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From Broadway musicals to dramas, Cape Town’s theatre scene comes alive this week
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

From Broadway musicals to dramas, Cape Town’s theatre scene comes alive this week ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns eye CAF Champions League final spot with Esperance advantage

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns take a 1-0 lead into their CAF Champions League semi-final second leg against Esperance, with strong belief they can reach the final.

Tamia in Mzansi: everything we know about her three-city Women's Month concert tour

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Tamia is returning to South Africa this August for a special Women’s Month tour, promising to celebrate her fans and the power of music across three major cities. ...

Judge Ledwaba recommended for Gauteng Judge President amid bribery claims

Zelda Venter|Published

Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba is recommended for the position of Gauteng Judge President, despite facing serious bribery allegations during his interview ...

Cybersecurity expert's linguistic testimony challenged in Zuma-Sambudla case

Nomonde Zondi|Published

The Durban High Court questions the validity of evidence from a State witness in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla case, as concerns arise over the witness's expertise ...

Devastated family seeks justice for Mbekweni woman found dead in boyfriend's home

Lilita Gcwabe and Ayanda Ndamane|Published

Speaking to reporters in their home, relatives described the loss as sudden and difficult to process, still trying to make sense of how someone they had seen just ...

Fraudulent marriage certificates, residency permits sold for R500

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Special Investigating Unit's latest report unveils a disturbing trend of fraudulent marriages exploited by foreign nationals to secure permanent residency in ...

Ellen Pakkies aims to combat Cape Town's drug crisis as mayoral candidate

Kim Swartz|Published

Ellen Pakkies, a mother turned activist, is running for mayor of Cape Town for the National Coloured Congress’ (NCC) to address the drug crisis and support struggling ...

Mkhwanazi turns tables on Mapiyeye in EMPD hiring storm

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifies at the Madlanga Commission, refuting claims of misconduct in the recruitment and promotion of senior officials within ...

Watch VideoConsistency key for Kaizer Chiefs as Kaze and Ben Youssef eye strong finish

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ four-game winning streak under Kaze and Ben Youssef boosts third-place hopes and shows new consistency, with eight games remaining.

Watch VideoRelegation battle heats up: Orbit College face pivotal clash against Golden Arrows

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bottom-placed Orbit College must find their fighting spirit against an eighth-placed Golden Arrows side as the battle for Betway Premiership survival enters its ...

Watch VideoFlavio da Silva shines as Kaizer Chiefs eye top three finish

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Flavio da Silva credits teamwork for his recent scoring streak as Kaizer Chiefs target a fifth consecutive win and a CAF qualification spot in the Betway Premiership. ...

Watch VideoFive potential candidates to replace Eric Tinkler as Sekhukhune United coach

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Following Eric Tinkler's sacking, Sekhukhune United is expected to hire a new coach, with Andre Arendse, John Maduka, Ernst Middendorp, Stuart Baxter, and Pitso ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates must do five things to revive their title charge

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Orlando Pirates must win their remaining six games and implement five strategies, like starting Makgopa and giving Mofokeng freedom, to revive their league title ...

SA comedy royalty comes to Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published

Laughter Is Culture, arriving at GrandWest on Saturday, is attempting something that hasn’t really been tried at this scale in the country before: putting fourteen ...

Tribute to Judge Taswell Papier: Advocate for human rights and community justice

Published

The National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADEL) says Judge Taswell Papier's contribution to NADEL, to the profession, and to the broader struggle for justice ...

NPA's prosecution decision welcomed by Life Esidimeni families after 141 patient deaths

Brandon Nel|Published

More than a decade after at least 141 psychiatric patients died, the National Prosecuting Authority confirmed it will prosecute those responsible.

Comic Con Cape Town 2026 set to transform the city into a pop culture playground

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Get ready, Cape Town! Comic Con is on its way to the Mother City, set to dazzle with stars, gaming, and community like never before.

US Marines' fitness drills on Muizenberg Beach spark controversy

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Mayoral committee member for safety and security, JP Smith has defended the Metro Police's engagement with US Marines as an informal arrangement " where staff could ...

Ivan Meyer's DA future hangs in balance

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

After more than a decade in the DA’s top leadership structures, Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Ivan Meyer has been left in the cold following ...