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UWC Rector and VC’s first 100 days: A vision for university’s future

Quinton Mtyala|Published 8 hours ago

Although officially taking office on January 1, Balfour began immersing himself in campus life months before, walking the grounds, meeting with students and staff, ...

Justice Department’s new crackdown: pay child maintenance or face credit rating damage

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 9 hours ago

The Justice Department's new Maintenance Online Listing of Defaulters (MOLD) initiative will report child maintenance defaulters to credit bureaus, potentially affecting ...

Urgent reminder to parents as over 25 000 Grade 7 learners have yet to apply for Grade 8

Staff Reporter|Published 11 hours ago

The admissions applications window opened on March 11, 2025, and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has so far received applications for 132,226 learners ...

SCA orders Minister to enforce air quality regulations in the Highveld

Zelda Venter|Published 11 hours ago

The Supreme Court of Appeal has mandated the Minister of Environmental Affairs to implement air quality regulations in the Highveld Priority Area, following a legal ...

DA proceeds with court action against VAT hike despite constructive talks with ANC

Mashudu Sadike|Published 12 hours ago

"We have not decided to drop the court action on the VAT case," said DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille.

Griffiths Mxenge’s family a step closer to truth as inquest into his murder reopens

Willem Phungula|Published 13 hours ago

Following the reopening of the inquest into the murder of anti-apartheid activist Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge, his family called for his assassins to disclose who ...

14-year-old rape victim's suicide leads to freedom for alleged rapists

Zelda Venter|Published 13 hours ago

A 14-year-old rape victim's death by suicide has resulted in her alleged attackers walking free due to a court ruling that prioritised their right to cross-examine ...

Increase in safety escort requests prompts City to boost law enforcement resources

Staff Reporter|Published 14 hours ago

Over a seven-month period between September 2024 and March 2025, the City’s Law Enforcement Department has facilitated 1 925 escorts to various service departments ...

Ransom demanded for kidnapped American pastor in Gqeberha

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published 15 hours ago

US missionary pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped at gunpoint during a church service in Gqeberha, with the suspects demanding a ransom.

Wynberg shooting suspect expected in court

Staff Reporter|Published 16 hours ago

Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa said it is expected that their investigation will determine the motive for the murder.

'Phala Phala double standards exposed': Man convicted for undeclared US dollars yet Ramaphosa walks free

Nicola Daniels|Published 17 hours ago

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) criticises the South African justice system for perceived double standards in the prosecution of money laundering cases, ...

‘No right or wrong’: Bulls gain selection tips from Edinburgh Challenge Cup loss for Munster URC tie

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 18 hours ago

Jake White's Bulls learned valuable selection lessons in their 34-28 Challenge Cup loss to Edinburgh, where bench players outperformed starters. After a poor first-half ...

From buffet to ‘he’s got class’: Jake White praises Canan Moodie for Bulls impact in Edinburgh loss

Ashfak Mohamed|Updated 18 hours ago

After facing harsh 'buffet' criticism and a lengthy concussion layoff, Springbok Canan Moodie made a spectacular return for the Bulls against Edinburgh, prompting ...

Unlocking the power of conversations: A Review of Jefferson Fisher's 'The Next Conversation'

Rehana Rutti|Updated 3 days ago

Discover how Jefferson Fisher's 'The Next Conversation' transforms communication through practical tips and insights that empower you to engage meaningfully and ...

Cape Town welcomes musical legends Lebo M and Hans Zimmer

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

This one-night-only spectacle, taking place on April 18 at the Grand West, Grand Arena, promises to be a monumental celebration of sound, culture, and legacy.

Ramaphosa defends bloated GNU executive, says deputies are going nowhere

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 3 days ago

President Ramaphosa defends his 77-member executive team, including 43 deputy ministers, despite opposition parties' calls to save billions by eliminating these ...

DA, ANC squabbles won’t collapse GNU, says Paul Mashatile amid tensions over passing of Budget

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

The future of the DA and Freedom Front Plus remained uncertain in the GNU after they voted against the passing of the budget in Parliament last week, forcing its ...

From Simbine to Manyonga and Geldenhuys, SA athletes take aim at Botswana Grand Prix

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 3 days ago

While Olympic silver medallist Akani Simbine faces off against Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala in the 100m showdown at Saturday's Botswana Grand Prix, rising South African ...

Suffer the little children

Nicola Daniels|Published 3 days ago

The Witzenberg Justice Coalition, a women-led movement in the area, said the system had failed a 12-year-old girl who was placed in foster care following the first ...