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2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour: Gibbons and Bone claim victory in elite races

Staff Reporter|Published

In a thrilling finish at the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour, Ryan Gibbons returned home to claim victory in the men’s race, while Lisa Bone showcased her strength to secure the women's title.

Sarah-Jane Trent exposes troubling connections to Ramaphosa's circle

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Sarah-Jane Trent's testimony reveals complex connections between senior officials and corruption allegations, including links to President Cyril Ramaphosa's son, ...

Western Cape High Court intervenes to curb taxi violence in Atlantis

Chevon Booysen|Published

In response to rising fears from taxi violence, the Western Cape High Court intervenes with an interdict against taxi associations, aiming to restore safety for ...

Western Cape High Court judge must vacate state residence

Staff Reporter|Published

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson confirms a Western Cape High Court judge must vacate a state-owned residence due to lapsed eligibility, raising questions about ...

'No evidence of harm': Health authorities confirm safety of sanitary products

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Health experts reassure the public of the safety of menstrual products, addressing concerns raised by a study linking them to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). ...

Communities reel from mass shootings in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A deadly shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg, left five wounded and claimed the lives of 19-year-old Reece Oliphant and a mother of a toddler. Meanwhile in Cape Town, ...

South Africans return home amid escalating Middle East conflict

Manyane Manyane|Published

While earlier airspace closures created a crisis for thousands of travellers, major carriers such as Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) are resuming operations, ...

Heat wave alert: Extreme temperatures expected in Western and Northern Cape

Staff Reporter|Published

The highest temperatures will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday over the western parts of both the Northern Cape and Western Cape.

Woman awarded interim maintenance after 29-year relationship ends

Zelda Venter|Published

The couple had lived together for 29 years and raised two children, beginning their romantic relationship in 1984 and formalising a life partnership in 1991.

Who to watch at the 48th Cape Town Cycle Tour

OWN Correspondent|Published

Both the elite men’s and women’s races at this Sunday’s 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour feature stacked fields.

Petrol attendant's act of kindness changes Pretoria woman's life

Zelda Venter|Published

Discover the inspiring story of Tembeka Sonkwele, whose life took a turn for the better thanks to the kindness of petrol attendant Benson Laka.

Parliament says 'no irregularity' in appointment of Secretary to Parliament Xolile George

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza defends the appointment of Secretary to Parliament Xolile George, whose salary has come under scrutiny, as the DA calls for ...

DA backs Winde's appeal against Conduct Committee findings

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

The DA stands firmly behind Premier Alan Winde, asserting his integrity amid growing calls for his resignation following the Conduct Committee's findings on his ...

Trent breaks down under Ad Hoc Committee scrutiny

Simon Majadibodu and Staff Reporter|Published

Trent was expected to face a grilling over allegations that she and O’Sullivan were involved in the investigations of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate ...

Iran offers evacuation support for South Africans amid Middle East conflict

Karabo Ngoepe|Updated

Iran stands ready to assist in evacuating South Africans stranded in the Middle East as violence escalates, with Ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr urging immediate ...

Search continues for American tourist swept out to sea in rip currents

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A U. S family's dream vacation in Cape Town turned into a nightmare when a 37-year-old man went missing at Diaz Beach, prompting a desperate search by rescue teams ...

Former NPA director exposes Thabo Mbeki's alleged interference in TRC prosecutions

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The TRC Cases Inquiry chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe continues to hear allegations of interference in prosecuting TRC cases, with testimony from advocate Anton ...

Former NPA prosecutor reveals shocking details about Paul O’Sullivan’s influence on IPID

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Former NPA prosecutor Michael Mashuga's testimony reveals serious allegations against forensic fraud examiner Paul O’Sullivan and IPID investigators, suggesting ...

Cape Town contractor arrested for R1.4m bribery in undercover operation

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A service provider for the City of Cape Town faces serious charges after attempting to bribe a senior official with R1.4 million during an undercover operation.

Farmers challenge state control in court over foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations

Zelda Venter|Published

Livestock farmers are taking legal action to allow private sector involvement in the production and administration of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, arguing that ...