ANC, SACP put differences aside during Joe Slovo commemoration

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The alliance partners have been embroiled in a tense standoff after the SACP announced its plans to contest elections independent of the ANC.

Venezuelan ambassador hails SA's stance against US 'invasion'

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Speaking at the SACP Joe Slovo Lecture in Soweto, Venezuelan Ambassador Carlos Feo Acevedo commends South Africa for its bold stance against US military actions ...

NSFAS to provide upfront payments for students from February 1, 2026

Rapula Moatshe|Published

NSFAS Board Chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, said the payment will cover the full book allowance, one month of meals, accommodation, personal care, and travel allowances. ...

Child abandonment crisis: Eastern Cape MEC issues stern warning to neglectful parents

Staff Reporter|Published

More than 60 cases of child abandonment and sexual abuse were recorded in December alone in the Eastern Cape, prompting Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta to issue ...

Base jumper dies at Table Mountain as SANParks reiterates ban on extreme sport

Staff Reporter|Published

A fatal wingsuit BASE jumping incident at Table Mountain's Platteklip Gorge has prompted SANParks to reiterate its prohibition on the extreme sport within the national ...

SCA to decide fate of Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa's contested customary marriage

Zelda Venter|Published

After more than six years of legal struggles, the couple’s customary marriage and antenuptial contract dispute will once again come under the judicial spotlight ...

Timing of George Municipality fire officials' suspensions raises alarm

Nicola Daniels|Published

It is alleged that the officials filed a grievance after being blocked from performing their duties when charges were brought against them.

Lawyers rally behind heightened scrutiny of prosecutors

Manyane Manyane|Published

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said there is a need for prosecutors to be subjected to lifestyle audits, arguing that those who live beyond their means pose a ...

Western Cape varsities shut doors for walk-ins, late applications

Nicola Daniels|Published

With the 2026 academic year approaching, universities are firmly closing their doors to late applications. The University of the Western Cape reports over 177,000 ...

Venezuela's parliament rallies behind captured leader

AFP|Published

Nicolas Maduro's son, lawmaker Nicolas Maduro Moros, vowed that his toppled father and deposed first lady Cilia Flores " will return" to Venezuela. " Sooner or later ...

Labour Court orders WCED to reinstate Heathfield High Principal Wesley Neumann

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Western Cape Education Department has been ordered to reinstate Heathfield High Principal Wesley Neumann with backpay, following a costly legal battle over his ...

Police yet to make arrest in Bitou deputy mayor 'toy gun' case

Theolin Tembo|Published

Police are investigating Bitou Deputy Executive Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi after a video surfaced showing her discharging a firearm during a celebration. Kolwapi claims ...

Crumbling roads blamed for 'disappointing' tourism season

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

South Africa saw a slow start for the first two weeks of the festive season, and that resulted in a short season.

Khayelitsha fire: Hundreds homeless as school year approaches

Theolin Tembo|Published

Gift of the Givers and Disaster Risk Management are on the ground in Khayelitsha, assisting residents devastated by a fire that destroyed 177 informal structures ...

Dismal electoral support, SACP tensions expected to dominate Cyril's ANC Jan 8 address

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

As the ANC prepares for the 2026 local elections after suffering significant losses, political commentators suggest this year's anniversary address will need to ...

SA's fuel prices reach four-year low from January 7

Jason Woosey|Published

A litre of 95 Unleaded is expected to cost R19.92 at the coast from Wednesday, bringing it below the R20 barrier for the first time in almost four years. Those in ...

Watch VideoFather-son team from Cape Town reclaims world's fastest drone title at 657 km/h

Brandon Nel|Published

The quadcopter, a type of drone, is faster than an electric car, a bullet train, and even a World War II Spitfire.

Bleak future awaits aid agencies amid Israel ban

AFP and Staff Reporter|Published

Doctors Without Borders faces a potential end to operations in Gaza due to an Israeli ban on aid agencies, prompting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to express ...

Mantashe blames passive society that depends on the State for service delivery

Thami Magubane|Published

Gwede Mantashe critiques the passive attitude of South Africans towards government service delivery, urging citizens to take an active role in their communities. ...