Why church bells should ring beyond 16 Days campaign
Siki Dlanga|Published

Why church bells should ring beyond 16 Days campaign

Mandela's lawyer Ismail Ayob hailed for commitment to justice

Chevon Booysen|Updated

Ismail Ayob, who died at 83 in Johannesburg, was Nelson Mandela's personal lawyer and the only attorney permitted to visit him on Robben Island during apartheid. ...

Construction of collapsed temple court authorities by surprise

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The incident has sparked concerns over regulatory compliance, as the construction was reportedly carried out without necessary approvals from the eThekwini Municipality. ...

Slain DJ Warras' fight against hijacked buildings 'invited' threats

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Warrick " DJ Warras" Stock had previously applied for five protection orders against some of the non-paying tenants of a building.

Crime surge in Cape Town: Murder rate up 9.1% as police cite gang violence and overcrowding

Theolin Tembo|Published

Western Cape crime stats show murder has risen by 9.1% with 1,160 cases recorded, as officials highlight gang violence and illegal firearms driving crime in overcrowded ...

Widow pays moving tribute to 'great father' Marius van der Merwe

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Former EMPD reservist, Marius van der Merwe, has been remembered in a poignant tribute that resonated with love and loss by his lifelong partner, Leanne van der ...

Cruise into 2026 refreshed with MSC Opera

Staff Reporter|Published

As the new year unfolds, sail away on MSC Opera for a rejuvenating expedition that promises relaxation, adventure, and culinary delights. Don't miss out on a magical ...

Watch VideoSouth Africa enter AFCON with momentum and expectations

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Bafana Bafana appear to have covered most of their bases as they head into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which gets underway this Sunday in Morocco, with optimism ...

R10k bail for extortion and kidnapping accused Cape Town law enforcement officers

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

The accused are prohibited from having any direct or indirect contact with the complainants or witnesses for the duration of the case.

Alleged JFK gangsters in court over plot to kill witness at Wynberg court

Kim Swartz|Published

Seven suspects linked to the Junky Funky Kidz gang face serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, after allegedly planning to assassinate a witness ...

Watch VideoBafana's Ndamane ready to make impact at AFCON 2025

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos trusts Khulumani Ndamane to contribute in defence at AFCON, praising his versatility, aerial presence, and readiness to step up when ...

Watch VideoBafana better prepared to embrace AFCON dark-horse tag

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Hugo Broos believes Bafana Bafana’s experience and strong preparation have them ready to handle pressure and challenge for honours at AFCON in Morocco.

Ramaphosa warns against detractors sowing fear, hatred

Theolin Tembo|Published

Ramaphosa told the gathering at the Ncome Museum, Nquthu Local Municipality, in the uMzinyathi District, KwaZulu-Natal that South African detractors were painting ...

Bending BEE laws for Starlink is a costly gamble SA can ill-afford

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

If a minister uses policy discretion to rewrite BEE ownership requirements, that is not flexibility but overreach. When executive authority dilutes laws for convenience ...

I ate at Jan Hendrik’s new Cape Town bistro before it opened — here’s what surprised me most

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Join me as I recount my experience at the exclusive soft launch of Le Bistro de JAN in Cape Town, where Michelin-star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen and executive ...

Court nullifies marriage after widow fails to prove that husband was of sound mind when he said " I do"

Zelda Venter|Published

The Western Cape High Court has overturned a marriage after finding that the husband, who had suffered from severe cognitive impairments following a stroked, lacked ...

Temple collapse victim with an artist's heart who fed communities

Monishka Govender|Published

When Verulam farmer Kishore Hurribhujan died tragically while delivering free produce for charity, he left behind more than just 700 litchi trees. His daughter reveals ...

Knysna implements Level 4 water restrictions as dam levels drop to 27%

Nicola Daniels|Published

With Knysna's water supply plummeting to just 27% capacity, urgent repairs are underway as five plumbing teams tackle leaks in the distribution network. Western ...

Family of slain popular DJ warns against speculation

Verna van Diemen|Published

According to Johannesburg Central SAPS spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, DJ Warras was approached by three unknown suspects who opened fire before fleeing the ...

Watch VideoSundowns prepare for crucial run-in after AFCON pause

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns find themselves in an unfamiliar and uneasy position this season, though it is not yet cause for alarm. With much still to unfold, the Brazilians ...