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Deconstructing Gordhan's testimony: Everything you need to know

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan spent a second day on the witness stand at the judicial commission of inquiry into state capture; and continued to dissect the anatomy of capture.

ANC NWC talks tough on members linked to VBS scandal, reiterates support for state capture inquiry

ANC members, who are found guilty of wrongdoing in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal, must face the full wrath of the law, says the party's national working committee.

Cape Town borrows R1.3bn from German bank for wastewater projects

The City of Cape Town has signed a R1.3bn loan with the German government-owned KfW Development Bank for urban wastewater management, according to Mayor Dan Plato's office.

'Today, business won' - Bo-Kaap residents fail in their bid to keep a crane out of the area

Public Order Police have escorted cranes into the Bo-Kaap despite residents' best efforts to keep the machines out.

'Fighters, be ready' - Malema gets ready to go to war with Pravin Gordhan

EFF leader Julius Malema has declared that the political party has decided to fight Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan.

Tutu awards prize to US school shooting survivors

A group of young Americans, who campaigned against gun violence after surviving a deadly shooting at their Florida school, have received a prize from former South African archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Facebook access hit by unspecified problems

Facebook says users were having trouble accessing the social network and its other applications such as Instagram, but did not explain the cause of the outages.

IPID investigating Soweto cop for rape and CPF member for murder

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has launched two separate investigations - one for murder and one for rape - against a Gauteng police officer and a member of the Community Policing Forum.

Khashoggi killing: Despite murder, US to keep 'steadfast' partnership with Saudis - Trump

President Donald Trump says the brutal murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi operatives will not derail the US-Saudi relationship - even if Prince Mohammed bin Salman were found to bear responsibility.

As it happened: Bafana Bafana 1-1 Paraguay

Recap all the action from the Nelson Mandela Challenge clash between Bafana Bafana and Paraguay.

Trump slams war hero for not capturing Osama bin Laden sooner

US President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism and charges that he is politicising the military by faulting a war hero for not capturing al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden sooner.

RARE FOOTAGE - This is what a baby shark in its egg case looks like

Scientists have discovered a baby shark still in its egg case during an exploration mission west of Desecheo Island in Puerto Rico.

Cyclist rides to nearby doctor with knife stuck to his skull after attack

Pictures of a cyclist with a knife stuck in his skull have gone viral on social media.

Cape Town transport boss, 10 others charged in gang drug case

Rudi Lakay's company offers round-the-clock transport for staff, wedding and party goers and pupils going to matric balls, but the State believes he and 10 others may have been operating a criminal enterprise involving drug dealing.

PICS: Young Africans tell the world about the Africa they want

Children from at least six west and central African countries recently took to the the stage of the Africa Dialogues conference in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to tell the world about the future they envisioned on their continent.

Stick: Boks have adapted well to challenging conditions

Assistant Springbok coach Mzwandile Stick has commended the Bok squad for the manner in which they've adjusted to challenging conditions in Europe so far.

Manhunt for man who escaped from Pretoria Magistrate's Court

Police have launched a manhunt for a suspected house burglar who escaped from the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.

Man killed in glider crash near Gariepdam

Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a male pilot died in a glider crash near the Gariepdam aviation field in Smithfield in the Free State.

Mashaba orders audit to establish legal status of those occupying City property

City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba says he has ordered an audit into the legal status of those occupying City properties.

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