Help displaced Dunoon residents rise from disaster

Theolin Tembo|Published

Described as the largest informal settlement fire in the Western Cape since the 2013 Khayelitsha fire, with ‘complete chaos as far as the eye can see’, the fire destroyed more than 1 000 shacks, displacing about 5 500 people.

New US Ambassador appointment another test for US-SA relations

Theolin Tembo|Published

The US embassy said Leo Brent Bozell's leadership will be geared towards advancing American priorities and promote “a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America” ...

DA heavyweight accuses Steenhuisen of cadre deployment

Manyane Manyane|Published

Dr Dione George has accused DA leader John Steenhuisen of orchestrating his removal to further personal and political interests.

NFP gives KZN unity government ultimatum

Willem Phungula|Published

The NFP's national executive committee has issued an ultimatum, demanding the removal of Mbali Shinga from her position before reconsidering their alliance in the ...

Failure to fill stadiums adds to ANC's woes ahead of crucial municipal elections

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The ANC's 114th anniversary celebration at Moruleng Stadium was marked by noticeably empty seats, raising questions about the party's claim to be the 'leader of ...

Knysna residents pray for rain

Lisa Isaacs|Published

Given the severity of the crisis, the national Department of Water and Sanitation has also directed the municipality to urgently explore and activate alternative ...

Four injured as gang war rocks Kensington

Marsha Dean|Published

The four men between the ages of 26 and 32 years were standing on the corner of 12th Street and 6th Avenue when a speeding white Toyota Etios with three occupants ...

Gauteng High Court judge faces JCC probe over R5000 bribery allegations

Zelda Venter|Published

A formal complaint against an acting Gauteng High Court judge has led to an investigation by the Judicial Conduct Committee over allegations of bribery.

JSC recommends removal proceedings for Judge Mushtak Parker over misconduct

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Judge Mushtak Parker of the Western Cape High Court has been found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal, following allegations of dishonesty ...

Beyond the marks: Support for students during matric results season

Staff Reporter|Published

With matric results season bringing significant stress to students nationwide, mental health experts from SADAG and SACAP offer practical advice for learners and ...

Neumann reinstated by court, what next for Heathfield High?

Nicola Daniels|Published

The court saga has come at a heavy price, with the department splurging millions on lawyers, mediators and interim principals - including more than R2 million on ...

Battle over ANC-branded bakkie now forms part of police probe

Nicola Daniels|Updated

Former ANC provincial leader Neville Delport is at the centre of a police investigation regarding allegations of vehicle theft, as he vehemently denies claims of ...

Smoke, fear and dry taps as fires rage across Nelson Mandela Bay

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Where there is smoke, there is fire. And in Nelson Mandela Bay, a fire so hungry it lapped up strips of open land and left many homes, and two hospitals without ...

SA forges ahead with Chinese, Iranian, Russian military drills despite US standoff

AFP|Published

Two Chinese ships were spotted in the False Bay harbour on Wednesday, joined by an Iranian vessel on Thursday.

Knysna fast approaching Day Zero, warns Gift of Givers

Nicola Daniels|Published

Residents in Greater Knysna are set to face a staggering 100% increase in their water bills as the municipality enforces strict drought tariffs to combat severe ...

SACP warns US against threats to Venezuela, Cuba and Colombia

Rapula Moatshe|Published

The communist party, along with several civil society groups marched to the US embassy in Pretoria on Thursday demanding Maduro and Flores’s release, saying the ...

Trump's withdrawal from global bodies risks weakening multilateralism

Manyane Manyane|Published

The US withdrawal from 66 international organisations raises critical questions about the future of multilateralism.

Controversial driving licence card printing tender found wanting

Zelda Venter|Published

Pending the appointment of a successful service provider under the re-advertised tender, the Department of Transport has also been allowed by the court to outsource ...

Three arrested for Simon's Town and Fish Hoek break-ins

Staff Reporter|Published

Police have arrested three suspects linked to multiple housebreaking incidents in Simon's Town and Fish Hoek following intelligence-led operations.

Cape Town's alcohol confiscations surge during festive season

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town's alcohol confiscations surged to over 12,500 units this festive season, a significant increase from the previous year.