Prof Mkhize celebrated for his transformative contributions to indigenous African health

Sandile Ngidi|Published

" He is one of those academics who have excelled by producing lots of books in his area of traditional medicine, which is a new and unexplored area of knowledge"

NFP sights remain firmly on collapsing ANC-DA KZN GPU

Willem Phungula|Published

The National Freedom Party (NFP) now wants provincial legislature Speaker Nontembeko Boyce to fire its MPL Mbali Shinga.

How DJ Warras took his love for Zulu tradition to 'resting place'

Charles Khuzwayo and Lutho Pasiya|Published

DJ Warras’ funeral in Johannesburg celebrated his life and heritage, with sons and pallbearers honouring him in traditional Zulu style, reflecting his cultural roots ...

Officials bank on criminal justice system to help curb illegal initiation 'schools'

Nicola Daniels|Published

The current season of traditional circumcision rites in the Eastern Cape has turned deadly, with at least 20 young men losing their lives since November 14. This ...

Toy gun or not, deputy mayor must still answer, say experts

Theolin Tembo|Published

Firearm experts assert that 'there is no cultural excuse for waving firearms in public' and video evidence suggests the weapon was real, not a replica.

We Buy Cars to pay R2.5m fine, R3.4m in refunds

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

We Buy Cars has reached a settlement with the National Consumer Commission, agreeing to pay R2.5 million in fines and refund R3,419,971.83 to consumers over CPA ...

Lawyers warn of NPA collapse under outgoing Shamila Batohi

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Black Lawyers Association has delivered a scathing assessment of outgoing NDPP Shamila Batohi's leadership, claiming she presided over 'moral decay' at the National ...

Court allows father to travel to the USA with son despite mother’s objections

Chevon Booysen|Published

The Western Cape High Court has granted a father's wish to take his son to the USA for the festive season, overcoming the mother's fears about legal complications ...

Lifesavers rescue child and adult from dangerous rip current at Fish Hoek Beach

Staff Reporter|Published

Four lifesavers at Fish Hoek Beach heroically rescued a child and an adult from a powerful rip current, showcasing the importance of swimming at lifeguarded beaches. ...

‘G20’ crowned South Africa’s Word of the Year

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how 'G20' emerged as South Africa's Word of the Year for 2025, reflecting the nation's political and economic landscape, alongside other notable terms that ...

Corruption scandal: Pastor Sandlana remains in custody after bail denial

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Bhekumuzi Mike Sandlana, leader of a faction within the International Pentecost Holiness Church, remains in custody after a Pretoria court denied his bail application ...

Wildfires take toll on already stretched Western Cape resources

Theolin Tembo|Published

While final figures were still being consolidated, early estimations show that several thousand hectares of agricultural, conservation and forestry land have been ...

Cape Town taxi industry violence escalates with five killings in one week

Marsha Dean|Published

TAXI bosses and the provincial government are searching for answers after a spate of industry-related killings in the last week.

Stay away from flood-hit tourist destination, officials urge travelers

Willem Phungula|Published

The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality has urged tourists to postpone their trips to Margate and Shelly Beach following floods that have resulted in one fatality and infrastructure ...

Judge puts lights out on Eskom-Nersa behind-closed-doors settlement

Zelda Venter|Published

The court not only refused to make the settlement an order of court but said it is untenable that such a decision could be made without public participation.

Police hint at more arrests in Saulsville shooting that claimed 12, including toddler

Jonisayi Maromo and Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Police in Gauteng have arrested a 32-year-old suspect linked to a tragic shooting at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, which resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals, ...

Boerboel breeder fined R20 000 for illegal tail docking

Staff Reporter|Published

Carlene Coetzee was found guilty of animal maiming after NSPCA inspectors discovered seven puppies with maimed tails hidden on her property. The case reinforces ...

Cape Town road safety crisis: One death every 11 hours, 68% are pedestrians

Staff Reporter|Published

Friday was the worst day for crashes, followed by Tuesday; with most crashes happening during the morning peak (7am to 9am) and evening peak period (5pm to 6pm)

German hiker dies on Lion's Head as festive season brings increased trail risks

Staff Reporter|Published

As Cape Town's popular hiking trails become increasingly congested during the festive season, Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) warns of specific dangers and provides ...

SAMWUMED halted from excluding Melomed Gatesville, Mitchells Plain hospitals from network

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

The Johannesburg High Court has intervened to prevent SAMWUMED from excluding Melomed facilities from its healthcare provider list, following failed negotiations ...