Hawks investigate killing of off-duty police officer in Philippi

Staff Reporter|Published

The Hawks have taken over the investigation into the killing of an off-duty police officer in Brown's Farm, Philippi. The 48-year-old officer was shot in the upper body by two unidentified suspects who fled the scene.

Family of missing Ekurhuleni MMC asks for prayers as search and rescue efforts continue

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Ekurhuleni MMC for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu was part of an official delegation visiting Mozambique when severe flooding struck the area. According to ...

NFP internal power struggles far from over

Willem Phungula|Published

Shevu Mkhabela, the NFP's national chairperson and mayor of eDumbe, is under pressure to explain his recent media briefing that contradicted the party's national ...

Suspected arsonist caught on CCTV setting fire to M5 vegetation

Staff Reporter|Published

Just after midnight on Saturday, the City’s Traffic Communications Centre, in conjunction with the Freeway Management System (FMS) cameras, identified a person setting ...

Dion George hits back at Helen Zille, accuses DA of 'smear campaign'

Manyane Manyane|Published

DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said the allegations faced by George included irregular staff appointments to his ministerial office and inflated salaries ...

Deaths of 13 learners sparks renewed calls to tighten scholar transport regulations

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

According to preliminary reports, the driver of the school transport allegedly attempted to overtake about four vehicles before crossing into the oncoming lane and ...

Regulator sinks MSC Cruises 'R1 promotional offer'

Zelda Venter|Published

MSC Cruises' R1 promotional offer has sparked controversy following a consumer complaint regarding misleading pricing.

Baby shower Facebook post leads to pension forfeiture in divorce case

Zelda Venter|Published

The man asked the court to order the forfeiture of his wife's portion of his pension payout on divorce after it emerged that the wife had another child—her third—with ...

Minister hails 94% pass rate for prisoners

Staff Reporter|Published

Usethubeni Youth School at Westville Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal produced the highest number of distinctions with 58, followed closely by Baviaanspoort ...

School safety 'non-negotiable': Minister tackles bullying and GBV in schools

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Addressing issues like violence and bullying requires strong leadership and collaboration among parents, learners, community leaders, law enforcement, and social ...

Municipal elections may delay National Dialogue, says Mashatile

Published

Deputy President Mashatile hints at a delay of the National Dialogue until after local elections.

Iran's participation in Simon's Town naval drills draws US criticism

AFP and Staff Reporter|Published

It was unclear to what extent the Iranian vessels were involved in the exercises, which were justified by the South African navy as necessary to " ensure the safety ...

Calls grow for gun violence State of Emergency after mass shooting claims eight lives

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Updated

Eight people were killed in a mass shooting at a Philippi East tavern, prompting Community Policing Forums to call for a state of emergency declaration in the Western ...

Drought-stricken Knysna banks on national, provincial counterparts to help avert Day Zero

Lisa Isaacs|Published

The Knysna Council has declared the greater Knysna municipal area as a local disaster area in terms of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002. The declaration ...

Firefighters finally see light at the end of raging Franschhoek fire

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Firefighters in Franschhoek are making significant progress in containing wildfires that threaten local vineyards and communities.

Arrest of 'speeding' attorney unlawful

Zelda Venter|Published

Although the offender in this case drove 188km/h in a 120 km/h zone, arresting a motorist for speeding without a warrant is not only unlawful, but unconstitutional, ...

R4 billion to repair damage caused by deadly Limpopo floods

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Gift of the Givers ramps up its humanitarian aid efforts in Limpopo, delivering essential relief to affected residents while navigating extensive infrastructure ...

120 fish rescued from contaminated swimming pool in Fish Hoek

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape of Good Hope SPCA inspectors and Law Enforcement conducted a challenging six-hour rescue operation to save 120 fish from a contaminated swimming pool in Fish ...

Battle over publication of matric results far from over, says Information Regulator

Zelda Venter|Published

The fact that the publishing by only using the exam numbers as previously ordered by the court went ahead does not affect the pending appeal.

Knysna still on brink of Day Zero

Lisa Isaacs|Published

Knysna’s main water source, the Akkerkloof Dam, is currently only 15% full. Without significant rainfall or successful augmentation from alternative sources, the ...