All set for Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade despite route change controversy

Nicola Daniels|Published

The City maintained that the Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival hosted by the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) would go ahead along the contested route, from Chiappini Street, along Somerset Road, before heading into the DHL stadium.

Happy new year, says captured Venezuelan leader

AFP, Staff Writer|Published

US commandos captured Maduro and his wife, who were flown to New York City where they face drug-trafficking and weapons charges.

South Africans in Venezuela 'safe' and accounted for, says Dirco

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa has confirmed that all its nationals in Venezuela are safe and accounted for amid heightened tensions following recent United States military action. ...

Oil, power fuel Trump attacks on Venezuela, says former ambassador

Manyane Manyane|Published

Former South African ambassador Bheki Gila said the US would quickly secure the oil reserves and gold mines.

SACP eyes ANC’s January 8 bash despite rising tensions

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Political analyst, Thobani Zikala said the escalation of tensions between the two has the potential to spill over to Saturday's anniversary celebrations.

SA could pay dearly for Venezuela stance, warns analyst

Rapula Moatshe|Published

The message sent by the US’s strike on Venezuela to many countries is that " the Americans are prepared to act and this is also applicable to South Africa”, says ...

Second aggressive seal euthanised in Plettenberg Bay following New Year's day attack

Staff Reporter|Published

A second seal has been euthanised in Plettenberg Bay after it attacked and injured two people during New Year's celebrations. This incident comes just a week after ...

Fatal lightning strike at North West festival claims lives and injures scores

Rapula Moatshe|Published

According to authorities, a total of 150 patients with lightning-related injuries from the event were treated at Mathibestad clinic, with 49 subsequently admitted ...

Sewage discharge to blame for mass fish mortality in Mossel Bay, says DFFE

Staff Reporter|Updated

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says sewage discharge — not red tide — caused the devastating mass fish mortality in Hartenbos Estuary. ...

SA condemns US capture of Maduro as 'flagrant violation' of UN Charter

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africa and the International Human Rights Foundation have condemned the US military operation that captured Venezuela's President Maduro as a 'violation of ...

Maduro in New York jail as Trump says US to ‘run’ Venezuela

AFP|Published

US President Donald Trump said the United States will " run" Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves after seizing leftist leader Nicolas Maduro during a bombing ...

Opportunities, challenges await SA's economy in 2026, say economists

Thami Magubane|Published

Economists express cautious optimism for South Africa's economic growth in 2026, highlighting the need for policy reforms and increased investor confidence to tackle ...

City of Cape Town still wants to spoil minstrel party

Staff Reporter|Published

The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association has won a court battle against the City of Cape Town over venue permits for their Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebrations.

Ramaphosa pours cold water on Western Cape secession debate

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Ramaphosa said the Constitution obliged him to defend the supreme law of the country and promote unity of the nation.

Police launch probe after viral video shows children drinking alcohol

Staff Reporter|Published

Police and social workers are tracking down parents of children filmed drinking alcohol in a viral video. The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development has condemned ...

Another twist in search for new prosecutions boss

Manyane Manyane|Published

B Xulu and Partners have launched a critical court application to block President Cyril Ramaphosa's appointment of the next National Director of Public Prosecutions. ...

New Year danger: SAPS warns of rising drink spiking cases

Gerry Cupido|Published

SAPS warns of organised syndicates using drink spiking to target men and women at nightlife venues during the festive season. Several victims have been robbed, assaulted, ...

Israel’s Somaliland recognition negates peace, says South Africa

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Speaking at an emergency session of the UN Security Council in New York on Monday, Joyini highlighted the contrast between Israel’s stance and international consensus. ...

Four men saved from boat teetering on Grootdraai Dam spillway

Staff Reporter|Published

In a race against rushing water, four men clinging to their ski-boat at the edge of Grootdraai Dam's spillway—with a 40-metre drop below—were dramatically rescued ...

Five Bekkersdal tavern shooting suspects spend New Years behind bars

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Five suspects linked to the Bekkersdal Christmas Eve tavern massacre that killed nine people have abandoned their bail applications and will remain in custody until ...