Patriotic Alliance names Cheslyn Steenberg as Cape Town mayoral candidate

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Updated

Steenberg urged party activists to close ranks as campaigning intensifies.

New regulations set to empower SA consumers against spam calls

Zelda Venter|Published

Registration of direct marketers and consumers will commence in July.

Medical records released in long-running Tiger Brands listeriosis class action

Zelda Venter|Published

In the latest chapter of the legal proceedings involving hundreds of people who claimed they fell ill or lost loved ones due to contaminated food, 16 claimants turned ...

Julius Mkhwanazi has his day in court

Rapula Moatshe and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Mkhwanazi’s arrest on Saturday followed damning allegations that emerged during his three days of testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, linking him ...

PIE amendments go tough on invaders

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Speaking at a media briefing, Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane said the amendment bill " targets those who unlawfully sell land or property that does not ...

Disaster teams respond to flooding in parts of Cape Town

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Disaster teams are on the ground in Cape Town, assessing the damage caused by heavy rainfall and flooding in vulnerable communities, urging residents to stay vigilant. ...

Celebrating history: CTIJF musicians pay tribute at Robben Island

Theolin Tembo|Published

Experience the profound connection between music and history as musicians from the Cape Town International Jazz Festival gather on Robben Island.

SCA exposes failures in justice system for vulnerable teenager

Zelda Venter|Published

A Supreme Court ruling has highlighted the systemic failures of the criminal justice system, awarding damages to a vulnerable teenager unlawfully detained for nearly ...

13-year-old among four killed in Delft gang shooting

Marsha Dean|Published

Four people, including a 13-year-old boy, were tragically killed in a mass shooting in Delft, with police suspecting gang involvement.

SACP won't punish members campaigning for the ANC

Willem Phungula|Published

SACP national spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana said the party would not punish any member that campaigns for the ANC, arguing that SACP members are still ANC members. ...

From Nyanga to Hollywood: CPUT graduate is making her mark

Yaeesh Collins|Published

Anande Kuse was among more than 9,000 students who graduated during CPUT's autumn ceremonies this week, earning her Advanced Diploma in Film Production.

Judge President Mbenenge's actions “grossly inappropriate” - JSC

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Judge President Selby Mbenenge faces serious consequences as the JSC finds him guilty of gross misconduct, revealing ethical breaches and a troubling power imbalance. ...

Cape Town job seekers injured in stadium 'stampede'

Kim Swartz|Published

Over 25 000 job seekers flocked to Athlone Stadium for a significant employment event, resulting in crowd control challenges and injuries.

Malema claims political bias in sentencing

Manyane Manyane|Published

EFF leader Julius Malema says his prosecution is part of a broader and orchestrated campaign to disrupt his political career and stifle the EFF’s influence ahead ...

Why Eerste River is quietly becoming Cape Town’s hottest residential growth node

Given Majola|Published

Eerste River is strategically located with easy access to major routes like the N2 and R300 and is close to key economic hubs such as Bellville, Stellenbosch, and ...

Police colonel gets R5000 bail in rape case

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

The State alleges that the 55-year-old officer sexually assaulted his 44-year-old female subordinate in May 2025.

Julius Mkhwanazi caught in 'web of contradictions'

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Suspended EMPD acting chief, Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi, is under fire after failing to explain a late-night trip with no record linked to an alleged police operation, ...

Mbalula axes Jeff Radebe as KZN convener

Willem Phungula|Published

Announcing the new team, Mbalula avoided questions on why the changes were necessary - particularly the decision to remove Radebe, saying he did not want to apportion ...

'Witness kidnapping plot' halts Cape businessman's bail bid

Kim Swartz|Published

The State told the court that they had an affidavit from a witness claiming that the accused attempted to have them harmed.