Gayton McKenzie attributes the PA’s growth to faith in God

Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie is confident that his party can win the Western Cape and Northern Cape in the upcoming local government elections in November.

ANC heavy hitters say no to Joburg mayoral job

The ANC’s search for a mayoral candidate for Joburg has not yet yielded results, with several possibles saying that “unfortunately” they were not available.

Elections 2026: Cogta’s Hlabisa punts bill to stabilise coalitions, but time is tight

Six months ahead of the 2026 municipal polls, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs wants to table a bill designed to ensure that coalition agreements remain in place for a full five-year term. The reason, Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says, is that voters want service delivery, not endless motions of no confidence. 

Why SA gun demand surged 70% in six years 

There has been a massive increase in the demand for licensed firearms in South Africa, as concerns about crime and a possible looming crackdown on civilian gun ownership have pushed a growing number of citizens to bear arms.

Wendy’s Win  | Chip happens – but not in the bakkie you just bought 

A Joburg customer was to take delivery of his demo-model Isuzu bakkie. But there was a chip in the driver’s door window that hadn’t been there the last time he saw it – and the salesperson made a promise to fix it that they later reneged on, writes Wendy Knowler.

Hanlie Nordejee | The Reserve Bank is boring – you can bank on it

Credibility – predicated on being predictable, even boring – is the most important currency the SA Reserve Bank has. As we prepare for an interest rate announcement, the best we can hope for is that it will be a big fat yawn, writes Hanlie Nordejee, even though it impacts our pockets.

Pieter du Toit | Max du Preez, white power and right-wing resurgence

Does fallen Springbok Asenathi Ntlabakanye have a case?

From a medical negligence perspective, Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye, who was suspended for 18 months last week after testing positive for banned substances, may not have the strongest of prospects. 

Khanyiso Tshwaku | World Rugby skirting global calendar issue does player welfare no good

The chummy World Rugby old boys club applying inconsequential thinking to a straightforward matter like a global calendar is the worst enemy of player welfare, writes Khanyiso Tshwaku.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach Manqoba Mngqithi shares the similarities and differences between the class of 2016 and the current generation.

Kagiso Rabada’s return to express pace in the IPL has been powered by months of sprint-focused training with South African athletics star Akani Simbine, with coaches crediting the regimen for the Protea quick’s explosive form and fitness.