11-05-2025
What's in City Press: Why Mashatile's guards got off
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Video counts for nothing in disciplinary case against Mashatiles guards
Eight of Deputy President Paul Mashatiles bodyguards have been acquitted in a disciplinary hearing because the authenticity of seemingly damning video evidence against them allegedly could not be verified.
GNU leaders finally reached an agreement on budget
The meeting between leaders of political parties in the government of national unity (GNU) held in Johannesburg on Thursday evening might have finally paved the way for the passing of the budget on the third attempt.
Trump orders money meant for sick and elderly be used to fund Afrikaner refugees
The US government is redirecting funds originally earmarked for sick, elderly and at-risk refugee populations to help resettle white Afrikaners.
Kidnappings in SA: The lucky ones who made it out alive
In July last year, police revealed that at least a dozen businesspeople and students had been kidnapped for ransom in Johannesburg in six months. In the past five years, the SAPS has reunited 17 968 missing children and adults with their loved ones nationwide.
Senior Anglican Church bishop rocked by allegations of graft and misconduct
The leadership squabble between Bishop Mthetheleli Charles May and senior bishops in the Anglican Church is deepening, with allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of power levelled against him.
ANCs fury can't shake DAs resolve to stay in GNU - Steenhuisen
While the ANC is still considering the DAs continued participation in the government of national unity (GNU), John Steenhuisen says his party will remain in government until they are kicked out.
Ahead of this years Mothers Day, South African multi-talented artist who is also a wife and mother, among other things, Bontle Moloi made time out of her schedule to let us into her motherhood world.
Oh my Sol! Rich businessperson brags with R25 million Brabus
The six-wheel Mercedes worth about R25 million that he treated himself to on his 44th birthday is the only one in Africa, boasts a wealthy businessperson from North West.
Photo fiasco: Steenhuisen admits mistake, apologises to De Jager
It was the fault of a junior staff member in his communications department that Theo de Jager, chairperson of the South African Agricultural Initiative (Saai), was edited out of a group photo, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen admitted in a letter to De Jager.
Journalists alleged killers have a history of violence
According to police records, two of the men linked to the murder of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli have a criminal past, and one was out on parole when the murders took place.
ANC members push for meeting to discuss DAs future in GNU
Several senior members of the ANC want the party leadership to convene a meeting of the national executive committee (NEC) so that they can discuss the DA and the FF Plus continued participation in the government of national unity (GNU).
Whats in City Press Sport on Sunday
The drug found in Kagiso Rabadas system
SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport can only announce the exact drug on 4 June, but City Press sister publication Rapport has established that the urine sample Rabada provided on 21 January after showed a metabolite of cocaine.
Safa media officer Namhla Mphelo was accused of sharing information about an alleged payout to embattled Safa president Danny Jordaan.
The decision contradicts the Ngoepe Commissions recommendation that Soweto derbies be played at the larger FNB Stadium.
Barcelona are in pole position to clinch their first league title since 2022.
