Landmark victory for mom in R23m lawsuit against government

Zelda Venter|Published

The SCA pointed out that Parliament, and not the courts, are responsible for major law reform. It also found that on the evidence, it was irrational to conclude that the MEC would be able to provide lifelong future medical care for the child, or that…

SA water crisis deepening: Experts call for professionals, not cadres, to lead solutions

Manyane Manyane|Published

Governance experts warn that the National Water Crisis Committee will not resolve the water crisis unless professionals with no loyalty to any political party are ...

Drakenstein now under quarantine amid latest foot-and-mouth outbreak

Staff Reporter and Theolin Tembo|Published

The latest quarantine measures in the Western Cape come days after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as a national disaster ...

Over 100 windows damaged in 'senseless' school vandalism

Staff Reporter|Published

Over 100 windows at a Western Cape school were deliberately damaged in an act of 'senseless criminality', says Education MEC David Maynier. Despite security improvements ...

How Ramaphosa became 'a victim of his own lies'

Manyane Manyane|Published

Political analysts critique President Cyril Ramaphosa's presidency, labelling it a narrative of over-promising and under-delivering since 2018.

Premier decries 'political plot' in alleged misconduct probe

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

The committee is now expected to analyse the evidence and determine its findings, which will ultimately be submitted to the Speaker.

Withdraw 9.8% medical aid hikes or else... public service unions warn GEMS

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

A coalition of unions, including the South African Policing Union (SAPU) and the Public Servants Association (PSA), condemned GEMS for implementing a 9.8% increase ...

Cape2Rio yacht crew safely home after dramatic sea rescue

Staff Reporter|Published

The Royal Cape Yacht Club confirmed that following the safe rescue of three crew - Sibusiso Sizatu, Tshepo Renaldo Mohale and Andrea Myburg - by the Motor Vessel ...

Louis Liebenberg number 41 on Weskoppies waiting list

Zelda Venter|Published

Judge Mandla Mbongwe found that it is in Liebenberg’s constitutional interests to be mentally evaluated at this stage, rather than later during his trial.

Family of murdered toddler Orderick Lucas to answer to child abuse allegations in March

Chevon Booysen|Published

One-year-old Orderick went missing on March 25, 2019. His body was found in a stormwater drain by a group of children.

isiXhosa in court judgment a win for multilingualism

Zelda Venter|Published

A recent ruling by the Eastern Cape High Court reinforces the right of South African citizens, including lawyers, to use their own languages in court.

Criminal charges await errant municipal managers over water crisis

Staff Reporter|Published

Ramaphosa said the government has already lodged criminal charges against 56 municipalities that have failed to meet their obligations.

Soldiers are coming in just days, hints Ramaphosa

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

“We have to act to rid our country of gang violence,” said Ramaphosa.

IPID investigators confronted by crippling backlog

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Ipid's Thulani Magagula testified that as a supervisor of five investigators in Ekurhuleni he was forced to handle 727 cases as of December 2025, which was far above ...

Social Development directed to restore funding for child protection services

Zelda Venter|Published

The Rata Social Services NPC, consisting of nine organisations, turned to the court for an urgent order to have their funding restored. They made it clear that at ...

Mengo's legal team remains “deeply troubled" by Judicial Conduct Tribunal report

Chevon Booysen|Published

Following a sexual harassment complaint against Eastern Cape High Court Judge Selby Mbenenge, Andiswa Mengo's legal team vows to fight for accountability and justice, ...

IPID intended charging key Madlanga 'witness' over murder

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals the late Marius van der Merwe's claims of police involvement in the murder of Emmanuel Mbense, highlighting the dangers ...

City banks on 'appropriate safety measures' after threats shut clinic

Staff Reporter|Published

The City of Cape Town said services at the Town Two facility were suspended to ensure that appropriate safety measures could be put in place.

Atlantis community shocked after man charged with axe murder of 67-year-old mother-in-law

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

The Atlantis community is reeling after a 35-year-old man was charged with murdering his 67-year-old mother-in-law in a brutal axe attack.

Drop 'Natal' in KwaZulu, says NFP

Willem Phungula|Published

Speaking at a media briefing in Durban, NFP Provincial Secretary Zoe Mtshali said her party supported AmaZulu king Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s call to remove Natal.