Under-fire Stellenbosch doctor denies allegations of opioid abuse

Nicola Daniels|Published

Stellenbosch doctor Pieter Henning strongly denies allegations of pethidine abuse while also facing charges for discharging a firearm in Technopark, claiming drug tests prove his innocence.

Crime Intelligence officer jailed for helping murder suspect evade justice

Nomonde Zondi|Published

Thulani Obed Thango, a former Crime Intelligence officer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in helping ANC councillor Mthokozisi Nojiyeza ...

Suspended Justice DG's disciplinary hearing now moved to February

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi recently confirmed that the disciplinary hearing against Mashabane and his deputy, Jabu Hlatshwayo, will recommence in February.

Knysna braces for tourism surge amid severe water restrictions

Nicola Daniels|Published

With Knysna under Level 4 water restrictions due to low dam levels, the town is preparing for an influx of over 70,000 holidaymakers. Visitors are urged to support ...

US hints at intensifying hostilities against SA

AFP and Staff Reporter|Published

The Trump administration has escalated tensions with South Africa, threatening 'severe consequences' after Pretoria arrested and expelled Kenyan workers helping ...

Murder-accused AGU officers claim State is 'feeding them to wolves' amid Pollsmoor threats

Kim Swartz|Published

Eleven Anti-Gang Unit officers accused of murdering an alleged gangster fear for their safety after inmates at Pollsmoor Prison reportedly threatened them with the ...

Attacked nurse fails in bid to claim R10 million from minister

Zelda Venter|Published

A nurse's R10 million claim against the Minister of Health was dismissed by the Mpumalanga High Court after it was deemed time barred.

La Niña to bring rainy festive season across South Africa, warns SAWS

Rapula Moatshe|Published

South Africans are urged to stay vigilant as the South African Weather Service predicts a wet festive season due to the La Niña effect, which could significantly ...

Minister wants George collapse investigators to assist with Verulam temple tragedy

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has requested that the SAPS team who investigated the George building collapse—which killed 34 people— be made availible to ...

After 50 years, the Blue-tailed Sandveld Lizard makes a comeback

Staff Reporter|Published

In a thrilling comeback for herpetology, researchers have discovered a Blue-tailed Sandveld Lizard, a species last seen over 50 years ago, raising hopes for more ...

A special festive baby boom at Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn

Staff Reporter|Published

Experience the magic of new life and conservation this festive season at Cango Wildlife Ranch, where a baby boom of cheetah cubs, owlets, and more paints a heartwarming ...

Immigration Amendment Bill passes NCOP hurdle; now awaits Ramaphosa's signiture

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The National Council of Provinces has unanimously approved the Immigration Amendment Bill, bringing South Africa's detention procedures for undocumented immigrants ...

Lack of supervision costs education department R2.8m after child blinded at school

Zelda Venter|Published

A North West High Court has ordered the MEC for Education to pay R2.8 million to the mother of a child who was tragically blinded in one eye after being stabbed ...

Six-year-old Kiera O'Sullivan's ‘miracle recovery’ puzzles parents, doctors

Staff Reporter|Published

Kiera O'Sullivan, a six-year-old girl from Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, has made a miraculous recovery after a heavy log crushed part of her skull, returning to her ...

Camps Bay beach reopened to scores of beachgoers days after sewer spill

Nicola Daniels|Published

A raw sewage spill forced the temporary closure of Camps Bay beach just days before Reconciliation Day celebrations.

Playing cat and mouse costs SAPS more than half a billion

Zelda Venter|Published

After years of what a judge called 'playing cat and mouse,' the Gauteng High Court has ordered SAPS to pay R644 million to Forensic Data Analysts for critical crime-fighting ...

Mandela's lawyer Ismail Ayob hailed for commitment to justice

Chevon Booysen|Updated

Ismail Ayob, who died at 83 in Johannesburg, was Nelson Mandela's personal lawyer and the only attorney permitted to visit him on Robben Island during apartheid. ...

Construction of collapsed temple caught authorities by surprise

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The incident has sparked concerns over regulatory compliance, as the construction was reportedly carried out without necessary approvals from the eThekwini Municipality. ...

Slain DJ Warras' fight against hijacked buildings 'invited' threats

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Warrick " DJ Warras" Stock had previously applied for five protection orders against some of the non-paying tenants of a building.

Crime surge in Cape Town: Murder rate up 9.1% as police cite gang violence and overcrowding

Theolin Tembo|Published

Western Cape crime stats show murder has risen by 9.1% with 1,160 cases recorded, as officials highlight gang violence and illegal firearms driving crime in overcrowded ...