MPs enraged by whistle-blower's self-funded travel to Mkhwanazi inquiry

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Former SAPS commander Tengimpilo Maqebhula said he had covered his own travel and accommodation.

Wesley Neumann's battle with WCED now in court's hands

Lisa Isaacs|Published

After winning his Labour Court case for reinstatement as Heathfield High School principal, Wesley Neumann returns to court Friday seeking an urgent enforcement order ...

How refusing R45m 'Grabber' funding for ANC ‘cost’ ex-Crime Intelligence official

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Former Crime Intelligence official Tiyani Lincoln Hlungwani said he had been working at the Crime Intelligence Services before the ANC 2017 national elective conference, ...

WhatsApp messages with Matlala get KZN Hawks head in 'trouble'

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Major-General Lesetja Senona of the KwaZulu-Natal Hawks faced tough questions from commissioners over his relationship with alleged crime mastermind Vusimuzi " Cat" ...

Double murderer found to be an untruthful witness

Nomonde Zondi|Published

Ntokozo Brian Khumalo has been convicted of murdering his two girlfriends in separate incidents.

R200m cocaine heist haunts KZN Hawks head

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Major-General Lesetja Senona said he lost oversight of the investigation into the 2021 Port Shepstone cocaine heist after the case was taken over by the national ...

Mental health questions delay court case of Paarl Hospital fire suspect

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

Police arrested the 36-year-old man shortly after the fire was brought under control, charging him with arson linked to the incident.

Supreme Court rejects safari operator's indemnity defence after tourist fall

Zelda Venter|Published

The matter came under the judicial spotlight in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) after the Gauteng High Court earlier ruled in favour of Anu Murti that Tourvest ...

Karoo Donkey Sanctuary finds 'Hope' after year of challenges

Staff Reporter|Published

The Sanctuary has survived a difficult 2025, after being evicted from their home and later managing to purchase a 500-hectare farm at the base of the famous Meringspoort ...

Leaking confidential info haunts KZN Hawks head

Rapula Moatshe|Published

It emerged that Major-General Lesetja Senona had forwarded an affidavit with personal information on alleged kidnapper Esmael Nangy to suspected crime kingpin Vusimuzi ...

Israeli officials' visit could land hospitals' CEOs in hot water

Willem Phungula|Updated

King Dalindyebo sparked controversy on Tuesday by taking Israel Embassy officials to visit the public hospitals in the province without the knowledge of the International ...

Hawks boss under fire for 'selective memory'

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyisile Madlanga questioned KZN Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona's selective memory, noting he often claimed not to ...

Appointment of prosecutions boss headed for legal showdown

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Advocate Barnabas Xulu says incoming NDPP Andy Mothibi was appointed unlawfully as he did not participate in a formal interview process.

Gordon's Bay mall shooting leaves three dead in suspected gang hit

Marsha Dean|Published

A shooting in a quiet Gordon’s Bay neighbourhood has left three men dead in what police believe to be a gang-related incident. The men were gunned down while seated ...

IFP backs AmaZulu king Misuzulu's push to rename KwaZulu-Natal

Willem Phungula|Published

The IFP in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has expressed its full support for the renaming of the province, describing it as both 'timely and historically justified'. ...

Paarl Hospital arson suspect expected in court

Staff Reporter|Published

A 35-year-old man was taken into custody shortly after the incident and has been charged with arson.

Zurenah Smit sent for mental evaluation after claiming murdered husband 'is fetching her'

Chevon Booysen|Published

Zurenah Smit's bail is revoked as the court orders a 30-day mental observation.

Increased water usage leads to 20% drop in Cape Town dam levels

Staff Reporter|Published

The city’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62.2%, which is 20% lower compared to this time last year.

Paarl Hospital fire: 35-year-old man charged with arson

Genevieve Serra|Published

Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for arson after a fire broke out at Paarl Hospital, reportedly caused by an electric car. Fortunately, all patients and staff ...

Advertising regulator rules MTN's 'free' router claims misleading

Zelda Venter|Published

MTN South Africa's appeal regarding its " free-to-use" router has been dismissed by the Advertising Appeals Committee, confirming that the claim was misleading due ...