Tau banks on review of B-BBEE to strengthen local supply chains, create jobs

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau said the review of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) will be executed in two phases.

MPs gun for ex-RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo for snubbing hearings

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Parliament seeks to hold former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo accountable for skipping crucial hearings on serious allegations against him.

From bench to court, judge charged with graft linked to church succession battle

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Judge Portia Dipuo Phahlane walked out on bail on Wednesday after prosecutors alleged she took millions of rand in bribes to influence a ruling in the fiercely contested ...

Fugitive shot in chest after month-long manhunt in Cape Town

Kim Swartz|Published

Denver Pietersen, who escaped from Strand Magistrate's Court a month ago while facing attempted murder charges, has been rearrested after allegedly threatening police ...

Retirement dream comes true: Cape Town pensioner wins R13 million Powerball jackpot

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A Cape Town pensioner has won over R13million in the Powerball Plus jackpot from the November 19, 2025, draw.

Labour Court rules employee's resignation was constructive dismissal

Chevon Booysen|Published

A Labour Court ruling highlights the importance of proper workplace procedures as an employee wins over R310,000 for constructive dismissal.

'Unqualified' candidate slated for top George council post

Nicola Daniels|Published

The George municipality's DA-led council has recommended the appointment of Lee-Anne Meiring as director of Community Safety, despite concerns from Local Government ...

Dominant Alpha male baboon planned for euthanasia given lifeline

Nicola Daniels|Published

The City of Cape Town has decided against euthanising Martello, an alpha male baboon, following significant pushback from conservation advocates. This decision comes ...

Victory for elderly woman abused by son-in-law

Staff Reporter|Published

Expressing her gratitude over the ruling, the woman said she feels like “she can begin to live her life again”.

SAPS CFO shocked with how Mchunu relied on her note to dismantle elite unit

Theolin Tembo|Published

Rather than calling for the disbandment of the PKTT, Dimpane said she had advocated that a study be conducted to determine whether it should be made a permanent ...

Activists haul government to court over claims of citizens fighting for Israel in Gaza

Zelda Venter|Published

Allegations regarding South African nationals unlawfully serving in the Israeli Defence Forces are set to be examined in the Gauteng High Court, as activists seek ...

DNA Project breakthrough leads to four life sentences for serial rapist

Chevon Booysen|Published

On the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign, a serial rapist was sentenced to four life terms, highlighting the critical role of DNA evidence in prosecuting ...

MEC dealt a huge blow in bid to challenge R10.4 million payment

Chevon Booysen|Published

This recent decision is a major blow in the department's ongoing legal fight over payment for the Delft community day centre, which was finished nearly six years ...

What City of Cape Town’s informal settlements initiative omits

Theolin Tembo|Published

Human Settlements Mayco Member, Carl Pophaim, said the MOA is one of the interventions that the City believes could change the face of informality in the identified ...

Poor suffer while DA-led departments blame each other

Nicola Daniels|Published

The development of the land bought about seven years ago for “urgent” relocation appears to have stalled as no sphere of government wants to take responsibility. ...

Global conflicts split G20 leaders despite declaration

Manyane Manyane|Published

The G20 summit in South Africa revealed a significant divide between Global North and South leaders, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict overshadowed pressing issues ...

RAF dealt a court blow in R133m psychiatric injury settlement

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Road Accident Fund's attempt to overturn a R133 million settlement for psychiatric injury was thwarted by the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Steenhuisen accused of using Ramaphosa to target DA political foes in government

Willem Phungula|Published

Although the FedEx cited poor performance as a reason for asking Ramaphosa to sack George, political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast said a factional battle ...

SAPS probe into Russian recruitment saga should " expose" any underground or parallel structure

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Hawks have launched an investigation into MK Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla following allegations that she helped recruit 17 South African men who are now trapped ...

Interference marred prosecutorial decisions, NPA boss tells inquiry

Hope Ntanzi|Published

NDPP Shamila Batohi told the inquiry that DPP Andrew Chauke acted unlawfully by pressuring acting former KZN DPP Cyril Mlotshwa to sign an indictment without evidence, ...