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Court denies bail to Shaun Roos amid bribery allegations

Kim Swartz|Published

Shaun Roos, 56, faces a Schedule 5 charge of corruption after he allegedly attempted to influence an investigation linked to municipal contracts worth about R1.6 billion awarded to his company, Triple C Maintenance and Services.

Kenwyn Islamic Society demands resignation of Waterloo mosque trustees

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Following a week of turmoil, the Kenwyn Islamic Society demands the resignation of trustees overseeing the Waterloo Road Mosque after the controversial arrest of ...

Fadiel Adams accuses PKTT of intimidation in 'raid'

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Police said they would not be commenting on claims of an arrest attempt by alleged members of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) at a property formerly linked ...

Community rallies as Mazwi Kubheka's family speaks out on trauma counselling needs

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Mazwi Kubheka who was reportedly abducted for a month, has thanked the community for putting pressure on his abductors, resulting in his release on Saturday night. ...

Sanef inquiry launched into serious allegations against Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Sanef has initiated an independent legal inquiry into allegations against Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara, who has stepped aside amid claims of improper benefits ...

Eastern Cape ANC leadership forges ahead with legal battle over halted provincial conference

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The ANC in the Eastern Cape is set to appeal a court ruling that halted its provincial conference, despite Luthuli House withdrawing its challenge.

CoCT urged not to 'waste taxpayer money' on tariffs appeal

Theolin Tembo|Published

The City said it will consider its options for appeal and that the court order will be suspended should they choose to appeal.

Parliament committee, universities clash over employment of foreign academics

Theolin Tembo|Published

USAf had said it respects Parliament’s oversight role but was concerned that the issue is increasingly politicised and devoid of the realities of how universities ...

Cape Town leaders launch Community Guardianship Desk to tackle crime

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Community leaders in Cape Town, led by veteran officer Dawood Laing, launch a new initiative to tackle escalating violence on the Cape Flats, aiming for a coordinated ...

Lanzerac Wine Estate takes on SARB over R220m forfeiture

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Markus Jooste's former luxury estate in Stellenbosch is embroiled in a legal dispute with the SA Reserve Bank over a R220 million forfeiture order.

Premier Ntuli denies allegations of xenophobia in KZN

Thobeka Ngema and Xolile Mtembu|Published

The Embassy of Zimbabwe in South Africa and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have issued urgent safety advisories to their nationals following reports ...

MPs question SANDF's effectiveness on Cape Flats

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

With gang violence escalating in the Cape Flats, MPs condemned the South African National Defence Force's deployment as a failure.

How Toffee Beanz is changing the courtroom experience for child witnesses

Chevon Booysen|Published

As the first therapy dog to assist a child witness in South Africa's court system, Toffee Beanz brings a sense of calm and support, illustrating the importance of ...

Steenhuisen under fire for 'lethargic' response to FMD crisis

Zelda Venter|Published

Farmers are calling for immediate action as the Gauteng High Court criticises the government's repeated delays in implementing a vaccination scheme for foot-and-mouth ...

Brown Mogotsi aims to block Advocate Matthew Chaskalson from leading his testimony at the Madlanga Commission

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Mogotsi, who briefly appeared before the commission on Tuesday, has instructed his legal representatives to file a substantive application to recuse Chaskalson from ...

Education Minister wants urgent investigation into R1.6 billion textbook procurement scandal

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for a formal investigation into allegations of irregularities in the R1.6 billion textbook procurement process.

Saps investigate liquor licence fraud accused links to more cases

Chevon Booysen|Published

According to Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi, Nicolene Gouvias has been on the run since February 2024, and a warrant of arrest had since been issued.

Mkhwanazi and Lerutla granted bail, surrender passports to the state

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The state had opposed bail, arguing that the charges against the pair were serious and raising concerns that they could interfere with witnesses and the investigation. ...

Activists accuse Western Cape Government of undermining South Africa's stance on Israel

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Pro-Palestinian activists in Cape Town rally outside the provincial legislature, urging the Western Cape government to align with South Africa's foreign policy on ...

South Africa extends fuel levy relief to combat rising petrol prices

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed that the temporary reduction in the general fuel levy, initially introduced ...