Ramaphosa to launch rollout of new HIV prevention injection in Mpumalanga

Wendy Dondolo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to launch Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

Hawks secure R5.86 million preservation order over four properties linked to rhino horn trafficking syndicate

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Hawks have secured a R5.86 million preservation order over four properties linked to a major rhino horn trafficking syndicate.

Stellenbosch students expelled after humiliating 'bed-flipping' stunt in residence room

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Two Stellenbosch University students have been expelled from all university residences after admitting to entering a fellow student’s room and removing his bed and ...

Dan Roodt's Pro-Afrikaans Action Group faces R4.2m forfeiture for currency exchange control violations

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Dan Roodt's Pro-Afrikaans Action Group faces a significant R4.2m penalty from the SA Reserve Bank for violating exchange control regulations.

Nearly R1-billion drug bust reveals scale of organised crime at Beitbridge

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

South African authorities have intercepted 713 000 grams of methaqualone worth nearly R1-billion at the Beitbridge border post after a truck entering from Malawi ...

Consumers brace for tight squeeze as SARB MPC hikes repo rate

Cape Times Reporter|Published

" As the South African Reserve Bank raises the repo rate to 7%, consumers face increased financial pressure. This decision, driven by rising inflation and global ...

Over 46 000 learners receive multiple school offers for 2027 admissions

Genevieve Serra|Published

The Western Cape Education Department has announced the outcomes of school admissions applications for Grade R, 1, and 8 in 2027, revealing that over 46 000 learners ...

Asylum seeker appeals backlog worsens due to RAASA funding cuts

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

With a staggering backlog of 161,000 asylum seekers, how is the defunding of the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa (RAASA) affecting the future of asylum ...

Western Cape's top cop Thembisile Patekile to retire at the end of June

Lilita Gcwabe|Updated

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner General Thembisile Patekile announces his retirement at the end of June, concluding nearly five years of dedicated service in ...

Residents of Mitchells Plain express frustration during Deputy President Mashatile's visit amid gang violence

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's recent visit to Mitchells Plain has sparked outrage among residents, who label Operation Prosper a failure as gang-related violence ...

Mother finds closure as midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee sentenced to 23 years

Zelda Venter|Updated

Following a lengthy trial, midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee is sentenced to 23 years in prison for her role in the tragic deaths and disabilities of infants at her ...

Tembisa Hospital: SIU reveals Stefan Joel Govindraju is the ‘face behind Syndicate X’

Hope Ntanzi|Published

THE Special Investigating Unit has obtained a preservation order against a former Tembisa Hospital official, revealing a complex network of procurement corruption ...

uMkhonto weSizwe chief whip arrested for allegedly siphoning funds from recruits

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police have arrested MK Party National Assembly Chief Whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi on fraud charges linked to an alleged scheme in which party recruits were reportedly ...

Nelson Mandela's statue unveiled in Atlanta Airport ahead of FIFA World Cup

Staff Reporter|Published

Western Cape MEC Ricardo Mackenzie highlights the global significance of Nelson Mandela's message during the unveiling of a new statue at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta ...

Brace for interest rate hike, but fuel cost could drop

Staff Reporter|Published

This comes as consumers are already battling shrinking salaries, rising living costs and mounting debt.

Rising immigration protests lead to chaos in Cape Town schools as Ghanaians are repatriated

Simon Majadibodu|Published

As anti-immigration protests escalate, the first group of Ghanaian nationals departs from OR Tambo International Airport, marking a significant moment in the ongoing ...

Ramaphosa faces criticism for alleged stalling tactics at taxpayers' expense

Manyane Manyane and Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Political parties warn that President Ramaphosa's legal maneuvers to overturn findings of constitutional violations could burden taxpayers, raising serious concerns ...

Today's weather: Here’s what South Africans can expect

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa is set to experience a calm and dry Wednesday, with stable weather conditions across the country. Expect cool mornings and warm afternoons.

Thembi Simelane launches R576 million affordable housing project in Cape Town

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Minister Thembi Simelane highlights the urgent need for affordable housing in Cape Town as she launches a R576 million project set to benefit over 1,000 residents, ...