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Cape Town leaders launch Community Guardianship Desk to tackle crime

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Community leaders in Cape Town, led by veteran officer Dawood Laing, launch a new initiative to tackle escalating violence on the Cape Flats, aiming for a coordinated response to crime.

Lanzerac Wine Estate takes on SARB over R220m forfeiture

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Markus Jooste's former luxury estate in Stellenbosch is embroiled in a legal dispute with the SA Reserve Bank over a R220 million forfeiture order.

Premier Ntuli denies allegations of xenophobia in KZN

Thobeka Ngema and Xolile Mtembu|Published

The Embassy of Zimbabwe in South Africa and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have issued urgent safety advisories to their nationals following reports ...

MPs question SANDF's effectiveness on Cape Flats

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

With gang violence escalating in the Cape Flats, MPs condemned the South African National Defence Force's deployment as a failure.

How Toffee Beanz is changing the courtroom experience for child witnesses

Chevon Booysen|Published

As the first therapy dog to assist a child witness in South Africa's court system, Toffee Beanz brings a sense of calm and support, illustrating the importance of ...

Steenhuisen under fire for 'lethargic' response to FMD crisis

Zelda Venter|Published

Farmers are calling for immediate action as the Gauteng High Court criticises the government's repeated delays in implementing a vaccination scheme for foot-and-mouth ...

Brown Mogotsi aims to block Advocate Matthew Chaskalson from leading his testimony at the Madlanga Commission

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Mogotsi, who briefly appeared before the commission on Tuesday, has instructed his legal representatives to file a substantive application to recuse Chaskalson from ...

Education Minister wants urgent investigation into R1.6 billion textbook procurement scandal

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for a formal investigation into allegations of irregularities in the R1.6 billion textbook procurement process.

Saps investigate liquor licence fraud accused links to more cases

Chevon Booysen|Published

According to Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi, Nicolene Gouvias has been on the run since February 2024, and a warrant of arrest had since been issued.

Mkhwanazi and Lerutla granted bail, surrender passports to the state

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The state had opposed bail, arguing that the charges against the pair were serious and raising concerns that they could interfere with witnesses and the investigation. ...

Activists accuse Western Cape Government of undermining South Africa's stance on Israel

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Pro-Palestinian activists in Cape Town rally outside the provincial legislature, urging the Western Cape government to align with South Africa's foreign policy on ...

South Africa extends fuel levy relief to combat rising petrol prices

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed that the temporary reduction in the general fuel levy, initially introduced ...

Legal battle escalates between SA Dental Technicians Council and universities over accreditation

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

The legal action follows a long-running dispute between universities and the SADTC over the accreditation and regulation of dental technology programmes. The standoff ...

High Court halts Douglas Shaw's legal practice over Fidelity Fund Certificate

Zelda Venter|Published

The Gauteng High Court has ruled that lawyer Douglas Shaw cannot practice due to issues with his Fidelity Fund Certificate, pending further investigation by the ...

Urgent appeal for information after police shooting

Staff Reporter|Published

The Public Servants Association has condemned a recent attack on police officers in Eastern Cape, calling for urgent action from the provincial commissioner amid ...

Advertising Regulator finds KWIKSPAR free data ad 'ambiguous at best'

Zelda Venter|Published

The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that a KWIKSPAR advertisement promoting free mobile data is misleading as it failed to clarify that the offer is limited ...

Gang violence escalates in weekend of shootings and stabbings on Cape Flats

Kim Swartz|Published

A weekend of violence in Cape Flats has left multiple people dead and several others injured in a series of gang-related shootings and stabbings, prompting police ...

Daring rescue operation saves stranded hikers on Devil’s Peak

Theolin Tembo|Published

WSAR was called into action after two hikers were reported stranded on cliffs above the contour path on Devil’s Peak, part of the Table Mountain range.

Douglas Shaw's suspension looming as class action against major banks faces delays

Zelda Venter|Published

Amidst delays in a R60 billion class action against major banks, the Legal Practice Council is set to seek the suspension of lawyer Douglas Shaw for appearing in ...

Minister Malatsi forced to withdraw AI policy after fabricated sources found

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Minister Solly Malatsi faces criticism after withdrawing South Africa's draft AI policy due to fabricated sources in its reference list.