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Police probe triple murder at Delft taxi rank

Marsha Dean|Published

Three men shot dead at Voorbrug taxi rank in Delft on Thursday morning

How Matlala's money bankrolled top cop's lifestyle

Kamogelo Moichela and Rapula Moatshe|Published

Commission evidence revealed that around the time he received the funds, Shibiri spent R19 000 at Gucci and about R3000 on Louis Vuitton sandals in Sandton — purchases ...

CoCT cancels contracts after business owner's alleged R4m bribe

Kim Swartz|Published

The City of Cape Town has terminated all contracts with Triple C following a joint investigation by the City’s Ethics and Forensics Department and the South African ...

Heat wave breaks temperature records in Western Cape and Namakwa

Staff Reporter|Published

Preliminary data from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) show that a number of stations in the Western Cape recorded their highest maximum temperatures in ...

Lekota's contribution to grassroots politics and mobilisation 'equal to none'

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Free State-born leader made his early political inroads as a leading organiser of the South African Students’ Organisation (SASO), before he was detained and ...

Police probe Durbanville school stabbing

Kim Swartz|Published

A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in an alleged stabbing by fellow pupils at Alfa Primary School.

Manhunt launched after shooters open fire on patrons watching soccer match

Voice Reporter|Published

COPS have launched a manhunt following a fatal shooting incident at a suspected illegal shebeen in Harare, Khayelitsha.

Chaos in Elsies River: Taxi kills community worker, residents retaliate by setting it alight

Marsha Dean|Published

Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala confirmed they were aware of the incident, and a culpable homicide case is under investigation.

Lamola summons US ambassador Bozell to account for anti-diplomatic remarks

Hope Ntanzi and Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has summoned US Ambassador Brent Bozell III to clarify his controversial remarks about the 'Kill the Boer' chant, ...

Shibiri's denial of police discussions with Matlala raises eyebrows amid call records

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Richard Shibiri's denial of discussing police operations with Matlala comes under scrutiny as call records reveal their contact during a significant raid.

Western Cape ramps up FMD vaccination campaign

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Western Cape government has received 100,000 additional vaccine doses to combat the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, enhancing its vaccination campaign to protect ...

Carrim's testimony exposes alleged money-laundering web involving Maumela and Matlala

Manyane Manyane and Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals a complex alleged money-laundering scheme involving tender tycoon Hangwani Maumela and alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi ...

Western Cape High Court orders urgent review of twins' school placements

Chevon Booysen|Published

The Western Cape High Court has intervened to ensure Grade 1 twins receive the education they deserve, ordering a review of their school placement as the WCED considers ...

Sibiya, Mchunu, Nkabinde 'not happy' over PKTT's retention of dockets

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule shares her insights on the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, detailing the timeline of events and the challenges ...

Taxi-related attacks 'being orchestrated from within the organisation'

siyavuya khaya|Published

Following a series of violent attacks on taxis, members of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association marched to the Nyanga police station, demanding urgent police investigations ...

BMA dismisses over 50 officials for corruption in visa management

Hope Ntanzi|Published

BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says over 50 officials were dismissed for corruption, including facilitating illegal entry and selling extra days to overstaying ...

Court rules in favour of RTMC CEO Makhosini Msibi, lifting eight-month suspension

Zelda Venter|Published

RTMC CEO Advocate Makhosini Msibi successfully challenged his precautionary suspension in the Gauteng High Court, arguing that the Board lacked the authority to ...

Fuel prices set to soar in South Africa this April: What you need to know

Jason Woosey|Published

The Central Energy Fund's latest data offers a deeply concerning forecast for motorists.

Land Bank ransomware attack: Hackers demand R5.4 million in Bitcoin

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The Minister said that hackers demanded 5 Bitcoin, about R5.4 million, but the bank did not pay. He confirmed that critical banking systems and farmer data were ...

NPA seeks crucial dockets linked to Brown Mogotsi

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The National Prosecuting Authority has requested all police dockets linked to controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi after his recent appearance before Parliament’s ...