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Severe weather: Cold front, heavy rain and possible snow to hit parts of Western Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The South African Weather Service warns of a powerful cut-off low pressure system bringing cold, wet, and disruptive weather to the Western and Eastern Cape from June 3-4, 2026

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality seeks land expropriation without compensation for RDP housing

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is considering expropriating land without compensation to facilitate title deed transfers for residents living in RDP houses ...

Three arrested for smuggling 713kg of methaqualone worth R1 billion at Limpopo border

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Three foreign nationals have been arrested at the Limpopo border with a staggering 713kg of methaqualone, valued at nearly R1 billion.

BREAKING | Rise Mzansi's Makashule Gana elected chair of Phala Phala impeachment committee

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Parliament’s newly formed Phala Phala Impeachment Committee has elected Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana as its chairperson after he secured 19 votes against ATM MP ...

Senona’s testimony at Madlanga Commission postponed to Friday

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Suspended Hawks KwaZulu-Natal head Major General Lesetja Senona is expected back before the Madlanga Commission on Friday, where he will face further questioning ...

Suliman Carrim's testimony postponed to 25 June following suspected heart attack

Rapula Moatshe|Published

North West businessman Suliman Carrim's testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has been postponed to 25 June due to health concerns following a heart attack. ...

Phuti Mogale's candid reflection on race and leadership after Roedean scandal

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

In a revealing LinkedIn post, Phuti Mogale shares her personal journey through the Roedean scandal, shedding light on the complexities of race and leadership in ...

Ex-task force officer denied bail over Witness D killing

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A former Special Task Force officer accused of a politically sensitive murder linked to testimony before the Madlanga Commission has been denied bail by the Brakpan ...

EISH! Safa says sorry to the nation as Bafana Bafana finally set for Fifa World Cup departure

Zaahier Adams|Published

The South African Football Association (Safa) has apologised to the nation for Bafana Bafana’s travel delays heading to the Fifa World Cup in the US, Mexico and ...

Western Cape parliament forms committee to address misconduct verdicts against Premier Alan Winde

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

An appeals committee has been established to review the guilty verdicts against Premier Alan Winde and two other legislators for breaching the provincial parliament’s ...

Tracking troubles: 28,000 parolees, including 'murderers and rapists, ' unaccounted for in South Africa

Genevieve Serra|Published

South Africa's Department of Correctional Services faces criticism over the tracking of parolees, with claims of 28,000 untraceable individuals. Minister Pieter ...

Embarrassing visa bungle, scramble to get Bafana to the World Cup

Staff Reporter|Published

The timing could hardly be worse. Head coach Hugo Broos had specifically earmarked Pachuca — situated at 2,300 metres above sea level, as the team's base camp, with ...

Phala Phala: FBI drawn into Ramaphosa impeachment storm

Kamogelo Makhura and Manyane Manyane|Published

Following the Democratic Alliance's lead, former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has formally requested the FBI to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala ...

Court ruling affirms pension fund's duty to trace dependents after a member's death

Zelda Venter|Published

The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that pension funds have a 12-month period from the date they learn of a member's death to trace dependents and ...

INVESTIGATION | Ghost mines, deceased children and a R14 billion problem

Nicola Mawson|Published

A new Centre for Environmental Rights report warns that mine rehabilitation failures are leaving communities exposed to death, disease and economic collapse.

IEC urges political parties to engage youth voters

Bongani Hans|Published

With 70% of eligible young South Africans unregistered to vote, the Electoral Commission urges political parties to engage the youth ahead of the upcoming local ...

Phala Phala scandal: Mkhwebane Foundation calls for US investigation into Ramaphosa

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane Foundation has formally urged US authorities to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa, alleging serious violations linked to the ...

The alarming rise of student debt: 165,000 certificates withheld

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Over 165,000 students in South Africa are unable to access their qualification certificates due to unpaid fees, as the higher education debt crisis escalates to ...

ANCWL mulls action against Tolashe

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The ANCWL is meeting in Boksburg to deliberate on the commission’s findings, which found Minister Sisi Tolashe guilty of misconduct in public office.

Nafiz Modack's trial: Court permits Kindle access for document review

Chevon Booysen|Published

The Western Cape High Court has granted Nafiz Modack and Faried van der Schyff access to Kindles for their upcoming trial, where they face serious charges including ...