High Court upholds father and son’s seven-year sentences for brutal axe attack
Chevon Booysen|Published

High Court upholds father and son’s seven-year sentences for brutal axe attack

City weighs option to bring in new male following death of Rondevlei hippo, Brutus

Staff Reporter|Published

Brutus arrived at Rondevlei in November 1981, and was the first hippo to be reintroduced into the Western Cape in 300 years. He was still producing offspring until ...

Vigilante attack in Philippi: Police seek to identify victims

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Police have launched a murder investigation after three unidentified men were killed and set alight in what appears to be an act of vigilante justice in Philippi's ...

Remembering Sharna Fernandez: A legacy of service in the Western Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Sharna Fernandez, former Western Cape provincial Speaker and MEC for Social Development, is remembered for her unwavering dedication to public service and advocacy ...

Political meaning behind Cyril's Vatican visit with daughter

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

The “soft launch” of Keneilwe through carefully managed imagery allowed the public to consider the idea of dynastic continuity, without committing to it directly. ...

Shamila Batohi can still redeem her legacy

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

What may make up for Batohi’s disastrous tenure is how they handle President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala case, which the NPA boss recently confirmed was being ...

Cruise into 2026 refreshed with MSC Opera

Staff Reporter|Published

As the new year unfolds, sail away on MSC Opera for a rejuvenating expedition that promises relaxation, adventure, and culinary delights. Don't miss out on a magical ...

Watch VideoRonwen Williams promises fireworks in his Bafana Bafana homecoming

Smiso Msomi|Updated

Ronwen Williams and Hugo Broos insist Bafana’s friendly against Zambia is no casual run-out, stressing intensity, professionalism and successful integration of newcomers ...

Watch VideoFive battles the Springboks must win to tame Italy in Turin

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Springboks prepare for their showdown with Italy in Turin, discover the five critical battles that could determine the outcome of this thrilling encounter. ...

Globally renowned poet Ingrid Jonker finally 'returns' home

Own Correspondent|Published

According to Jonker’s cousin, Cathy de Villiers, the family regards this restitution “as a form of healing across generations”.

Judge rejects 'late' recusal application in accused husband killer case

Chevon Booysen|Published

In a significant setback for accused husband killer Zurenah Smit and co-accused Derek Sait, Western Cape High Court Judge Derek Wille has rejected their application ...

Mchunu's chief of staff's contradictory statements leave MPs puzzled

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The parliamentary inquiry investigating corruption allegations within the criminal justice system adjourned on Thursday following discrepancies in the testimony ...

Release of police-gang links report is victory for transparency, accountability

Lisa Isaacs , Nicola Daniels and Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

We began asking serious questions about why the report continued being kept a secret from the public when KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi put ...

Madlanga must now probe Western Cape cop-gang links

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Western Cape Police Ombudsman has released a report alleging police gang infiltration, prompting calls from MPL's for its inclusion in the Madlanga Commission ...

DA cannot absolve itself from failing to tackle gangs, say opposition

Nicola Daniels|Updated

Opposition parties have condemned the DA-led provincial government for neglecting communities plagued by violence and crime, as the issue of gangsterism and child ...

How Ekurhuleni officials 'changed' laws to escape accountability

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Ekurhuleni’s municipal laws were allegedly revised to protect EMPD Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi from disciplinary proceedings following allegations of illegal agreements ...

'Suspended top cop Sibiya's associate remains convicted serial hijacker'

Willem Phungula|Updated

KZN Deputy Commissioner for Crime Detection Major-General Anthony Gopaul said police were shocked to discover James Stuart Scharnick's criminal records were deleted ...

How a Gqeberha family defrauded the UIF of R500 000

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A Gqeberha family has been found guilty of defrauding the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) ten years after committing the crime.

Mzansi's finest comedians take Cape Town by storm this weekend

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Cape Town is set for a laughter-filled weekend as South Africa’s top comedians bring their talents to the stage.

Google and YouTube R688 million support package to boost SA media

Zelda Venter|Published

The Competition Commission’s inquiry found that Google does have a monopoly over the sharing of news media on the internet through Search. Google and a number of ...