Cape Times

Zelda Venter|Published 1 hour ago

Judge Leicester Adams gets the vote of confidence for Electoral Court

Jannes Kirsten: Bulls set for ‘fight until the death’ in Bayonne Challenge Cup tie

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 hour ago

Bulls flank Jannes Kirsten warns his team must block out the passionate French crowd and prepare for a 'big set-piece battle' if they hope to advance past Bayonne ...

New Vice-Chancellor Ramjugernath aims for global excellence at Stellenbosch University

Staff Reporter|Published 2 hours ago

Prof Deresh Ramjugernath has stepped into his new role as Stellenbosch University's Rector and Vice-Chancellor, prioritising academic excellence, sustainability, ...

Budget deadlock points to government’s lack of a coherent plan

Nkosikhulule Nyembezi|Published 2 hours ago

We do not know when any of this uncertainty will end for good. There is, at present, no convincing plan from the Union Buildings and Parliament on the way forward. ...

SA unites behind #JusticeForCwecwe

Nicola Daniels|Published 3 hours ago

Supporters across South Africa demanded justice for Cwecwe, a 7-year-old girl allegedly raped in Matatiele. The police have intensified their investigation amid ...

Let's all rally behind #JusticeForCwecwe

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published 3 hours ago

The actions we as a country take now will determine if there will be another #JusticeForCwecwe.

Detective denies instructing assault on accused in Joshlin Smith case

Robin-Lee Francke|Published 4 hours ago

Detective Captain Wesley Lombard was under cross-examination when Nobahle Mkabayi, the legal representative for Steveno van Rhyn, asserted that her client alleged ...

Major fuel price reductions announced

Yogashen Pillay|Published 4 hours ago

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe announced significant reductions in petrol and diesel prices effective from April 2, 2025, attributing ...

Mbalula hints at possible GNU collapse over VAT hike deadlock

Kamogelo Moichela and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 5 hours ago

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the ongoing squabbles will force them to relook at the coalition government's structure.

The Rugby Rubicon: Will Middle East money transform World Cup?

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 6 hours ago

As Rugby World Cup hosting moves to new frontiers, Ashfak Mohamed examines the controversial possibility of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE hosting the 2035 tournament. ...

Why Keagan Johannes deserves to start over Johan Goosen for Bulls in Bayonne Challenge Cup playoff

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 19 hours ago

The Bulls face a complex selection puzzle for their Bayonne Challenge Cup playoff, with Johan Goosen back in contention, but in-form Keagan Johannes deserves to ...

Help raise R4m for good causes at the Two Oceans Marathon

Staff Reporter|Published 20 hours ago

This year’s campaign aims to not only raise significant funds for various charitable causes but also encourage participants and supporters to engage in a spirit ...

South African artists storm New Orleans

Unathi Kondile|Published 21 hours ago

The travelling exhibition made its worldwide debut at the African American Museum, in Dallas in 2023. In 2024 it made its way to the African Diaspora Art Museum ...

Can SA boxer Kevin Lerena be inspired by the memories of Thulani ‘Sugar Boy’ Malinga’s triumph in WBC title fight?

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 22 hours ago

Kevin Lerena defends his WBC bridgerweight title on May 1 in Pretoria, seeking to channel the spirit of Thulani 'Sugar Boy' Malinga, who made South African boxing ...

Salga rejects punitive measures against municipalities for water issues

Nicola Daniels|Published 23 hours ago

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has strongly opposed Minister Pemmy Majodina's calls for criminalising municipalities over water issues, arguing ...

Eskom to bypass pollution regulations

Theolin Tembo|Published 1 day ago

The DFFE has granted Eskom limited exemptions from pollution regulations for eight coal-fired power stations.

Mitchells Plain line set for May reopening - Prasa

Theolin Tembo|Published 1 day ago

Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line marks a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to ...

We’ll meet in court, MEC tells college in rape saga

Nicola Daniels|Published 1 day ago

By going to court, the college was doing “exactly what we wanted them to do,” said Vuyiseka Mboxela, spokesperson for Eastern Cape Education MEC Fundile David Gade. ...

Christine Kalmer's appeal rejected in road race injury case

Zelda Venter|Published 1 day ago

The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that Christine Kalmer is 30% liable for damages resulting from a collision during a road race, following an appeal ...

Trump plans to launch refugee centre in Pretoria for Afrikaners

Kamogelo Moichela|Published 1 day ago

The Trump administration is spearheading an initiative dubbed “Mission South Africa,” aimed at relocating white Afrikaners who claim to be facing challenges in South ...