Stay away from seals: Public safety warning after seal 'attacks' fishing rod

Staff Reporter|Published

Holidaymakers have been urged to avoid all contact with seals after an incident at Keurboomstrand near Plettenberg Bay where a seal aggressively grabbed a fishing rod. The warning comes amid concerns about rabies in Cape fur seal populations.

Manenberg mothers to host early Christmas lunch for 300 children

Staff Reporter|Published

In a community often overshadowed by violence and poverty, Manenberg mothers Oliphant and Najoemah Felix are creating moments of joy through their annual Christmas ...

Santa Shoebox project brought joy to over 70 000 South African children this year

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how the Santa Shoebox Project has transformed the lives of over 76,000 South African children this year, providing not just gifts but a sense of dignity ...

African penguin populations plummet due to food shortages

AFP|Published

Endangered African penguins off South Africa's coast are facing severe food shortages, leading to a staggering 95% decline in some populations over just eight years, ...

Whistleblowers hailed for exposing alleged graft in Swellendam

Nicola Daniels|Published

A recent forensic report has exposed serious procurement irregularities and allegations of misconduct within the DA-led Swellendam municipality, following prior ...

'Cyril-led government revel in theft, deception' says whistleblower Athol Williams

Nicola Daniels|Published

Whistleblower Dr Athol Williams reveals the tragic realities of corruption and the lack of protection for whistleblowers under Cyril Ramaphosa's government in an ...

Ramaphosa warns of threat to the alliance's 'unity, cohesion'

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the ANC to return to its grassroots approach ahead of upcoming local government elections.

IPID probe into EMPD police torture, murder, cover-up at final stage

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

IPID reveals that the investigation into the alleged torture and murder cover-up by Ekurhuleni Metro Police officers is progressing.

Unpaid ANC workers get youth league, Nehawu backing at National General Council

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Despite ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula's claims that staff salary issues had been resolved, employees picketed outside the party's 5th National General Council ...

Calls for justice after 16-year-old beaten and burned in alleged hate crime in Khayelitsha

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Following the tragic murder of 16-year-old Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi, the Khayelitsha community is calling for justice and stronger protections for LGBTQ+ individuals ...

Suspected Saulsville mass shooters within reach, says top cop

Staff Reporter|Published

police commissioner Fannie Masemola said mass shootings at illegal establishments in Gauteng were becoming a deep concern for police.

Police captain successfully sues SAPS for R80k over racist posters at station

Zelda Venter|Published

After using the word 'monkeys' during a police parade, Captain Henrietta du Preez faced dismissal but later won R80,000 in damages when materials labelling her a ...

Supreme Court calls for new inquest into cyclist's Cederberg death fall

Zelda Venter|Published

The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a controversial magistrate's ruling and ordered a new public inquest with oral testimony into the death of Theresa Wampach-Todd, ...

Austrian paraglider survives Lion's Head crash

Staff Reporter|Published

A dramatic rescue unfolded on Lion's Head when a 27-year-old Austrian paraglider crashed on Monday morning. Quick action by a passing hiker and mountain guide prevented ...

Court imposes strict timelines for Nersa municipal electricity tariff applications

Zelda Venter|Published

The court has now imposed annual timelines on Nersa, Eskom, and all municipalities, which include that Eskom must submit its Retail Tariffs Structural Adjustments ...

Slain whistle-blower may have known his killers

Zelda Venter|Published

CCTV footage shows Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, talking to and attempting to draw his own weapon before he was shot multiple times in full view of his ...

Marius van der Merwe wanted to expose bigwigs in illegal mining

Manyane Manyane|Published

Van der Merwe’s murder is also suspected to be linked to his efforts against illegal mining, especially as he was apparently preparing to expose more details about ...

Saulsville mass shooting claims 3 children from one family

Rapula Moatshe|Published

The police have launched a manhunt for three suspects and are investigating 12 counts of murder and 14 of attempted murder.

Get your house in order, ANC tells KZN task team

Willem Phungula|Published

The ANC's provincial task team in KwaZulu-Natal has had its mandate extended to February due to challenges in holding an elective conference

Slain Madlanga Commission whistleblower hailed a community hero

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has called for a thorough investigation into continued killings of Ekurhuleni-based whistle-blowers following the assassination of ...