriage ignores the fuller sequence of rituals African custom requires.

KZN news bites: DA threatens KZN Premier with court action

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal’s latest news.

Lindiwe Zulu says patriarchy never left the ANC

ANC NEC member Lindiwe Zulu says division among women and deep patriarchy cost Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma the ANC presidency.

Mother of four fears grant delays as food costs bite

Atteridgeville mother Mamkheti Maupa says her children’s grants are a lifeline, but rising costs mean the money lasts barely half the month.

Politician steps in so murdered mum can finally rest after six weeks in the morgue

A Khayelitsha family can finally bury murdered mother Ndileka Jongile after an African National Congress leader paid more than R17,000 towards her funeral.

Matlala grilled over millions, tenders and powerful connections

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala faces more questions at the Madlanga Commission after revealing business deals and financial links involving well connected businessmen.

Ramaphosa’s migration crackdown sends thousands packing

South Africa has made some progress on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s migration plan, but an expert says major challenges remain.

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