The Sowetan, the English-language South African daily newspaper that started in 1981 as a liberation struggle publication and which serves a proudly South African readership who have earned the right to be in the know and on
the move.
- Gagasi FM shocked and disappointed at Ntuli's Real Housewives meltdownGagasi FM says it was shocked and disappointed after a recent episode of The Real Housewives of Durban, in which its presenter, Minenhle “Minnie” Ntuli, was involved in a heated confrontation with co-star Londie London. Read more »
- Swiatek thrashes Anisimova 6-0 6-0 to win Wimbledon titleIga Swiatek thrashed American Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 to become the first Polish player to win a Wimbledon singles title on Saturday, ending a ludicrously lop-sided final in 57 minutes. Read more »
- Veteran coach Van Gaal says he is cured of cancerVeteran coach Louis van Gaal says he has been cured of cancer and is keen for a return to the higher levels of the game. Read more »
- Chelsea eyeing upset of PSG in Club World Cup finalChelsea are a more familiar sight on the international stage, and they've had a strong tournament themselves, but they will be the underdogs when they go toe-to-toe with PSG in the Club World Cup final on Sunday. Read more »
- Police on the hunt for 'two heartless ruffians' for kidnapping and murder of North West manNorth West police are looking for two "armed and dangerous" men in connection with the kidnapping and murder of David Monese last month. Read more »
- Springboks annihilate the Azzurri in GqeberhaThe Springboks were confident they would have the upper hand in the scrum. In fact, they sought a scrum from the outset when they deliberately botched the kick-off. They did not draw immediate reward but certainly signalled their intentions. Read more »
- EC taxi boss and accomplice to apply for bail after suspected thief found deadTwo men have been arrested after the kidnapping of two alleged thieves — one of whom died — in Qumbu in June. Read more »
- Gauteng policeman arrested for attempted murder of girlfriend after allegedly setting her house alightA Gauteng policeman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his girlfriend by setting her house alight at Lyden village in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Thursday. Read more »
- Gift of the Givers strongly backs 'honourable' MkhwanaziAs tensions build up ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on Sunday evening, organisations and individuals are speaking out on the conflict involving KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and police minister Senzo Mchunu. Read more »
- BMW CEO Zipse optimistic on 'manageable' US car tariff agreementBMW CEO Oliver Zipse said on Friday he is optimistic that the EU and the US will soon reach a “manageable” agreement on car import tariffs, potentially including a mechanism to offset imports with exports. Read more »