Fish Hoek residents urged to stay vigilant after murder of local woman

Staff Reporter|Published

Residents of Fish Hoek are urged to remain vigilant following the tragic murder of a 22-year-old woman in her home, as police investigate the incident and community ...

Can revealing someone’s HIV status be defamation?

Zelda Venter|Published

The legal ramifications of disclosing someone's HIV status were examined in a recent court case, highlighting the distinction between defamation and breach of privacy. ...

Municipalities' lack of readiness puts brakes on Aarto

Staff Reporter|Published

Motorists in South Africa face a delay in the Aarto Amendment Act's implementation, originally set for December, now postponed to July 2026 due to municipal readiness ...

Presidency dismisses Solidarity's latest 'race campaign' as insignificant, mindless

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Solidarity, a South African trade union, launches a campaign against the ANC's 'racial policies' during the G20 Summit.

How attempted murder-accused nearly captured entire Ekurhuleni Metro police

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly tried to illegally outsource essential services to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala's companies, raising concerns over corruption ...

Watch VideoMatlala to testify before Ad Hoc Committee during Kgosi Mampuru prison visit

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

A Parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration in South Africa's police force will conduct hearings at Kgosi ...

Hawks remain silent on status of recovery of 2,000 stolen Prinsloo guns

Nicola Daniels|Published

Communities in the Western Cape are grappling with rampant gang violence as the Hawks struggle to account for over 2,000 illegal firearms linked to a former police ...

Zuma's daughter not part of WhatsApp groups linked to deadly July unrest

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Zuma-Sambudla is accused of using social media to incite public violence. More than 300 people were killed during the unrest.

Objections to evidence leader delay inquiry into unresolved TRC cases

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The highly anticipated start of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into apartheid-era crimes has hit an unexpected snarl as legal representatives for the Department ...

Remembering Mynie Steffens: Beloved cooking show host dies in helicopter crash

Brandon Nel|Published

Mynie Steffens, a beloved pilot, author and TV host who loved cooking over fire and sharing it with others, died in a helicopter crash.

Magistrate recuses herself in murdered sisters case

Kim Swartz|Published

Two suspects linked to the tragic shooting of sisters outside Portlands Primary School appeared in court, as the magistrate recuses herself from the high-stakes ...

Adjudicator rules in favour of girlfriend over customary wife in R4.5 million death benefit case

Zelda Venter|Published

A customary wife faces challenges in claiming a death benefit after her husband's passing, as the Pension Funds Adjudicator rules on dependency and legal marriage ...

Two friends arrested for drunk driving after Porsche Taycan hits traffic vehicle

Staff Reporter|Published

An alleged drunk driver in a Porsche Taycan hit a traffic vehicle and called a friend, who also arrived drunk.

Winde now promises cop-gang links report

Nicola Daniels|Published

Amid growing public concern, Premier Alan Winde is urged to release the three-year-old ombudsman report linking SAPS to gang activities, while the Independent Police ...

ANC's handling of Mchunu saga tests 'step-aside' policy

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The ANC faces renewed scrutiny over its 'step-aside' rule following Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's refusal to step aside amid serious allegations.

Land dispute case haunts Judge President George Phatudi

Zelda Venter|Published

Judge President George Phatudi has been reprimanded for breaching the judicial conduct code by presiding over a case involving a former client, raising concerns ...

IDAC mum on kidnapping, assault of top official

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

The incident has raised questions about what information was on Sesoko's work cellphone and laptop and how this will impact the parliamentary inquiry investigating ...

Deputy mayor pays tribute to fallen heroes during Remembrance Day ceremony

Theolin Tembo|Published

Remembrance Day is commemorated globally to mark the moment World War I ended; at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

Koeberg Unit 2 gets controversial 20-year licence extension

Staff Reporter|Published

Activists said the approval came despite alleged serious safety and governance concerns in Eskom’s application.