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The chief executive of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), Jacques Raynaud, has told AFP that while the current format of the Champions Cup "is not perfect", it is still "very good".

It's unlikely that the mother of Joshlin Smith, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, would have told people about a plan to kidnap and traffic the child, her lawyer submitted to the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday.

An additional 2 500MW this winter, as well as improving performance of Eskom's coal fleet, should signal that SA's power system won't perform worse than last winter when it comes to load shedding, says Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

The wheels of justice are slowly starting to turn for a Gqeberha toddler who died from brutal injuries more than a decade ago – allegedly sustained at the hands of her mother and stepfather.

ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli's clothing was intact and unsoiled when he arrived at Stanger Hospital after allegedly being struck by a goods steam train.

This time last week, the families of constables Boipelo Senoge, Cebekhulu Linda and Keamogetswe Buys were looking forward to birthday celebrations and weddings. Now, they are preparing to say their final goodbyes instead.

The two men accused of murdering underworld boss Mark Lifman are to challenge the George Magistrate's Court's refusal to grant their application for bail.

Capetonians are showing up and lending a hand after a wildfire scorched almost 3 000 hectares of Table Mountain's southern slopes. Bottled water, sports drinks, and energy bars have been donated with overwhelming generosity at the Lakeside Fire Station.

There is no proof that kidnapping accused Steveno van Rhyn had any involvement in the 2024 disappearance of then-6-year-old Joshlin Smith, his lawyer argued in the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday.

The Legal Practice Council's inquiry into Dali Mpofu has been postponed indefinitely – after its chairperson revealed the withdrawal of charges related to the advocate's alleged treatment of former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and Chief Justice Mandisa Maya.

Renergen, has reported a more than doubling in losses for the year ended in February amid surging operational costs and a delayed start in helium sales.

The corruption trials of former Protea cricketers Thami Tsolekile and Lonwabo Tsotsobe have been separated. Tsolekile appeared unrepresented again, while Tsotsobe's attorneys requested more time to read the 36 lever arch files to prepare for the upcoming trial.

Springbok giants RG Snyman and Pieter-Steph du Toit are on the mend, recovering from their respective injuries ahead of the 2025 international season.

The same DA that campaigned on eliminating VAT increases for the sake of the poor is now passing cost-of-living increases onto residents through municipal rates, writes Armand Bam.

Live data reveals the used makes and models flying off showroom floors so far in 2025.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed seasoned businessman and ex-director-general of the Department of Trade and Industry, Dr Alistair Ruiters, as his special advisor for investment promotion.

Orlando Pirates, whose incredible run in the Champions League ended in disappointment when the Buccaneers were eliminated by Pyramids FC in the semi-finals, have to shift focus back to the league.

A driver of a cash-in-transit (CIT) vehicle managed to make a quick escape after he drove into a shopping centre in Umlazi, south of Durban, while being chased by a group of armed robbers.

Former DA leader Tony Leon has written the insiders' account of the early days of the GNU and it makes for a riveting read.

The recent row over the VAT increase obscured some of the real issues which go to the heart of the economic policies which have added layers to the mountain of unemployment which disfigures our national landscape and have cratered our economy, writes Tony Leon.