How does a police colonel earning less than R26 000 a month account for millions in cash flowing through his and his wife’s finances, including payments towards a R2.35-million property?That question was thrust into the spotlight at the Madlanga commission on Wednesday as Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) deputy director in KwaZulu-Natal, Len John, laid out a financial trail linked to Hawks officer Col Deena Govender.At the time under scrutiny, Govender’s monthly take-home remuneration from SAPS was less than R26 000.Suspicious financial trailYet, according to...

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Standard Bank has posted record headline earnings of R26.1 billion for the first six months of 2026, as strong client activity, higher non-interest revenue, and lower credit losses helped the banking giant lift its return on equity to 19.8%.In the results for the six months which ended in June 30, this represents a 10% increase in headline earnings compared with the same period last year. It put the group comfortably within its 2028 target range of between 18% and 22% return on equity.Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank Group CEO said the bank continues to offer an access gateway to diversified...

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BARCELONA/CEUTA/RABAT – Police and forensic scientists have drafted in extra staff to try to identify the bodies of 80 migrants found after last week’s mass rush into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, as desperate families wait for news of missing loved ones.Most will be buried in Ceuta in the coming days, officials said.For the vast majority who won’t be named before then, staff have taken fingerprints and DNA samples and will keep working to connect the bodies with names and then with relatives.‘We have heard nothing more’The influx and associated fatalities...

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GWM South Africa marked Women’s Month with the second edition of its Women in Motion event, bringing together customers, dealers, media, content creators and industry partners to celebrate women’s leadership and contribution to society.Held at Summer Place in Sandhurst, Johannesburg, the event was hosted under the theme “Women Who Move Us” and focused on leadership, resilience, personal growth and financial empowerment.The gathering forms part of a growing trend within the automotive industry, where manufacturers are expanding Women’s Month celebrations beyond traditional vehicle...

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The MEC for Education in Gauteng, Lebogang Maile, says schools must be sacred spaces for learning and teaching, where criminality or violence has no place.This follows two recent incidents involving gunfire at Iphutheng Primary School in Alexandra, and outside Waverley Girls’ High School.Iphutheng Primary School, Waverley Girls HighLast week, at Iphutheng Primary School, armed suspects allegedly entered the school premises during a robbery. They reportedly fired several warning shots, sending learners and educators to flee for safety. One learner was taken to hospital. The department said...

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Betway Premiership defending champions Orlando Pirates started their new season on a high after a hard-fought 2-0 over newcomers Milford FC at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The win was a strong message from the Buccaneers to the other teams in the league, indirectly saying that “catch us if you can”. Bafana Bafana star Oswin Appollis opened the scoring for the Buccaneers in the first half after his free-kick was deflected into the net, wrong-footing the Milford goalkeeper. Tshepang Moremi grabbed the winner and gave Bucs all three points on offer on the stroke of full...

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Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has urged black-owned companies to focus on growing the economy, rather than seeking empowerment stakes in established businesses.Motlanthe made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the Black Business Council (BBC)’s Annual Black Business Summit in Kempton Park on Wednesday.His speech focused on growing the South African economy through economic empowerment, re-industrialisation and localisation in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).Motlanthe argued that the discourse on AI is ultimately about ownership of the means of production and...

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South Africa’s 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to hosts Morocco at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) was more than a disappointing result. It signalled what many supporters have quietly feared for some time: Banyana Banyana’s golden era may have reached its natural conclusion.For a team that brought immense pride to the nation by winning the 2022 Wafcon title and reaching the knockout stages of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the expectations were understandably high. Yet their early exit in Morocco has reignited questions about the team’s direction...

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Fire crews are battling a vegetation blaze above Kloofnek Corner on Tafelberg Road in Cape Town, with emergency teams working to contain the flames and protect visitors in the area.The Table Mountain National Park Fire Management Team, supported by the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service and three Volunteer Wildfire Services crews, has deployed ground firefighting units to suppress the fire.As a precaution, evacuations are under way at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Lower Station, with SANParks rangers and traffic officials assisting visitors and managing traffic flow.Authorities have...

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Relebohile Mofokeng could not have asked for a better way to introduce himself in Belgium when he scored the all-important penalty to help Royale Union Saint-Gilloise lift the Belgian Super Cup on Friday night.The former Orlando Pirates starlet scored the final spot kick during a dramatic penalty shootout against league champions Club Brugge to reign victorious with a 5-4 win following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Mofokeng came off the bench in the 61st minute, with his side trailing, but it took 16 minutes for Union to find an equaliser through Kevin Mac Allister to force the game to go to...

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Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the US renewed airstrikes on Iran, triggering retaliation by Tehran in the Gulf. Just two tankers had so far sailed through the strait in the early hours of Thursday. They […]

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The legal battle over Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler’s suspension has shifted from the council chamber to court, with his lawyers challenging the legality of the decision that removed the municipality’s accounting officer from office.Mettler, through Solidarity, has placed the suspension resolution under judicial scrutiny, arguing that the city failed to meet the legal requirements before taking the drastic step to suspend him.The challenge comes after the Tshwane council resolved on July 9 to place Mettler on precautionary suspension pending an investigation into allegations of...

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The Stormers will be heading to their final United Rugby Championship (URC) league game against Cardiff Rugby on Friday with the hope of reacting positively, following their nervy draw on Friday night. To read this full story, Click here to buy the e-edition of Sunday World. https://www.magzter.com/ZA/Zucorizon-Pty-Ltd/Sunday-World/NewspaperThe post Stormers set sights on Cardiff clash after nervy draw against Ulster appeared first on Sunday World.

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Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has threatened to invoke further powers under the Skills Development Act against the Education, Training and Development Practices Seta (ETDP Seta) after accusing its leadership of failing to adequately explain serious governance, financial and procurement concerns. In a strongly worded letter dated April 23, Manamela told ETDP Seta […]The post Minister threatens further action against ETDP Seta appeared first on Sunday World.

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Families looking to spoil their mothers this Mother’s Day are being offered a range of dining, spa and accommodation experiences at participating Southern Sun hotels across South Africa. To read this full story, Click here to buy the e-edition of Sunday World. https://www.magzter.com/ZA/Zucorizon-Pty-Ltd/Sunday-World/NewspaperThe post Celebrate mom in style with Southern Sun’s amazing offerings appeared first on Sunday World.

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The police diver who stunned South Africans after being lowered from a helicopter into the crocodile-infested Komati River to retrieve a 500kg reptile believed to have ingested missing businessman Gabriel Batista has revealed the terrifying thoughts racing through his mind while hanging above the notorious waters. “You start to realise the harness could break. There […]The post Hero cop recalls chills of dangling above crocodile-infested river appeared first on Sunday World.

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Izwi Labantu Forum (ILF), an organisation that represents the interests of black farmers and disadvantaged communities in South Africa, has stated that the country remains trapped in racial crisis. The organisation stated that black farmers continue to suffer three months after the Union Buildings march. In its quest of pursuing  struggles for justice in spaces […]The post ILF’s Norma Mbatha and Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli in showdown over black farmers’ plight appeared first on Sunday World.

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ANC MP and portfolio committee member Khusela Diko has fiercely pushed back against Ghana’s move to place alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the agenda of the African Union, declaring that South Africans “will NOT be bullied” by either Western powers or fellow African states. Diko, who serves in Parliament under the ANC and […]The post Khusela Diko lashes out as Ghana moves to drag SA ‘xenophobia’ claims before AU appeared first on Sunday World.

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Athletics South Africa (ASA) high-performance manager Hezekiel Sepeng has expressed his satisfaction with the relay team that went and put out a show at the World Relays in Botswana over the weekend. The South African Men’s 4X100m and 4x400m managed to clinch silver medals during the relay finals in front of a sold-out National Stadium […]The post Athletics SA happy with record-breaking relay team after winning silver in Botswana appeared first on Sunday World.

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The failure of the beleaguered and financially stricken Matjhabeng Local Municipality to pay one of its service providers has led to the attachment of some of its movable assets. On Tuesday, the sheriff of the court attached six traffic police vehicles after the municipality failed to settle a R350,000 debt owed to a contractor. Matjhabeng […]The post Matjhabeng traffic vehicles seized over failure to pay service provider appeared first on Sunday World.

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Seven people have died and several others were injured in a tragic collision involving a minibus taxi and a bus in the Eastern Cape, according to the Eastern Cape’s transport department. According to Unathi Binqose, a spokesperson for the department, the crash happened when a fully loaded minibus taxi carrying workers from KwaNobuhle in Gqeberha […]The post Crash between minibus taxi and bus claims lives of seven people in Eastern Cape appeared first on Sunday World.

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I travelled to Beijing to attend Auto China 2026 and Jetour’s Media Alliance (JMA) annual conference, invited by Jetour South Africa. This trip provided a unique perspective on the future of the global automotive industry and its implications for South Africa. To read this full story, Click here to buy the e-edition of Sunday World. […]The post Auto China 2026: Where the future of cars, SA’s auto industry was decided appeared first on Sunday World.

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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, along with North West provincial secretary Louis Diremelo and regional coordinator Walter Mabogola, face an urgent application in the Johannesburg High Court seeking their “committal to imprisonment for a period of no less than 60 days” for allegedly defying an interim court order that halted a regional conference. Mbalula has now […]The post Mbalula moves to avoid jail time for defying court appeared first on Sunday World.

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Dear Reader It has been more than six months since Sunday World, under its new owner Zucorizon, embarked on a bold repositioning and reimagination as a quality publication anchored on key editorial pillars: breaking news, analysis, politics, business, lifestyle, motoring and sports. This transformation has been warmly received, as reflected in our circulation growth during […]The post Hello Western Cape, we are back appeared first on Sunday World.

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The ANC finds itself at the centre of a constitutional storm after explosive court papers laid bare the extent to which secretary-general Fikile Mbalula allegedly violated not only the ANC’s own constitution but also the Constitution of the Republic in the run-up to the controversial Amathole regional conference held in March. This is according to […]The post Mbalula on the ropes over collapse of ANC processes appeared first on Sunday World.

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The political response to changes in the Gauteng provincial executive is continuing, with the ANC top seven expected to discuss the matter at its weekly meeting on Monday. This comes amid internal discussions that Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent decisions could affect his position as ANC Gauteng provincial task team (PTT) co-convenor. The ANC is expected […]The post Lesufi’s GP executive changes haunt Luthuli House appeared first on Sunday World.

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From the service-delivery and civil protests that periodically shake South Africa’s municipalities to Botswana’s ongoing debates about public accountability and governance standards to Zimbabwe’s own intensely contested constitutional moment, Southern Africa is being compelled to confront a difficult but necessary question: What ultimately sustains a nation? Is it its laws? Its leaders? Its institutions? Its […]The post Nations rise and fall on citizens’ character appeared first on Sunday World.

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The Mpumalanga Land Reform and Rural Development Department wants the Mbombela High Court to place the Mbuyane Communal Property Association (MCPA) under administration, arguing that it has failed to meet its statutory obligations. The association is a communal property association acting on behalf of the inhabitants of the Dwaleni community and the Mbuyane people, on […]The post Legal battle over Mpumalanga airport’s millions appeared first on Sunday World.

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After two decades of service at Tembisa West Library, 59-year-old Dondo Dithebe is preparing to close a meaningful chapter of his life. Since joining the library 20 years ago, Dithebe, a senior library assistant, has dedicated himself to nurturing young minds and building a space where learning, growth and community intersect. To read this full […]The post Passing the baton: pioneer inspires new generation of librarians appeared first on Sunday World.

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The Proteas Women will be entering the final stretch of their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup when they host India in a five-game T20 Series at home before the big one in England and Wales in June. To read this full story, Click here to buy the e-edition of Sunday World. https://www.magzter.com/ZA/Zucorizon-Pty-Ltd/Sunday-World/NewspaperThe post Proteas to ‘leave no stone unturned’ against India, vows Mashimbyi appeared first on Sunday World.

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