- + 'Mozambique on verge of civil war': EFF wants Pretoria to summon Mozambique High Commissioner over crackdown—The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led by Julius Malema has expressed grave concern over the degenerating security and political situation in neighbo...
- + Western Cape confirms 172 babies born on Christmas Day—The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirmed that it welcomed 172 babies on Christmas Day . The total number of babies bor...
- + Revitalising Local Government: The Need for Ethical Leadership—Michael Sutcliffe and Sue Bannister, City Insight (Pty) Ltd It seems like yesterday when we adopted the White Paper on Local Government following on...
- + WATCH | Residents still hopeful for Joshlin Smith, 10 months after her disappearance—The disappearance of Joshlin Smith has captured the hearts of the nation and 10 months later, the search for her continues. The green-eyed gi...
- + Mozambique police brace for outbreak of crime after 1,500 inmates escape—More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from prison in neighbouring Mozambique, after taking advantage of the ongoing political turmoil and widespread ...
- + Man drowns at Fish Hoek Beach on Christmas Day—The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has confirmed the death of one man who drowned at Fish Hoek Beach in Cape Town on Christmas Day. ...
- + Man wanted for brutal murder of SAPS VIP Protection officer shot and arrested in Pretoria—Police in Gauteng have arrested and charged an additional accused person for the brutal murder of a SAPS VIP Protection officer, Sergeant Mataboge Jan...
- + PICS: Angry mob attacks alleged stock thieves, burns their cars, kills one while another man is hospitalised—Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a stock theft related incident where two men suspected of stock theft were cornered and assaulted by a group of...
- + South Africa's Boxing Day forecast: Wet weather continues—Wet weather conditions are expected to continue over most of South Africa on Boxing Day and into the weekend, although the storm outlook for this peri...
- + Stilfointein illegal miners claim they are eating human flesh as food runs out—In a desperate attempt to survive, illegal miners in Stilfontein claim they have resorted to eating human flesh of those who died underground. The ...
- + Gauteng celebrates Christmas with 184 newborn babies—The Gauteng Department of Health has officially welcomed 184 newborn babies this Christmas Day and a newly renovated female medical ward was re-open...
- + KwaZulu-Natal welcomes 47 Christmas Day babies, including twins—At least 47 babies were born in different public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal province on Christmas Day. KZN MEC for Health, Nomagugu Simelan...
- + Hamas claims 'new' Israeli conditions are delaying agreement on Gaza ceasefire—Hamas accused Israel on Wednesday of imposing "new conditions" that it said were delaying a ceasefire agreement in the war in Gaza, though it acknowle...
- + Clayson Monyela confirms SA woman stuck in Dubai will be coming home after settling over R100,000 loan—Deputy Director-General at the Department of International Relations and Co-operation, Clayson Monyela confirmed that Bongile Ntombela, who was stuck...
- + Pope Francis calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal in Rome—Pope Francis called Wednesday for "arms to be silenced" around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and...
- + Man injured in unprovoked car attack by neighbour in KwaZulu-Natal—A 35-year-old man from Parkgate in KwaZulu-Natal suffered multiple injuries following a visit with friends in Everest Heights, near Veralum, after a m...
- + Christmas Day births: Free State welcomes 24 new babies into the world—Mothers who welcomed their newborn bundle of joys on Christmas Day in the Free State province are beaming with joy and excitement, with the Department...
- + Damage from Makhadzi’s One Woman Show forces venue change for upcoming PSL fixtures—The highly anticipated matches between two Betway Fixtures in Polokwane, Limpopo, set to happen this weekend, have been moved from the new Peter Mokab...
- + Missing man's body found on Christmas Day at Hartbeespoort Dam—Authorities said that they have located and recovered the body of a man who went missing on Tuesday afternoon in Hartbeespoort Dam while fishing. ...
- + TMPD policewoman murdered allegedly by her boyfriend in Pretoria—The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has announced that one of its members, a policewoman, was brutally murdered allegedly by her lover. Accord...
- + Western Cape welcomes 18 babies on Christmas Day—The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness announced the province welcomed 18 babies into the world on Christmas Day at its public health faci...
- + Christmas Day Heartache: Over 200 structures burn in Du Noon, another fire in Strand—Residents in Du Noon lost their Christmas spirit after over 200 informal structures were destroyed in a fire during the early hours of Christmas mor...
- + Limpopo road safety concerns: Nearly 200 drivers arrested for drunk driving since December—The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has expressed concern over the spate of road fatalities and drunk driving incidents during festive seas...
- + Suspects accused of killing police officer and accomplice face court in Gauteng—Two suspects accused of murdering a police officer and their accomplice appeared in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrates Court this week, as the case was offici...
- + Christmas season can also be burglary season: Keep your home safe with these tips—The holiday season is a time for relaxing and giving, but for crooks, it's also a time for stealing, according to data. So, Auto & General is enc...
- + Education system in urgent need of leaders with integrity—When the story of education in 2024 goes down, the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act will dominate. However, what must not be forgotten is t...
- + From Ramaphosa to Zuma, Mzansi political leaders wish you a Merry Christmas—From President Cyril Ramaphosa to former president Jacob Zuma, to John Steenhuisen, Julius Malema, Bantu Holomisa and Herman Mashaba, South Africa’s t...
- + ‘There is no border’: Mozambican mayor says millions will flock into South Africa if situation worsens in Mozambique—Mayor of Quelimane, the fifth-largest city in Mozambique, Manuel Lopes de Araújo has urged the South African government to heighten its intervention i...
- + Girl drowns at Camps Bay tidal pool, another hospitalised—The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has confirmed the death of a young girl who drowned after having difficulty in the Camps Bay tidal pool in...
- + Spare a thought for strained healthcare workers struggling with drunk patients, angry patients' relatives—As South Africa joins the rest of the world in celebrating Christmas Day, the SA Medical Association (SAMA) has lamented the strain on healthcare work...
- + Guest Opinion: The truth about Xinjiang and its Uygur population—By Meilleur Murindabigwi Western governments and media, particularly in the United States, have persisted with a years-long smear campaign targeting...
- + Donald Trump blasts Joe Biden over death sentence commutations—Donald Trump hit out Tuesday at Joe Biden for commuting the sentences of almost every American federal prisoner on death row, as t...
- + Five arrested for illegally drilling boreholes in Joburg CBD—Five suspects have been arrested for allegedly drilling boreholes without permit in different locations in the Johannesburg Central Business Distric...
- + SA woman stuck in Dubai gets over R114,000 in donations to pay off loan after bank offers a discount—A South African woman stuck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to an unpaid loan, has reached her target and managed to raise over R114,000 to pay...
- + Capetonians revel in balmy heat as the rest of Mzansi braces for stormy Christmas Eve—With a blistering sun shining over Cape Town, families came out in their droves to enjoy Christmas Eve day around Sea Point swimming pools and other p...
- + Help police solve the murder of a 41-year-old man in Gqeberha—Police in Gqeberha are appealing to the public for any information that may lead to the arrest of a suspect involved in the murder of a man in Humewoo...
- + Ranking the world's brightest nations: Top smartest countries revealed—Education is a global experience, but it is far from common in approach. Children and adults study in a variety of settings across the world, from hig...
- + 99c for school shoes, that’s Almost Unbelievable!—PEP has collaborated with FNB to launch an incredible initiative just in time for the back-to-school season. From 26 December, families with FNB c...
- + Help needed: Police seek to identify victim of Limpopo bakkie fire—The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Letsitele, Limpopo, launched an inquest on December 21, after a bakkie and an unidentified individual were ...
- + Eight-year-old Elam battles severe aplastic anaemia: A call for stem cell donors—At just eight years old, Elam has seen his childhood stripped away, battling severe aplastic anaemia, a rare and life-threatening blood disorder. Ela...
- + LOOK: Man injured after crashing hijacked Kia Rio while fleeing police in Pretoria—A man was arrested in Pretoria central after he attempted to flee in a stolen Kia Rio hatchback, before crashing the vehicle. Gauteng Traffic Police ...
- + Tragic retaining wall collapse claims lives in Cato Manor—Durban — A desperate search for the families of two victims is ongoing in the Nkanini informal settlement in Cato Manor, Durban, after a retaining wal...
- + Nontobeko Cele’s death sparks outrage and grief in Umzinto: a plea for change—Durban — The community of Umzinto, on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, is reeling from a tragedy that left two families shattered and a community in sho...
- + eThekwini Municipality launches festive season safety operation—Durban — In a bid to ensure safety throughout the festive season, eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba, spearheaded a multidisciplinary law enforc...
- + Dr Donald Simon: from poverty to PhD success at Stellenbosch University—HANNELIE BOOYENS When Dr Donald Simon, a specialist physician and pulmonologist, received his PhD in molecular biology last week – his fourth degree...
- + Festive season security ramped up: Law enforcement out in numbers around Cape Town—Cape Town - Shoppers, vendors, beachgoers, and those on the roads were left with quizzical expressions on their faces as they went about the daily rou...
- + Family seek justice to help find Leché Anderson’s killer—Cape Town - A heartbroken Bishop Lavis family is praying for justice this Christmas for their slain daughter, more than a year after she was shot and ...
- + Repairs to Bishop Lavis court after it was set alight by mob—Cape Town - The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has started with assessments for repair work to the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Cou...
- + Floyd Shivambu tells MK Party supporters he started EFF alone—The feud between Floyd Shivambu and Julius Malema is expected to intensify further after the former deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighter...
- + Eastern Cape Premier pleads with motorists to drive safely as festive death toll hits 90—Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has pleaded with motorists to exercise extreme caution as the province experiences a rise in road fatalities this...
- + ‘Protect people from HIV!’ Save South Africa demands action on spaza shops selling count condoms—Civic movement Save South Africa has urged the Department of Health to immediately suspend the sale of condoms at spaza shops. This follows an exclu...
- + Twist in R1 million stolen VW Amarok saga as dealership claims KZN man refuses to provide proof of purchase—Barons VW in Durban, where a R1 million Amarok was stolen , has blamed the owner of the vehicle for delaying the matter saying he has refused to pr...
- + Dear Santa: Help me end child labour and slavery in 2025—Davos, December 23rd 2024 By Fernando Morales-de la Cruz Dear Santa, I write to you with a very special request. I believe I have been a good boy...
- + The flame of liberation parties in Africa is but a candle in the wind—Kim Heller A kaleidoscope of elections across Africa in 2024 changed the complexion of the Continent’s political face. In the rise of new leaders ...
- + 12 killed in blast at Turkey explosives plant—A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said....
- + Netanyahu tells Israel parliament 'some progress' on Gaza hostage deal—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that "some progress" had been made in negotiations to secure the release of hostage...
- + How Dr. Iqbal Survé and Sekunjalo Are Shaping South Africa’s Future— Dr. Iqbal Survé is a name synonymous with transformation, resilience, and purpose. As a distinguished physician, entrepreneur, and philanthro...
- + Tshwane concerned about mushrooming informal settlements, spending over R360 million on water tankers and toilets—The City of Tshwane has expressed concern over the massive mushrooming of informal settlements dotted around the vast metro. Tshwane MMC for Hou...
- + ‘It’s burning, please come help us,’ Nomzamo residents’ plea to Gift of the Givers—A bleak Christmas lies ahead for residents of an informal settlement in Nomzamo in Strand after a fire on Tuesday morning. The Gift of the Gi...
- + Woman arrested in Joburg as police rescue kidnapped Pakistani businessman—Police in Gauteng have rescued a kidnapped Pakistani businessman, and arrested a 46-year-old woman on charges including kidnapping and murder in the S...
- + Free State police arrest 29-year-old for alleged attempted murder at initiation school—A 29-year-old man from Moemaneng, near Marquard, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 19-year-old initiate during a traditional training sessi...
- + Christmas in jail for Nigerian man arrested for drug dealing, while his South African girlfriend released on bail—The case of drug possession and drug dealing against 48-year-old Nigerian national, Theophilus Ejiofor was postponed to January 6 for formal...
- + Julius Malema says 'Danko' to EFF supporters, but his grammar sparks mockery on social media, users asking ‘You won? What?’—Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema has expressed his gratitude to the members of the red berets for their unwavering support in...
- + LottoStar’s Summer of Millions: 4 Millionaires – Be the Fifth!—The heat is on in LottoStar’s Summer of Millions and the excitement is at an all-time high! In just four weeks, four lucky players have become i...
- + Information regulator imposes R5 million fine on Education Department for 2024 Matric results breach—The Information Regulator of South Africa has slapped the Department of Basic Education (DBE) with a R5 million fine for not upholding an enforcement ...
- + Gaza official seeks intervention amid 'dangerous and terrifying' attacks on hospital—An official from one of only two functioning hospitals in northern Gaza told AFP on Monday that Israeli forces were continuing to target his facility ...
- + From China to South Africa: How One Young Professional Bridges Cultures and Boosts the Financial Sector—By Joyce Zhao At just 28 years old, Banele Mathenjwa has made remarkable strides in his professional career, blending advanced financial expertise wi...
- + How Limpopo entrepreneur Matome Rapholo aims to transform the SA fashion industry—Fashion entrepreneur , Matome Rapholo has his eyes fixed on pioneering the country's textile through his Leetrecha clothing brand and believes he can ...
- + Response efforts under way for Masiphumelele fire victims—Authorities are continuing to respond to those impacted by Monday morning’s fire in Masiphumelele in Cape Town . The Disaster Risk Management...
- + Joe Biden commutes sentences for 37 death row inmates ahead of Donald Trump presidency—US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who overs...
- + Swift arrests in Cape Town: How gunshot alert technology aided police—Cape Town police services managed to close the ring on two murder suspects within an hour of the crime having taken place, thanks to a prompt alert pr...
- + More heavy rain expected for remaining days of the festive season as some provinces set to experience hot conditions—The South African Weather Service (SAWS) predicted damaging winds and heavy rains across the country for the remaining days of 2024 . In a statement...
- + Gauteng Crime Blitz: Over 1,000 suspects arrested, including 171 for crimes against women and children—A total of 1,221 suspects were arrested in Gauteng at the weekend for a wide range of serious crimes, including murder, rape, assault, drug dealing, a...
- + Major drug bust in Kimberley: Police arrest multiple suspects in Operation Vala Umgodi—Operation Vala Umgodi witnessed significant law enforcement action across Kimberley on Sunday, targeting suspected criminal activity that led to the r...
- + Eskom achieves 272 days without load shedding, praised by Electricity Minister Ramokgopa—Electricity and energy minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has praised power utility Eskom for reaching a milestone of 272 days of no load shedding acro...
- + Mozambique opposition threatens chaos as judges prepare to rule on disputed election—Tension was mounting in Mozambique on Monday with judges about to rule on its disputed election, with the opposition leader vowing "chaos" if the ruli...
- + How Charles Dickens invented modern Christmas traditions—Not many authors have achieved the feat of shaping a worldwide annual holiday. This was not the case for Charles Dickens , the Victorian-era icon wh...
- + No hope in sight for KZN man whose R1 million Amarok was stolen from VW dealership—A KwaZulu-Natal man whose R1 million VW Amarok was stolen at a dealership , is still fighting to get his vehicle replaced. Darrel Shanmugam, f...
- + Rescuers continue to look for a Centurian man who jumped into the Hennops River—Authorities are set to continue the search of a man who was swept away by floods in the Hennops River in Centurion, south of Pretoria on Monday. ...
- + ‘Do not drink and walk!’ Authorities issue warning as more pedestrians are killed on roads—The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has expressed “deep concern” about the increasing number of pedestrians being killed on the p...
- + Two die after wall collapses in eThekwini due to adverse weather—Two people have died after a wall collapsed during adverse weather in eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal . The eThekwini Municipality said its Dis...
- + YOU could start the New Year as a Lottoland billionaire!—The festive season is in full swing and 2025 is fast approaching. The new year brings new beginnings and with Lottoland SA, also the possibility o...
- + Mbuyiseni Ndlozi set to dump EFF—Durban — Speculation is rife that prominent EFF Member of Parliament (MP) Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is going to ditch the party amid his fallout with party lea...
- + Popcru calls for nationalisation of traffic police amid surge in road fatalities—The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru), is urgently calling for the nationalisation of traffic police officers under the Department of Tra...
- + Two men arrested for stealing phones at Makhadzi’s One Woman show in Polokwane—Limpopo police have arrested two men, aged 26 and 30 for possession of 14 stolen cellphones, during Makadzi’s One Woman show, at the old Peter Mokab...
- + Over 100 structures up in flames in Masiphumelele—Residents in Masiphumelele in Cape Town were dealt a heavy blow just days before Christmas when a fire broke out during the early morning hours on...
- + Over 330 suspects arrested in major crime bust in Tshwane during Operation Shanela—In a sweeping crackdown against crime in the Tshwane District, a coordinated law enforcement effort under Operation Shanela led to the arrest of 339 s...
- + Seven passengers heading to KwaZulu-Natal killed on N3 in Mpumalanga as minibus overturns—Seven people died at the crash scene where a Hyundai H1 minibus overturned on the N3 toll road between Villiers and Heidelberg in the early ho...
- + Car seized after alleged bank card scammer found with numerous cards in his underwear—Police in North West Province are warning community members to be cautious when using their bank cards, especially during this festive season where cr...
- + Wet weather predicted for Christmas Day across most of SA—The South African Weather Service (Saws) has predicted wet conditions in most parts of the country on Christmas Day. Rainfall is expected t...
- + ‘No Christmas without SAPS on duty!’ Minister Senzo Mchunu promises increased police visibility—As the festive season draws momentum, with road travels increasing, some resulting in crashes, and criminal activities, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu h...
- + Scammed | How a North West police captain was defrauded of R3 million by cunning Ugandan boyfriend—Police in North West are still searching for an audacious scammer who targeted a woman, who was a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS), p...
- + South Africa has too many missing children—Children in South Africa seem to disappear without a trace. There are children who have been missing for years and their cases have gone cold as no n...
- + Residents still hopeful for Joshlin Smith, 10 months after her disappearance—The disappearance of Joshlin Smith has captured the hearts of the nation and 10 months later, the search for her continues. The green-eyed gi...
- + Drunk driver accused of bribing traffic cop with R100 arrested—A 32-year-old Zimbabwean driver accused of drinking and driving is expected to appear before the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Monday after he allegedly...
- + Don't Look Away | Hawks officer arrested after shooting wife at neighbour's house—A Warrant police officer stationed at the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, has been arrested for ...
- + Vladimir Putin vows more 'destruction' for Ukraine following Kazan drone attack—Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed to bring more "destruction" to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on the central Russian city ...
- + Nigeria raises alarm as death toll in food queue stampedes rises to 32—Nigerian police on Sunday raised the total death toll from two stampedes at food distribution centres to 32, as the country grappled with a spate of d...
- + Mpumalanga police arrest five in major illegal mining operation—Five suspects have been arrested after they were allegedly found with illegal mining equipment in Slaaihoek, Mpumalanga. Mpumalanga police spok...
- + Over 84,000 motorists stopped, 600 vehicles impounded as Mpumalanga clamps down on dangerous driving—More than 84,000 vehicles have been stopped and checked in various operations throughout Mpumalanga, provincial traffic authorities said on Sunday. ...
- + WATCH: Disaster narrowly averted as jackknifed truck veers into oncoming lane on Van Reenen’s Pass—South Africa’s roads have seen some tragic accidents over the festive season, but thankfully disaster was averted in the incident recorded in this vid...
- + WATCH: Disaster narrowly averted as jackknifed truck veers into oncoming lane on Van Reenen&#e2;Pcs Pass—South Africa&#e2;Pcs roads have seen some tragic accidents over the festive season, but thankfully disaster was averted in the incident re...
- + Help pours in for SA woman stuck in Dubai as she faces R124,000 loan crisis—Donations are pouring for Bongile Ntombela, a South African woman stuck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to a loan that she took out . The do...
- + 'You're still defending your tormenter?' Mbuyiseni Ndlozi flamed on social media for defending EFF—Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi took to X formerly Twitter to defend the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) after a year marked by upheaval and a mass exodus of key ...
- + Cyclone Chido death toll rises to 94 in Mozambique, 110,000 homes destroyed—Cyclone Chido killed at least 94 people in Mozambique in its deadly rampage through the Indian Ocean last week, the country's disaster management agen...
- + Bela being pushed to diminish Afrikaans, says Solidarity—The implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela Act) is driven by an intention to target and diminish the language of Afrikaans, so say...
- + Mbalula sounds warning to ANC leaders who opposed Bela Bill—African National Congress (ANC) secretary- general Fikile Mbalula, said the party will take strong action against ANC leaders who continue to call the...
- + Angry mob sets Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court on fire—An angry mob is alleged to have set alight the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court on Saturday, December 21. The anger from the group is alleged ...
- + Angry mob sets Bishop Lavis Magistrate&#e2;Pcs Court on fire—An angry mob is alleged to have set alight the Bishop Lavis Magistrate&#e2;Pcs Court on Saturday, December 21. The anger from the...
- + Anatomy of a fall: How Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula went from 'superwoman to villain' in 2024—In male-dominated sectors, the women who succeed at breaking the glass ceiling and reach high positions are often hailed as heroes. However, when one...
- + Angry mob set Bishop Lavis Magistrate&#e2;Pcs Court alight—An angry mob is alleged to have set alight the Bishop Lavis Magistrate&#e2;Pcs Court on Saturday, December 21. The anger from the...
- + Seven killed in horrific Limpopo crash on N1, near Ga Phasha village—A Christmas Day filled with sorrow and sadness looms for some families after a horrific crash involving seven vehicles killed seven people and injured...
- + Israeli air strike in Gaza kill 28 more lives, say rescuers—Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes overnight and early Sunday killed at least 28 Palestinians, including at one family's home and at a s...
- + Northern Cape police arrest with Mandla’s tablets worth over R720,000—A 38-year-old male suspect who was found with drugs worth over R720,000, which were hidden in a locked bag at a property in Rosedale, was on Friday ar...
- + Northern Cape police arrest with Mandla&#e2;Pcs tablets worth over R720,000—A 38-year-old male suspect who was found with drugs worth over R720,000, which were hidden in a locked bag at a property in Rosedale, was on Friday ar...
- + Men arrested while selling R15 million gold released on R20,000 bail each—Two men accused of unlawful possession of gold valued at R15 million. 33-year-old Zimbabwean man, Joachim Chivayo and Ayanda Brian Gun...
- + Western Cape police nab Malawian woman with drugs worth R700,000 during long distance bus trip—Police in the Western Cape arrested a foreign national transporting drugs from Cape Town to George. The 27-year-old woman was travelling on a...
- + 'Buy condoms from reputable shops!’ SA Aids Council concerned about fake condoms sold at spaza shops—The South African National Aids Council (Sanac) has voiced concern following an IOL investigation which exposed the proliferation of counterfeit cond...
- + 'Buy condoms from reputable shops!&#e2;Pc SA Aids Council concerned about fake condoms sold at spaza shops—The South African National Aids Council (Sanac) has voiced concern following an IOL investigation which exposed the proliferation of counterfeit cond...
- + It’s not your imagination! Northern Cape tremor felt in Cape Town—If you’re in Cape Town and imagined that your house or windows were shaking during the morning hours on Sunday, you are right. This after an ...
- + It&#e2;Pcs not your imagination! Northern Cape tremor felt in Cape Town—If you&#e2;Pcre in Cape Town and imagined that your house or windows were shaking during the morning hours on Sunday, you are right. ...
- + ‘Nothing is over!’ DA’s Helen Zille to continue fighting for clauses 4 and 5 of Bela Bill—Democratic Alliance (DA) federal chairperson Helen Zille has insisted that it’s “not over," and the party would continue to oppose the implementation ...
- + &#e2;PbNothing is over!&#e2;Pc DA&#e2;Pcs Helen Zille to continue fighting for clauses 4 and 5 of Bela Bill—Democratic Alliance (DA) federal chairperson Helen Zille has insisted that it&#e2;Pcs &#e2;P	c;not over," and the party woul...
- + Political grandstanding hinders SA’s economic recovery—The South African economy had a bad start in 2024 from different angles. This year 2024 was a crucial National and Provincial Elections Year with a v...
- + Political grandstanding hinders SA&#e2;Pcs economic recovery—The South African economy had a bad start in 2024 from different angles. This year 2024 was a crucial National and Provincial Elections Year with a v...
- + 2024: A Year of Global Elections and Political Shifts—2024 HAS certainly been an eventful year and there is little doubt that people across the world, not only in South Africa, must be quite exhausted. O...
- + Time for apartheid-era beneficiaries to 'get over themselves’—The 5th of December went by without much acknowledgement of the founding president of our democracy, Nelson Rohihlahla Mandela, who left us in 2013 am...
- + Tshwane floods: Two dead and multiple rescued by emergency services—A motorcyclist and a motorist died after they were swept by floods following heavy rains in Centurion in Tshwane on Friday. Tshwane's emergency se...
- + Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal 'closer than ever' as pope condemns bombing that killed children—Hamas and two other Palestinian militant groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is "closer than ever", provided Israel does no...
- + Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says there is no tolerance for political abuse of the Bela Act—Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has put her foot down and said she won't tolerate the weaponising of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (...
- + Three suspects appear in court for the brutal murder of Limpopo man—A lump sum of cash turned into a murderous curse for a 59-year-old man from Sebayeng Township near Polokwane in Limpopo, after three criminals alleged...
- + Marriott Hotel challenged by Camps Bay & Clifton ratepayers—Cape Town - The City of Cape Town has indicated it will be opposing an application by the Camps Bay & Clifton Ratepayers Association, for leave to...
- + Festive season alert: Woman warns of stalkers following shoppers at malls—Cape Town - As the festive season shopping reaches its peak, Renee Simons, a 48-year-old woman from Somerset West, decided to come forward to share he...
- + US Congress passes bill to avert government shutdown with just hours to spare—The US Congress averted a Christmastime government shutdown early on Saturday after weeks of tense negotiations that went down to the wire, passing a ...
- + Suspect in German Christmas market attack considered to be 'Islamophobic': Minister—The Saudi suspect arrested at the scene of Germany's deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market is considered to hold "Islamophobic" views, the i...
- + South African woman stuck in Dubai due to over R124,000 loan she's unable to pay—Bongile Ntombela, a South African woman stuck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to a loan that she took, is pleading for help to pay off the loa...
- + Macao SAR embarks on new chapter of 'One Country, Two Systems'—With cheerful vibes in the air, China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Friday held a gathering to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Maca...
- + JMPD's speeding crackdown: Joburg motorists face arrests in 80km/h zones—140km/h might not seem like an extreme speed, but it can certainly be deadly and in a zone with a lower speed limit, it is more than sufficiently fast...
- + Residents of KZN urged to prepare for heavy rain and thunderstorms—KwaZulu-Natal residents have been warned that the rain is not over and should brace for more thunderstorms in the southern and western parts of the p...
- + German Chancellor Scholz visits Magdeburg After Christmas market attack that left five dead and over 200 injured—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday visited the site of a car-ramming attack on a crowded Christmas market that killed five people and injured m...
- + Two injured after taxi crashes into Camps Bay house—At least two people have been injured after a taxi crashed into the gate of a house in the affluent suburb of Camps Bay in Cape Town. Accor...
- + Are you puffing the 'toxic dragon' this festive season? Vaping's hidden dangers may be lethal—After years of several campaigns against 'big tobacco' and 'big nicotine', it seemed that fewer people were likely to pick up smoking. This was until...
- + Health Department says counterfeit condoms not certified to prevent HIV and unwanted pregnancies—The national Department of Health has expressed concern following an investigation by IOL that exposed the proliferation of counterfeit condoms in di...
- + All women are in danger: The trans witch trials are here and being cisgender won’t save you—Politically, it seems as if the world is swinging to the right. Politicians across the globe are openly espousing an anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. In the US, ...
- + All women are in danger: The trans witch trials are here and being cisgender won&#e2;Pct save you—Politically, it seems as if the world is swinging to the right. Politicians across the globe are openly espousing an anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. In the US, ...
- + Weekend in jail for drug dealing accused Nigerian man, while his South African girlfriend gets R1,000 bail—The case of drug possession and drug dealing against 48-year-old Nigerian national, Theophilus Ejiofor was postponed to Monday for formal bail appli...
- + Nine bust for unpolished diamonds, illegal mining in the Northern Cape—An operation in the Northern Cape in mining hotspot areas resulted in the arrests of nine suspects and the confiscation of unpolished diamonds. ...
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- + More than 52,000 travellers processed at Lebombo port of entry over the weekend—The Border Management Authority (BMA) says operations at the Lebombo port of entry are proceeding smoothly, with no significant incidents or challenge...
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- + Two Brazilian drug mules arrested at OR Tambo International Airport with cocaine—Two Brazilian drug traffickers aged 30 and 35 were arrested on Sunday with cocaine shortly after landing at OR Tambo International Airport from São ...
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- + &#e2;PbWe are going in&#e2;Pc Malema awaits DA&#e2;Pcs GNU exit to join, foretells 2027 ANC president will be anti-GNU—&#e2;P	c;Once Helen Zille is out, siyangena,&#e2;P	d; re-elected EFF leader, Julius Malema, announced on Sunday. Malema s...
- + ‘We are going in’ Malema awaits DA’s GNU exit to join, foretells 2027 ANC president will be anti-GNU—“Once Helen Zille is out, siyangena,” re-elected EFF leader, Julius Malema, announced on Sunday. Malema said that his party was ready to form a gover...
- + Eastern Cape taxi crash leaves 13 dead, scores more injured—Thirteen people have been killed in a horror crash on the N9, outside Graaf Reinet in the Eastern Cape, early on Monday morning. It is believed that ...
- + Girl, 12, charged with manslaughter over elderly man's murder—A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter following the murder of a 80-year-old man in the United Kingdom. The girl, who cannot be named ...
- + Acsa warns of delays at passport control at OR Tambo International Airport—The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has warned travellers to expect long queues at the OR Tambo International Airport on Monday. "Passengers d...
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- + KZN road carnage: More traffic officers to patrol busy highways following deadly crashes—The Department of Transport in KwaZulu-Natal is beefing up law enforcement along the province's highways following two major truck crashes on the N3 ...
- + Reconciliation and Ubuntu: Dr. Iqbal Survé’s Vision for South Africa’s Renewal—By Dr Iqbal Survé As we pause to commemorate Reconciliation Day, we are called to reflect deeply on what this day signifies in the ongoing story of...
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- + No one must be morally compromised, Julius Malema lays the law for the new Central Command Team— Economic Freedom Fighters' ( EFF) leader Julius Malema, on Sunday, warned against laziness, saying they will not tolerate Central Command Team (...
- + The promises of 1994 have devolved into a strategic defeat, says Jacob Zuma at the MK Party's first anniversary—In a resounding address marking the first anniversary of the Umkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP) , former president and now leader of the MKP Jacob Zuma, re...
- + ‘We are a party of the people and we know that we give hope to the people,’ says MK Party's Nhlamulo Ndhlela—Despite numerous challenges, including legal battles, sabotage, and financial hardships, uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), has emerged as a force t...
- + Mmusi Maimane recognises EFF’s mission to uplift South Africans despite ideological differences—Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), Mmusi Maimane, on Sunday said that while his party does not share the same ideology stance as the Economic Fr...
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- + Ramaphosa to deliver National Day of Reconciliation keynote address in Vredendal—To commemorate the National Day of Reconciliation, President Cyril Ramaphosa will be delivering a keynote address at the Vredendal North Sports Gro...
- + Tragedy strikes Mayotte as cyclone Chido claims at least 14 lives—At least 14 people were killed in Mayotte when a fierce cyclone battered the French Indian Ocean territory, authorities said Sunday, with officials ...
- + MK Party celebrates first anniversary: No sign of EFF but ATM members came out in their numbers to support—The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is celebrating its first anniversary at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Sunday, a milestone moment marking the...
- + Severe thunderstorms, soaring temperatures, strong winds forecast for South Africa on Sunday—The South African Weather Service (Saws) issued warnings for thunderstorms and high temperatures across different parts of the country on Sunday. Acc...
- + You can run but you cannot hide, as banking records can now be subpoenaed digitally—Cape Town - The Hawks, the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation, together with SABRIC and the Digital and Financial Forensics Analysis Centre, ...
- + A year of MK Party: Sea of green, gold, and black fill up Moses Mabhida Stadium for first anniversary—The atmosphere at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban is alive with energy on Sunday, as the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) celebrates its first anniversa...
- + Four dead in Hammarsdale shooting, including two police officers—The murder of four people, including two police officers, in Hammarsdale on Saturday, was condemned by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieuten...
- + The Democratic Alliance: A Misrepresentation of South African Aspirations—The DA has misleadingly positioned itself as the ultimate solution to South Africa’s challenges. The reluctance of many South Africans to support the ...
- + The Rise of the MK Party: A New Force in SA Politics—OPINION: Helen Zille and her fellow travellers are victims of their propaganda. They undermine and underestimate the MKP at their own peril. With ANC ...
- + Julius Malema re-elected as EFF president, Gordrich Gardee fills in Floyd Shivambu’s deputy position—The n ewly elected leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters was elected unopposed at the Nasrec Expo Centre on Saturday. Julius Malema was re-elec...
- + Thabazimbi municipality’s new Mayor, Tumisang Pilane, promises improved service delivery—The African National Congress' (ANC) Tumisang Pilane, has been elected as the new mayor of Thabazimbi municipality. The Limpopo municipality has be...
- + EFF leadership elections: Godrich Gardee set to replace Floyd Shivambu, according to sources—Godrich Gardee has been hinted to fill up the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) deputy president, after Floyd Shivambu defected to the uMkhont...
- + Department of Basic Education challenges Information Regulator's enforcement notice on matric results—The Department of Basic Education has lodged an application to set aside the enforcement notice issued by the Information Regulator regarding the pu...
- + Three men, one woman arrested in Musina for human trafficking—Three men and one woman were arrested in connection with human trafficking in Musina, Limpopo police said. Police were patrolling along the N1 publ...
- + South Korean lawmakers impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over failed martial law bid—South Korean lawmakers on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, with the opposition declaring a "victory of th...
- + ‘We don’t want illiterate leaders,’ Julius Malema rejects 'Jacob Zuma tendencies' in the EFF—Former president Jacob Zuma and African National Congress secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, are the reason the Economic Freedom Fighters do not want...
- + The alarming increase of child kidnappings in South Africa—It has been 299 days since six-year-old Joshlin Smith of Saldanha was kidnapped in Saldanha and she is one of several children who have not made their...
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- + Treasure trove of unreleased Michael Jackson music found by retired cop—A retired California highway patrolman has stumbled into possession of a trove of unreleased Michael Jackson songs — which the world may never hav...
- + Teary Julius Malema vows to honour his late grandmother’s undying spirit by keeping EFF alive—An emotional Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Leader, Julius Malema, cried as he thanked his late grandmother Koko Sarah for protecting him as a guardi...
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- + Zimbabwean truck driver dies after crashing into six trucks and five cars in Marrianhill Toll Plaza, N3 Durban—A Zimbabwean truck driver died after crashing into six trucks and five cars in Marrianhill Toll Plaza , on the N3 Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday. ...
- + JUST IN: Big collision involving multiple trucks and cars on the N3 in Durban—There has been a horrific accident involving multiple trucks and cars on the N3 Durban Bound before Marianhill Toll Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal. ALS para...
- + Transnet scandal: Businessmen in court for alleged R76 million money laundering scheme—Four Gauteng businessmen appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court after they allegedly laundered over R76 million from Transnet through their c...
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- + Bolivia, Cuba to become BRICS partner states starting January 2025—Bolivia and Cuba will join BRICS as partner countries starting January 1, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Friday. "Bolivia and...
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- + Eastern Cape man kidnapped at a construction site rescued, five arrested—Five people are expected to appear in court on Friday in connection with the kidnapping of an Eastern Cape man earlier this week. The victim ...
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- + Zelensky visits south Ukraine front line—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited troops fighting on the southern front line in the Zaporizhzhia region, he said Thursday in a post on Te...
- + Barloworld Shares Soar Following Premium Buyout Offer from CEO and Saudi Consortium—Barloworld, the renowned industrial and consumer group, saw its shares surge on Wednesday after announcing a buyout offer from a consortium led by its...
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- + WATCH LIVE | EFF kicks off its three-day elective conference—The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is kicking off a three-day National People’s Assembly (NPA) on Friday at the Nasrec Expo Centre, Soweto, which w...
- + D-Day for Bela Bill | Pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to sign Bill into law—Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the Bela Bill on Friday or face an all out revolt from those within the ANC alliance and civ...
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- + Chinese ambassador Wu Peng delivers tonnes of food and electronics to Kgomo-Kgomo villagers—The embassy of China in South Africa has brought early Christmas cheer to thousands of villagers in North West with a delivery of truckloads of grocer...
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- + Chinese Ambassador Brings Holiday Cheer to Kgomo-Kgomo Village—By Thandiswa Losi In a gesture of goodwill and solidarity, the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, His Excellency Ambassador Wu Peng, visited Kgomo-...
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- + Government adopts the Adjustments Appropriation Bill to help fund 2025—The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) noted on Thursday that at its last hybrid plenary sitting for the year, it has considered the reports of the ...
- + Russia to respond to Kiev's Taganrog airfield attack—The response to the Ukrainian armed forces’ strikes on the Taganrog airfield will follow when and in the manner deemed appropriate, Kremlin spokesman ...
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- + Biden approves new national security memorandum—US President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum that is intended to serve as a roadmap for President-elect Donald Trump's admin...
- + SACP chairperson Blade Nzimande says he 'disagrees' the ANC led GNU with DA—SA Communist Party (SACP) chairperson Blade Nzimande, who is also cabinet minister, has says he “disagrees” with the Government of National Unity (GN...
- + US announces first Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon under ceasefire deal—Israeli forces conducted a first withdrawal from a town in south Lebanon and were replaced by the Lebanese military under a ceasefire deal, the US Cen...
- + Heroic nurse acts quickly to save runner from certain death—Within minutes of being asked to aid a runner who was feeling ill during a recent sports event at Umhlanga Pier, specialist nurse Aneshree Govender fo...
- + Mahala! Gayton McKenzie is 'officially opening ke Dezemba' by giving away tickets to Makhadzi and Chris Brown's concerts—Gayton McKenzie is giving away tickets to see the Makhadzi and Chris Brown concerts. Taking to X, the country's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture ...
- + Moscow says received no working plans on Ukraine settlement from Trump—Russia has not yet received from US President-elect Donald Trump working options for resolving the Ukrainian crisis that would take into account Mosco...
- + Court jails feared Musina man who cut little girl's body, burnt and dumped her body—The High Court in Limpopo, sitting in Waterval has sentenced 36-year-old Humbulani Audrin Oliver Hlengani to two life terms and an additional 62 years...
- + SACP chairperson Blade Nzimande calls for a 'reconfigured alliance' with ANC at special congress—The South African Communist Party (SACP) chairperson Blade Nzimande has reiterated calls for a “reconfigured alliance" between the African National Co...
- + Life imprisonment for duo who killed Durban taxi driver in a hail of bullets—Two men who gunned down Durban taxi driver, Nkosikhona Ngcobo in July 2022, were handed a life sentence this week in the Durban Regional Court. ...
- + North West education ordered to pay R30,000 after teacher assaults Grade R boy with a stick—The MEC of education in the North West, Ntsetao Viola Motsumi, has been ordered to pay an aggrieved mother R30,000 after her son was assaulte...
- + LOOK: Man arrested as Limpopo cops intercept R500,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen in Gauteng—A 55-year-old man was apprehended by the members Limpopo’s provincial anti-smuggling team for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle on Wednes...
- + We endorsed ANC-EFF coalition, not state capture MK Party, says SACP's Mapaila—SA Communist Party (SACP) general secretary Solly Mapaila has denied claims that they wanted the ANC to go into a Government of National Unity (GNU) w...
- + Truck driver critically injured during shooting on the N3 in Durban—A man was left critically injured after a shooting incident on the N3 Pinetown bound before the Pavilion in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday.&nbs...
- + Another long-serving member ditches ANC for MK Party—A long-serving ANC leader Bethuel Mthethwa has quit the party to join former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. Mthethwa is the fo...
- + MKP’s Floyd Shivambu confirms EFF is invited to the party's anniversary celebrations—uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has invited all members in the progressive caucus including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to its first-anniversary c...
- + Teens among 13 arrested in Australian's biggest cocaine bust—Two teenagers have been arrested alongside 11 men in what's been called Australia's biggest drug bust. The joint operation between the Australian F...
- + Immigration officer in court alongside Tanzanian national after stamping his expired passport for R1,000—Mpumalanga immigration officer , Bongi Gladys Shongwe appeared in the Tonga Magistrate Court on Wednesday where she faces charges of fraud and corrup...
- + We will never work with MK, says Mapaila at 5th special congress—The South African Communist Party (SACP) held a media briefing on Wednesday, during their 5th Special National Congress at Ekurhuleni in Boksburg, ...
- + Online row stirs debate in Nigeria after comments on UK Tory leader—Nigerians on social media have leapt into a row surrounding the head of Britain's Conservative party, Nigeria-raised Kemi Badenoch, after their vice p...
- + Concomitant inaction: Stilfontein stains Ramaphosa’s legacy—By Julia Eccles South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, or as some still refer to him, The Butcher of Marikana, is carving out his legacy duri...
- + School counsellor and convicted rapist Darren Goddard home for Christmas following release on bail—A former school counsellor and convicted child rapist, Darren Goddard was released on bail on Wednesday pending his appeal in the Supreme Court of ...
- + Response to Mariam Jooma Carikci (Media Review Network) – IOL article Monday 25 November—By Daniel Bloch On November 25, an article by Media Review Network researcher Mariam Jooma Carikci appeared on IOL. Entitled ‘Israel is turning up ...
- + Here’s how the digital Section 205 subpoena benefits crime-fighting in South Africa—To bolster South Africa’s capacity to investigate and prosecute financial crime, the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) and the South Africa B...
- + Public Works minister Dean Macpherson launches independent investigation into R800 million oxygen tender scandal—The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson , has launched an independent investigation into the Independent Development Trust (I...
- + Paul Mashatile salutes Chinese enterprises for contribution to South Africa’s economy and job creation—Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Wednesday addressed the launch ceremony of the Corporate Social Responsibilities Report of the South Africa-China E...
- + Banxso's Liquidity and Security Offer Raise Questions About Liquidation Motives—In a surprising turn of events, Banxso (Pty) Ltd has demonstrated significant financial liquidity, casting doubt on the necessity and motives behind t...
- + Twin foetuses found dumped in a toilet in Durban CBD—In less than 24 hours, emergency workers have responded to another incident of a foetus being dumped. This time, ALS Paramedics responded to a ...
- + UK government to build four new prisons to ease overcrowding—The UK government announced plans on Wednesday to build four new prisons by 2031 to ease an overcrowding crisis, which triggered the early releases of...
- + 'South African prisons are a hub for crime': DA calls for cabinet intervention for increased contraband in prisons—The amount of illegal items in South African prisons has become a major crisis. Democratic Alliance (DA) deputy spokesperson on Correctional Services...
- + ‘It’s political expediency’: SADTU insists Ramaphosa sought to please DA by delaying Bela Act—The SA Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) believes political expediency informed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision when he deferred the enactment of...
- + Extradited murder suspect to appear in Hennenman Court—A 29-year-old man accused of murder will appear in the Hennenman Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, following his extradition from Lesotho. The suspe...
- + SANTACO Western Cape launches road safety campaign ahead of festive season—SANTACO Western Cape has announced the launch of a groundbreaking road safety initiative to protect the millions of South Africans who will rely on mi...
- + HO, HO, HO! It’s time to bet on the gigantic Spanish Christmas Lottery worth R51.9 Billion!—Christmas is coming and in Spain the countdown has started to the famous draw of El Gordo , the Spanish Lottery, which takes place on the 22 nd ...
- + Body of missing teen recovered in Clanwilliam Dam—The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) confirmed it has recovered the body of a missing teen in Clanwilliam in the Western Cape . The sp...
- + Holiday wildlife safety: Top tips for eco-tourists—As South Africans prepare for outdoor adventures this holiday season, eco-tourism safety is a critical focus. Dr Carel J Oosthuizen and zoology maste...
- + Don’t be a psycho on the roads: 12 tips for a safe December road trip—South Africa’s roads are going to get very busy as the long-awaited holiday season kicks off. Sadly, amid all the excitement, our country’s roads hav...
- + Over 13,000 spaza shop registration applications received in Gauteng, over 541 spaza shops closed—Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile has announced that Gauteng province has received over 13,000 applications for spaza sho...
- + Get more this summer with Samsung’s home appliance ‘Buy & Get’ promotion—Samsung Electronics’ annual “Buy & Get" promotion, running from October 20 to January 12, 2025, is here to enable shoppers to “Get More This Summe...
- + Russia, Turkey should aid Syria's democratic transition, fair elections- Syrian politician—Russia and Turkey should ensure the establishment of a democratic transitional governing body in Syria and the holding of fair elections, as there is ...
- + This is how much a drive from Joburg to Durban will cost you—The N3 highway between Gauteng and Durban is set to become one of South Africa’s busiest roads as the festive season gets into full swing from mid-Dec...
- + What happens to Bela Act on Friday? Analyst says President Ramaphosa has two options—As the deadline for the enactment of the two polarising clauses of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act draws closer, education activist Hend...
- + Registration of foreign qualified practitioners by the HPCSA—The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is required by the Health Professions Act (HPA) No. 56 of 1974 to determine standards for the e...
- + DA urges Minister Barbara Creecy to act swiftly after OR Tambo fuel crisis disrupts flights—The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for a full-scale Ministerial investigation into the collapse of aviation fuel supply at OR Tambo Internationa...
- + Former FNB employee found guilty of stealing over R800,000 from farmer and offering to pay him R666 every month in instalments—A former First National Bank employee has been found guilty of theft after she stole R800,000 from a client she frequently helped in the branch. ...
- + Cemetery sparks ire among families after implementing 'VIP Pass' price for grave visitors—A cemetery in the United Kingdom has been blasted for wanting to charge people to visit their loved ones' gravesites. The owners of the Garden of Rem...
- + A Guide to Choosing the Best Online School in South Africa—Online schooling is becoming a popular alternative to traditional education as the world becomes increasingly digital. It offers flexibility and per...
- + PICS: Brackenfell community embraces Christmas cheer—Cape Town - Residents in Brackenfell have fully welcomed Christmas time, as neighbours in Gelb Crescent deck their homes with lights and trimmings, we...
- + ICTU condemns Nedbank and ENS’s Moosajee for banking closure campaign against Sekunjalo Group—ICTU condemns Nedbank and ENS’s Moosajee for banking closure campaign against Sekunjalo Group. In a hard-hitting statement, the Information Communica...
- + South Africa’s bioprospecting law: A call for indigenous inclusion and reform—South Africa’s biodiversity, one of the richest in the world, is both a blessing and a challenge. Traditional healers like Nomsa Sibeko, a Pretoria-b...
- + MTN’s Digital Experience Centre: A New Era of Connectivity—Johannesburg’s Morningside is now home to a game-changing space where technology meets everyday life—MTN South Africa’s Digital Experience Centre. Thi...
- + Cape Town kidnapper, extortionist jailed for 13 years—A 50-year-old man was sentenced by the Khayelitsha Regional Court in Cape Town , for crimes including kidnapping and extortion. Lungisa Mafuneka...
- + Cape Town kidnapper, extortionist jailed for 38 years—A 50-year-old man was sentenced by the Khayelitsha Regional Court in Cape Town. , for crimes including kidnapping and extortion. Lungisa Mafunek...
- + JUST IN: Over 13,000 spaza shop registration applications received in Gauteng, over 541 spaza shops closed—Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile has announced that Gauteng province has received over 13,000 applications for spaza sho...
- + The Fragility of Liberalism—By Gillian Schutte Liberalism parades as the apex of rational thought, the self-proclaimed guardian of justice, equality, and enlightenment. It dema...
- + Rain and heatwaves ahead: South Africa’s weather outlook for the rest of the week—As we head towards the end of the week, South Africa is in for a mix of extreme heat, scattered showers, and widespread rain in certain areas. Here'...
- + Gaza rescuers say at least 22 killed in overnight Israel strike—Gaza's civil defence agency said Wednesday that an overnight Israeli air strike in the northern part of the Palestinian territory killed at least 22 p...
- + Pensioner arrested after police find 'dagga' buried in a hole under his kitchen fridge—A 75-year-old Northern Cape man was arrested after police uncovered a concealed stash of dagga worth an estimated R207,000. The raid occurred in Paba...
- + Donald Trump defends 'family member', Charles Kushner for France envoy—US president-elect Donald Trump defended his choice of Charles Kushner for US ambassador to France, describing him as a "family member" and a "very s...
- + Blinken to visit Turkey on Friday to discuss Syria: official source—US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Turkey on Friday to discuss the developments in Syria after the toppling of strongman Bashar al-Ass...
- + Cosatu wishes SACP a successful fifth special national congress—The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) extended its best wishes to its alliance partner, the South African Communist Party (SACP), ahea...
- + Prison overcrowding crisis: R36 billion needed to build new prisons, says minister—Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald has recently disclosed that South Africa needs R36 billion to build new prisons in order to addr...
- + Donald Trump says solving Ukraine crisis his top priority—Donald Trump said solving the Ukraine crisis would be his top priority once he assumes office next month, describing the Middle East as a "less diffic...
- + CEO goes viral after he admits to 'taking drugs... Just not at work', during staff party speech—It's that time of the year, if you haven't already attended your year-end staff party, it's likely you're going to in the coming week. While the sta...
- + Sustainable resource use critical to South Africa’s biodiversity future, says DFFE—South Africa's biodiversity is under significant threat, with over a million species globally facing extinction. This was the stark reality discussed ...
- + Six suspects arrested in Gqeberha cash-in-transit heist and shoot-out—A cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery on the M17 near Motherwell ended in the arrest of six men, t he Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (known a...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina does not officially supply weapons to Kiev—Bosnia and Herzegovina does not officially supply weapons to Kiev, but there are cases of Bosnian weapons illegally falling into the hands of Ukrainia...
- + Sea Point Pavillion swimming pool is ready to reopen for summer—Staff are racing to fill up the pools and verify water quality. The pool will officially open on Friday, December 13 at 7 am. The Sea Point Pavilio...
- + Hawks seize R2.5million gold and other items at a complex in Greenstone, Gauteng—Three people were arrested at a complex in Greenstone in Gauteng following allegations they were involved in an illegal gold smuggling operation. ...
- + Alleged scammer intercepted and arrested while leaving KwaZulu-Natal for eSwatini—The Pretoria Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) Unit has successfully executed a warrant of arrest for a wanted fraudster who was apprehend...
- + All savings gone: Mother and daughter robbed of stokvel group's money in Limpopo village—Provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has warned community members, particularly social clubs or stokvels aga...
- + New Zealand to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare—New Zealand said Tuesday it will shut down its greyhound racing industry, citing animal welfare concerns and the "unacceptably high" number of injured...
- + 'We will not be bullied into paying providers': Acsa responds to reports about liquidation—The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has hit back at allegations that it owes monies for goods and rendered. Acsa explained that liquidation proc...
- + Letters from Stilfontein: Send us tobacco and more food—Two illegal miners were on Tuesday rescued from the disused mines at Stilfontein in North West province, where hundreds of the so-called zama zamas ha...
- + Man, 62, drowns while surfing at Cape Town's Strand beach—A 62-year-old man drowned while surfing at Strand Beach in Cape Town. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said incident happened...
- + Hyundai dealership ordered to refund man over R667,000 after selling him a wrong BMW model—The National Consumer Tribunal ordered Hyundai N1 City to pay back a customer a little over R667,000 after he was sold a wrong model instead of a BWM...
- + Zohra Teke: The GNU is a Two-Man Coalition—Have you noticed how slick the DA has been in the GNU? Blink and you'll miss it. They've managed to create a two man GNU without anyone noticing - unl...
- + GOOD Party says its supporters will not protest at Chris Brown concert—The GOOD Party has clarified that its supporters will not protest outside Chris Brown's concerts, set to take place on December 14 and 15. "As GOOD w...
- + SACP kicks off fifth special national congress to outline path for 2026 elections—The South African Communist Party (SACP) is set to kick off its Fifth Special National Congress on Wednesday at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Con...
- + Father and son who tried to blackmail Michael Schumacher's family plead guilty—A father and son pleaded guilty in a German court Tuesday over a plot to blackmail the family of Michael Schumacher by threatening to release images o...
- + ANC's Paul Mashatile says no PEC will be disbanded—ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the party's Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) will not be disbanded. Foll...
- + Defence lawyer in Senzo Meyiwa trial Thulani Mngomezulu has died—Defence counsel for the first murder accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, advocate Thulani Mngomezulu, has died . His family confirmed his pa...
- + No qualification, no position! EFF outlines new requirements ahead of NPA —The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has proposed that members who wish to serve in the party's Central Command Team (CCT), must have a post-matric q...
- + Councillor Novina Pillay returns to the DA after leaving ActionSA—Councillor Novina Pillay is back with the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane after a tumultuous time in ActionSA. Warmly welcomed by DA members, Pi...
- + TIME ‘Person of the Year 2024’: The 10 finalists are revealed—Since 1927, TIME magazine has named a person, group, or concept that had the biggest impact—a recognition of the individual, group, or concept that ha...
- + Court appearance for alleged fraudsters in Free State Health Department tender case—Two people and a company, Teebros PTY LTD, appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court facing charges of fraud , forgery, and uttering in connect...
- + Man arrested while transporting R3.5 million counterfeit Nike and New Balance sneakers—Police in Mpumalanga arrested a 34-year-old-man caught transporting fake sneakers worth R3.5 million on the N4 near Komatipoort. The Directorat...
- + Gauteng education department progresses with 2025 school placements—The Gauteng Department of Education announced significant progress in placing learners for the 2025 academic year during a briefing at Hoërskool Mar...
- + Richard Mdluli loses appeal to get Legal Aid representation in corruption case—Former Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli has lost his appeal to get assistance from Legal Aid after the State institution refused...
- + Minister Solly Malatsi launches cutting-edge STEM Lab at the University of Limpopo—The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has officially launched a state-of-the-art STEM Lab at the University of Limpo...
- + IEC commissioner Nomsa Masuku’s nephew added to R1.2 million fraud case—The nephew of IEC commissioner Dr Nomsa Masuku, who is facing graft charges , appeared in t he Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge for ...
- + How to Survive the Festive Season on a Student Budget—The festive season is here – a time of joy, celebration, and, unfortunately for many students, financial stress. With all the gift-giving, social g...
- + EFF gears up for third National People's Assembly to shape leadership and drive revolutionary agenda—As the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) gears up for their Third National People's Assembly (NPA), the party reflects on its current position while s...
- + Two granted bail for municipality tender fraud in the Free State—Two men appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court in the Free State linked to the Mangaung Metro Municipality tender fraud. Moeme...
- + 'The ANC does not belong to Helen Zille' - Panyaza Lesufi urges ANC Youth League to reclaim party's identity—ANC Gauteng chairperson Panyaza Lesufi has emphasised that the ANC does not belong to the Democratic Alliance (DA) or its federal chairperson Helen Z...
- + United Kingdom, Germany agree action plan to tackle migrant smugglers—Britain and Germany on Tuesday signed a joint action plan aimed at tackling migrant smuggling gangs, as European interior and migration ministers met ...
- + 91 journalists and media workers killed in 2024—The latest CPJ data shows that 91 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024, down from 98 the previous year, with the Israel-Gaza war responsi...
- + 'SAPS management must choose — build the country or break it,' says police committee—The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has raised concerns over the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) senior managem...
- + ACSA hits back following liquidation allegations—The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has hit back at allegations that it owes monies for goods and rendered. Acsa explained that liquidation proc...
- + Kenyan police tear-gas peaceful anti-femicide march—Kenyan police tear-gassed a peaceful march against femicide in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, detaining a number of protesters, according to AFP repo...
- + UN Security Council may develop document on Syria in coming days - Nebenzia—The United Nations Security Council discussed the need to create a document on the situation in Syria, and its publication may take place in the comin...
- + Don't Look Away | Kovini Moodley and other powerful women break their silence on GBV in the workplace—As South Africa marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), social justice and human rights advocate Kovini Moodley considers 2...
- + Don’t Look Away | Western Cape officer honored for protecting women and children during 16 days of activism—In a moving tribute to the men and women who go beyond the call of duty to safeguard South Africa’s most vulnerable, the South African Police Service ...
- + ATM leader Vuyo Zungula lambasts calls to protect Ramaphosa from national shutdown—African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula has expressed concern after the ANC called on the public to reject a proposed national shutd...
- + Professor Rubeshan Perumal given prestigious research award from UKZN—Professor Rubeshan Perumal, a famous pulmonologist (a physician who specialises in the respiratory system) and professor, has received the 2024 Vice-C...
- + The woman who teaches art to prisoners—By: Elsibe Loubser McGuffog Interview conducted by Grade 11 learners, Lees, Leer en Leef Sentrum, Wellington How to stay out of jail? Artist and...
- + Why the Culling of 2,407 Teachers in the Western Cape Threatens Our Children's Future—By Wesley Neumann Who benefits from the culling of 2,407 teaching posts in the Western Cape? When they target our children's education, it is the f...
- + Home Affairs extend operating hours by an 'additional two hours' during festive season—Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, announced that the department would extend its operating hours during the festive season. “These extend...
- + Authorities believe man's mortal remains found in UK forest 45 years ago, could be from South Africa—Authorities in the United Kingdom are hoping to find the family of man, whose mortal remains were discovered in a forest in 1979. "On December 9, 197...
- + Sri Lanka welcomes US sanctions on former ruling clan—Sri Lanka's new government welcomed US sanctions against two senior figures from the former ruling Rajapaksa family over two notorious graft cases inv...
- + SAPS to deploy nearly 3,000 officers for festive season operations—The South African Police Service (SAPS) said it would be deploying more than 2,700 newly trained police constables to bolster its safer festive sea...
- + ‘It’s a disaster’: Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille lashes out at ACSA after fuel glitch at OR Tambo—Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, has lashed out at Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) following refuelling problems at OR Tambo International ...
- + Investigation into alleged explosive device at Jewish Community Centre in Cape Town—The City of Cape Town said its Metro Police are assisting the South African Police Service (SAPS) with its investigation into an alleged explosive...
- + IN PICS: Durban Mayor switches on Christmas lights—Durban, KwaZulu-Natal has embraced the holiday spirit with the recent activation of its Christmas lights, an important occasion commemorated by eThekw...
- + Don’t Look Away | Police constable in court for rape, assault—A South African Police Service (SAPS) member appeared in the Upington District Court in the Northern Cape on three counts of rape . Cons...
- + Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube launches app to eradicate pit toilets in public schools—In a move to eradicate pit toilets in public schools, Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has launched a digital app called Safe Schools, to ...
- + Umhlanga: The Key to the City of Durban—Almost half of eThekwini's rates contributions come from Umhlanga, with property ownership worth a whopping R100 billion. IOL looks behind the scenes ...
- + Thousands rally in Georgia's 12th day of pro-EU protests—Thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Monday for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government's decision to shelve Euro...
- + If you're planning to cash in by faking a crash injury, the RAF will not pay you—The Road Accident Fund (RAF) says it won't pay out people who intentionally throw themselves in front of a vehicle, hoping for a quick pay out. "Thi...
- + US envoy travels to seek journalist Austin Tice in Syria—The United States on Monday vowed to make all efforts to bring back journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria in 2012, with a US envoy heading...
- + Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban spent day at Mar-a-Lago with Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Mike Waltz—Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he had spent the day with US President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, with future US National...
- + ‘Let them try’: DA insists Basic Education is its ministry and Siviwe Gwarube won't be removed—As the deadline approaches for the implementation of the divisive sections of the the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act, the Democratic Allian...
- + Israeli air force attacks over 250 military targets in Syria over past two days—The Israeli air force has attacked more than 250 military targets in Syria since the change of power in the country, including military bases, dozens ...
- + Foetus found dumped in plastic bag in Morningside, Durban—A foetus was found dumped in a plastic bag in Morningside, Durban on Tuesday morning. Garrith Jamieson from ALS Paramedics said they responded...
- + Don’t Look Away | Man who raped his children’s mother sentenced—A Northern Cape rapist was sentenced in the Galeshwew Regional Court sitting in Kimberley for the rape of his children’s mother. The 30-yea...
- + Xi Jinping says China will continue to be 'biggest engine' of world economic growth—Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday China has full confidence to achieve this year's economic growth target and will continue to play its rol...
- + Jay-Z wants the woman, who accused him of raping her when she was 13, to make her name public—American rapper and businessman, Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, has filed his first response in court to a complaint alleging he...
- + New road traffic laws signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa aim to clamp down on corruption—President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill, 2020, into law, paving the way for a raft of new regulations affec...
- + US President Joe Biden under pressure to commute federal death sentences—US President Joe Biden is facing growing calls to commute the death sentences of the more than three dozen federal inmates on Death Row before Donald ...
- + Three Gubta Meats employees abandon bail—Three workers at Gubta meats who were arrested following a raid at a butchery in the Western Cape in November have abandoned their application for b...
- + China remains an anchor of stability for global security—By Hua Gesheng “Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed.” These are the words...
- + Is World War III inevitable?—By Xi Ping Recently, some Western politicians have been talking about the possibility of a third world war, claiming that they see the shadow of co...
- + WATCH: The oldest stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments to be auctioned—The 52-kilogram marble slab, engraved with the Ten Commandments in Paleo-Hebrew script, is set to be auctioned by Southeby’s New York on December 18...
- + Syrian armed opposition in power proposes to disband all armed groups - representative—The Syrian opposition representatives who came to power are discussing steps to transfer power and prevent anarchy in Syria, including the decision ...
- + A better China makes for a better world—By Xin Ping The People's Republic of China has made remarkable achievements since its founding 75 years ago. In the century preceding 1949, China w...
- + ‘Bela Act will be implemented’: Siviwe Gwarube insists she wants to keep her government job—Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube says there are several positive aspects within the polarizing Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act, an...
- + NHI: A Constitutional Imperative for Universal Healthcare — It Is a Must—By Faiez Jacobs This article responds to Dr. Karl Le Roux, DA Deputy Spokesperson on Health, whose recent criticism of the National Health Insurance...
- + South Korea slaps travel bans on more top officials—South Korean authorities banned more top officials from leaving the country Tuesday, Yonhap reported, in the wake of President Yoon Suk Yeol's bungled...
- + Tuesday weather outlook: Another scorcher on the cards of most of SA—Heatwave conditions are expected to continue across most parts of the country, until Wednesday, according to the South African Weather Service. "A h...
- + Assassin who shot and killed health insurance CEO dubbed 'The Adjuster' allegedly caught—United Healthcare chief executive Brian Thompson was gunned down in front of hotel in Manhattan, in the US on December 4. Instead of the us...
- + Government bringing home South African girl,5, whose mum is jailed in Mauritius for drug trafficking—As South wraps up the 16 days for no violence against women and children, officials of the Department of Social Development have arrived in the Republ...
- + Unemployed woman who gave married boyfriend her pension fund loses legal battle with RAF over loss of support—An unemployed KwaZulu-Natal woman lost a legal battle with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) after she was unable to prove to the high court that she was...
- + Letters from Stilfontein: Illegal miners request supplies of roll-on, meat, mayonnaise and tomato sauce—A man who emerged from the disused mines at Stilfontein on Monday had a letter which conveyed several requests from the illegal miners holed up underg...
- + WATCH: Join Henry the Nile Crocodile in celebrating his 124th birthday—On Monday, 16 December, Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh will hold a birthday party for the centre’s most famous resident crocodile, Henry,...
- + Man driving stolen Toyota Quantum insists he was only taking his friend to hospital—Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a Toyota Quantum, during joint patrol duties conducted by the Hoopdal and Cumberland police...
- + Gauteng and KZN ‘disbandment’ decision postponed until January - ANC—The ANC in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) will spend the festive season without knowing their fate following the ANC’s decision to postpone the possi...
- + Police officer appears alongside Mozambicans for kidnapping KZN businessman—A member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) appeared alongside two Mozambican nationals for allegedly kidnapping businessman Zakariyya Desai...
- + SACP cabinet deployees remains safe despite uncertainty over alliance future—Despite SACP saying they will solely contest the local elections without the African National Congress (ANC), the ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula...
- + Operations back to normal after flight delays due to refuelling issues at OR Tambo airport—Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed that fuel the system is now fully operational following r efuelling problems at OR Tambo Internation...
- + Willem Breytenbach sentenced to five years for multiple sexual assault—Former teacher and Media24 journalist, Willem Breytenbach has been sentenced five years in prison after pleading guilty to se...
- + Longwe Twala bail extended and placed under house arrest after contempt of court—The Randburg Magistrate's Court extended the bail of Longwe Twala , the son of legendary music producer Chicco Twala, and placed him under house arre...
- + Man who trafficked teen from Mozambique to South Africa in court—A Mozambican national appeared in the Vredendal Magistrate’s Court on Monday in the Western Cape on charges of trafficking in persons and contraventio...
- + This is how the MK Party said it would have avoided the R5 billion e-toll bailout blunder—The uMkonto weSizwe (MK) Party has condemned the allocation of R5 billion through the Special Appropriations Bill to settle the e-toll debt, stating...
- + Woman airlifted to hospital after being struck by car in the parking lot of a Ballito shopping centre—A woman had to be airlifted to hospital after she was struck by a car in a shopping centre parking lot in Ballito on Monday afternoon. IPSS Med...
- + IDF entered Syrian territory beyond Golan Heights first time in over 50 years — reports—The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) entered Syrian territory outside the Golan Heights over the weekend for the first time since the October War of 1973, ...
- + Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen applauds efforts to remove misleading 'honey-based' products from shelves—Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen , commended the removal of misleading "honey-based" syrup products from stores. “The incorrect labelling and ...
- + Prison break: North West police launch manhunt for suspects who escaped through roof—Police have launched a manhunt for three suspects who are awaiting trial after they escaped from Swartruggens police holding cells in the North West...
- + Unless they change, the EFF can give up on governing municipalities: political analyst—Leading political analyst Goodenough Mashego argues that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) needs to adopt a pro-pan Africanist posture as it failed ...
- + Don't Look Away | How to avoid rape—It's an interesting discussion every time it comes up: what can we do to stop rape? Men have come up with all sorts of responses: Don't walk ...
- + Initiation deaths rise in the Eastern Cape—Initiation season has kicked off since the summer started and there have already been deaths of initiates that healthcare professionals say could ha...
- + City of Cape Town records 25% spike in emergency calls in 48 hours—The City of Cape Town said it saw a 25% spike in emergency calls at the weekend as the December festive season sets in. The mayoral commi...
- + Across Europe, Syrians celebrate being 'free' of Assad—Thousands of jubilant Syrians rallied in Berlin and cities across Europe on Sunday, waving flags and barely able to contain their joy at the downfall ...
- + Two kidnapped businessmen rescued, seven arrested in a week, says SAPS—Two businessmen, who were victims of kidnapping, were rescued and seven alleged kidnappers were arrested in the past week, police said. Gaute...
- + Government extends analogue switch-off deadline to March 2025—Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi, confirmed Cabinet’s approval to extend the analogue switch-off deadline from Decem...
- + Nearly a third of SA Grade 12 pupils are vaping, study finds—Nearly 30% of Grade 12 pupils in South Africa are actively vaping, according to a study. Conducted across 52 schools with a sample size of 25,000 lea...
- + FSB shuts down network of fraudster call centers of former-Georgian Defence Minister in Russia—Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday it had shut down an international network of fraudulent call centers operating in the interests...
- + SACP Conference | 'We not in opposition of ANC', party insists as it heads into all important elective conference—The South African Communist Party (SACP), which recently announced that it would be participating in the upcoming 2026 Local Government Election...
- + 'Extend deadline by six months': Foreign spaza shop owners plead with Ramaphosa for more time—The 21-day deadline for owners of spaza shops operating across South Africa to register their business is looming, but some have voiced concerns that ...
- + Unidentified body recovered in Simon’s Town—The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) appealed to anyone who may be missing a relative to come forward after an unidentified body washed up alo...
- + Surge in Free State road fatalities raises holiday season alarm—As traffic volumes climb ahead of festive season, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has reported a sharp rise in road deaths in the Free State. ...
- + The Second Coming of Trump—By Armstrong Williams November 5, 2024, is a day that will live in American glory. It marked the second coming of Donald Trump to the White Hous...
- + Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Remote Work Reckoning—By Armstrong Williams Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the future leaders of the soon-to-be established government-adjacent Department ...
- + UP and Cornell join forces to address climate-driven infectious diseases—A transdisciplinary partnership between the University of Pretoria (UP) and Cornell University has birthed the Centre for Transformative Infectious ...
- + Don't Look Away | Man remanded in custody over alleged murder of partner in Mpumalanga—A 34-year-old man, Humpry Matekoa, has been remanded in custody by the Kwamhlanga Magistrate's Court, Mpumalanga police said. He appeared in court on...
- + Porn Isn’t for Kids – No Matter What You Call It—By Armstrong Williams On visits to Italy, I have had many opportunities to indulge my passion for fine art. Masterworks like the Sistine ...
- + Second matric exam marker dies within a week—Days after a matric exam marker died in Gauteng, another marker died over the weekend in the Northern Cape. Blessing Mthetwa, passed away in the ea...
- + Empty commitments to Africa reveal why 'America First' leaves Africa last—* Evidence suggests that the Lobito Corridor project, though presented as an economic initiative, may primarily be a US "rubber check" to African coun...
- + Ghana's ex-president Mahama returns with election win—Ghana's former president John Drahami Mahama won a historic comeback election victory on Sunday after the ruling party accepted defeat with voters app...
- + Home Affairs launches eRecruitment platform to streamline job applications—The Department of Home Affairs has taken a step toward digital transformation with the launch of its new eRecruitment platform. Minister of Home Af...
- + Is it that bad if the Grinch steals the Christmas party this year?—By Lucia Mabasa It’s the happiest time of the year we are told, family gatherings and festivities. But the Season of Goodwill is a tough ask for so...
- + Don’t Look Away | Mpumalanga man sentenced for murder of his girlfriend and daughter—A man was sentenced in the Mpumalanga High Court for the murder of his girlfriend and her minor daughter. Thulani Foshini Sikhundla, 40...
- + WATCH: South African opera singer Pretty Yende performs at the opening of Notre Dame Cathedral—The South African opera soprano Pretty Yende performed a note--perfect rendition of Amazing Grace at the grand re-opening of the Notre Dame Cathedral ...
- + China, South Africa, BRICS & Africa Threats of Impending US Tariffs—Dr Jaya Josie A few days ago on December 2, 2024, the USA’s Bureau of Industry and Security under the Biden administration announced a package of ru...
- + Student Support for Student Success—The University of the Free State (UFS) enjoys global recognition for the development and refinement of some of the most innovative and comprehensive s...
- + Notre Dame welcomes back public for mass after five-year refit—Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass on Sunday, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of...
- + Wrong turn: 15 years in jail for man who tried to rob cops in police station using air gun—A 46-year-old man, Mncedisi Mvumbi was sentenced to 15 years in jail after he attempted to rob a North West police station. North West police spokesp...
- + Free State farmer murdered, wife kidnapped then rescued in high-stake police chase—A 52-year-old Free State farmer was murdered, and his wife was kidnapped during an attack on their farm, provincial police said. Police acted swiftly...
- + With Donald Trump's help, conservative podcasts in US get a boost—Conservative podcasters have enjoyed a popularity boost in the United States in recent months, thrusting them into an evolving media market that has b...
- + 'These allegations are so heinous': Jay-Z hits back at allegations he raped a 13-year-old girl—Hip-hop artist and businessman, Shawn Corey Carter, 55, commonly known as Jay-Z, has hit back at claims that he raped a 13-year-old in 2000 with Se...
- + US to support efforts to hold accountable those who helped Assad - Blinken—The United States will support international efforts to hold accountable those who helped ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad, Secretary of State Antony...
- + Finance clerk, arrested for allegedly stealing R2.4 million at Lichtenburg primary school, released on R5,000 bail—A finance clerk at Lichtenburg primary school, in North West, appeared before the Lichtenburg Magistrate's Court facing 436 counts of fraud and theft....
- + Assad resigns, leaves Syria after talks with Syrian stakeholders - Russian Foreign Ministry—Following negotiations with the parties to the Syrian conflict, Syrian President Bashar Assad has decided to resign and leave the country, ordering hi...
- + Man languishes behind bars after robbing G4S guards of empty cash-in-transit money carrier—An alleged cash-in-transit robber, 24-year-old Thomas Zwiafana Nethavhani was remanded in custody when he appeared before the Mutale Magistrate's Cour...
- + Doctors horrified and issue warning to OnlyFans star who wants to sleep with 1,000 men in 24 hours—23-year-old Lily Phillips who is from the UK wants to make history in early 2025 by being the first woman to sleep with 1,000 men in 24 hours. Howe...
- + Monday weather outlook: Rain expected in Limpopo and Mpumalanga while heatwave conditions continue across part of SA—The South African Weather Service or Saws has issued several weather alerts for parts of the country on Monday. Saws said a Yellow Level 2 warning fo...
- + WHO in race to gather details about undiagnosed disease ravaging young children in Democratic Republic of Congo—At least 31 people, mostly children under the age of 5, have died from an undiagnosed disease in the remote Kwango Province in the Democratic Republic...
- + Jay-Z accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000—Rap mogul Jay-Z, 55, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter, 55, has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl together with the infamous alleged rapis...
- + 'Don't touch Siviwe Gwarube': John Steenhuisen warns that firing minister would break GNU—The Democratic Alliance (DA) has hit back at speculation that its member and Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube could lose her job as tensions...
- + Scammed: Former teacher lost R1.8 million in Limpopo after Ghanaian boyfriend vanished with her money—Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt for Ghanaian man, whose real name is unknown, after a former school teacher in Limpopo was scammed of almost...
- + Don't Look Away: Woman arrested after her partner was brutally murdered, his body hidden—A 34-year-old woman, identified by police as Thandi Mohloadiba has appeared before the KwaMhlanga Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga, facing charges of ...
- + The timeline of the SACP: 1921 - 2024—A timeline of the 103 years of the South African Communist Party (SACP), which plays an important role in South African politics. Founded in 1921 and...
- + SA has had over 250 days without load-shedding—The state utility Eskom said that South Africa has now reached more than 250 days without implementing load shedding and has saved almost R17 billio...
- + ‘Cupcake is a front!’ Ramatlhodi reveals Tito Mboweni’s texts slamming ANC-DA GNU arrangement—Former mining minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has slammed the African National Congress, also revealing private text messages between himself and Tito Mbow...
- + South African research funds ‘at risk’ of losing funding over Gaza stance—Solidarity with Palestine in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is threatening research funding at some South African universities, according to ...
- + Color run success as over 3,000 sanitary pads donated to fight period poverty in Cape Town—The Strandfontein Sports Ground was transformed into a vibrant celebration as participants, sponsors, and the local community came together for the #A...
- + Canaan Mdletshe, the journalist-cum-politician dies in car crash—Family and friends of Canaan Mdletshe who died in a car accident this week have paid tribute to the former journalist who turned into a politician. M...
- + From tea with Zuma, flirting with GNU and Floyd exit, these are the EFF’s key moments since 2013 as red berets head to third elective conference—Born, bred and buttered in 2013, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) founded by Julius Malema which took a leftist, radical stance, promoting economic...
- + EFF's lifeline heading to its third NPA—Born, bred and buttered in 2013, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) founded by Julius Malema which took a leftist, radical stance, promoting economic...
- + Who will fill Floyd Shivambu’s shoes as deputy president after MKP exit? | EFF Elective Conference—The Economic Freedom Fighters will emerge with a new deputy president at their National People’s Assembly later in December after long-time deputy pre...
- + Five people killed in a head-on collision on the N3 near Harrismith—An accident on the N3 near Balmoral claimed the lives of five people on Friday night, according to Free State emergency services. One person surv...
- + Man who owes Standard Bank over R3 million loses SCA appeal to set aside auction on his mansion—A man who owes Standard Bank over R3 million on his bond and had his home sold, lost at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in a bid to set aside the...
- + Don't Look Away | Man sentenced to life for fatally stabbing six-year-old boy for no reason—Tinyiko Shawn Sengoane from Mamelodi East in Pretoria has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 6-year-old Olwethu Austin Zwane . Th...
- + Taiwan's Lai says 'confident' of deeper cooperation with Trump—Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Friday he was "confident" of deeper cooperation with the next Donald Trump administration, a day after his call w...
- + Dozens killed in Mozambique post-election violence—At least 90 people have been killed in Mozambique amid clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces sparked by October's disputed pr...
- + Russia, US officially not at war, situation in Ukraine resembles hybrid war - Lavrov—The conflict in Ukraine can be described as a hybrid war between Russia and the United States, as Kiev would not be able to use modern long-range weap...
- + ‘Deportation of Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Waluś without full confession is an injustice,’ says Mbalula—African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has condemned the deportation of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Waluś to his homeland, Po...
- + Man, who owes Standard Bank over R3 million loses SCA appeal to set aside auction on his mansion—A man who owes Standard Bank over R3 million on his bond and had his home sold, lost at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in a bid to set aside the...
- + Indian police fire tear gas to halt farmers' protest march—Indian police fired tear gas Friday at protesting farmers attempting to march to the capital New Delhi to push for their longstanding demand of guar...
- + Scholz says too early to consider German peacekeepers in Ukraine—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday it was too early and "inappropriate" to discuss whether Berlin would in future send troops to a possible...
- + 'A failed attempt to sow chaos': ANC's Fikile Mbalula slams 'so-called' national shutdown over Ramaphosa's Nigerian visa deal—ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged South Africans to reject the "so-called" national shutdown aimed at President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying h...
- + KZN man, Mlamuli Khoza sentenced to five life terms for brutally killing five of his relatives—Mlamuli Mondli Khoza has been handed five terms of life sentence after he pleaded guilty to brutally killing five of his relatives in Bergville, K...
- + Minister Meth optimistic about job creation as Employment Equity Amendment Act takes effect in 2025—The Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA), aimed at easing regulatory burdens on small businesses and promoting workplace transformation, will come i...
- + E.Coli bathing bans: City assures its beaches will all be open by next weekend—Durban's many beaches have been a major concern this festive season, due to high levels of E.coli found in routine tests which made it unsafe for bath...
- + Don't Look Away | Father given a life sentence for raping his biological teenage daughter—A 53-year-old rapist has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Eshowe Regional Court for raping his 14-year-old daughter in October, 2020. The...
- + Man out on bail for cop murder rearrested for robbery in a hijacked Mercedes-Benz—A man who was released on bail for allegedly killing a South African Police Service (SAPS) member , was rearrested by the Tshwane Metro Police Dep...
- + MK Party's leader Canaan Mdletshe dies in a tragic car accident—Canaan Mdletshe, who was a leader for the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) in KwaZulu-Natal, has died following a car accident. The fatal collision oc...
- + Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s director Neeshan Balton in court over 1989 deaths of MK members—The executive director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF), Neeshan Balton appeared in the Randburg Magistrate's Court in connection w...
- + Bakgat! You can now move furniture with Uber's 'Courier Bakkie'—Uber South Africa is setting new benchmarks in innovation by launching Courier Bakkie , the newest addition to its app-based transportation servic...
- + ‘We failed Khwezi’: ANC apologises for not protecting Khwezi during rape case against Jacob Zuma—This week, the African National Congress (ANC) sent a formal apology to the late Fezekile "Khwezi" Kuzwayo 's family, a woman who accused former pres...
- + Teen missing from Port Alfred beach, two boys rescued from the Glencairn Beach tidal pool—On Thursday, December 5, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Port Alfred duty crew was called following reports of a teenager missing near East B...
- + Paris splurge: EFF welcomes Public Protector’s probe into Sport Minister McKenzie’s R800,000 Olympic trip—The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the Public Protector’s decision to formally investigate allegations of irresponsible spending and f...
- + Putin scraps requirement to pay for gas via sanctions-hit bank—Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday scrapped the requirement for foreign buyers of Russian gas to pay through Gazprombank, after the firm was...
- + Government to deport Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus—The government has announced that it will be deporting Janusz Walus, who was convicted of killing South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Chris ...
- + Detectives hunt for killers in Willowvale mass shooting—Four men are dead after a brazen ambush on Wednesday, December 4, in Mente location near Willowvale . Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant C...
- + Trump announces role of 'White House AI, Crypto Czar', nominates David Sacks—US President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that there will be a "White House AI & Crypto Czar" position in his administration and nominated fo...
- + Scammed: Pretoria woman inconsolable after ‘boyfriend’ who allegedly defrauded her out of R600,000 gets released—A Gauteng woman is inconsolable after prosecutors at a Joburg court allegedly released a man who was once her boyfriend, who she insists tricked her a...
- + Beatles legend McCartney stars in new UK coin collection—There are few accolades missing from Beatles songwriter Paul McCartney's stellar career, and now he is to be recognised with a collection of £5 ($6.35...
- + Ke Dezemba! Fochville mother of two bags R14 million Powerball Plus jackpot—A Gauteng resident has bagged over R14 million in the Powerball Plus jackpot. The National Lottery Ithuba said the mother of two from Fochville claim...
- + DA calls on Ramaphosa to authorise SIU probe into fraud at Sassa, amid CEO’s suspension—The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to authorise a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into the wide-scale fraud a...
- + Russia not threatening anyone with nuclear arms - Russian Foreign Ministry—Russia is not threatening anyone with nuclear weapons, but in connection with the Ukraine conflict, it is warning of the risks of a clash between n...
- + Corrupt police officer and civilian sentenced for kidnapping, extortion—A Free State police officer and a civilian have been sentenced in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption , extortion, kidna...
- + Don’t Look Away | Northern Cape rapist, 40, jailed for 20 years for raping two boys, aged 11 and nine—A 40-year-old rapist faces a lengthy prison sentence for raping and sexually assaulting two boys, aged 11 and nine, in Kakamas in the Northern Cape. ...
- + Patients evacuated after blaze engulfs Netcare Pretoria East Hospital—City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services have confirmed that a fire broke out at the Netcare Pretoria East Hospital on Thursday. Speaking to IOL, spokesp...
- + Sextortion: Pretoria woman bust for allegedly demanding R15,000 for rape-accused’s freedom—Two people have been arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, after they demanded a bribe of R15,000 to ...
- + Eight suspects killed in a shoot-out with police in Richards Bay—Eight suspects allegedly on their way to commit a robbery were killed in a shoot-out with KwaZulu Natal cops on Thursday night. According to KZN poli...
- + OnlyFans creator wants to sleep with 1,000 men in one day—OnlyFans is a platform that needs no introduction. It is a popular internet content subscription business headquartered in London, England. The serv...
- + Here's your weekend weather forecast—South Africa is set to experience a diverse range of weather conditions this weekend, with warm to hot temperatures dominating most regions while isol...
- + McKinsey to pay SA over R2 billion for its role in State Capture bribes—McKinsey and Co. Africa, a subsidiary of McKinsey & Company, will pay South Africa a staggering $122 million (over R2 billion) to resolve inv...
- + JUST IN: Eight suspects killed in a shoot-out with police in Richards Bay—Eight suspects allegedly on their way to commit a robbery were killed in a shoot-out with KwaZulu Natal cops on Thursday night. According to KZN poli...
- + Zulaikha Patel becomes the first South African to join the elite Kofi Annan Changemakers Program—In a remarkable achievement, Zulaikha Patel has become the first South African to be personally selected for a prestigious week-long intensive program...
- + Early Christmas: Chinese Consulate in Joburg, companies donate food, stationery and clothes to learners—Consul General of the China in Joburg, Pan Qingjiang has joined a year-end donation ceremony for needy learners at the St Vincent School for the Deaf ...
- + Botswana cop released on bail after he paid R100,000 to SARS official to release illicit cigarettes truck—The Mmabatho Magistrate's Court in North West has postponed the case against Botswana police officer, Mompoloki Okocha Boitshoko , 42, to February 7 ...
- + 33 illegal miners resurface in abandoned mine in Mpumalanga, death toll remains at three—At least 33 alleged illegal miners have been brought to surface after they were trapped i nside an abandoned mine in Sabie, near Mbombela, Mpumalanga....
- + Deadly N3 KZN horror crash claims two lives—Two people were killed in a horror crash on the N3 near Pietermaritzburg on Thursday night. According to ALS Paramedics, the accident took place on N...
- + RAF ordered to pay Sangoma R1.2 million after she lost taste and smell that affected her work—The Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela has ordered the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to pay a traditional healer R1.2 million in damages after a car accid...
- + 'Mabahambe is our stance,' PA's Gayton McKenzie reacts to critics on SA-Nigeria ties—Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has defended his "Mabahambe" stance after facing backlash that he was quiet about President Cyril Ramap...
- + Update: 33 illegal miners resurface in abandoned mine in Mpumalanga, death toll remains at three—At least 33 alleged illegal miners have been brought to surface after they were trapped i nside an abandoned mine in Sabie, near Mbombela, Mpumalanga....
- + Church leaders win case against MK Party after they were dismissed ahead of the elections—Leaders of a powerful church group have won their legal battle to be reinstated in the UMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party following their dismissal before...
- + Unexpected encounter: two pregnant black mambas found during fence re-building—Durban snake rescuer Nick Evans removed not one but two gravid (pregnant) black mambas during the re-building of a fence. Evans said he got an exciti...
- + Limpopo stepmother loses court battle over a house that was paid for by children's late mother—The Limpopo High Court in Polokwane ruled against a stepmother who wanted to claim a house, which was paid off by her late husband's ex-wife. The mat...
- + South Africa takes decisive action against unsafe food practices: Cabinet's bold steps to protect public health—In a no-nonsense response to the growing crisis of foodborne illnesses , the South African government has moved swiftly to tighten oversight of food ...
- + Teachers have remained the human connection through five industrial revolutions—Five industrial revolutions have brought significant change to the role of a teacher, yet one thing has remained constant: the teacher is a human medi...
- + ‘Let them go fix their own countries,’ says Herman Mashaba on foreign spaza shop owners—ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba called for spaza shops to be reserved for South Africans and called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action. ...
- + Duo who strangled North West farmer to death sentenced—Two men who murdered a North West farmer have been sentenced in the Koster Regional Court. Wahasele Hazekiel Majoro, 33, and Tumelo Mar...
- + ANC wins big in Thabazimbi by-elections, MK Party finishes sixth, but council remains hung—The African National Congress (ANC) received the highest votes in the Thabazimbi local municipality by-elections, clinching 10 out of 12 wards securin...
- + Builders expands offering with new Baby and Kids Range—Builders has introduced a new range of products specially aimed at customers with babies and toddlers. The Builders Baby and Kids Range can be shopp...
- + SA man to row from Cape Verde to Cayenne to raise funds for abandoned babies—A South African adventurer has taken it in his stride to take on a trek for a good cause. Gerhard Moolman, 53, a fearless adrenaline junkie, ...
- + Joburg mayor Dada Morero updates residents on water crisis, office accommodation challenges—Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero , in updating residents on the ongoing water crisis , revealed that the city's water supply reserves remained crit...
- + Former police officer and accomplice in Free State jailed for extortion and kidnapping—A former Free State police constable and her accomplice were sentenced for a series of crimes, including corruption, extortion, kidnapping, and assaul...
- + #AgainstPeriodPoverty to host Cape Town fun run for a cause in Strandfontein—The Strandfontein Sports Ground in Cape Town will come alive on Saturday, with vibrant colours, community spirit, and a powerful mission to tackle per...
- + Don't Look Away | KZN father sentenced for repeatedly raping his eight-year-old daughter—A KwaZulu-Natal father was sentenced in the Ulundi Regional Court for the repeated 2018 rape of his then eight-year-old biological daughter.&nbs...
- + There’s no water crisis in SA but municipal failure to provide water—South Africa has no water crisis but a water provision crisis due to old and dilapidated municipal water infrastructure, as well as operational failur...
- + Water use efficiency remains key to meeting Gauteng’s water demand—Opinion piece by Sipho Mosai - Chief Executive of Rand Water Gauteng’s water supply and demand requirements need to be carefully managed in Province...
- + Reimagining water and sanitation services provision – Rand Water—By Sipho Mosai In January 2024, the Department of Water and Sanitation, under the leadership of Minister Senzo Mchunu, organised a two-day Water Se...
- + ‘I have no personal knowledge of tragic incident’: Ahmed Kathrada Foundation boss to be quizzed over death of his comrades—Executive director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF), Neeshan Balton said he has been forthcoming with responses to the investigation team...
- + Water use efficiency remains key to meeting Gauteng’s water demand—Opinion piece by Sipho Mosai - Chief Executive of Rand Water Gauteng’s water supply and demand requirements need to be carefully managed in Province...
- + ‘Ridiculous’ water shutdown: DA calls for Rand Water to rethink disruptive December maintenance—The Democratic Alliance (DA) criticised Rand Water’s decision to schedule extensive water shut-offs in large parts of Johannesburg during mid-December...
- + Khalid Sayed: Western Cape Premier's budget doesn't put residents first—The following is a speech by the leader of the opposition, honourable Khalid Sayed MPL, at the Debate on the Department of the Premier's Adjustment Bu...
- + Cabinet Shuffle Raises Concerns Over Justice Ministry Leadership—The recent reshuffling of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet, which sees Thembi Simelane reassigned from the Department of Justice and Constitutional...
- + Court battle over African penguin survival delayed by State’s late response—Conservation groups BirdLife South Africa and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), represented by the Bi...
- + Mfuleni operation: Police arrest four, recover firearms, drugs, and hijacked vehicle—A coordinated operation by specialised police units has resulted in the arrest of four men and the recovery of firearms, drugs, and a hijacked vehic...
- + New amendments empower FPB to combat revenge pornography—In a groundbreaking development in the fight against the weaponised distribution of private and intimate images, a pressing issue that affects countle...
- + Israel calls Amnesty accusation of genocide in Gaza 'entirely false'—Israel dismissed as "entirely false" an Amnesty International report on Thursday accusing it of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza S...
- + WWF discovery sheds light into the new 742 wildlife and plants discovered in the Congo Basin—A report titled, “New Life in the Congo Basin: a Decade of Species Discoveries 2013-2023" was conducted by hundreds of scientists from universities,...
- + Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra visits Athlone School for the Blind—Cape Town - As part of of their community engagement programme, the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra performed and engaged with over 300 young s...
- + Thailand trip ‘fraudsters’ released on bail—Cape Town - One of two women accused of defrauding 80 pensioners of their long-awaited holiday to Thailand has turned on her co-accused, saying she ha...
- + Israel sends Hamas updated draft of Gaza ceasefire deal - reports—Israel has handed over to Palestinian movement Hamas an updated draft agreement, which provides for the release of some Israeli hostages and a ceasefi...
- + Four suspects arrested for murder of police officer during Vosloorus armed robbery—Four suspects linked to the brutal murder of police officer, Siyabonga Zama Prince Thango during a brazen armed obbery at a Vosloorus liquor store in ...
- + MK Party sees Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube as a stumbling block to transformation following BELA Act signing boycott—uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has condemned Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, saying her refusal to sign the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Ac...
- + ANC calls on President Ramaphosa to proclaim the BELA Act and strengthen education policies—The African National Congress (ANC) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fully proclaim the Basic Education Amendment Act (BELA) Bill , a cru...
- + Bakkie stuck on a pedestrian bridge has Mzansi in stitches—A Cape Town video showing a bakkie attempting to cross a pedestrian bridge has left South Africans with more questions than answers. The footage, w...
- + JUST IN: SAA pilots start their strike, these are the affected routes—A strike by South African Airways (SAA) pilots has thrown holiday travel plans into turmoil, with disruptions expected on key domestic and regional ro...
- + 80-year-old farmer arrested, charged for illegally connecting, distributing and selling R6 million worth of electricity—An 80-year-old farmer was arrested when it was discovered that he was illegally linking, disseminating and selling electricity to communities that h...
- + Does Trump want to annex Canada and make it the US' 51st state?—Donald Trump's ticket to winning the US elections was his proposal of imposing import tariffs on products brought into the country. On the election...
- + Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s boss Neeshan Balton subpoenaed over 1989 deaths of MK combatants—Executive director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF), Neeshan Balton has been subpoenaed to appear before the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Fr...
- + Spy boss Major General Feroz Khan wins appeal in his battle to save his job—Crime Intelligence boss Major General Feroz Khan has won an appeal after urgently applying to the Labour Court to prevent police from instituting an ...
- + Outrage as 21-year-old transwoman wins UK Model of the Year—On Monday, December 2, US model Alex Consani was voted Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards, making her the first openly ...
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- + aQuellé celebrates its 25-year milestone by spreading more joy—For 25 years, aQuellé has been refreshing South Africans with natural spring water and flavoured drinks. The company is deeply grateful for God’...
- + ‘Mkhwebane is Mpumalanga convener’: MK Party set to appeal Phadi’s reinstatement—The legal battle is far from over as MK Party plans to appeal Mary Phadi’s reinstatement as the Mpumalanga convener in favour of the newly-appointed...
- + Lamola says concerns were raised over dwindling South African companies doing business in Nigeria—Concerns have been raised over the decreasing number of South African businesses operating in the Federal Republic of Nigeria , and the 11th session ...
- + Dishonest lawyer who stole over R348 million intended for disabled children struck off the roll—Disgraced attorney Zuko Nonxuba, has been struck from the roll legal practitioners by the Western Cape High Court after it was found that he was disho...
- + Innovator Trust's Women in Tech Awards Inspire a New Wave of Change—"The ones who make history are not the ones who follow the rules, but those who break them. They are intentional in their creativity and evolution, kn...
- + Helen Zille says GNU is nothing without the DA—DA federal chairperson Helen Zille has alluded that should her party leave the government of national unity (GNU), the country would be unstable becau...
- + Three people arrested in Cleveland, Gauteng, as Hawks seize 'substantial' quantity of drugs—Three Mozambican nationals have been arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, for possession of drugs. ...
- + Two men jailed for murdering 71-year-old farmer, and attempting to flee to Lesotho with his car—The Koster Regional Court in North West has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of 71-year-old farmer, Ephraim Diloro. Provi...
- + Study explores growing trend of older couples living apart together—A study published in the Journal of Family Issues has revealed that an increasing number of older adults are opting for "Living Apart Together" (LAT...
- + Cheeba launches South Africa's first accredited Higher Education Cannabis course—In a landmark achievement for South Africa’s Cannabis industry, Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Academy has secured accreditation from the Council on Hig...
- + "This isn’t just a run, it’s a movement”: How a run is restoring dignity and tackling period poverty—Imagine a day filled with vibrant colors, joyous laughter, and the powerful sound of a community coming together for a cause. That’s exactly what the...
- + Public Protector investigates Gayton McKenzie’s alleged misuse of Olympic funds—The Office of the Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, has initiated an investigation into Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie...
- + Pope Francis receives electric popemobile from Mercedes—German automaker Mercedes-Benz delivered an electric popemobile to the Vatican on Wednesday for use by the pontiff, who has repeatedly called for glob...
- + School administration clerk caught red-handed helping herself to primary school's R177,000—Refilwe Seabelo, 35, an administration clerk at SG Ntuane Primary School in Tlhatlhaganyane Village, North West, is accused of stealing from the schoo...
- + Billionaire bought banana taped to a wall for R112 million, then ate it—An ordinary banana taped to the wall sold for a mind-boggling R 112,235,193 and the person who bought it proceeded to eat the fruit. That amount of...
- + Woman who received R7 million life insurance unhappy after she's excluded from boyfriend's R21 million provident fund—A 53-year-old woman, who dated a man for 17 years, took the Pension Fund Adjudicator (PFA) to the Financial Services Tribunal (FST) after she was no...
- + Severe weather alerts and a heatwave: What to expect for the rest of the week—South Africa is bracing for a week of intense weather conditions, ranging from severe thunderstorms in the east to a persistent heatwave across multip...
- + Stilfontein update: Another 15 illegal miners resurface as death toll climbs—A total of 26 illegal miners resurfaced at a disused mine shaft at Stilfontein between Tuesday and Wednesday, where an unknown number of illegal m...
- + Former Eskom employee receives suspended sentence for diesel theft—A former Eskom employee at Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga was handed a suspended sentence for diesel theft, the Directorate for Priority Crime ...
- + ‘Disappointing’ ANC veterans leader Snuki Zikalala says Thembi Simelane should have been placed on leave—African National Congress (ANC) Veterans League President Snuki Zikakala on Wednesday, said they were “very” disappointed with President Cyril Ramapho...
- + Grandmother and two grandchildren, aged five and 12, die in house fire—An 85-year-old woman and her two grandchildren died in house fire in the Eastern Cape, provincial police said. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer ...
- + Durban rolls out red carpet to welcome the festive season—That's one of the sentiments echoed from national tour operators as part of a Durban Tourism welcome event kicking off the festive season . The grou...
- + Helen Zille, who said that colonialism had positive aspects, says people play the race card when attacking her—The Democratic Alliance (DA) chairperson Hellen Zille sat down with Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh on his podcast, SMWX, to discuss her political career, views a...
- + Maimane slams Simelane’s Cabinet move as ‘betrayal of justice’—Build One South Africa (Bosa) leader Mmusi Maimane has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to remove embattled Minister of Justice and Consti...
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- + Outside the EFF, political life is cold, says Malema—EFF leader Julius Malema asserts that no one in over a decade of the party’s history has successfully made it politically after dumping his party to p...
- + How Darren Campher and MK Party are shaping South Africa's political landscape—Darren Campher, the newly appointed head of research at the uMkhonto weSizwe Party ( MK Party), has swiftly become a key figure in the party’s rise a...
- + Committee on Social Services welcomes Sassa CEO suspension—The Select Committee on Social Services has welcomed the announcement made by Minister of Social Development, Nokuxola Tolashe on the suspension of t...
- + Don't Look Away | Geriatric man, 70, from the Free State who raped girl, 14, sentenced to life in prison—A 70-year-old rapist was sentenced to life in prison for the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Bethulie, Free State. On October 1, 2023, at around 2pm, t...
- + Don't Look Away: A Letter to Grieving Mothers—Dear grieving mother, I'm truly sorry to hear about the profound loss you've experienced. I don't know how to comfort you through this unfathomable p...
- + Three zama zamas dead, three rescued while 150 remain trapped in abandoned mine in Mpumalanga—About 150 illegal miners are believed to be trapped inside an abandoned mine in Sabie, near Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Br...
- + Don’t Look Away | Police launch manhunt after two women in Free State were found murdered in car—A quiet night on the N8 near Botshabelo turned into a scene of horror when police discovered the bodies of two women, murdered inside a vehicle. Th...
- + Deadly family spat: Navy officer in court for allegedly shooting his father-in-law—A family argument that turned deadly has destroyed the lives of all involved after an active member of the South African Navy has been charged with mu...
- + ‘These people of EFF can’t take what we worked for’: Blow for Busi Mkhwebane as court reinstates Mpumalanga MK party leader—A jubilant Mary Phadi has announced that she is gladly returning to her positions as the Mpumalanga provincial convener of the uMkhonto weSizwe party ...
- + Explore excellence at IIE MSA – a world-class campus for future leaders—Are you ready to step into a world where education meets innovation, diversity fuels creativity and dreams become reality? Welcome to IIE MSA , t...
- + Wilgenhof Alumni Association will proceed with legal action over SU Wilgenhof residence—The Wilgenhof Alumni Association will proceed with legal action to have the amended De Jager Panel report on the controversial Wilgenhof residence set...
- + Thanks, but no thanks: Paul Mashatile’s wife to return “unsolicited” diamond to alleged scammer Louis Liebenberg—Deputy President Paul Mashatile said his wife Humile would return a diamond she received from the alleged mastermind of a diamond scam investment, Lo...
- + Natal Indian Congress marks 130 years of fighting for freedom and equality—The Natal Indian Congress (NIC) Organising Committee has concluded its year-long programme marking the 130th anniversary of the organisation’s foundin...
- + Acting principal at a Johannesburg high school shot six times in his office—An acting principal at a local high school in Johannesburg was shot several times in his office on school premises on Tuesday. The Gauteng Edu...
- + Sassa CEO placed on suspension—Busisiwe Memela-Khambula, the CEO of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) , has been placed on precautionary suspension pending the outco...
- + UX: Breaking down the buzzword to unlock exceptional value—In the world of healthcare, User Experience (UX) is more than a friendly receptionist at your GP, or an easy-to-process claim with your medical aid – ...
- + Explained: Here's what Ramaphosa’s Cabinet shake-up looks like—President Cyril Ramaphosa swapped his Human Settlements and Justice Ministers in an unexpected Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, including a minister who...
- + Don't Look Away | KZN police crackdown on gender-based violence and violent crimes—Police in KwaZulu-Natal has ramped up efforts to combat crime, achieving significant results in November. With the country observing the 16 Days of Ac...
- + Yellow Level 2 warning: Severe thunderstorms expected in parts of SA—The South Africa Weather Service (Saws) has issued several Yellow Level 2 warnings for severe thunderstorms in parts of Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalang...
- + Farmer allegedly assaults pensioner, calls him ‘hotnot’—A pensioner from the Western Cape has allegedly been assaulted, kidnapped, and left abandoned by a farmer at the weekend. The 64-year-old man fro...
- + ‘We want Nigerian products on shelves in South Africa’: President Ramaphosa announces simplification of visa process for Nigerians—President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to ease visa regulations for Nigerian business people and for tourists from Nigeria travelling to South ...
- + Huge Vietnam fraud case raises questions over banking system—A multi-billion-dollar fraud scandal involving one of Vietnam's most prominent tycoons exposed systemic weaknesses in the country's banking sector, sa...
- + 'Government has no moral compass': EFF and MK Party slam President Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle—The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) have both condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent cabinet reshuffle, wit...
- + Ramaphosa’s 'cowardly' cabinet reshuffle blasted—President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing criticism from political parties who said his decision to appoint Justice Minister Thembi Simelane - as the new ...
- + Patriarchy or Biology? Dr. Sarah Hill on gender, resources, and evolution—The birth control pill, widely praised for empowering women with reproductive choice, may also influence their psychology and relationships in unexpec...
- + Former Eskom contractor Antonio Trindade declared medically unfit to stand trial—Former Eskom contractor Antonio Trindade has been declared medically unfit to stand trial. He is among 12 people charged with corruption and f...
- + Why distance learning might be the perfect option for you—While distance learning has been around for decades, recent developments in technology coupled with rapid digitalisation in the wake of COVID-19 have ...
- + Three Benoni Flying Squad members in court for allegedly extorting R42,000 from salon owner—Three police officers stationed at Benoni Flying Squad in Gauteng were granted R2,000 bail each following their arrest on kidnapping and extortion all...
- + LOOK | Another drug mule, with drugs in his stomach, intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport—Police at the OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park have arrested another alleged drug mule who landed in South Africa from São Paulo, Brazil...
- + Don’t Look Away | Woman brutally murdered, dumped in bushes during Mpumalanga farm attack—Two Mozambican nationals, aged 34 and 47, have been arrested by detectives in Mpumalanga following the brutal murder of a 41-year-old woman during a f...
- + SOS: Send beef – illegal miners underground at Stilfontein request meat—After 1,000 units if mageu were lowered down the disused mine shaft at Stilfontein , where an unknown number of illegal miners have been holed up, th...
- + President Cyril Ramaphosa removes Thembi Simelani as justice minister, shuffles his cabinet—President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday, removed Thembi Simelane as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development amid corruption allegat...
- + What we know about South Korea's martial law—South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, blasting the opposition as "anti-state forces" threatening the country's democr...
- + KZN family donates beach cruiser to municipality so more disabled people can enjoy the ocean—Disabled visitors to the Amanzimtoti beach on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast will be able to get much closer to the water thanks to the donation of a ...
- + ActionSA to lead a Soweto spazas for locals march—Following weeks of increased activity that eventually drew national attention to spaza shops, after the deaths and illnesses of many schoolchildren, g...
- + Period poverty: A human rights crisis impacting millions—Period poverty is not just a female issue, it’s a human rights issue, founder and CEO of the #AgainstPeriodPoverty campaign, Lindsey Adams, said. Acr...
- + NSRI celebrates milestone after initiative saves 200 lives—As of December 2, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) , is celebrating the success of its initiative, Pink Rescue Buoy initiative that has rescu...
- + Durban Metro Police bust syndicate, seize raw materials worth R4 million—A police operation in Isipingo, south of Durban, uncovered a major theft syndicate involving raw materials worth approximately R4 million. The KZN po...
- + Decomposed body retrieved from Stilfontein mine, while food was lowered to trapped miners—An eleventh body was retrieved from the Stilfontein mine in the North West on Tuesday. The body was retrieved by community volunteers who l...
- + Human remains, found on hiking trail, believed to be those of Sylvia Wittal who went missing in 2021—Three years after an Eastern Cape woman was reported missing, police believe they may have made a breakthrough in the case. Eastern Cape police...
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- + South Africa clarifies BRICS currency amid Donald Trump's trade threats—South Africa’s government has firmly denied claims that the BRICS nations are working to establish a new currency, following allegations by former US ...
- + COP29 carbon market standards spark human rights and transparency concerns—The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been marked by controversy ...
- + 'Help a brother': Nigeria requests South Africa’s backing for G20 and BRICS membership—Nigeria’s visiting delegation, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has requested the assistance and support of South Africa to attain full membership ...
- + Kidnapped Pretoria businessman Ashraf Kader: close relative suspected to be the mastermind—A close relative has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Pretoria businessman Ashraf Kader. Kader, also known as Baboo Kaytex, was k...
- + Don't Look Away | Man sentenced for raping his girlfriend’s teen daughter—An Eastern Cape man was sentenced for the rape of his girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter. The 30-year-old man, who cannot be named to pr...
- + Trading Records Expose Flaws in Banxso Liquidation Case—The liquidation case against Banxso (Pty) Ltd, a prominent South African financial services provider, is rapidly unravelling as court documents reveal...
- + ANC cautions SACP against contesting election independently - Mbalula—ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the SA Community Party's (SACP) decision to contest the 2026 local government elections may have serious imp...
- + 'I feel betrayed,' Julius Malema opens up in candid interview on The Hustle Corner podcast—Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema recently sat down with DJ Sbu on the popular Hustle Corner Podcast , where he opened up about hi...
- + R315,000 stock theft: 126 goats stolen, most recovered near Kimberley in Northern Cape—In a brazen act of stock theft , 126 goats valued at over R315,000 were stolen from a farm outside Kimberley on Sunday, December 1, prompting a high-s...
- + COP29: 'This new finance goal is an insurance policy for humanity'—COP29 concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, with significant progress on climate finance and carbon markets, marking a critical moment in global climate nego...
- + Official fuel prices for December announced - bad news for petrol and diesel—South Africans will be hit with higher fuel prices in December, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed, with price hikes for ...
- + Developing story: Community allowed to take food, water to 'trapped' Stilfontein miners—The community at Stilfontein will be allowed to take down food to trapped miners in the North West on Tuesday morning. The food items include...
- + ‘Victims voluntarily make payments to fraudsters: Financial ombud speaks on complexity of romance scam cases—The National Financial Ombud Scheme has encouraged men and women who have fallen victim to fraudulent romance scams to report the cases with the polic...
- + Goo Goo Dolls postpones SA tour to March—The Goo Goo Dolls have announced the postponement of their upcoming tour to South Africa following the hospitalisation of the band's lead singer, Jo...
- + Don't Look Away | Free State man arrested for attempting to murder his girlfriend—Tshepiso Mofokeng, a 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after assaulting his girlfriend in the Free State. South African ...
- + Four linked to Mfuleni mass murder arrested, firearms seized—Police in the Western Cape have arrested four men in connection with the mass murder that took place in Mfuleni on Sunday. The incident took p...
- + Student bus catches fire on M3, disrupts traffic near Newlands Forest in Cape Town—A bus caught fire on the M3 highway near Newlands Forest before 7am on Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic delays and a minor blaze in surrou...
- + ‘Let the games begin’: Ramaphosa launches G20 Presidency, urges South Africans to welcome the world—President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially launched South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency at a media briefing held on Tuesday in Cape Town. ...
- + Don't Look Away | Young woman found dead in Canelands, boyfriend missing after gruesome discovery—The body of a 22-year-old woman was discovered in the early hours of Sunday morning in an informal settlement in Canelands, north of Durban. The KZN ...
- + Cape Town lawyer who paid underage street kids R100 for anal sex, sentenced—A Cape Town lawyer who exploited street children, paying them amounts of R100 for sexual deeds has been sentenced in the Wynberg Regional Court. ...
- + Kelvin Momo and Daliwonga among opening acts for Tyla’s South African tour—In just a few days, superstar Tyla will be performing at her two city South African tour. Tyla’s fans, her ‘Tygas’, who did not manage to get ticket...
- + Don't Look Away | 50-year-old woman found murdered in apparent domestic dispute in Limpopo—Police in the Apel policing area in Limpopo are investigating the murder of a 50-year-old woman who was found dead in her home in Ka Petsa village on ...
- + Nearly 700 lifeguards deployed to Cape beaches, pools this festive season—The City of Cape Town has launched its beach safety plans ahead of the festive season and has deployed 680 lifeguards to beaches and swimming pool...
- + Brain damage, disability and deaths: Motsoaledi counts costs of road crashes on healthcare sector—As the festive season draws closer, government has rolled out major campaigns to reduce road fatalities due to to collisions, which result in increase...
- + What is the G20 and why should South Africans care?—This week President Cyril Ramaphosa will assume his new role as the incoming President of the Group of Twenty (G20) intergovernmental forum. ...
- + Zuma appoints Dr Thanti Mthanti as the new treasurer general of the MK Party—The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has announced the appointments of Dr Thanti Mthanti as treasurer general and Nhlamulo Ndhlela as the party’s nation...
- + China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears end—China has fully lifted trade suspensions targeting Australian red meat, Canberra said Tuesday, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year ...
- + Brighter Christmas for Tshwane residents after officials and Eskom strike deal over R6bn debt—Residents in the City of Tshwane can sleep a little easier during the festive season following a payment arrangement, signed by Eskom and city authori...
- + Harvey Weinstein hospitalised after 'alarming' blood test: attorney—Former Hollywood movie producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein was hospitalised after an "alarming blood test result," his lawyer said ...
- + Don't Look Away | Men can be victims of gender-based-violence too—Men must be assaulted so severely that they wind up in the hospital, where they must account for their injuries, before admitting that they are victim...
- + EFF condemns Ramaphosa over BELA Act deal as COSATU calls for pragmatism—The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for what they describe as a betrayal of democracy, accusing him of bowing t...
- + Nedlac says Solidarity agreement with Department of Basic Education on BELA Act only binding on those two parties—The National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) said the agreement reached by Minister of Basic Education and the Solidarity union on th...
- + Siblings aged two and four burnt beyond recognition in house fire—Police at Villa Nora in the Waterberg District of Limpopo have opened an inquest docket after two children, aged two and four, were burnt beyond recog...
- + PICS: Nights behind bars for four men believed to be behind spate of ATM bombings across Limpopo—Four suspects, who are believed to be behind a spate of ATM bombings across the province of Limpopo have appeared before the Senwamokgope Periodical M...
- + Eskom suspends potential power interruption notice against City of Johannesburg and City Power—Eskom says its suspending its notice of potential power interruptions to the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power (CP). Last month, the power...
- + Northern Cape man sentenced for dealing in unpolished diamonds—A Northern Cape diamond dealer, 53-year-old Poalu Sercio Martins Bernardo was sentenced in the Springbok Regional Court on three counts of illeg...
- + Don’t Look Away | Court sentences mother who strangled her son to death out of anger—A Gauteng mother was sentenced for the murder of her son in the Johannesburg High Court. Sindswa Dhlamini, 32, from Dobsonville, was co...
- + Don’t Look Away | Police constable in court for rape—A Cape Town police constable appeared in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on a charge of rape . Constable Siyabonga Morris Mbane, 40, mad...
- + MK Party masqueraders who don’t find pleasure in the ANC are free to go, says ANC—The African National Congress (ANC) told members believed to be "masquerading" within the party while waiting to join the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK P...
- + ANC in KZN cannot match Jacob Zuma’s MK Party, says Fikile Mbalula—The current African National Congress leadership in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) was no match for former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Part...
- + R80 million worth of cocaine seized at Durban Harbour from Brazilian vessel—Around R80 million worth of cocaine was seized in Durban on Monday, KwaZulu-Natal police said. The consignment of drugs was found in a con...
- + Johannesburg primary school mourns loss of two pupils, one spaza shop related—Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, expressed sadness at the loss of two learners from Wilhelmina Hoskins Primary School in Riverlea, Johannesburg...
- + How outdated IP laws cost South Africa over R47 billion annually—South Africa’s outdated intellectual property (IP) laws are costing the country over R47 billion annually, a dire consequence of weak frameworks unabl...
- + Don’t Look Away | School security guard sentenced for rape and sexual assault of two learners—A security guard at a local primary school in KwaZulu-Natal has been sentenced in the Empangeni Regional Court for rape and sexual assault. ...
- + These three beaches have the lowest E-coli levels in Durban—A total of 21 out of 23 beaches in eThekwini Municipality are open and safe for swimming. The City said that Anstey's Beach on the Bluff and Reunio...
- + Increase in drownings at SA's beaches: Here is how you can ensure your safety this festive season—A male child was discovered floating face down in the ocean off an East London beach in the Eastern Cape. The gruesome scene was discovered on Sund...
- + Don't Look Away | Two men who raped a woman they are related to, given life sentences—Two men, aged 62 and 34, were sentenced to life imprisonment for three charges of rape they perpetrated in August 2023 in the Sokombo region of Ndwedw...
- + Mecha whale shark swims with fish at Shenzhen aquarium—At Xiaomeisha Sea World in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, visitors have the opportunity to view an innovative biomimetic mecha whale shar...
- + COP29 agrees to triple climate finance for developing nations by 2035—The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), which recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked an important turning point in global efforts to co...
- + Festive miracle: Firefighters deliver baby at the Mfuleni Fire Station—As the festive spirit kicks in, two City of Cape Town firefighters delivered a miracle when they became midwives at the weekend. The offi...
- + Durban beaches open, but E.coli concerns remain: What you need to know—As Durban gears up to welcome 1.3 million visitors for the festive season, the eThekwini Municipality has reopened 19 beaches while keeping four oth...
- + President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms BELA Act implementation is underway, while sections 4 and 5 deliberations continue—President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement agreement between the Minister of Basic Education and the Solidarity union on the Basic Education ...
- + Manhunt under way following violent cash-in-transit robbery in North West—A large-scale manhunt has been launched by police after a group of armed suspects staged a violent cash-in-transit (CIT) heist, forcing vehicles off t...
- + Near Chechnya, tracing the life of a Georgian-Ukrainian soldier—Baker Sergo Gornakashvili grew up near Georgia's Pankisi Gorge, haunted by echoes of the wars in nearby Chechnya, before trading his apron for a rifle...
- + Trump calls Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter 'miscarriage of justice'—US President-elect Donald Trump responded to US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, calling it an "abuse and miscarriage of...
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- + Octa supports community initiative with OG Foundation Golf Day sponsorship—Global financial broker Octa was one of the sponsors of the OG Molefe Foundation Golf Day held at the Blair Athol Golf Course in Lanseria, Johann...
- + ‘A moment to honour our shared legacy’: Here's how much it will cost to wine and dine with Jacob Zuma—It will cost as much as R2 million for those who want to dine and wine with former resident Jacob Zuma, the head of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, ...
- + Last chance to shop: Get more this summer with Samsung's Black Friday hot deals—This is it – the final opportunity to get unbeatable Black Friday deals on Samsung’s cutting-edge electronics, home appliances and mobile technology. ...
- + Phala Phala: Ramphosa, the missing millions and the phantom buffalo deal. Who’s fooling who?—As the Constitutional Court mulls its judgment in the Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) legal challenge this week against Parliament's decision to di...
- + Don’t Look Away: Uncle sentenced for raping 12-year-old niece—A rapist uncle from Mpumalanga has been sentenced in the Ermelo Regional Court to life imprisonment for raping his niece. The victim was only 12-...
- + Weekend in jail for G4S security boss who allegedly tried to sell semi-automatic rifle to undercover Hawks officers—The Randfontein Magistrate’s Court has remanded Mark Llewellyn Kannemeyer, a senior official of G4S security company , when he appeared in court on T...
- + LOOK: SA Weather confirms reports of tornado damage in Randfontein—Mop up operations continue to Gauteng’s Randfontein area after a tornado ripped through the area on Wednesday. The South African Weather Service (Sa...
- + ‘Do not be scammed in the name of love’: Crime experts say romance scams have increased dramatically—As the festive season draws near, the South African Police Service (SAPS) this week released chilling crime statistics which show that commercial crim...
- + A world devoid of men: Can this scorched earth new wave of feminism help end GBV?—Women are leaving men behind. Literally. From the 20th century and onwards, there have waves of feminist movements that have helped propel women for...
- + Russia launches massive aerial attack on Ukraine's energy sector—Russia's army on Thursday launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector, forcing emergency power outages as temperatures dropped to freezing ac...
- + Police arrest suspect in Mpumalanga, seize firearms and suspected stolen goods—A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Nelspruit following the discovery of firearms, ammunition, and suspected stolen property. The operation, carri...
- + Fast Solutions Cash Loans fined R40,000 for breaching credit regulations—Fast Solutions Cash Loans has been hit with a R40,000 fine by the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court after being found guilty on 119 counts of contra...
- + Armed robbers target Mpumalanga family, allegedly rapes wife then flee with stolen vehicle—A violent house robbery in Hazyview on the morning of November 25, has left a family traumatised after three armed suspects stormed their home, raped ...
- + DA Tshwane councillor Kwena Moloto leaves the city to be Communications Ministry spokesperson—Former Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson in Tshwane, Kwena Moloto , has been appointed the new spokesperson for Communications Minister Solly Mal...
- + Don’t Look Away: ANC Women’s League to march against gender-based violence and femicide—The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) will take a stand against rising gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa by marching to the Union Buildings on Frid...
- + ‘A moment to honour our shared legacy’: Here's how much it will cost to wine and dine with Jacob Zuma—It will cost as much as R2 million for those who want to dine and wine with former resident Jacob Zuma, the head of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, ...
- + ‘Ramaphosa take action’: ANCYL urges president to tackle corruption at Home Affairs—The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address corruption within the Department of Home Affairs...
- + German police arrest teenage suspect over Islamist bomb plot—German authorities said Thursday they had arrested a teenager suspected of planning an Islamist pipe bomb attack. Police found two bayonets, four pie...
- + Irakli Kobakhidze approved as Georgian Prime Minister - voting results—The Georgian Parliament approved on Thursday, November 29, Irakli Kobakhidze for the post of prime minister by a majority vote. "84 in favour, zero a...
- + R77 million Powerball winner wasted no time in claiming his prize, plans to pay off home loan—A South African man has wasted no time in claiming his R77million Powerball jackpot prize. The married man said he got the call from the bank the ...
- + Don’t Look Away: Build One South Africa calls for GBV provincial task teams—South African political party, Build One South Africa (Bosa) has called on all nine provinces to take immediate action by establishing dedicated provi...
- + French luxury mogul Arnault defiant at ex-spy chief trial—France's richest man, LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, testified Thursday in the influence-peddling trial of the former head of France's domestic intellige...
- + ‘Durban is ready to roll out the red carpet’: Upbeat Mayor Cyril Xaba predicts tourism spend will rake in billions—Durban is set to rake in a staggering R2.5 million in tourism spend this festive season. eThekwini Municipality described the economic impact of t...
- + Analogues of Oreshnik missile will not appear soon in world - Putin—There will not be any analogues of Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile, Oreshnik, in the world soon, Russian President Vladimir Putin sa...
- + Hawks arrest Zim and South African men for possession of R15 million gold bars, seize Mercedes Benz SUV—Two men have appeared in court after they were arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, in Brakpan for u...
- + Former Home Affairs permit adjudicator convicted after investigator rejects R10,000 bribe to stop internal probe—A former adjudicator at the permit section of the Department of Home Affairs, Phanuel Mokomo, has been found guilty of corruption by the Pretoria Spec...
- + Eight arrested in Limpopo illegal mining crackdown—In an operation aimed at dismantling illegal mining networks, Limpopo’s specialised Task Team arrested eight suspects and seized equipment believed ...
- + DA calls for urgent SIU probe into widespread fraud in Sassa’s SRD R370 grant system—The Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to issue a Presidential Proclamation, authorising the Special Investigat...
- + PICS: Undocumented Mexican man arrested after drug laboratory worth R100 million uncovered in Rietfontein—An undocumented 39-year-old Mexican national was arrested after he was found allegedly operating a R100 million drug laboratory in Rietfontein, Pret...
- + Woman, who cared for late brother-in-law, tries to block his children from getting a share of his provident fund—A woman, who took care of her late aunt’s husband, took the Pension Fund Adjudicator (PFA) to the Financial Services Tribunal (FST) after she was all...
- + Don't Look Away: Fewer men face jail time for killing women—Fewer than one in five intimate partner femicide cases result in conviction . This means for five deaths of women, at the hands of their boyfriends o...
- + Don’t Look Away: Serial rapist who targeted minors sentenced to four life terms—A serial rapist from Mpumalanga has been sentenced in the Kwaggafontein Regional Court . Themba Nkambule, 32, from Ekangala was convicted on four ...
- + Spanish inflation picks up as fuel prices rise—Spanish inflation rose in November at the fastest rate since August due mainly to higher fuel and electricity prices, preliminary official data showed...
- + ‘Giving Kiev nuclear weapons would be biggest step to uncontrollable escalation’ - Ryabkov—Giving nuclear weapons to Kiev would be the biggest step towards the completely uncontrollable spread of the Ukraine conflict, Russian Deputy Foreign ...
- + Russian attacks leave one million Ukrainians without power—More than a million Ukrainians were left without power in freezing cold temperatures on Thursday after a massive nationwide Russian missile and drone ...
- + KZN horror crash leaves two dead, as eThekwini launches road safety plan—Two people lost their lives in a head-on collision north of Durban on Wednesday afternoon. IPSS Medical Rescue said they responded to reports of a se...
- + Don’t Look Away: Five signs that you are in a toxic relationship—“When you look at someone through rose-coloured glasses, all the red flags just look like flags,” says Wanda Pierce, a character played by Lisa Kudr...
- + Second suspect arrested in Free State liquor licence corruption case—A second suspect has been linked to the liquor licence corruption case and has appeared in the Bethlehem Magistrate’s Court in the Free State . Th...
- + Joburg Water disconnects illegal water connections as water issues deepen—Joburg water supply issues are getting worse, as 22 reservoirs are leaking and being renovated, but Logan Munsamy, senior manager of Johannesburg Wate...
- + Don’t Look Away: Outrage over three week wait to serve Protection Order—“Come back in 3 weeks. We can't serve the protection order now, there's a waiting list and we don't have vehicles to go out.” That is what Durban's P...
- + ‘Smooth conclusion’ of matric exams, here’s when marking is set to begin—The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education announced that it was a smooth conclusion to the National Senior Certificate examinations. The KwaZulu-Nat...
- + Holidaying in KZN? Four beaches have been closed, while 19 remain open—The eThekwini Municipality announced on Wednesday that 19 beaches across its metro were opened while four beaches remained temporarily closed. These...
- + G4S boss to seek bail after he allegedly tried to sell semi-automatic rifle to undercover Hawks officers—A senior official of G4S security company, Mark Llewellyn Kannemeyer, is set to appear before the Randfontein Magistrate’s Court, seeking release on b...
- + ‘In-depth info’: Recipients of RAF money targeted by robbers, kidnapped and forced to transfer the money—Acting commissioner of police in Mpumalanga, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi has cautioned Road Accident Fund (RAF) beneficiaries across the province to ...
- + Former Collins Chabane Municipality CFO fined R150,000 for role in VBS collapse, ordered to pay R60,000 immediately—A former chief financial officer (CFO) of Collins Chabane Municipality, Eadie Makamu, was convicted and fined R150,000 for his role in the VBS Mutua...
- + MKP is a powerful player in SA political landscape, says party’s high command member Advocate Dali Mpofu—Advocate Dali Mpofu claimed that the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, his new political home, has grown to be a significant player in South Africa's polit...
- + Unconfirmed reports of tornado in Randfontein—The West Rand of Gauteng has been hard hit by adverse weather and sightings of a tornado has been made on Wednesday The strong winds and storm condit...
- + Man from FBI's most wanted list arrested in UK - reports—A US citizen from the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list who has been in hiding for over two decades has been captured in the UK, media reported, citin...
- + Prospects for African stability lie in an educated citizenry—The year 2024 deserves to be called the “year of Africa”. It has been a decade since the continent last experienced a surge of interest from the outsi...
- + ‘The word enemy is used when you want to do certain things in politics’: Dali Mpofu reacts to Malema’s ‘MKP enemy number 1’ comments—Former EFF national chairperson, and now MK Party high command member, advocate Dali Mpofu says the peaceful MKP will not fall into the historical tra...
- + MK Party slams ANC-DA coalition government over spaza shop regulation failures—The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has expressed grave concern over the government’s recent decision to register and regulate spaza shops in South Afr...
- + Labour minister Meth pays tribute to CCMA governing body chair Prof Enos Ngutshane, who died aged 68—The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has expressed is sorrow following the death of the CCMA's Governing Body Chairperson, Prof ...
- + Don’t Look Away: 20-year-old sentenced to 10 years for raping friend’s girlfriend in Free State—Twenty-year-old rapist, Tshoanelo Tlhabanelo, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Bloemfontein Regional Court for raping his friend’s g...
- + ‘We are not America’: Swapo fields Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, hoping she becomes Africa’s second serving female president—As Namibians visited the polling stations across the southern African nation on Wednesday, the country's South West Africa People's Organisation's (Sw...
- + World leaders react to Lebanon war ceasefire—World leaders have welcomed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which came into force on Wednesday morning. Here a...
- + Burundi releases 4,000 prisoners to ease chronic overcrowding—Some 4,000 prisoners have been released by Burundi as part of a campaign aimed at clearing the East African nation's overcrowded jails, the presidency...
- + SWAPO in crisis — Namibia’s liberators face their day of judgement—OPINION: What happens from now on is going to mould not only the future of Namibia but will give the rest of Southern Africa a good lesson...This week...
- + LOOK: Suspected Toyota Hilux hijacker shot dead, while his three accomplices arrested in Tshwane—A suspected vehicle hijacker was shot dead, while three of his accomplices were arrested by the Tshwane Metro Police Department. TMPD spokesperson, S...
- + Don’t Look Away: Bosa petition to make the Sexual Offenders Register public reaches over 12,000 signatures—The Build One South Africa’s (Bosa) petition calling for the National Register of Sexual Offenders (NRSO) to be made public and easily accessible ha...
- + Jordan says Lebanon ceasefire step to ending Gaza war—Jordan welcomed a ceasefire that entered into force Wednesday between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling it a critical step towards ending the w...
- + CSTO leaders to discuss topical issues of international regional security in Astana—The leaders of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) will discuss topical issues of international and regional security at the meeting of...
- + Red tape and climate change stifle indigenous farming in South Africa—The challenges of climate change, restricted land access, and funding hurdles continue to hamper the growth of traditional and smallholder farming in ...
- + Trump nominates entrepreneur John Phelan for secretary of navy—US President elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has tapped entrepreneur and art collector John Phelan to the post of secretary of the Navy i...
- + ‘Nkandla will be attached if Jacob Zuma does not pay us our money’ - Julius Malema—EFF leader Julius Malema is eyeing former President Jacob Zuma ’s multi-million rand Nkandla property as his party prepares to legally challenge Zu...
- + Correctional Services ready to take over Mangaung Correctional Centre—The privately-managed correctional centres in the Free State will be taken over by the State, with the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services be...
- + The FSCA's defiance: A legal standoff over Banxso's frozen funds—The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa finds itself embroiled in a contentious dispute over a recent court order, casting dou...
- + DA proposes new anti-corruption and cyber commission bills to boost accountability and national security—The Democratic Alliance (DA) has proposed two Private Member’s Bills aimed at strengthening government accountability and South Africa’s criminal just...
- + Banks should be playing a role in community development, not victimising black-owned companies—Masibongwe Sihlahla The role of banks in society extends far beyond mere financial transactions. They have a significant impact on the community, an...
- + A strident call to action: Ending the abuse of arbitrary bank account closures in South Africa—Masibongwe Sihlahla The arbitrary closure of bank accounts has of recent become a disturbing and worrying trend in South Africa, leaving businesse...
- + Protesters for jailed ex-Prime Minister Khan cleared from Pakistan capital's centre—Protesters who marched on the Pakistan capital to demand the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were cleared from the city centre on W...
- + Ramaphosa cannot be subjected to impeachment - ANC argues in ConCourt—The African National Congress (ANC) said that it will not allow President Cyril Ramaphosa to be the target of an impeachment investigation for the 202...
- + Public works MEC cracks whip on payment delays—KwaZulu-Natal Public Works MEC, Martin Meyer , is cracking the whip on payment delays to contractors — with over R500 million in outstanding debt pai...
- + Teenager who stole his grandfather’s gun to kill a KZN school principal, jailed—A 15-year-old KwaZulu-Natal teenage boy has been jailed to 43 years behind bars after he was found guilty of killing a school principal. The South A...
- + ‘It’s not government’s money’: MEC Lebogang Maile says of R200 billion needed for new airport landing in Gauteng—Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says a new airport will be constructed in the Sedibeng area, in partnership with the priva...
- + Biden announces ceasefire to begin in Israel-Hezbollah war—US President Joe Biden said a Lebanon truce would take effect early Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a ceasefire with Hezbollah...
- + Kiev launches two strikes with ATACMS on Kursk in three days - Russian Defence Ministry—The Ukrainian armed forces carried out two strikes with long-range US-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) ballistic missiles on facilities in R...
- + One person won the R77 million Powerball jackpot—One person in South Africa has woken up R77 million richer after bagging Tuesday night’s Powerball jackpot. The person won R77,428,794.30 from the N...
- + Stilfontein: Government provides care for 96 children from neighbouring countries arrested as part of zama zamas—The North West provincial Department of Social Development has received information indicating that about 96 undocumented children had been arrested a...
- + Lusikisiki mass shooting: Trial set for February, alleged mastermind to conduct his own defence—The trial of the seven men charged with the murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki has been set down for February. The National Prosecuting Authority (...
- + Don’t Look Away: Husband on the run after Limpopo woman brutally stabbed to death at home—Police at Dennilton, in the Sekhukhune District of Limpopo, have launched a manhunt for a 45-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his wife to death. T...
- + COP29: African leaders call for urgent action on climate finance—As COP29 comes to a close in Baku, Azerbaijan, African leaders and policymakers unveiled ambitious initiatives aimed at addressing the continent’s mou...
- + Attorney arrested after she received client’s R500,000 from Road Accident Fund and gave injured client nothing—A 52-year-old attorney, Chupjana Lekoloane Chueu has been released on R3,000 bail after she was arrested on charges of fraud. Chueu appeared before t...
- + Two Ethiopians nabbed with large amounts of money, counterfeit goods worth R10m hidden in fake ambulance—Two Ethiopian nationals are expected to appear in the White River Magistrate' Court after they were found with large amounts of money and counterfeit...
- + Woman who wanted a baby while in prison, falls pregnant after inmate sends his sperm through the air vent—A 29-year-old woman arrested for fatally shooting her boyfriend, managed to fall pregnant while in prison without even meeting the father of her chil...
- + Motorist shot dead, his Toyota Fortuner stolen after he refused armed robbers’ instructions—A Limpopo man was shot dead during a car hijacking incident where his vehicle, a Toyota Fortuner was stolen by unknown assailants on Monday. Provinci...
- + Cocaine, heroin, and crystal meth worth around R500,000 seized in Midrand as Hawks arrest man—A 50-year-old Nigerian man, Chijioke Anakoro, was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, for alleged p...
- + Botswana man in court after SARS official rejects R104,000 bribe over illicit cigarette truck worth R1 million—A Botswana national, Mompoloki Okocha Boitshoko, appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrates' Court after allegedly bribing a South African Revenue Service ...
- + ‘Isolate anyone selling expired food’: Malema demands action over food poisoning crisis—Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has recently weighed in on the surge of food poisoning cases in South Africa, stating that anyone...
- + Malema confirms Ndlozi's active role in the EFF—EFF leader Julius Malema has confirmed that Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has renewed his membership in the party, asserting that he is not going anywhere and n...
- + LOOK: Foreign nationals busted while illegally producing counterfeit hair products at KZN pastor’s house—Two undocumented foreign nationals amongst others, have been arrested for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit hair products at a pastor’s house in So...
- + Man forfeits his R180,000 Toyota Corolla to State after skipping bail—The Mbombela High Court in Mpumalanga granted a forfeiture order to the Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority for a Toyota Coro...
- + Don’t Look Away: Police officer arrested for shooting and killing fiancée—Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (Hawks) members from the Port Shepstone Serious Organised Crime Investigation arrested Sergeant Ntokozo ...
- + Court puts gang member away to safeguard Worcester community—The Worcester Regional Court in the Western Cape has handed down a lengthy sentence to a gang member from the area to ensure the well-being of the...
- + JUST IN: Hearing ends, ConCourt reserves judgment in Phala Phala case—The Constitutional Court on Tuesday reserved judgment on an application filed by the EFF challenging Parliament's decision not to proceed with an impe...
- + Don’t Look Away: Free State rapist jailed for life for repeatedly raping a former schoolmate—A Free State rapist has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the Bultfontein Regional Court. Pule Richard Motseu, 24, from Phahong in Bultfontein n...
- + Fraud suspect remanded after alleged R592,000 scam—Cops in Limpopo nabbed a 30-year-old man accused of defrauding a woman out of R592,000 and has been remanded in custody by the Mankweng Magistrate’s...
- + North West police operation nets 948 suspects in week-long crack-down—The police in North West province have made progress in the fight against crime, arresting 948 suspects during an intensive week-long campaign under O...
- + Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana granted R20,000 bail—Former board member of the South African Airways (SAA) Yakhe Kwinana has been released on R20,000 bail following her arrest on fraud allegations. The...
- + Wrong turn: G4S boss arrested while allegedly trying to sell semi-automatic AR15 rifle to undercover Hawks agents—The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, have successfully executed a disruptive operation which led to the arrest o...
- + Gauteng police recover 778 Illegal firearms in six weeks—Law enforcement agencies in Gauteng have dealt a significant blow to crime, recovering 778 unlicensed firearms and over 3,800 rounds of ammunition in ...
- + DA, ANC respond to mixed results in South Africa's 2024 second-quarter crime statistics—The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) have voiced their perspectives on South Africa's recently released second-quarter...
- + ‘Cyclists are becoming easy targets’: Woodstock a hotspot for crimes against cyclists—Cyclists are being targeted by brazen criminals who attack and rob them along the Lower Church Street bridge in Cape Town . Sharief Peters, chairper...
- + Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan supporters flood Pakistan capital, four security forces killed—Pakistani protesters demanding the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday killed four members of the nation's security forces, the governm...
- + Cops raid Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane plush La Lucia mansion—Police and South African Revenue Services (Sars) are currently raiding the home of Durban businesswoman and socialite Shauwn Mpisane. The raid began...
- + 23-year-old man from Limpopo dragged out to sea by rip current at uMhlanga, still missing—The KZN Surf Rescue Network was called on Monday when eyewitnesses reported a drowning in progress in the surf zone at Eastmore Crescent in uMhlanga...
- + Elevate your entertainment this summer with Samsung’s Black Friday deals—This Black Friday, take your entertainment experiences to the next level with Samsung’s cutting-edge technology that brings content to life like never...
- + Police arrest three would-be robbers armed with rifles—Four men were arrested on Tuesday, after they were intercepted at N17, Gosforth Tall Gate by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng. SAPS...
- + Jindal’s R38 billion iron ore mine hits another setback in KwaZulu-Natal—Jindal’s ambitious plans to establish a R38 billion iron ore mine across 26,000 hectares in KwaZulu-Natal remain stalled as the Department of Mineral ...
- + R9 million fraud: Man languishes behind bars after he allegedly defrauded client—A 43-year-old man, Jonathan Wolpe, has appeared before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court after he was arrested on charges of fraud by the Directorate ...
- + Don’t Look Away: 3,826 GBV perpetrators jailed, 556 received life sentences—Almost 4,000 people have been jailed for gender-based violence crimes and femicide in South Africa between April and September this year. The South ...
- + ‘Come out and face prosecution’: North West MEC says Stilfontein zama zamas are not receiving water and food—Sending food and water down the disused mine shafts at Stilfontein, North West, is not helping the situation as the unknown number of illegal miners h...
- + ‘Ramaphosa must be held accountable’, says EFF leader Julius Malema on Phala Phala saga—“Every president must be held accountable,” said Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema to the marchers at Mary Fitzgerald Square in New...
- + Mpumalanga High Court has ordered the forfeiture of over R50,000 linked to illegal loan business and dagga bribery scheme—Justice tightened its grip on financial and drug-related crimes in Mpumalanga as the Mbombela High Court granted two major forfeiture orders, seizing ...
- + How South African influencers are redefining brand collaborations—South Africa’s influencer marketing industry has become a cornerstone for brands seeking to boost trust, awareness, and sales. Boasting a diverse po...
- + International Committee of the Red Cross ready to help return Kursk region residents from Ukraine—The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is ready to participate in the return of Kursk region residents from Ukraine if Moscow and Kiev re...
- + Don’t Look Away: Why emotional abuse is so damaging—Violence is insidious in that it is not always physical. A person who bears scars or bruises can easily point to them to alert authorities that they h...
- + MK Party opposes the ‘unjustifiable and unconstitutional’ Older Persons Amendment Bill—The uMkhonto WeSizwe party (MKP) has opposed the latest amendment to the Older Persons Bill stating it creates a "nanny state" by transferring the a...
- + Don’t Look Away: Man behind bars after he allegedly battered his dad, mom and sister to death with knobkerrie—The Kgomotso Periodical Court in North West has postponed the case against 33-year-old Olebogeng Mampe Kale who is charged for the brutal murder of th...
- + Don’t Look Away: Life imprisonment sentence handed down to Northern Cape rapist—In a landmark ruling during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Hopetown Regional Court has sentenced 27-year-old Marthinus Nuw...
- + ‘Don’t push or else I’ll talk’: Malema warns Shivambu—Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has threatened to spill the beans on his former deputy Floyd Shivambu, should he be pushed to the...
- + This is what South African influencers earn per post—The rise of influencer marketing has turned social media personalities into critical players in advertising, with South African influencers commanding...
- + Trump vows to add 10 percent to export duties on goods from China over drug trafficking—United States President-elect Donald Trump has promised to add 10% to export duties on goods from China until the problem of drug trafficking from the...
- + Missing uMhlanga man found dead under a bed—A Durban man who was reported missing has been found dead. Police are investigating a case of murder after the body of Rakesh Ganesh was found und...
- + France to supply Kiev with missiles financed by Russian assets' profits – Defence Minister—France will supply Ukraine with military aid in the coming weeks, including missiles financed mainly by revenues from frozen Russian assets, French De...
- + Biden to attend Trump's inauguration—US President Joe Biden will fulfil his promise to attend the inauguration of his successor regardless of whoever it will be, White House Senior Deputy...
- + Don’t Look Away: 957 women and 315 children were killed in SA over a three month period—A staggering 957 women and 315 children were murdered in South Africa between July and September this year. These statistics were released by nationa...
- + Gayton McKenzie: ‘GNU parties on honeymoon while those outside are now divorcing, stealing each other’s wives and husbands’—Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has assured the People’s Republic of China – South Africa’s biggest trading partner and key partne...
- + Don’t Look Away: #NotInMyName welcomes decrease in serious crimes, but urges SAPS to do more—Civil rights group, #NotInMyName International says it has noted with encouragement the recent statistics indicating a decrease in serious crimes, inc...
- + NGO insists zama zamas are trapped underground, desperate to resurface and courts might be approached again—Non-governmental organisation, the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) says it may have to approach courts in another attempt to get ...
- + Chinese Ambassador Wu Peng hands over R2 million table tennis equipment to Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie—Ambassador of China to South Africa, Wu Peng has handed over to Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie a R2 million consignment of table...
- + Don’t Look Away: Here’s how to apply for a protection order—As a woman living in South Africa, it has become important to protect ourselves and get educated on how to help each other. Each one, teach one. And,...
- + Deaths, dozens sick from spaza shop food, but who has been held accountable? What we know so far—A pesticide, Terbufos , has been found in spaza shops and food items where at least 24 children have died and dozens were left hospitalised with symp...
- + Stilfontein developments: One illegal miner has been confirmed dead—North West Community Safety MEC Wessels Morweng has given an update on the zama zamas in the Stilfontein mine in the North west. Morweng said the r...
- + Mother arrested for allegedly selling her two-year-old son—A 32-year-old woman has appeared in court on charges of human trafficking , conspiracy to commit robbery and making a false statement to police. The...
- + Malema rules out EFF ties with MK Party, cites leadership recruitment concerns—While EFF leader Julius Malema claims to have a "good" relationship with former President Jacob Zuma, he stated that the EFF would not form any ties w...
- + Don’t Look Away: South African women are tired of lip service, we need action—Uyinene Mrwetyana was raped and killed in a post office. Anni Dewani was brought to the country on a ‘honeymoon’ to be killed. Reeva Steenkamp was kil...
- + Cyclists warned about robbers lurking at Woodstock bridge—Police in the Western Cape have urged cyclists to be vigilant after reports of robberies along the Lower Church Street bridge in Woodstock, Cape To...
- + Agenda 2063: South Africa should lead by example in realising Aspiration 1—OPINION: Economic inequalities have led to an increase in the rate of crime, which has also led to other economic problems such as brain drain, discou...
- + Five arrested in Eastern Cape for alleged tower battery theft—A four-day intelligence-led operation in the Eastern Cape has resulted in the arrest of five suspects linked to a string of tower battery thefts acros...
- + Don’t Look Away: How inter-generational trauma affect young boys into committing violence—The University of South Africa (UNISA) hosted a men’s conference in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, as part of efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV). ...
- + Man missing at sea after being caught in rip currents at Milnerton Beach—A Cape Town man has gone missing in the surf at Milnerton Beach, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) confirmed. On Sunday, just before 7pm, ...
- + LOOK: Two foreign nationals held with illicit cigarettes worth more than R 1 million—Two Zimbabwean nationals were detained for possessing illicit cigarettes , North West police said. The operation included Potchefstroom Crime Intell...
- + Search is on for R19 million Lotto jackpot winner. Here’s where they bought their ticket from—The National Lottery Ithuba are searching for the R19million Lotto jackpot winner. The ticket was purchased at a Spar in Rustenburg in the North ...
- + GOOD NEWS: Latest crime stats show murder, rape and robbery decline—There has been a noted decrease in the numbers of robberies, rapes and murders in the country, according to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Reading the...
- + How many flowers does it take to make a teaspoon of honey?—The journey of honey from flower to jar is an extraordinary feat of nature, requiring remarkable cooperation, precision, and effort from bees. Honey ...
- + LOOK: Land Rover Defender stolen in Rustenburg recovered in Soshanguve as Tshwane Metro Police recover five stolen cars—The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has recovered five hijacked and stolen vehicles as it intensifies crime-combating operations ahead of the f...
- + OR Tambo drug mule bust: Brazilian national found with cocaine strapped to torso—A 25-year-old Brazilian national has been arrested after he was found with more than three kilograms of drugs wrapped around his body. Police said th...
- + Travel scam: Two women behind bars for fraudulent Thailand trip—Two women, 59 and 53 years old, were detained for allegedly orchestrating a travel scam in which they purportedly duped 80 unsuspecting victims. In...
- + Ndlozi being barred from elective conference is ‘shebeen gossip’ - Malema—Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has dismissed claims that senior member Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has been barred from attending the Decem...
- + John Steenhuisen under fire for spaza shop ‘photo opportunity’ amid food poisoning crisis—Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has come under fire on social media after posting pictures of himself inspecting a spaza shop in Thabazimb...
- + JUST IN: High Court dismisses NGO’s bid to compel government to provide food, and extract zama zamas—The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed the application brought by the Society for the Protection of our Constitution over the illegal ...
- + EFF takes Phala Phala saga to ConCourt—The Constitutional Court will hear arguments from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday about Parliament's decision to forego an impeachment ...
- + EFF takes Phala Phala saga to ConCourt—The Constitutional Court will hear arguments from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday about Parliament's decision to forego an impeachment ...
- + Don’t Look Away: ‘He hit me and I stayed but when he hit our daughter, I fled’—As South Africa observes 16 days of Activism of no Violence against Women and Children, a mother has shared her journey of how she fled an abusive rel...
- + Don’t Look Away: Man accused of raping 18-year-old due in court, as 16 days of no violence campaigns kicks off in SA—A 26-year-old man accused of raping his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend in Limpopo at Kubyana Village is set to appear before the Ga-Kgapane Magistrate's Co...
- + Mastermind? Grieving widow arrested for murder after her husband was shot dead last week—A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in Mpumalanga for allegedly orchestrating the brutal murder of her husband who was killed in cold blood last wee...
- + ‘Paid without doing any work’: Two former municipal officials jailed for fraud and money laundering—Former Dr Pixley ka Seme Local Municipality employees, Mxolisi Evidence Hadebe, 46, and Luthando Mpangeva, 38, were found guilty and sentenced by the ...
- + Don't Look Away: KZN pregnant woman and her son found dead in a pool of blood—A three-month pregnant woman and her 11-year-old son was found murdered in their home in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday morning. On Monday the country b...
- + Suspect caught with stolen converters, batteries worth over R230,000 expected to appear in court—A suspect is expected to appear in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court in the Western Cape on Monday after being nabbed with batteries and converte...
- + ‘That woman scammed me too’: Soweto dad who lost R1 million pension insists ‘Louis Vuitton Lebo’ did it—A Soweto father of six children insists the woman who appeared before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court for allegedly scamming different women, who lo...
- + JUST IN: Boy, aged 14, resurfaces among group of 14 Mozambican zama zamas at Stilfontein—A 14-year-old boy was among the group of 14 illegal miners who were detained by police after they emerged from the disused mines at Stilfontein in Nor...
- + ‘Zuma is corrupt to the core and Cyril Ramaphosa is also corrupt’: Julius Malema as EFF and MK tension escalates—Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has lashed out at his long-time nemesis, former president Jacob Zuma who now leads the uMkhonto w...
- + Study reveals women cohabiting with their partners, reported higher levels of abuse compared to married women—A study conducted by the Human Science Research Council (HSRC) showed that an estimated 1,338,336 women were physically violated in South Africa in ...
- + Shivambu is responsible for EFF’s downfall in KZN - Malema—Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has blamed his former deputy Floyd Shivambu for the party's poor electoral performance in KwaZulu...
- + War at Crime Intelligence: Suspended top-cop Tiyani Hlungwani embroiled in a court battle with head of the unit to save his job—Suspended Brigadier Tiyani Hlungwani, who allegedly exposed corruption within the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Crime Intelligence unit, has g...
- + ‘Zama zamas are not trapped’: Police say 14 Mozambicans resurfaced at Stilfontein mine, promptly arrested—A total of 14 illegal miners were arrested after they emerged from the disused mines at Stilfontein in North West where they have been holed up for mo...
- + Leave the seals alone! Anger over increase of Cape fur seal harassment incidents—The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is urging the public to keep their dogs away on a leash and away from the Cape fur se...
- + Another learner dies in Gauteng after allegedly consuming biscuits from spaza shop in Soweto—Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has expressed “deep” sadness over the death of an eight-year-old Grade 2 learner from Thabisile Primary School...
- + Boy, aged 4, killed in single car rollover on KZN North Coast—A four-year-old boy was killed in a single-car rollover on the R74 towards Blythdale on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast on Sunday afternoon. "The light...
- + Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85—South Africa has lost a monumental voice in the arts as renowned painter, poet, and activist Breyten Breytenbach passed away peacefully this Sunday, N...
- + Hezbollah says launches attacks on Tel Aviv and south Israel—Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Sunday it fired dozens of missiles and drones at Israel, as the Lebanese army announced it lost a soldier in an Israeli at...
- + Alfred Motsi leaves EFF to join MK Party—Alfred Motsi, a prominent member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has announced his resignation from the party to join the Umkhonto weSizwe Pa...
- + Frenchman who sleeps with alligators seeks refuge for venomous menagerie—His neighbours have cats and dogs, but when 72-year-old Philippe Gillet settles down to watch television there is usually an alligator dozing beside h...
- + Some men feel women should obey them — Report reveals gender norms and the level of violence SA women face daily—South African women are under attack. As the country observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children starting from Monda...
- + WATCH: ‘We love you Nosi. Happy Driving!’: Helper receives a brand-new car from her boss—It seems Christmas came early for this helper who received a brand-new car from her boss. A video that has gone viral on TikTok with almost four mi...
- + ANC calls for accountability over Western Cape Education Department’s IT tender—The ANC has come out in response to the R1.2 billion IT tender awarded to Blue Network Consortium for the provision of Local Area Network (LAN) to W...
- + These are the SASSA social welfare payment dates for December 2024—The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced payment dates for its 27 million social welfare beneficiaries for December 2024. With ...
- + Stilfontein zama zamas: Police say extortionists demanding 30 percent of budget aimed at rescuing illegal miners—Police say extortionists are demanding part of the money allocated for specialists to retrieve the Stilfontein illegal miners who are underground. Ex...
- + Indian man awakes on funeral pyre—An Indian man awoke on a funeral pyre moments before it was to be set on fire after a doctor skipped a postmortem, medical officials said Saturday. R...
- + WATCH: South African woman allegedly registers spaza shop for ‘illegal’ foreigners—A video is making rounds on social media of a South African woman who was allegedly caught registering a spaza shop for two foreign nationals. Acco...
- + ANC’s disciplinary committee holds up party’s decision to expel Jacob Zuma—The African National Congress (ANC) National Disciplinary Committee of Appeal (NDCA) upheld the decision of the National Disciplinary Committee to ex...
- + Toyota Tazz driver found guilty of killing Eastern Cape traffic cop—An Eastern Cape man has been convicted of the murder of a traffic cop. Daniel Sabelo Mxoli, 61, was gunned down in October 2022. This week, the Mt...
- + Police arrest 26 illegal miners in Northern Cape operation—The Kimberley Serious Organised Crime Investigation team, along with De Aar Public Order Policing and Home Affairs’ Immigration Office, apprehended 26...
- + Rescue teams recover 17-year-old boy’s body from Pennington beach—Emergency teams have recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing while swimming with friends at the Pennington beach on the KwaZulu-Natal...
- + 'Graduation gone forever': Father reels in pain after Siyabonga Mnisi’s spaza shop death—"He was about to graduate at school, I bought, arranged and paid every but now it’s all gone." Those were the words of the father of the five-year-o...
- + Man airlifted to hospital after falling through roof at Durban shopping centre—A man sustained critical injuries after he fell two storeys from the roof at a shopping centre on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. The accident took...
- + No one should fall sick or die from purchasing food from their local store - DA—An inter-ministerial press conference on Thursday gave South Africans further information about the country’s action plan to halt the flood of apparen...
- + ‘She would still be alive,’ says family of seven-month-old who died at Wesfleur Hospital in Atlantis—A family from Atlantis are in mourning after their seven-month-old baby died and the state hospital negligence contributed to their daughter’s death. ...
- + GNU parties to attend Global Assembly summit, amid calls for a boycott—The ANC, DA, IFP, Patriotic Alliance, Rise Mzansi, UDM, and Good Party are among the confirmed members of the Government of National Unity (GNU) who w...
- + ‘It’s disappointing’: Limpopo MEC of Economic Development alarmed at low turn-out of locals to register spaza shops—The Limpopo MEC of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Tshitereke Matibe has expressed disappointment at the low overturn of South Africans...
- + Police committee backs motion investigating body cams for police officers—The Portfolio Committee on Police has backed calls for police officers to be equipped with body cameras. Last month, the Civilian Secretariat for Pol...
- + 'These pesticides are for agriculture': Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube to ban them at schools—Following the deaths of multiple children as a result of exposure to hazardous chemicals, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced measur...
- + Lesotho nationals jailed for fatally shooting four waste collectors at a dumping site in Gauteng—Five Lesotho nationals have been each handed four life terms of imprisonment after they were found guilty of killing four waste collectors at a dumpin...
- + FAKE NEWS ALERT: There’s no poison in KZN dams—uMngeni-uThukela Water has dismissed claims that there was poison being poured into some dams in KwaZulu-Natal. In a statement via eThekwini Munic...
- + KZN Government of Provincial Unity defends alliance, says it’s a 'doing’ government—Political parties in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) have defended their "doing" government alliance, claiming it is th...
- + ‘In an instant, his life was ended’: City of Cape Town puts up R100,000 reward to catch killers after teen gunned down walking to school—The City of Cape Town has offered a reward to find and prosecute those responsible for the murder of a 14-year-old boy who was gunned down on Tu...
- + Plans afoot to return mortal remains of ANC struggle veterans to KZN—The African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to host homecoming ceremonies for six struggle heroes whose remains will be buried in South Africa....
- + Abused teenager who hired a hitman to kill his stepfather for R20,000, jailed—A teenage boy who hired a hitman to kill his stepfather has been sentenced to an effective 18 years behind bars. Sinawo Mginywa, 19, described years ...
- + Mpumalanga teen dragged into church and repeatedly raped by three men—Mpumalanga man, Pikinini Solvent Phesane, 25, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail after he was convicted for his part in the gang rape of an 18-yea...
- + LOOK: Businesswoman behind bars, accused of aiding R2 million romance scams—Businesswoman Mmakgomo Doris Ngcobo, 42, appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Ekurhuleni after she was arrested on charges of fraud amount...
- + Tributes, tears flowed for journalist’s wife—In death, the sociable teacher-tutor wife of a prominent Durban journalist has received a raft of tributes and tears following her shocking death at a...
- + Farmyard Project: Gauteng MEC of Agriculture halts funding and probes R36 million deal—Gauteng MEC of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has launched an internal investigation into the R36 million Farmyard “containers ...
- + ActionSA calls for localisation of all spaza shops—ActionSA has called for the localisation of all spaza shops following numerous incidents of children getting ill and some dying after consuming snac...
- + PICS: Illegal miners nabbed with R3million gold-bearing material in KZN—Four illegal miners are expected in court after they were arrested on Thursday at a mine in Pongola in KwaZulu-Natal. Police said officers, who ar...
- + Cape Town woman takes stepsons to court after they refused to sell R17 million guest house left by their late father—An elderly woman, who wanted to sell a guest house she had been running for over 20 years with her late husband, had to take his three sons to court t...
- + Municipal manager fired security company appointed irregularly, and appoints another firm irregularly—Two former acting municipal managers, Mothusi Oagile, 50, and Leopold Letlhogonolo Fourie, 53, appeared in the Schweizer-Reneke Magistrate’s Court for...
- + SA government welcomes ICC’s move to issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, Mohammed Deif—The South African government has welcomed the International Criminals Court's issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...
- + Senior police officer arrested for assaulting his constable girlfriend in front of her nine-year-old son—Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) said it will oppose the bail application of a senior police officer who was arrested for allegedl...
- + Massive salary increase for Joburg councillors as city crumbles financially—As the City of Johannesburg grapples with financial difficulties including water shortages, the looming threat of power cuts by Eskom due to unpaid ...
- + LPC denies acquitting lawyer who paid disabled child R50,000 of the R15 million settlement from the health department—The Legal Practice Council (LPC) has denied acquitting Eastern Cape attorney Steven Kuselo Gqeba for the misappropriating R15 million which was mean...
- + Eskom's price hike proposed to Nersa will worsen cost of living crisis, says Ekurhuleni ANC—The African National Congress (ANC) in Ekurhuleni has submitted a petition to the energy regulator, National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) ...
- + Louis Liebenberg’s wife considered flight risk as bail bid is denied in diamond investment scheme case—Desiree Liebenberg, the wife of Louis Petrus Liebenberg has been denied bail by the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrates Court on Thursday. This was after t...
- + Maile calls for decisive action after another death of minor in spaza shop related incident—Following another death of a five-year old boy, the Gauteng government promised to get to the bottom of the food contamination crisis. Siyabonga Mnis...
- + Bogus Cape doctor sentenced for issuing sick notes and prescribed medication—A bogus Cape Town doctor has been sentenced in the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday. Rashid Fareed Mahfouz, 66, pleade...
- + Khayelitsha crackdown: integrated operation nets four arrests, recoveries of stolen and hijacked vehicles—An integrated police operation in Khayelitsha led to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of 10 stolen vehicles and one hijacked vehicle on We...
- + Mzansi women are landing senior leadership roles nearly a year earlier than expected, new research reveals—A recent survey conducted by 1st for Women as part of its campaign to celebrate ‘fearless firsts’ reveals that South African women are rising above ...
- + Two foreign nationals among four arrested in Limpopo for possession of stolen chrome and illegal mining implements—Police in Limpopo arrested four suspects, including two foreign nationals for illegal mining after a high-speed chase and the discovery of stolen chro...
- + Business robbery suspect nabbed after store heist—A robbery suspect was apprehended on Monday morning following a heist at a general dealer in Ntombe near Trenance Park, KwaZulu-Natal. The KZN police...
- + State vehicle stolen in Belfast: Two arrested in Mpumalanga—Two Zimbabwean nationals, aged 26 and 37, are set to appear in the Belfast Magistrate’s Court following a daring robbery at a hospital in Belfast, Mpu...
- + Limpopo police seize illegal explosives worth R2 million, two arrested—Limpopo police arrested two men on Tuesday, 19 November, for possession of illegal explosives valued at R2 million in the Makhado policing area, Vhemb...
- + Groot Phesantekraal’s André Brink named Farmer of the Year for 2024—André Brink of Groot Phesantekraal has been named South Africa’s Farmer of the Year for 2024 by Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA). This prestigious acc...
- + Magstripe card payments phased out on N3 toll route—From December 1, motorists on the N3 Toll Route will no longer be able to use magstripe (swipe) cards for payments, marking a shift towards contact-le...
- + The rise of Latin America: How Peru's port project challenges US misconceptions—By Jerry Grey This story flips the script on what some folks think about China's moves in Latin America. The recent completion of the Chancay Port p...
- + MK party plans to dismantle KZN GPU ahead of local government elections in 2026—Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, which claimed to be the legitimate leader of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) after its huge electoral successes earlier this year, an...
- + WANTED: Suspect sought for murder outside popular Durban nightclub—Police are searching for a man who has been charged for a murder outside a Durban nightclub in 2020. On Thursday, KZN police said a warrant of arres...
- + WATCH: ‘Hello teacher. What’s my name?’ - Incredible teacher recognises every learner by voice alone—This incredible teacher can correctly identify each and every one of her learners, simply by hearing their voices. “Hello, teacher. What’s my name?...
- + The ICC issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, Mohammed Deif—The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, a...
- + Rapist Jailed: Limpopo girl spills the beans on family friend who raped her and paid her R20 to buy her silence—The Dzanani Regional Court in Limpopo has sentenced rapist Lucky Chauke to life imprisonment after he was convicted of molesting a minor. The 48-year...
- + Alleged Burundi kidnappers charged with rape—The three Burundi nationals who appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town have been charged with rape after a 14-year-old girl wa...
- + N2 at Mbokodweni River bridge re-opened to traffic—The section of the N2 southern carriageway at the Mbokodweni River Bridge in KwaZulu-Natal been re-opened to light motor vehicle traffic. The first ...
- + The requisite institutionalisation of the Zulu Monarchy and Indlunkulu—DR VUSI SHONGWE I am sure I am beginning to sound like a broken record by my often repeated reference to my elephantine institutional memory regardin...
- + Home Affairs official in Mpumalanga arrested for allegedly soliciting R20,000 to fraudulently secure an ID document—Mpumalanga Home Affairs official, Violet Veleleni Mabena, 57, was arrested for corruption after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate R20,000 bribery s...
- + Quick-thinking teen rescues three friends after fun swimming trip turns to tragedy on KZN South Coast—A quick-thinking South Coast teenager sprang into action after noticing a group of friends had been swept out to sea. The teens had been swimming whe...
- + FlySafair's FA424 Lanseria-Durban flight makes emergency landing at OR Tambo after striking bird—FlySafair’s flight FA678, which departed from the Lanseria International Airport headed for Durban, had to make an emergency landing at the OR Tambo I...
- + How MK Party co-opted the Revolution EFF started—OPINION: Will MKP succeed where the EFF faltered, or is it destined to repeat the cycle? South Africa watches, captivated and uncertain, writes Vhahan...
- + Government classifies food-borne illnesses as National Disaster after spaza poisoning deaths—The South African government has classified food-borne illnesses as a National Disaster following deaths of children across the country, ministers sai...
- + EXCLUSIVE: New collusion claims rock ACSA—A whistle-blower has accused Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) of colluding with French firm IDEMIA on a controversial R115 million tender . Spea...
- + Three hijackers fatally wounded in shoot-out with police in Mariannhill—Police in KwaZulu-Natal fatally wounded three hijacking suspects in a shoot-out in Mariannhill. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in...
- + ‘Rats as big as cats’: City of Joburg’s Pikitup unveils plans to tackle poor waste management amid food poisoning deaths—City of Johannesburg’s waste management service provider, Pikitup, has announced that it plans to implement a programme aimed at addressing poor waste...
- + ‘Rubbish or nonsense’: Floyd Shivambu insists State capture narrative is fiction and biggest scam in SA politics—Secretary general of uMkhonto weSizwe, Floyd Shivambu said the State capture narrative which stems from the judicial inquiry conducted by former Chief...
- + Man who set his girlfriend alight on Women’s Day sentenced—A Cape Town man who set his girlfriend alight resulting in her death in 2017 has been sentenced in the Western Cape High Court to life imprisonment....
- + SA Human Rights Commission takes on ex-DA MP Renaldo Gouws over hate speech allegations—The South African Human Rights Commission’s litigation against Renaldo Gouws will go ahead in the Gqeberha High Court on Thursday. The SAHRC is takin...
- + PICS: Nine people arrested in Jeffrey’s Bay with R240,000 worth of abalone—A minor is among nine people arrested in connection with abalone poaching in Jeffrey’s Bay in the Eastern Cape. Nine people, between the ages of 1...
- + Missing Cape Town hiker found dead—A Cape Town man, who was reported missing after he went hiking in Newlands Forest in Cape Town on Saturday, has been found dead. The body of 66-ye...
- + Scammer boyfriends’ ‘personal banker’ back in Ekurhuleni court, arrested for R2 million stolen from desperate women—A 42-year-old South African woman is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Ekurhuleni on Thursday, facing charg...
- + Tutu trust opposes use of late archbishop’s name at US-funded event over Palestine concerns—The Archbishop Desmond Tutu Intellectual Property (IP) Trust has strongly opposed the use of the late Archbishop’s name or legacy’s involvement in the...
- + Wife unhappy as adjudicator allocates more funds to kids, adds mother-in-law on late husband’s R2.4 million pension fund—A disgruntled wife took the Pension Fund Adjudicator (PFA) to the Financial Services Tribunal (FST) after her 50% share from her late husband’s over ...
- + Someone has won the R19million Lotto jackpot, was it you?—Someone in South African has woken up R19million richer after winning Wednesday night’s Lotto jackpot . One person from the November 20, 2024 draw ...
- + Hawks officer and court employee in hot water after allegedly soliciting R20,000 bribe from accused to make her case ‘disappear’—Two Limpopo government officials appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday where they are facing charges of corruption and defeating...
- + LOOK: Durban cops raid Bluff warehouses storing expired food and fake clothing—Police have intensified operations to detect vessels that come into the country carrying illegal items and products that are not authorised to be in S...
- + Spanish woman on a dive tour rescued after being adrift for hours at sea in KZN—A 59-year-old Spanish woman who was on a dive tour in KwaZulu-Natal was miraculously rescued after being adrift at sea for over three hours. Accordi...
- + Mpumalanga man arrested after he was found with over 20 stolen cattle—A 48-year-old Mpumalanga man has been arrested after he was found with suspected stolen cattle in Boekenhouthoek, Kwaggafontein . Provincial police ...
- + Fallen Angels Pet Rescue appeals for foster homes for their animals amid fears of closure—Fallen Angels Pet Rescue Centre is appealing for foster and permanent homes for their animals following the City of Cape Town’s (COCT) ruling that th...
- + ‘No selling out’: Lesufi issues stern warning over spaza shop registrations—Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has issued a stern warning to individuals he described as “citizens who want to sell out the country” by registering ...
- + Four Mpumalanga suspects arrested with 68 stolen bank cards—Mpumalanga police arrested four suspects between the ages 40 and 42 after they were found with 68 suspected stolen bank cards on the N4 Freeway in B...
- + Woman jailed for attempting to kill her cousin who ‘played dead’ over R120,000 Sanlam insurance payout—A 46-year-old Eastern Cape woman attempted to kill her cousin over a R120,000 insurance payout has been jailed to life behind bars. Nomsa Caroline...
- + Six men given 30 years of prison time each for stealing essential infrastructure—The Bloemfontein High Court sentenced six men to 30 years in prison each for theft and damage to important infrastructure in the Free State. This se...
- + North Coast community rallies behind Ballito teens involved in horrific Portugal crash—The Ballito community on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast is raising funds to assist two local teenagers who were involved in a car crash while on holida...
- + Uber SA ‘deeply concerned’ about attempted rape and robbery incident in Cape Town—Chera-lee le Roux, a 27-year-old woman from Cape Town claimed that on on Thursday, November 14, she was picked up from her unit by an Uber driver to G...
- + ‘ARVs are not Panado’: Health Minister Motsoaledi says ARVs cannot be sent to illegal miners without diagnosis—Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said the standard procedure for anti-retroviral medicine includes the patient having to be examined by a medical p...
- + Frustrations, long queues, panic as Eskom’s meter upgrade deadline looms—With over 2 million households still having to fulfil Eskom's Sunday deadline, scores of Soweto prepaid electricity users are irate after waiting for ...
- + ‘We thrive on the festive’: Limpopo liquor store traders reject proposed festive season alcohol curfew—Liquor store owners in Limpopo have voiced strong rejection of the proposed re-introduction of a curfew on the sale and distribution of alcohol across...
- + 18-year-old man drowns in eThekwini beach, no body found, assumed dead—Another tragic drowning has occurred in Kwazulu-Natal since the weekend. An 18-year-old boy was swept out to sea on Tuesday, November 19 at around 4...
- + Brother charged with incest and sentenced for fathering his mentally-challenged sister’s children—A 34-year-old man was found guilty and sentenced by the Bloemfontein Regional Court on a charge of incest against his 31-year-old mentally-challenge...
- + ‘I don’t have bruises and wounds that anybody can see, but I am living with something that I cannot wash away,’ says trafficked victim—A woman who was trafficked from the Eastern Cape to the Western Cape gave a chilling victim impact statement in the Cape Town Regional Court durin...
- + Three suspects arrested after allegedly robbing two siblings they gave a lift to—Three men, who offered two siblings a lift were arrested for allegedly robbing them, Mpumalanga police said. The robbery sparked a dramatic high-spe...
- + LOOK: This is how Cape City officials disposed of a 35-ton whale spotted floating off Kommetjie coastline—Cape residents were gobsmacked when they spotted a massive whale carcass being transported through the streets. Many took to social media to share th...
- + Man sentenced for raping, trafficking and forcing Eastern Cape child into marriage—A Cape Town man who paid traffickers to bring a girl from the Eastern Cape to be his wife has been sentenced in the Cape Town Regional Court. The...
- + MPs push back against electric vehicle shift and green energy citing jobs bloodbath—While incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids appear to be on the horizon , Parliamentary Portfolio Committee members are showing a health...
- + ‘Biggest loser will be newspapers’: Information Regulator sticks to its guns on banning publication of matric results—The Information Regulator insists matric results will not be published in newspapers without consent from learners and their parents, despite the oppo...
- + Put the spotlight on health and living this summer with Samsung’s Black Friday Deals—As part of its 2024 Black Friday campaign running from November 1 to December 2, Samsung highlights the importance of good health and living - and how...
- + ‘Spazas are strictly for locals!’: Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya—City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya has indirectly stated that foreigners were not preferred to own spaza shops in her city, stressing that the busi...
- + Deputy President Mashatile in Harare as SADC chair, President Mnangagwa hosts SADC meeting—Deputy President Paul Mashatile is on Wednesday representing President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Extraordinary Meeting of SADC heads of State and governm...
- + Mpumalanga police hunt for killers after doctor gunned down outside gym—A manhunt has been launched for two suspects who allegedly gunned down a doctor as she was exiting a gym in Nelspruit on Wednesday morning. Police ...
- + Police bust dagga lab and seize weapons in Potchefstroom raid—In a large-scale operation, police uncovered a drug operation and weapons haul in Vyfhoek, Potchefstroom, and discovered a hydroponic dagga lab valued...
- + Bodies of two missing boys found floating in Willow Dam in the Eastern Cape—The bodies of two boys, who were reported missing , were found floating in Willow Dam in Kariega in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday. Eastern Cape polic...
- + MTN and SAPS crack down on OTP scam syndicate with key arrests at five properties in Eldorado Park—MTN has partnered with the South African Police Services (SAPS) and made a breakthrough in the one-time-pin (OTP) scam which saw the arrest of se...
- + ‘You’re dismissed’: Home Affairs fires 18 officials for corruption, fraud and sexual harassment—The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 officials with immediate effect, for offences including fraud, corruption, sexual harassment, irregu...
- + Help bring justice to the victims of a brutal double murder in Gqeberha—The special police joint operation, Silapha2 National Intervention Team, has launched a manhunt for Manelisi “Maneli” Matoto, a suspect wanted in conn...
- + Too little, too late? CIA affiliated NED’s encroachment on South African civil society—It should come as no surprise that the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and other South African NGOs have aligned themselves with the National Endowment for ...
- + JUST IN: Bodies of four murdered men dumped in Boksburg, while two injured survivors rushed to hospital—Police in Gauteng are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following the discovery of bodies of four slain people in the Dawn Park poli...
- + Spaza shop registration disruptions a concern for government—The government has warned members of the public against disrupting the process of spaza shop registration by blocking certain shop owners from accessi...
- + WATCH: Repair work under way on KZN N2 Umbogintwini bridge—Construction teams have started repair work on the Umbogintwini River bridge on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal. The bridge suffered a partial collapse e...
- + Former UJ employee fights for pension fund after he was fired for disposing of 434 computer assets—A disgruntled former employee at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) went to the Financial Services Tribunal (FST) in an effort to get his pension fun...
- + Food vendors back in business: Gauteng education lifts ban of food sales, implement strict rules—The Gauteng Department of Education has lifted the ban on the sale of food inside school premises, but announced that food vendors, tuck shops and tra...
- + Man crushed to death following tipper-truck accident in KZN—A man has died after his vehicle was crushed by a tipper-truck transporting tar. The accident took place on Tuesday afternoon on the R102 on the KwaZ...
- + Teacher arrested after he allegedly undressed and ordered seven-year-old girl to touch his private parts—Limpopo police at Makhado arrested a 44-year-old man, a teacher, following a sexual assault incident which happened at Rabali. The sexual assault hap...
- + The importance of having an eye test done and wearing spectacles—The Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians, under the ambit of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), is concerned...
- + Burundi nationals in court for allegedly kidnapping teenager—Three Burundi nationals are expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town on Wednesday on charges of abduction. This comes af...
- + Man released on R300 bail after he was found with animal paws and leopard carcass—A 37-year-old man, John Mosikare, appeared in court after he was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks...
- + FIRED: MK Party’s Mary Phadi given marching orders over allegations she hired hitmen, misappropriated funds—Umkhonto Wesizwe leader in Mpumalanga, Mary Phadi, has been fired from the organisation. The party confirmed the move, stating that it had initially...
- + Lusikisiki mass shootings: Police search for wanted suspect—Eastern Cape police are searching for a man allegedly linked to the Lusikisiki mass shootings that claimed the lives of 18 people. Eastern Cape po...
- + The Revolution Will Not Be Funded—Will the whiny socialist kids please stop throwing tantrums about a global system that’s functioning just fine, thank you? That’s essentially the gis...
- + Four police Sergeants released on bail after they allegedly stole R1.8 million from an illegal mining boss—Four Mpumalanga-based police officers appeared before the Barberton Magistrate’s Court where they were released on R5,000 each after they allegedly st...
- + KZN top cop hints at more arrests in AKA, Tibz murder investigation—While police have arrested a total of seven men in connection with the murders of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane, teams continue ...
- + Search under way for missing Cape Town hiker—The search is on for a Cape Town man who was last seen going on a hike on Saturday, November 16, at around 4pm. Dhananjaya Naidoo, 66, apparently we...
- + G20 in Rio: elevating Africa’s role to shape the future—The G20 Leaders’ Summit on November 18 to 19 in Rio de Janeiro promises to be a landmark event, with all 19 member countries, the African Union, and t...
- + Insurance killers: Soshanguve couple found guilty of killing wife's ex-lover and claimed over R500,000—A Soshanguve couple, Sibusiso Mahlangu and Lerato Mahlangu have been found guilty of murdering the wife's ex-boyfriend , burning his body and later c...
- + Justice served: Former Hank’s Olde Irish Pub owners win R1.25 million in defamation case—The Western Cape High Court has ordered a man to pay R1.25 million in damages to former pub co-owners, after he accused the establishment of racism. ...
- + Roscoe Palm: The NED’ s Victory Lap - South Africa at a Crossroads in a Multipolar World—After its decision to remain non-aligned in the war between Russia and Ukraine, South Africa came under intense and at times frenzied pressure from th...
- + SA’s genocide case against Israel branded political exploitation amid growing Gaza war backlash—A report, examining the positions and alliances of the South African government in light of its decision to bring a legal case against Israel before t...
- + Calls to boycott Black Friday rise among climate emergency activists—Environmental activists are calling for the international community to boycott one of the year’s biggest shopping days, Black Friday . The term ‘Bla...
- + Maile vowed that government will inspect all spaza shops—There will be dire consequences for South Africans who will be registering businesses on behalf of undocumented foreigners, according to Gauteng Finan...
- + ‘I trusted her as my fellow South African woman’: Hawks arrest elusive ‘Louis Vuitton lady’ linking romance scam victims with banks—A 42-year-old South African woman has appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Ekurhuleni facing charges of fraud, involvi...
- + Woman escapes attempted rape by four men while in an Uber, says the driver did nothing to help—Women’s advocacy group, Women For Change , has taken to social media to report a harrowing case of brutality and attempted rape of a woman Uber passe...
- + Western Cape Education insists it will continue honouring contract for R1.2 billion IT tender riddled with irregularities—Despite the trail of irregularities which have once again been highlighted following a forensic investigation into the awarding of a R1.2 billion te...
- + Operation Shanela tackles priority crimes across Northern Cape—Police have cracked down on crime by shutting down 18 unlicensed liquor outlets and seizing a large quantity of alcohol, drugs, and dangerous weapon...
- + ‘This is not our product’: Lucky Star sets record straight on counterfeit canned pilchards—Oceana Group, the owner of Lucky Star , seeks to clarify inaccurate information about counterfeit canned pilchards recovered in Daveyton, Gauteng dur...
- + Police arrest three suspects following liquor truck hijacking attempt and gunfight in Gauteng—A swift response by highway patrol officers thwarted a brazen hijacking of a liquor truck on Monday, November 18, on the N4 Mabopane highway, north of...
- + Burst tyre ends dramatic car chase, cops bust suspects with R400,000 in illegal cigarettes—A dramatic car chase involving police, a traffic officer, and two suspects ended in the arrest of two men and the seizure of illicit cigarettes worth ...
- + Ekurhuleni residents want new Marriage Bill to recognise ‘Vat-en-sit’ relationships—Ekurhuleni residents have urged a delegation of MPs from the Home Affairs Portfolio Committee to include the cohabitation living arrangements - “vat...
- + LOOK: Revamped kiddies zone at People’s Park in Durban, reopened—The kiddies zone at the People’s Park at the Moses Mabhida Stadium has been revamped and is open to the public just in time for the festive season. ...
- + Xi says looking forward to further enhancing China-Brazil ties—Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said he looks forward to having an in-depth exchange of views with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silv...
- + Free State women busted for pocketing over R1 million in Covid-19 relief funds—Two women from the Free State appeared in the Bethlehem Serious Commercial Crimes Court on charges of fraud and money laundering. Karien Maria Marx...
- + Police propose another alcohol curfew during the festive season and a clampdown on noise—Police in Limpopo are mulling the re-introduction of a curfew on the sale and distribution of alcohol across the province, in a bid to curb crime. La...
- + 14-year-old boy shot dead while walking to school, three others injured in Cape Town—A Cape Town teenage boy lost his life on Tuesday morning while walking to school after gunmen opened fire in Elsies River. The shooting incident ...
- + READ: President Xi Jinping's speech at 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting—Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, on Saturday. Here is the full text of his s...
- + G20 Summit could use a few extra pairs of chopsticks—“If there’s an extra guest, you have to prepare an extra pair of chopsticks,” – an ancient Chinese wisdom for the upcoming G20 Summit in Rio de Janeir...
- + Two murder suspects killed in shoot-out with KwaZulu-Natal police—Police in KwaZulu-Natal have shot dead two suspects following a shoot-out in Empangeni on Monday. Police were conducting a routine patrol when they n...
- + Lesufi urges municipalities to cut services to schools owing over R200 million - but not during ‘test time’—Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has called on municipalities to suspend services to schools that have not settled their huge outstanding payments. Pub...
- + KZN police probe murder of man found slumped inside Toyota Etios—KwaZulu-Natal police are probing the murder of a man who was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head in a car in Verulam over the weekend. KZN ...
- + Taxpayers forked out R1.2million to send 13 officials on state trip to China—Department of International Affairs Minister, Ronald Lamola, said it cost his department R1,201,449.00 to send officials to the People's Republic of ...
- + Upcoming political conference divides SA civil society—The geopolitical climate has been tense in recent years, largely due to the rise of China as a major economic power and the Russian invasion of Ukrain...
- + ‘Zama zamas don’t deserve ARVs’: South Africans angry that illegal miners are given vital medication—The South African Police Service (SAPS) announced on Monday, November 18 that it will give antiretroviral (ARV) medicine to illegal miners who refus...
- + Revenge porn: Couple ordered to pay girlfriend R3.5million in groundbreaking judgment—In a groundbreaking judgment handed down by the Johannesburg High Court, a couple has been ordered to pay R3.5 million in damages to a woman in a rev...
- + ‘Young boys’ wanted for spate of murders in KwaMashu cannot be named—A gang of men allegedly linked a spate of murders and robberies in KwaMashu in Durban made their first appearance in the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court ...
- + ‘Without any argument’: Man on the run after he shot and killed his brother at close range—Police in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, are investigating a shooting incident where a man reportedly shot and killed his own brother, aged 54. The incid...
- + ‘2024 set to be the hottest year yet’ as COP29 climate talks open in Baku—The global climate conference COP29 opened with a stark warning from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), as secretary-general Celeste Saulo ...
- + Dodgy R1.2 billion IT tender scandal involving SITA and WECD officials revealed in Parliament—Irregularities have once again been highlighted following a forensic investigation into the awarding of a R1.2 billion tender by the State Informatio...
- + WWF South Africa’s Living Planet Awards honour local environmental defenders and philanthropists—On November 8, WWF South Africa presented its prestigious Living Planet Awards in Cape Town, recognising the Amadiba Crisis Committee (ACC) and Sust...
- + Gauteng health addresses Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital linen shortage—A linen shortage problem at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital has promped the Gauteng health department to appoint a team of infrastruct...
- + Police searching for 16-year-old mom who left her newborn in Bloemfontein hospital—Free State police are searching for a 16-year-old mother who abandoned her newborn baby boy at a hospital in Bloemfontein. Provincial spokesperson ...
- + Police to send HIV medication to trapped illegal miners after asking for the pills through a note—The South African Police Service (SAPS) said it will send Antiretroviral (ARV) medication to the illegal miners who refuse to resurface at the disus...
- + SIU obtains preservation order for assets linked to former ANC spin doctor Pule Mabe—The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order against assets belonging to ANC former spokesperson Pule Mabe's company, Groen M...
- + KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast is the place to be this festive season—KwaZulu-Natal is truly a unique destination to visit, boasting sea and surf, forests and greenery and even mountains and dynamic geographical wonders....
- + AfriForum to take on Information Regulator in court for refusing to have matric results published in media outlets—AfriForum has directed its legal team to prepare a lawsuit to guarantee that the results of this year’s matriculants can be released on media channels...
- + 'I love him too, but I love the EFF more': Thambo wants Ndlozi to break silence amid EFF split—EFF Member of Parliament (MP) Sinawo Thambo has launched a public critique against his fellow fighter Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, saying Ndlozi was silent wh...
- + WATCH: It’s all about reuniting families for Christmas—Checkers is known for creating adverts that invoke the warm and fuzzies. In August, it was the wonderfully corny but hilarious proudly South African ...
- + One doctor for 400 patients: Inside the crisis at Randburg clinic—The Randburg Municipal Clinic is often overcrowded, with long queues and mothers with young children left sitting outside without adequate shelter fro...
- + Gubta Meats owners to remain in jail, charges against minor withdrawn—The two owners of Gubta Meats in the Western Cape and their employees made a second appearance in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The...
- + Sister disowns another after husband says ‘your body, my choice’ in argument—Shortly after Donald Trump snagged the US 2024 election, Neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes uttered the words that would ripple across the nation and the globe a...
- + ‘We, as protection guys’: Extortion threat halts service delivery in Kraaifontein—The City of Cape Town said its service delivery in the Kraaifontein and Wallacedene area has been halted due to extortion threats. It said its serv...
- + Bomb scare suspect to apply for bail—The man accused of causing the bomb scare in Cape Town appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court . Ferdinand Fortuin, 49, faces charges of enga...
- + ActionSA calls for KZN Education MEC to take urgent intervention at Matimane Primary School over dire conditions—ActionSA’s KwaZulu-Natal provincial chairperson, Zwakele Mncwango has written a public letter to the province’s MEC for Education, Sipho Hlomuka, urgi...
- + ‘Where’s the money from ?’: Bosa demand answers on R500 million fund aimed at township spazas—Build One South Africa (Bosa) is calling on Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau and the Minister of Small Business Development, Ste...
- + Former Aussie national rugby team coach arrested for allegedly sexually abusing eight people—A former leading Australian radio host and national rugby team coach was arrested on Monday over allegations of indecent assault offences spanning mul...
- + Court orders scorned boyfriend and his wife to pay R3.5 million in damages to ex-girlfriend over revenge porn ‘attack’—In a groundbreaking judgment handed down by the Johannesburg High Court, a couple has been ordered to pay R3.5 million in damages to a woman in a rev...
- + JUST IN: Chemical explosion at Durban factory leaves one dead, two seriously injured—One person died following a chemical explosion at a factory in Jacobs, south of Durban, on Monday afternoon. Garrith Jamieson from ALS Paramedics sa...
- + ‘We need four months,’ say Soweto spaza shop owners to Ramaphosa on 21-day registration deadline—Spaza shop owners in Naledi, Soweto have voiced frustration with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 21-day deadline for registering their tuck shops, and are...
- + Police and zama zama stand-off at Stilfontein must be resolved peacefully and safely - Ramaphosa—President Cyril Ramaphosa has called the Stilfontein mine a "crime scene" after a stand-off with illegal miners holed-up in a mine shaft that was no l...
- + Austerity: A club to bludgeon the poor—By Imraan Buccus The ANC seems determined to ensure that it suffers a similar fate as the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The recent Medium-Term ...
- + US Ambassador to South Africa resigns—The United States Ambassador to South Africa announced his resignation on Monday. Ambassador Reuben E. Brigety II said the resignation will be effect...
- + LOOK: Cape Town residents in shock as city transports dead humpback whale through the suburbs—Cape Town residents were treated to a peculiar sight on Sunday morning: a humpback whale on a posthumous road trip from Hout Bay through Constantia. ...
- + Crackdown on unsafe tuck shops in Northern Cape: Police take action—Police in the Northern Cape have shut down 32 tuck shops and arrested seven individuals as part of a sweeping campaign to combat the sale of illicit a...
- + Newborn boy found dead in bush, foetus found in bin in less than 24 hours in KZN—In less than 24 hours, emergency workers have responded to incidents where a newborn baby and a foetus have been found dumped . In the latest incide...
- + Missing man’s body washes up along Cape Town beach—A missing Cape Town man was found at the weekend when his body washed up along the beach in Strandfontein. Greg Gilbert was reported missing in M...
- + Lt.Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to face 'young boys’ linked to 11 murders, caught in viral video flashing firearms—KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a group of young boys who were allegedly seen in a viral video flashing firearms at a hostel in KwaMashu, Durban....
- + Dean Macpherson tackles R3 billion backlog in infrastructure delays with new accountability measures—Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson , has highlighted the severe impact of delayed infrastructure projects on South Africa's ...
- + Man who stabbed tuck shop employee to death sentenced to 15 years in prison—A 45-year-old man has been sentenced by the Mogwase Regional Court in the North West to 15 years in prison for his heinous crimes. Elias Mosime recei...
- + Gauteng’s reliable municipality plans to ditch Eskom for a private company to supply electricity—The Midvaal Municipality in Gauteng intends to ditch Eskom and outsource its electricity supply to a private energy company in a bid to boost revenu...
- + German national on Interpol’s most wanted list nabbed at OR Tambo Airport—A German national who is on Interpol’s most wanted list has been arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng. Officials from The Border...
- + Bosa slams indefinite water cuts in Johannesburg as ‘Water-Shedding gift from GNU’—Build One South Africa (Bosa) deputy president Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster has slammed Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina ’s announcement of i...
- + Busy start to the week for KZN emergency teams: Scores injured in multiple-vehicle crashes—Emergency services had their hands full on Monday morning attending to two separate crashes in Durban. In the first, ALS Paramedics spokesperson Gar...
- + Robbers steal vehicle and electronics during violent house invasion in Thohoyandou, police launch manhunt—A massive manhunt has been launched for two armed male suspects who forcibly entered the home of a 43-year-old local municipality employee during a ho...
- + Two young boys drown in the Ngwaritsi river in Limpopo during a fishing trip—A fishing trip turned tragic when two boys, aged nine and 14, drowned in the Ngwaritsi river in the Sekhukhune District on Sunday, November 17. Accor...
- + Bomb scare suspect expected in court—A suspect arrested last week following a bomb scare in Bellville, Cape Town is expected to appear in court on Monday. The Directorate for Prior...
- + Search for missing man presumed drowned at Margate beach, KZN—A woman drowned over the weekend at a beach in Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, while a man is still missing at sea. The National Sea Resc...
- + One dead, 39 infected amid organic carrots E.coli outbreak in US—At least one person has died and 15 more are in hospital following an E.coli outbreak in the United States linked to some organic carrots. The Unit...
- + US confirms first case of clade I Mpox in California—The United States confirmed its first case of clade I Mpox, a more aggressive strain, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sa...
- + Three arrested for farmhouse robbery in North West: stolen items and firearm recovered—Three men accused of a brutal farmhouse robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm appeared in the Brits Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Loyd N...
- + Hot weather expected in most parts of SA while KZN and Eastern Cape brace for heavy rains and hail—The South African Weather Service (Saws) is warning of hot weather across most of the country, while heavy downpours and possible hail is expected ove...
- + Friends and associates pay tribute to slain underworld kingpin Mark Lifman—Friends and business associates of slain underworld kingpin Mark Lifman gathered at the Jewish Cemetery on Sunday to say their final farewells. More ...
- + Friends and associates pay tribute to slain underworld kingpin Mark Lifman—Friends and business associates of slain underworld kingpin Mark Lifman gathered at the Jewish Cemetery on Sunday to say their final farewells. More ...
- + Suspect arrested in North West after allegedly killing three family members with knobkerrie—Thanks to the cooperation of community members, a 33-year-old man who allegedly killed three of his family members in the North West is now behind bar...
- + Constantia Nek fire along Table Mountain successfully contained, says SANParks—The South African National Parks (SANParks) says the fire that ignited along the Constantia Nek hiking trail on the world-famous Table Mountain in Cap...
- + City of Cape Town to oppose Eskom’s 44% proposed price hike at Nersa hearing—The City of Cape Town will oppose Eskom’s proposed 44% price hike at public hearings set to be held by national energy regulator Nersa on Monday, Nove...
- + N1 freeway spiking and murders: Five arrested for targeting and attacking motorists in Limpopo—Police in Limpopo have welcomed the arrest of five suspects in connection with incidents of road spiking and murder cases on the N1 freeway. Colonel ...
- + Brazil's first lady Rosangela da Silva throws F-bomb at Elon Musk ahead of G20 summit—Brazil's first lady Rosangela "Janja" da Silva on Saturday insulted Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, at an event ahead of the G20 summit in whic...
- + ‘Karou Charou’ says party, 1860NIC Congress, will advocate for Indian and other minority communities—The mission of the newly-founded 1860NIC Congress party was to advocate for the rights and representation of South Africa’s Indian and other margina...
- + Dozens killed as Israel launches new strikes on Gaza and Lebanon—Strikes by the Israeli military killed dozens in Gaza on Sunday, the civil defence said, while also hitting a Hezbollah stronghold near Beirut's inter...
- + Woman, her company and staff in hot water for allegedly defrauding SARS of R1.6 million—Company director Mmaseala Kekana, bookkeeper Richard Sekgantsha Makgasa and their business entity Mmarekhu Retail and Suppliers CC have appeared befor...
- + Two tragically drown, one missing in separate incidents on KZN South Coast—Rip currents wreaked havoc on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast this weekend, with a female tragically losing her life and a man going missing at Margate ...
- + SAPS insists illegal Stilfontein miners will be arrested as they resurface—The SA Police Service (SAPS) says the interim court order issued by the North Gauteng High Court does not halt the police operation at Stilfontein whe...
- + PICS: Lesotho national arrested in Mpumalanga for possession of 259kg of dagga worth R260,000—Police in Mpumalanga arrested a foreign national who was in possession of dagga valued around R260,000 during the Operation Shanela. The 49-year-old ...
- + SAPS official allegedly forged doctor’s signature, submitted fraudulent sick notes—Police in North West have welcomed the arrest and subsequent court appearance of a South African Police Service (SAPS) administration clerk who is fac...
- + The rise of wellness tourism in South Africa: How health and travel are transforming the industry—The years between 2013 and 2023 could be dubbed “the wellness decade,” the time in which consumer interest and need for wellness became an explosive a...
- + Unpacking Sanral’s plans to fix the N2 ahead of the busy festive traffic rush—Repair work is under way to fix part of a bridge along the N2 following its partial collapse earlier this month. This is good news to the thousand...
- + Cape Town concert celebrating South Africa’s 30 years of democracy cancelled after hijacking incident—Saturday’s performances of the Four Frames of Freedom concert celebrating South Africa’s 30 years of democracy at Artscape in Cape Town were abruptl...
- + Silent infiltration? Central African Republic weighs Foreign Agent Law to defend sovereignty—By Bayethe Msimang In a decisive move to fortify its sovereignty, public leaders in the Central African Republic (CAR) are advocating for the swift a...
- + ‘SAPS is not up to its task’: Soldiers union raises concern over regular deployment of SANDF for law enforcement—As President Cyril Ramaphosa this week extended the deployment of SA National Defence Force (SANDF) troops providing support to the SA Police Service ...
- + Woolworths believes expired Lucky Star batch is part of substandard, imported stock it rejected—Retail food giant Woolworths on Saturday said it is aware of the ongoing police investigation following the discovery of a counterfeit goods factory i...
- + Limpopo detectives hailed as multiple murder suspects appear in court—Limpopo’s Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has hailed the meticulous work carried out by detectives in the province after one of four murder suspects ...
- + Keep these useful tips in mind to avoid food poisoning and contamination—The past few weeks has seen at least 22 South African children tragically lose their lives due to food-borne illnesses, while hundreds have fallen i...
- + ‘They have brilliant legal minds’: Popular content creator Darren Campher joins Jacob Zuma’s MK party—Popular content creator with a special focus on socio-politics Darren Campher has joined the Jacob Zuma-led uMkhontho weSizwe (MK) political party as ...
- + Why South Africans should not live in fear of black mambas, according to prominent snake rescuer—With snake season in full swing in South Africa as the warmer summer months approach, sightings of these often misunderstood reptiles are becoming mor...
- + Six eThekwini Municipality employees charged for theft of asphalt tar—Six eThekwini Municipality employees were arrested and appeared in court on allegations of theft. In a statement, the City said the workers were o...
- + Vavi salutes Police Minster, slams ‘cold, arrogant’ Minister in the Presidency over zama zama standoff—General secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions, Zwelinzima Vavi, has saluted Police Minister Senzo Mchunu for his measured interven...
- + Big events mark the arrival of 1860 indentured labourers in South Africa—November 16 is the 164th anniversary of the landing of the indentured workers on South African soil aboard the SS Truro in 1860. To commemorate this ...
- + KZN sex worker stalks short-paying male client, forcing security to intervene—A 50-year-old man from Verulam in KwaZulu-Natal found himself facing the wrath of a sex worker who accused him of short-paying for her services. Acco...
- + Four SAPS sergeants languish behind bars after they allegedly stole R1.8 million from zama zama boss—Four Mpumalanga-based police officers have appeared before the Barberton Magistrate’s Court, facing accusations of stealing more than R1 million in ca...
- + Discovery criticised for pressing ahead with Future Health Summit amid Israeli involvement—Discovery Health has come under fire for pressing ahead with its involvement in the Future of Health Summit, which prominently features organisations ...
- + Hundreds of thousands flee homes as Super Typhoon Man-yi approaches Philippines—A powerful storm sweeping towards the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon on Saturday, the state weather forecaster said, warning of "signifi...
- + Mozambican man arrested after Limpopo police seize gold and equipment worth R3 million—The Giyani Magistrate’s Court has remanded 41-year-old Mozambican national America Chauke in custody after he was arrested by police in Limpopo for i...
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