City weighs option to bring in new male following death of Rondevlei hippo, Brutus

Staff Reporter|Published

Brutus arrived at Rondevlei in November 1981, and was the first hippo to be reintroduced into the Western Cape in 300 years. He was still producing offspring until ...

Vigilante attack in Philippi: Police seek to identify victims

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Police have launched a murder investigation after three unidentified men were killed and set alight in what appears to be an act of vigilante justice in Philippi's ...

Remembering Sharna Fernandez: A legacy of service in the Western Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Sharna Fernandez, former Western Cape provincial Speaker and MEC for Social Development, is remembered for her unwavering dedication to public service and advocacy ...

Globally renowned poet Ingrid Jonker finally 'returns' home

Own Correspondent|Published

According to Jonker’s cousin, Cathy de Villiers, the family regards this restitution “as a form of healing across generations”.

Judge rejects 'late' recusal application in accused husband killer case

Chevon Booysen|Published

In a significant setback for accused husband killer Zurenah Smit and co-accused Derek Sait, Western Cape High Court Judge Derek Wille has rejected their application ...

Mchunu's chief of staff's contradictory statements leave MPs puzzled

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The parliamentary inquiry investigating corruption allegations within the criminal justice system adjourned on Thursday following discrepancies in the testimony ...

Madlanga must now probe Western Cape cop-gang links

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Western Cape Police Ombudsman has released a report alleging police gang infiltration, prompting calls from MPL's for its inclusion in the Madlanga Commission ...

DA cannot absolve itself from failing to tackle gangs, say opposition

Nicola Daniels|Updated

Opposition parties have condemned the DA-led provincial government for neglecting communities plagued by violence and crime, as the issue of gangsterism and child ...

How Ekurhuleni officials 'changed' laws to escape accountability

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Ekurhuleni’s municipal laws were allegedly revised to protect EMPD Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi from disciplinary proceedings following allegations of illegal agreements ...

'Suspended top cop Sibiya's associate remains convicted serial hijacker'

Willem Phungula|Updated

KZN Deputy Commissioner for Crime Detection Major-General Anthony Gopaul said police were shocked to discover James Stuart Scharnick's criminal records were deleted ...

How a Gqeberha family defrauded the UIF of R500 000

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A Gqeberha family has been found guilty of defrauding the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) ten years after committing the crime.

Google and YouTube R688 million support package to boost SA media

Zelda Venter|Published

The Competition Commission’s inquiry found that Google does have a monopoly over the sharing of news media on the internet through Search. Google and a number of ...

Watch VideoDr Iqbal Survé calls for a stronger partnership between Africa and China

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

At the Global South Media Forum, Dr. Iqbal Survé champions a collaborative future for Africa and China, calling for an inclusive world order that reflects shared ...

Westlake residents unite to rescue kittens

Staff Reporter|Published

When a cat gave birth in a Westlake roof, residents banded together to rescue the kittens, showcasing the power of community and compassion.

Alan Winde releases long-awaited report on SAPS gang infiltration

Nicola Daniels|Updated

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has finally released the long-awaited Police Ombudsman report on gang infiltration within the South African Police Service, following ...

Net closes on more than 8000 high-risk ghost worker cases

Theolin Tembo|Published

Government is tackling payroll fraud with the identification of 8854 ghost workers, aiming to improve efficiency and accountability in public service.

Madlanga inquiry, National dialogue allocated millions from adjustment budget

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Tabling his Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), Godongwana said the allocated amounts will cover disaster relief and funding for the Madlanga Commission ...

Cop-gang link report expected to top provincial legislature debate on child murders

Nicola Daniels|Published

Premier Alan Winde is under pressure to explain the long-awaited release of the Western Cape Police Ombudsman report, which investigates serious allegations of gang ...

Western Cape communities under siege

Nicola Daniels|Published

Over the past 72 hours, gang violence has claimed 30 lives in the Western Cape, culminating in a mass shooting at the Nyanga taxi rank that left two dead and several ...