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Court ruling affirms pension fund's duty to trace dependents after a member's death

Zelda Venter|Published

The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that pension funds have a 12-month period from the date they learn of a member's death to trace dependents and pay out benefits, ensuring that dependents are not overlooked.

INVESTIGATION | Ghost mines, deceased children and a R14 billion problem

Nicola Mawson|Published

A new Centre for Environmental Rights report warns that mine rehabilitation failures are leaving communities exposed to death, disease and economic collapse.

IEC urges political parties to engage youth voters

Bongani Hans|Published

With 70% of eligible young South Africans unregistered to vote, the Electoral Commission urges political parties to engage the youth ahead of the upcoming local ...

Phala Phala scandal: Mkhwebane Foundation calls for US investigation into Ramaphosa

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane Foundation has formally urged US authorities to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa, alleging serious violations linked to the ...

The alarming rise of student debt: 165,000 certificates withheld

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Over 165,000 students in South Africa are unable to access their qualification certificates due to unpaid fees, as the higher education debt crisis escalates to ...

ANCWL mulls action against Tolashe

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The ANCWL is meeting in Boksburg to deliberate on the commission’s findings, which found Minister Sisi Tolashe guilty of misconduct in public office.

Nafiz Modack's trial: Court permits Kindle access for document review

Chevon Booysen|Published

The Western Cape High Court has granted Nafiz Modack and Faried van der Schyff access to Kindles for their upcoming trial, where they face serious charges including ...

Afrophobia will not solve our jobs crisis, warns Malema at SACP conference

Simon Majadibodu|Published

EFF leader Julius Malema has condemned ongoing anti-illegal immigration marches as “Afrophobia”, arguing that African migrants are being unfairly blamed for South ...

What happens if SASSA beneficiaries miss the 31 August Postbank card deadline?

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Millions of South Africans relying on social grants face a critical deadline: switch to Postbank Black Cards by 31 August 2026 or risk losing access to their funds. ...

Ramaphosa to launch rollout of new HIV prevention injection in Mpumalanga

Wendy Dondolo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to launch Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

Hawks secure R5.86 million preservation order over four properties linked to rhino horn trafficking syndicate

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Hawks have secured a R5.86 million preservation order over four properties linked to a major rhino horn trafficking syndicate.

Stellenbosch students expelled after humiliating 'bed-flipping' stunt in residence room

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Two Stellenbosch University students have been expelled from all university residences after admitting to entering a fellow student’s room and removing his bed and ...

Dan Roodt's Pro-Afrikaans Action Group faces R4.2m forfeiture for currency exchange control violations

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Dan Roodt's Pro-Afrikaans Action Group faces a significant R4.2m penalty from the SA Reserve Bank for violating exchange control regulations.

Nearly R1-billion drug bust reveals scale of organised crime at Beitbridge

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

South African authorities have intercepted 713 000 grams of methaqualone worth nearly R1-billion at the Beitbridge border post after a truck entering from Malawi ...

Consumers brace for tight squeeze as SARB MPC hikes repo rate

Cape Times Reporter|Published

" As the South African Reserve Bank raises the repo rate to 7%, consumers face increased financial pressure. This decision, driven by rising inflation and global ...

Over 46 000 learners receive multiple school offers for 2027 admissions

Genevieve Serra|Published

The Western Cape Education Department has announced the outcomes of school admissions applications for Grade R, 1, and 8 in 2027, revealing that over 46 000 learners ...

Asylum seeker appeals backlog worsens due to RAASA funding cuts

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

With a staggering backlog of 161,000 asylum seekers, how is the defunding of the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa (RAASA) affecting the future of asylum ...

Western Cape's top cop Thembisile Patekile to retire at the end of June

Lilita Gcwabe|Updated

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner General Thembisile Patekile announces his retirement at the end of June, concluding nearly five years of dedicated service in ...

Residents of Mitchells Plain express frustration during Deputy President Mashatile's visit amid gang violence

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's recent visit to Mitchells Plain has sparked outrage among residents, who label Operation Prosper a failure as gang-related violence ...

Mother finds closure as midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee sentenced to 23 years

Zelda Venter|Updated

Following a lengthy trial, midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee is sentenced to 23 years in prison for her role in the tragic deaths and disabilities of infants at her ...