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Football fever in Cape Town ahead of Bafana, Panama friendly

Zaahier Adams|Published

Not since the Fifa World Cup back in 2010 has excitement levels in the Mother City reached such highs for the round-ball game.

Woolworths cleared of animal welfare complaint regarding pig gassing practices

Zelda Venter|Published

The Directorate of the Advertising Regulatory Board dismissed the complaint and found that Woolworths’ statements in its advertising and on its website are not misleading ...

Political parties ramp up Western Cape election campaigns

Theolin Tembo|Published

With the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) voter registration weekend set for June, political parties’ election campaigns are building momentum in the lead ...

Seven arrested in multi-million rand extortion scheme targeting long-distance bus operators

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Seven suspects accused of extorting long-distance bus operators over several years were arrested after a four-year investigation spanning multiple provinces.

Eastern Cape protests turn violent over Nigerian king's coronation

Brandon Nel|Published

Chaos erupted in KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape on Monday as cars were set ablaze and property vandalised during a protest against the reported coronation of ...

SA braces for fuel, electricity hikes

Ashley Lechman and Siphelele Dludla|Published

Petrol prices are expected to increase by R5.31 a litre for 93 Unleaded and R5.82 a litre for 95 Unleaded while diesel looks set to increase by between R10.13 a ...

Zuma and Mbeki's bid to remove Khampepe from TRC Commission fails

Zelda Venter|Published

The Gauteng High Court has ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over the application by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to have Justice Sisi Khampepe recuse ...

Western Cape court permits amputation for child against parents' wishes

Zelda Venter|Published

Her parents refused consent for the operation and wished to explore traditional medicine/healing as an option because, in their view, her condition could be cured ...

IOC's gender tests deemed 'disrespectful' by Olympic champion Caster Semenya

AFP|Published

Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya condemns the IOC's reinstatement of gender verification tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, labelling it 'a disrespect ...

Mother devastated by the loss of two sons in Uitsig mass shooting

Marsha Dean|Published

Brothers Luchen Samuels, 19, and Angelo Hufke, 32, lost their lives after unknown gunmen opened fire on a group of people on Saturday night.

Agricultural sector grapples with fuel rationing and supply issues

Staff Reporter|Published

Farmers are reporting alarming fuel shortages and rationing, jeopardising critical agricultural operations at a pivotal time in the production cycle.

Legal Practice Council wants Douglas Shaw suspended

Zelda Venter|Published

The Gauteng arm of the Legal Practice Council has recommended the suspension of lawyer Douglas Shaw for appearing in court without a required Fidelity Fund Certificate, ...

Mchunu 'resumes his ANC work'

Willem Phungula and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

After a five-month absence, Senzo Mchunu has resumed his duties as a member of the ANC's National Executive Committee.

New Cabinet committee to evaluate fuel price impact amid Middle East conflict

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the establishment of a committee to evaluate the impact of the Middle East conflict on fuel prices.

Gauteng High Court allows R60 billion class action against major banks to proceed

Zelda Venter|Published

Homeowners, many of whom are elderly, receive a crucial lifeline as the Gauteng High Court allows their R60 billion class action against major banks to proceed, ...

South Africa disinvited from G7 in France after US pressure: Pretoria

AFP|Published

The United States put pressure on France to disinvite President Cyril Ramaphosa to the G7 summit in the French town of Evian in June, the presidency says.

Celebrating 150 years of the Cape Times: A legacy of storytelling

Published

For 150 years, the pages of the Cape Times have reflected the hopes, aspirations and dreams of millions of ordinary South Africans.

Delays in National Register of Sexual Offenders access spark public outrage

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi had assured that efforts were under way to ensure the NRSO would be accessible to the public.

Devastating fire claims Mthatha's Botha Sigcau Building, a symbol of local history

Bongani Hans|Published

The 11-floor building carried historical significance as it was the main office of the now-defunct Transkei government, and it was where General Bantu Holomisa, ...

Judge criticises wealthy husband for prioritising revenge over maintenance in divorce case

Chevon Booysen|Published

The Western Cape High Court has condemned a wealthy husband for his refusal to support his wife financially during divorce proceedings, highlighting issues of greed ...