Batohi letter opting out of further testimony 'disrespectful'

Zelda Venter|Published

Evidence leader David Mohlamonyane responded that the letter is of no value, and it should be ignored, apart from the fact that Batohi made it clear she is not coming ...

Opposition flags SAPS leadership instability

Thami Magubane|Published

Opposition parties have raised concerns about the growing trend of key positions in the security cluster being filled on an acting basis.

Life sentences highlight devastating consequences of road rage violence

Chevon Booysen|Published

Victim impact statements presented to the court detailed the profound psychological trauma and emotional suffering endured by the families of the deceased, as well ...

Firearms in Faisal ul Rehman killing legally licensed

Brandon Nel|Published

Rehman, 48, was killed on Sunday afternoon after a minor collision between two vehicles on Barry Hertzog Avenue escalated into a physical fight between the two drivers. ...

SAHRC cannot issue binding directives, ConCourt rules

Zelda Venter|Published

Judge Nicholls pointed out that the SAHRC Act is silent on what follows if a party fails to comply, reinforcing the view that the SAHRC’s authority is supervisory ...

Police investigate shooting of bread delivery driver in Kraaifontein

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The incident follows a similar case in Khayelitsha last Friday, when two spaza shop workers were shot dead in an ambush as they unloaded a bread delivery truck.

Senzo Mchunu awaits ANC's decision on his political comeback

Willem Phungula|Published

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is still waiting for the ANC's national leadership to decide when he can resume his duties, following his recent public appearance ...

Top Bitou officials in firearm storm

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Following public outrage over a video showing Speaker Mavis Busakwe brandishing a firearm, the Bitou Municipality council is set to investigate potential violations ...

Job fair disaster: Cape Town Mayor faces scrutiny following Athlone Stadium chaos

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Many hopefuls had queued from as early as 4am, only to be turned away once gates were shut.

Women on Farms Project calls for stronger tenure protections

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

The organisation argues that the eviction crisis is rooted in historic land dispossession and inequality, and has called for accelerated land redistribution, including ...

DA announces more Western Cape mayoral candidates

Wendy Dondolo|Published

DA provincial Leader Tertuis Simmers said the party is building on earlier announcements as it prepares its campaign machinery across the province.

Alleged gang boss Jerome ‘Donkie’ Booysen's home targeted in burglary

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Booysen is currently on trial in the Western Cape High Court on an array of charges, including the murder of steroid king, Brian Wainstein.

Woman killed in alleged attack by ex-husband shocks community

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

A source said the woman was knocked over a few meters away from her house and the suspect later handed himself over to the police.

Karoo village goes under the hammer

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Home and Hectare Real Estate is offering Middelpos, a small settlement, describing it as a rare opportunity to acquire a fully functioning rural village with development ...

Why the NPA decided not to prosecute in Emmarentia road rage incident

Manyane Manyane|Published

The suspect was scheduled to appear in Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday but the matter was not enrolled.

SACP defies ANC directive on dual membership

Thami Magubane|Published

The party said it took exception to the instruction and viewed it as an attempt by the ANC to disenfranchise members regarding their right to dual membership.

'We want the best of the best': ANC's new strategy for mayoral selection and local governance

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Fikile Mbalula detailed a selection process for upcoming mayoral candidates and a new action plan involving high-level site visits to metros.

Cape Town authorities seize digger loaders linked to illegal sand mining

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town authorities have seized two digger loaders in an effort to combat illegal sand mining in the Khayelitsha area.

Construction delays fuel frustration among Macassar housing beneficiaries

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Beneficiaries were told in November last year that construction would begin by February this year at the latest. However, at a committee meeting earlier this month, ...