Cape Town teacher wanted for sexual offences case hands himself over to police

Staff Reporter|Published

Adam Edwards, a former teacher at Riverside College, has surrendered to police after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with a sexual offences case.

Suspected drug mules and courier apprehended at Cape Town International Airport

Staff Reporter|Published

Two suspected drug mules and a courier were arrested at Cape Town International Airport within 24 hours, as authorities crack down on drug smuggling.

Life sentence sought for George man who killed girlfriend while on parole for wife's murder

Staff Reporter|Published

The State wants a life sentence for Johan Miana, a George man who brutally murdered his girlfriend just months after being released on parole for his wife's murder. ...

Registration of Cat Matlala's security firm marred by irregularities

Staff Reporter|Published

Eight officials from the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority have been suspended following a troubling investigation into CAT Protection and Security. ...

Lamborghinis, designer furniture seized in high-stakes raid on Hangwani Maumela's Sandton mansion

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The SIU's high-stakes raid on Hangwani Maumela's Sandton mansion uncovers luxury assets linked to a staggering R820 million corruption scandal at Tembisa Hospital. ...

University of Fort Hare secures court interdict against protesting students

Brandon Nel|Published

The Bhisho High Court order bars 10 students accused of fuelling unrest from organising protests, disrupting classes or intimidating others as demonstrations continue ...

Violent crime poses threat to voter participation ahead of local elections

Nicola Daniels|Published

As local government elections approach, rising violent crime especially in gang-affected areas is raising fears that many South Africans may be too afraid to vote, ...

Vindicated teacher speaks of battle to clear her name

Nicola Daniels|Published

After nearly seven years of legal battles, Cape Town teacher Lee-Ann Snyders highlighted the emotional toll of her wrongful dismissal.

Three-year-old Qadir Boer killed in suspected gang shooting in Hanover Park

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Hanover Park is in mourning after a three-year-old boy was tragically killed in a gang-related shooting, highlighting ongoing violence in the community.

Mkhwanazi drops another Mchunu bombshell

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Simon Majadibodu|Published

Mkhwanazi has accused rogue political forces of sabotaging the fight against political killings and claimed Mchunu wasn’t even the real author of the letter that ...

Mkhwanazi questions Mchunu's role in sealing Ipid's Phala Phala report

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has voiced serious concerns about Police Minister Senzu Mchunu's controversial decision to classify the Independent Police ...

Officials blamed for failure to pay thousands of teacher assistants

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

After months without pay, more than 150 000 education assistants across South Africa are finally receiving their stipends following intervention by Basic Education ...

End all trade ties with apartheid Israel, say SA flotilla activists

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

South African activists, including Nelson Mandela's grandson, return from their harrowing experience with Israeli forces, demanding an end to trade ties with Israel ...

Four-year-old survives shooting in Hanover Park

Staff Reporter|Published

The Western Cape had recorded a staggering 490 gang-related murders in just six months, averaging 83 deaths per month.

Mthethwa's family disputes Mkhwanazi's claim that state funds built his perimeter wall

Willem Phungula|Published

The family of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa has denied Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi's claims that the police's Crime Intelligence unit secretly funded the security ...

Mchunu's chief of staff confirmed links with Mogotsi, says Mkhwanazi

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi told the parliamentary inquiry that former police officer Cedric Nkabinde had no clue about ...

Chaos erupts during service delivery march to civic centre

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Khayelitsha residents clashed with police while demanding a meeting with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis during a protest march. The community's grievances include ...

Home Affairs extends Zimbabwe Exemption Permit until 2027, benefiting 180 000 holders

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has granted a vital extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until May 28, 2027, providing crucial support for thousands ...

Two men released on warning after allegedly assaulting Kimberley police officer

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Two men accused of assaulting a female police officer in Beaconsfield have been released on warning after a court appearance, as provincial authorities strongly ...

Inside Israeli detention: Activist Ciarrie Shelver's harrowing experience after Gaza Flotilla interception

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A South African activist detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla has described being ...