Gang violence, extortion still haunt Western Cape

Theolin Tembo|Published

The provincial government said the latest quarterly crime statistics for the Western Cape once again show that a complete reform of South Africa’s policing system and proper funding for law enforcement agencies are needed to meaningfully reduce viole…

Proteas now a team to beat in T20 World Cup

Zaahier Adams|Published

The Proteas crushed the defending champions by 76 runs — India’s second-largest T20I defeat ever — to silence a crowd of more than 80 000 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. ...

Why AfriForum wants courts to force government to abandon NHI Act

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

AfriForum has taken legal action against President Cyril Ramaphosa and key ministers, aiming to declare the National Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, citing ...

Inside info could have enabled theft of firearms in KZN police strong room

Thobeka Ngema|Published

One R5 rifle, one shotgun, four pistols, 152 rounds of ammunition for a pistol, 290 rounds of R5 rifle, 13 handcuffs, three empty R5 magazines, and six empty pistol ...

From taxi rank to top bursary: Rudolph Lekay finally tastes sweet success

Staff Reporter|Published

What started as a small side hustle quickly revealed an entrepreneurial drive that gained attention on TikTok, public support and has ultimately led to mentorship ...

SA men in Russia-Ukraine war now in place of safety

Thami Magubane|Published

Four of the 17 South Africans returned on Wednesday, and more are expected back in the coming days. One man who was severely injured is expected to remain in Russia ...

Sibiya implicates top cop in Matlala's sponsored BBL

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya testifies at the Madlanga Commission, revealing alleged ties between SAPS officials and crime kingpin Vusimuzi ...

Adjudicator rules for pensioner who went 200 days without his pension

Zelda Venter|Published

The PFA found the fund’s behaviour “reprehensible”, and in addition to paying the member back payment of R72,394, as well as interest, the fund was ordered to pay ...

Antarctic visitor: Rare crabeater seal spotted on Cape's coastline

Staff Reporter|Published

A female crabeater seal, a species seldom seen in South African waters, was initially sighted at Baden Powell Drive and later in the Strand area.

Watch VideoJoshlin Smith: Two years later, a community haunted by unanswered questions

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

While all court proceedings are over, the ultimate question still lingers: Where is Joshlin and will we ever find her?

Funeral policy dispute leads to corpse being brought to Capitec bank, two women charged

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Police confirmed that the women are facing charges of extortion, disturbance and intimidation and they were expected to appear in the KwaDukuza Magistrate's Court ...

Motsoaledi allays fears over ARV supply amid business rescue

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi explained that the ARV tender was intentionally awarded to multiple suppliers as a risk-mitigation measure to ensure continuity ...

Negligence, crumbling infrastructure blamed for escape of 284 prisoners

Theolin Tembo|Published

Prisoners escaped most often from police station cells, courts at docks, rooms or passages, and through wrongful release at courts and police stations.

Mchunu confirms meeting under-fire businessman Calvin Mathibeli

Manyane Manyane|Published

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu acknowledges meeting businessman Calvin Mathibeli, who has filed a lawsuit against KZN police for alleged harassment following ...

Top cop casts doubt on PKTT 'successes'

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya attempted to downplay the impact of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), saying most dockets removed from ...

Police presence fails to thwart Ekurhuleni's 'gold' rush

Published

Amid rising poverty, Gugulethu informal settlement residents turn to artisanal gold mining, defying authorities in their quest for survival.

SA metros record R8.66 billion in water losses

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The best performer was the City of Cape Town, with only 5.9% of water losses, which reflects strong water management practices, leak detection, and billing controls. ...

Workers win battle over unilateral 13th cheque withdrawal

Zelda Venter|Published

The company was ordered to pay the remaining 45 applicants a 13th cheque for each year it has failed to pay, from 2021 to the date of final payment.

Cape Town man receives maximum penalty for starving Boerboel dogs

Staff Reporter|Published

A Cape Town court has imposed the maximum sentence permitted by law in a distressing animal cruelty case where two Boerboels were found emaciated and suffering.

Mother and infant among three killed in Athlone shooting at 'known problem house'

Marsha Dean|Published

A community is devastated after a nine-month-old baby, her mother, and a neighbour were gunned down in a mass shooting at a known 'problem house' in Athlone. Two ...