Mother exposes shocking conditions at Tygerberg Hospital maternity ward

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

Tygerberg Hospital acknowledged that cleaning demands may exceed capacity during exceptionally busy periods.

Chief Justice under pressure to deliver delayed Phala Phala judgment

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Facing mounting pressure, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya vows to expedite the long-awaited judgment on the contentious Phala Phala farm scandal, as political tensions ...

Ad Hoc Committee hears how officers were allegedly pressured to apologise to Phahlane

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

One of the officers said they were disappointed when Deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya said they must apologise to former divisional commissioner for ...

DA's Kohler-Barnard refutes Mkhwanazi's allegations: 'Information was already public'

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

DA MP Diane Kohler-Barnard says KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations against her stem from a misunderstanding about her JSCI membership timeline, ...

Murder witness killed in Athlone shooting

Kim Swartz and Marsha Dean|Published

The man was gunned down in a hail of bullets on the corners of Belgravia Road and Voel Street in Belgravia, while a bystander was shot in the leg.

Ramaphosa calls for enhanced protection of whistleblowers after attempted hit

Jonisayi Maromo and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Speaking to members of the media following an engagement with South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated: “Witnesses in ...

Six Milnerton High school 'bullies' expelled

Kim Swartz|Published

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirmed that the expulsions followed an internal disciplinary process conducted by the school and later supported ...

Hill-Lewis eyes second term as Cape Town mayor

Theolin Tembo|Published

The DA kicked off its election campaign with the announcement of its first tranche of mayoral candidates for the Western Cape.

Some CPUT students left stranded amid accommodation woes

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

CPUT denied claims that students are sleeping outside and said it placed 400 students in temporary accommodation.

Phala Phala tops EFF's local government election campaign

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The EFF has declared the Phala Phala farm matter as one of the party's leading political campaigns for 2026, with the party having recently taken the decision to ...

Why HPCSA wants Dr Wouter Basson hauled before disciplinary hearing

Zelda Venter|Published

Dr Wouter Basson was found guilty of unprofessional conduct in December 2013. This followed a disciplinary hearing into complaints stemming from his activities in ...

Steenhuisen's cabinet post now in doubt

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

John Steenhuisen framed his decision as the natural conclusion of his leadership journey. He said he had fulfilled the mandate he was given when he took over the ...

DA claims two crucial ANC wards in Western Cape by-elections

Staff Reporter|Published

DA Western Cape leader Tertuis Simmers said voters in the province have endorsed the DA’s delivery record.

Poisoning killed former deputy police commissioner Mfazi, says ex-crime intel officer

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The official explanation for his death was that Sindile Mfazi died “due to Covid-19-related complications” in 2021.

Interim curator to oversee Mabuza's R44 million pension amid family disputes

Zelda Venter|Published

The Mpumalanga High Court has appointed an interim curator to oversee David Mabuza's R44 million pension fund, ensuring his dependents are supported amid ongoing ...

Bonteheuwel community shocked as woman fatally stabbed in alleged domestic violence attack

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Police spokesperson, Frederick van Wyk, said circumstances surrounding the stabbing incident at a premises in Assegaai Avenue in Bonteheuwel, in which an adult female ...

Two killed, four injured in Mfuleni mass shooting

Marsha Dean|Published

Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk said Mfuleni Saps are investigating two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder.

NHI battle headed for Concourt

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi asked the apex court to overturn the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, judgment declaring that the ...

Bester challenges 'unlawful' KZN prison transfer, cites legal consultation barriers

Zelda Venter|Published

Thabo Bester will ask the court to overturn his transfer as being unlawful. He is asking for an order that the Department of Correctional Services immediately transfer ...