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Move to tighten laws allowing bodyguards to carry high-calibre weapons
Thami Magubane|Published 56 minutes ago

Move to tighten laws allowing bodyguards to carry high-calibre weapons

Fugard’s thought-provoking works will inspire generations to come

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published 2 hours ago

Those who had the opportunity to work closely with Fugard described him as determined, focused, open, kind, generous and unmatchable.

VAT hike sparks war of words between ANC, DA

Mashudu Sadike and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 3 hours ago

The ANC was scrambling to garner enough support from political parties, even within the GNU, to have the budget, which contains a proposed 1% VAT increase over two ...

Cheslin Kolbe celebrates his 2024 SA Rugby Player of the Year award

Leighton Koopman|Published 4 hours ago

Cheslin Kolbe's unexpected triumph as the 2024 SA Rugby Player of the Year highlights his dedication and ambition, as he aims for even greater success in the upcoming ...

Urgent need to address US funding gaps for HIV and TB services

Lisa Isaacs|Published 4 hours ago

Activists expressed disappointment that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana failed to account for the additional finances required to cover activities that were sponsored ...

State witness testimony stalled in Joshlin Smith case

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published 5 hours ago

Lourentia Lombaard is expected to provide crucial testimony about the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.

Criminal cases at risk due to DNA backlog crisis

Manyane Manyane|Published 6 hours ago

A critical crisis unfolds as the SAPS DNA backlog surpasses 140 000 cases, forcing criminal cases to be withdrawn and leaving thousands of victims without justice. ...

Withdrawal of troops from DRC must be handled with care – Defence Union

Thabo Makwakwa|Published 7 hours ago

SANDU urges careful handling of the phased withdrawal of troops from the DRC, highlighting the precarious situation faced by SANDF personnel.

Budget Speech exposes opposition's strategic vacuum in SA politics

Nkosikhulule Nyembezi|Published 22 hours ago

Throughout the nearly hour-long address, the ANC side of the National Assembly chamber erupted in raucous cheers for the increases in social grants, while the opposition ...

Get ready : Cape Town's first Sky Circle construction begins March 2025

Kim Kay|Published 1 day ago

This Sky Circle, the first of its kind in South Africa, is a crucial component of the MyCiTi bus service expansion.

Godongwana sticks to R1 trillion investment in infrastructure to boost growth and employment

Theolin Tembo|Published 1 day ago

An estimated R1,03 trillion will be spent on public infrastructure projects by state-owned companies, other public entities, and national, provincial and local governments ...

BUDGET: DA'S OPPOSITION REMAINS HOLLOW

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published 1 day ago

Our previous editorials have correctly questioned the DA’s role in the GNU, boldly characterising its participation as a bystander.

10 Transformative Books and Lessons for 2025

Rehana Rutti|Published 1 day ago

Discover the 10 impactful books that transformed my mindset in 2024 and the lessons I’ll carry into 2025

ANC's VAT hike faces uphill battle

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 1 day ago

The DA, the second largest party in the GNU has already indicated that they would not support the current budget in its current format, while the Good Party confirmed ...

Godongwana announces major cuts to social grant allocations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 1 day ago

A closer look at the Budget Review document tabled on Wednesday showed that the social grants were severely cut when compared to the documents presented at the postponed ...

Finance minister allocates R5 billion for SANDF troops in the DRC

Theolin Tembo|Published 1 day ago

The move comes amid the continued spotlight on the deployment of SANDF troops in the region after 14 soldiers were killed in clashes with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. ...

Eskom's financial recovery: Treasury adjusts R70bn debt relief package

Helmo Preuss|Published 1 day ago

South Africa's state power utility Eskom is set to receive modified debt relief support, with Treasury announcing a simplified final phase worth R50bn spread across ...

Joshlin’s mom implicated in plan to sell her children

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published 1 day ago

A state witness on Wednesday revealed chilling details about Kelly Smith's alleged plan to sell her children, as the trial for kidnapping and human trafficking unfolds. ...

Help police find suspected Waterfront jewellery thieves

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Police appeal for assistance in identifying suspects linked to a R1. 3 million jewellery heist at the V&A Waterfront.

R28. 9bn allocated to keep 9 300 healthcare workers employed, National Health Insurance gets 9. 9bn

Theolin Tembo|Published 1 day ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a substantial R941. 5 billion budget over the medium-term expenditure framework to enhance public health services, ensuring ...