MPs gun for Godongwana for refusing to brief committee on land reform finances

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s rejection of a request for a presentation on expenditure trends related to land reform funding has sparked outrage from the Portfolio ...

Blue lights saga haunts suspended Ekurhuleni metro chief

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Suspended EMPD Deputy Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, denying allegations of wrongdoing related to vehicle donations ...

City of Cape Town threatens constitutional challenge if fixed tariffs ruled invalid

Theolin Tembo|Published

The City of Cape Town's fixed tariffs face legal challenges as SAPOA and AfriForum respond to the City's claims of unfettered municipal power in court.

'I can't breathe': Zurenah Smit's emotional breakdown delays high-profile murder trial

Chevon Booysen|Published

Zurenah Smit's emotional testimony in her husband's murder trial led to a temporary halt in proceedings as she struggled to recount the events of that fateful night. ...

Mitchells Plain mourns Zechariah Matthee, 9, and two others killed in mass shooting

Marsha Dean|Published

A nine-year-old boy tragically lost his life in a mass shooting on Tuesday evening where five people were shot inside a house in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain.

Women’s Legal Centre fights for the right to name accused rapists before plea

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Women’s Legal Centre launches the 'Nxme Him' campaign, challenging South Africa's laws that prevent naming accused rapists before they plead, and aiming to empower ...

How extortion-accused Cape Town cops remained at work

Nicola Daniels|Published

Two law enforcement officers from Cape Town's Metal Theft Unit have been arrested for allegedly extorting over half a million rand from foreign-owned spaza shops. ...

Nine-year-old boy among three killed in Mitchells Plain shooting

Staff Reporter|Published

A brutal attack in Mitchells Plain has left the community reeling after gunmen stormed a home in Rocklands, killing a nine-year-old boy and two adults. As police ...

Mchunu throws police boss Masemola under bus at Madlanga

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is on enforced leave, denied interfering in operational policing matters, saying the PKTT was a temporary project established in 2018 ...

US uses G20 presidency to take aim at South Africa

Manyane Manyane|Published

Trump, according to analysts, is likely to shift the focus of the G20 from development and global equity themes to a US-centric platform centred on trade, energy, ...

Ex-Ekurhuleni boss under fire over appointment of deputy metro police chief

Rapula Moatshe|Published

When asked if she would accept responsibility for the potentially irregular appointment, former Ekurhuleni municipal manager Dr Imogen Mashazi replied: “I do.”

SAPS Intelligence on 'high alert' after plot to kill key players in Meyiwa trial

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A group of men were taken in for questioning after police learned of the alleged plot, with National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe saying a case of conspiracy ...

Nothing stops City of Cape Town from imposing a fixed tariff, Western Cape High Court told

Theolin Tembo|Published

The City of Cape Town defends its fixed tariffs against SAPOA and AfriForum's challenges, focusing on its constitutional authority.

'Desperate individuals' behind reports of conspiracy to remove Ramaphosa, say ANC NEC members

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

ANC MPs Mondli Gungubele and Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla have firmly denied allegations of plotting to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling the claims ...

'Suitcase Killers' face justice

Kim Swartz|Published

After a gruesome murder where a businessman's body was found burning in a suitcase, two killers have been convicted while a third suspect has vanished before facing ...

Only 2000 of 7000 unqualified SA Grade R teachers eligible for qualification upgrades

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Department of Basic Education has revealed that 7,294 unqualified Grade R practitioners are currently employed in public schools across South Africa’s nine provinces. ...

Staff-related costs could cripple municipalities

Nicola Daniels|Published

The National Treasury has raised alarms over escalating operating deficits in the 2025/26 financial year, warning that municipalities may struggle to pay employee ...

I'm not protecting anyone, ex-city manager tells Madlanga inquiry

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Dr Imogen Mashazi testifies at the Madlanga Commission, denying any involvement in the disciplinary process against suspended EMPD chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, ...

Jacob Zuma is an ‘easy target’ in R28.9m court order

Zelda Venter|Updated

The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, was told that Zuma is an innocent party and the real wrongdoers are the State officials who authorised the payments.