Sunday World News Updates

A bombshell directive from the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has exposed glaring gaps in South Africa’s national security oversight, with multiple government departments failing to report critical data on foreign nationals employed in “strategic and sensitive positions” – including roles linked to state security and governance.  … Read more »

Eight people have died in a collision between a truck and a light motor vehicle on the N2 near Empangeni. KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service personnel responded to the scene, but unfortunately, eight occupants had already died. Paramedics immediately rendered medical assistance to the 16 survivors. Four had sustained critical injuries… Read more »

Before taking you through the long list of some of the South African stars who were found wanting by the system and tested positive for the use of forbidden substances, we will first define what doping is and the worst that could happen to the career of an offender.   To… Read more »

A group of 29 people who claimed they were illegally evicted from a land in Muldersdrift have had their case thrown out by a Johannesburg High Court judge.   To read this story in full, buy a copy of today’s Sunday World or subscribe to the paper’s e-edition by clicking… Read more »

PSL defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns can wrap up their eighth PSL league title when they face Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, in Atteridgeville, this afternoon.   To read this story in full, buy a copy of today’s Sunday World or subscribe to the paper’s e-edition… Read more »

Fate awaits Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs as they squabble for the league title, promotional play-off positions and to move away from relegation via league matches this afternoon. The match, which is expected to draw much attention,  is the one between two wounded sides, Durban City and Black Leopards at the… Read more »

A Japanese-owned agrochemical company operating in South Africa is under growing pressure to explain its role in distributing a dangerous German-made pesticide banned across the European Union. To read this story in full, buy a copy of today’s Sunday World or subscribe to the paper’s e-edition by clicking on the… Read more »

While millions of people across the country fought to stay alive during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, high-ranking officials in Mpumalanga went on a looting spree, splurging millions on ghost fumigations and creating fictional food supply services.   Now the clock is ticking on the fate of the officials who… Read more »

Troublesome Sipho Mbule is facing a bleak future with Sekhukhune United on the verge of shipping him back to Mamelodi Sundowns after he broke the club’s code of conduct for the umpteenth time.  A high-ranking Sekhukhune official revealed to Sunday World that the dribbling wizard, who is on loan from… Read more »

Kaizer Chiefs scored one of their biggest wins in the history of the club at the Moses Mabhida on Saturday afternoon. Their 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final ended Amakhosi’s 10-year trophy drought. It was also sweet revenge for Amakhosi after the Buccaneers defeated them… Read more »