Sunday World News Updates

EFF leader Julius Malema has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to media personality Ngizwe Mchunu, demanding a public apology and R1-million in damages over explosive claims made on social media. In a letter dated April 29, Malema’s attorneys accused Mchunu of making “defamatory” statements during an interview outside the Union Buildings… Read more »

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has emerged victorious in a fiercely contested by-election, defeating the Western Cape’s ruling party, the DA. The results of the by‑elections held on April 29 were confirmed by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), which announced that Elsabe Vermeulen won Ward 16 in the Stellenbosch municipality. The… Read more »

Chinese new-energy vehicle brand iCAUR has made a striking global debut at the Beijing International Auto Show (Auto China 2026), unveiling a futuristic concept car and expanding its growing V-series line-up as it gears up for international markets, including South Africa. At the centre of its showcase was a dramatic… Read more »

Leading general insurer Santam has become the first insurer in Africa to fully migrate its core insurance platform to the cloud. After more than two years of planning and testing, Santam moved its core system powered by Guidewire onto a cloud-based environment. Santam first adopted Guidewire in 2012 to move… Read more »

The Private Student Housing Association (PSHA) has raised fresh concerns about instability at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) following the resignation of interim board chairperson Mugwena Maluleke. Maluleke stepped down with effect from April 27, placing renewed focus on governance challenges within the student funding body. Unresolved issues… Read more »

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to prioritise aviation as a cornerstone of long-term economic growth, warning that the sector’s full potential remains constrained by high costs, regulatory inefficiencies and infrastructure gaps. Speaking at the Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, IATA’s Regional Vice President… Read more »

South Africans are chasing slimmer bodies at an unprecedented rate, but the country’s growing reliance on weight-loss medication is raising serious questions about safety, discipline and long-term health. With one in two adults classified as overweight,  the demand for prescription-based metabolic treatments has surged. What was once a clinical intervention… Read more »

Range Rover SV Ultra has been unveiled as the most advanced and opulent interpretation of the iconic British SUV, blending bespoke craftsmanship with world-first in-car audio innovation to set a new benchmark in the luxury segment. Positioned at the pinnacle of the Range Rover line-up, the SV Ultra introduces a… Read more »

The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival returns to Johannesburg this September with a programme that goes beyond music, positioning the long-running event as both a cultural landmark and an economic driver. Now in its 27th year, the festival will take place at the Sandton International Convention Centre from 25… Read more »

Mamelodi Sundowns got back to winning ways after registering a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a stubborn Polokwane City at the Seshego Stadium on Wednesday night. In the other game in Bloemfontein on the same night, Kaizer Chiefs were nailed 2-0 by Siwelele FC. Sundowns went into the match having dropped… Read more »