Franschhoek mountain fire continues for tenth day as firefighters battle challenging terrain

Staff Reporter|Published

While the majority of fire lines in the area have been successfully addressed, a fire line at the top of the Banghoek Valley remains active.

'Gifted creator' Bravo Le Roux hailed for inspiring upcoming artists

Staff Reporter|Published

Bravo Le Roux rose from local community stages to national prominence through a body of work that reflected the lived realities, resilience, and aspirations of young ...

I feel like I am dreaming, says mother of youngest scholar tragedy victim

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a moving funeral service, where Ofentse, along with Thato Moetji (17), and Bokamoso Mokhomo (12), were laid to rest, a profound sense of loss engulfed the Saul ...

Wesley Neumann braces for another WCED court battle

Lisa Isaacs and Nicola Daniels|Published

In its application, the WCED argues that the court committed “multiple legal and factual errors” in reviewing the Education Labour Relations Council’s arbitration ...

Expert pokes holes in midwife's handling of high-risk births

Zelda Venter|Published

Former midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee earlier denied any wrongdoing and explained that she did everything according to the book when she delivered the babies.

ANC banks on Mbalula-led war room to fix water, rural infrastructure

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The 'war room' will be led by the Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, who will monitor implementation across provinces, districts, and metros.

Finley the rescued turtle makes remarkable recovery at uShaka Sea World

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Concern arose over Finley’s health after she was observed floating for an extended period near Richards Bay in December.

Woman walks 'free' after judges flag magistrate's sentencing error

Nomonde Zondi|Published

The error was flagged as problematic during a random process of checking decided cases by a committee at the Durban Magistrate's Court, leading to a Pietermaritzburg ...

Two survive after car plummets from Chapman's Peak Drive

Marsha Dean|Published

Fish Hoek police are investigating a case of reckless and negligent driving.

Adidas's R1.9 billion tax case transfer request denied by Gauteng High Court

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The German sports apparel giant, which is registered in Switzerland, and Cape Town-based Adidas South Africa, had asked the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria for the ...

Western Cape emerges as epicentre of diphtheria outbreak

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

Since late 2024, 25 diphtheria clusters have been identified across South Africa, 15 of them in the Western Cape, mainly in Cape Town.

Former SAPS employee jailed for corrupt traffic fine scheme

Staff Reporter|Published

A former police officer who served 16 years with SAPS has been sentenced to six years in prison after exploiting a motorist over traffic fines.

SCA ruling opens door for auctioning of Mandela's prison key

Zelda Venter|Published

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled against the SA Heritage Resources Agency's attempt to prevent the sale of personal items belonging to Nelson Mandela and his ...

SA marks another historic step in battle against HIV/AIDS

Staff Reporter|Published

The BRILLIANT 011 trial at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation site at Groote Schuur Hospital enrolled its first participant this week, marking a major milestone in ...

Learner Transport Organisation on how to curb horror crashes

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Greater Gauteng Learner Transport Organisation (GGLTO) said many drivers operate without roadworthiness checks, while some are not adequately vetted and trained. ...

Golden Acre residential development scheduled for completion in December

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

Construction is under way on the conversion of the existing office tower into inner-city residential rental accommodation.

Load shedding: It's not over until it's over, says minister

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa has gone more than 250 consecutive days without load shedding, but the government is holding off on officially declaring the electricity supply crisis ...

Teacher 'behind' deadly Eastern Cape primary school shooting was out on bail

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The former teacher allegedly forced his way onto the premises by cutting through the perimeter fence.

Metro police chief tells MPs of brotherly relations with accused tenderpreneur 'Cat' Matlala

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifies before parliament's Ad Hoc Committee about his relationship with controversial businessman ...

Mkhize eyes another shot at ANC leadership

Thami Magubane|Published

Dr Zweli Mkhize, a seasoned leader within the ANC, has indicated his readiness to contest for national leadership, pending nominations from party members. Despite ...