Court sentences ex-FNB employee to six years for theft from elderly farmer

IOL Reporter|Published

The long arm of the law caught up with a former bank employee who helped herself to money from an elderly farmer.

Two men awarded R1 million for unlawful arrest and police procedural flaws

Zelda Venter|Published

A Gauteng High Court judge has ordered compensation for two assault suspects unlawfully arrested by the police, highlighting the need for better protection of victims' ...

Mkhwanazi set to be the first witness at the Madlanga Commission

Rapula Moatshe|Published

The Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry will commence on September 17, with Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi expected to testify about serious allegations ...

Illustration: Gazan Child Memorial
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These are the names of the 18,000 Palestinian children murdered by Israel since October 7

South African government refutes claims of 'undetected' M23 rebels at peace dialogue

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation defends its protocols against allegations that M23 rebels entered South Africa undetected during a peace ...

Stellenbosch Municipality mum on transformation

Nicola Daniels|Published

Stellenbosch Municipality faces scrutiny over its senior management's racial composition following a leaked video where Acting Director Alexander Kannemeyer questions ...

The Metropolitan Museum opens in Cape Town – an investment in legacy

Partnered Content|Published

Metropolitan Life officially opens the Metropolitan Museum, a dedicated space that honours 127 years of resilience, progression and innovation.

Cataract surgery: Innovative techniques and what you need to know

Partnered Content|Updated

Discover the intricacies of cataract surgery, from understanding what a cataract is to exploring the latest advancements in artificial lenses that can restore your ...

Three shot dead in suspected gang-related attack in Tafelsig

Kim Swartz|Published

Three men were shot dead in Tafelsig, raising concerns over escalating gang violence.

Thabo Bester fights back: Court order sought to stop Netflix documentary airing

Zelda Venter|Published

Thabo Bester, a convicted killer and rapist, is taking legal action against Netflix to prevent the release of the documentary series "Beauty and the Bester," claiming ...

Body of missing Bloubergstrand kite-surfer found at sea

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Rescue teams have confirmed that the missing kite-surfer was found deceased

Watch VideoCommunity rallies to find missing eight-year-old Anovuyo Oncke in Lotus River

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Anovuyo Oncke, an eight-year-old girl from Phumlani Village, has gone missing, sparking a desperate search by her family and community.

Legal experts call for RAF to fix payment delays outside court

Zelda Venter|Published

The Gauteng High Court has dismissed the RAF's request for an extended payment moratorium, prompting legal experts to call for systemic reforms within the fund to ...

Donald Trump’s G20 non-attendance won’t sidetrack critical agenda, says International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola

Mashudu Sadike|Updated

Despite President Donald Trump's absence from the G20 Summit, South Africa's international relations Minister Ronald Lamola is preparing to welcome Vice President ...

Rising culinary star dies in buggy accident on Richard Branson’s Caribbean Island

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Sihle Somdaka, a rising culinary talent and devoted father, tragically lost his life in a buggy accident on Richard Branson’s Caribbean Island.

More organisations join legal battle to stop City of Cape Town's tariff hikes

Nicola Daniels|Published

SA1st Forum joins the court challenge against Cape Town's new fixed rate charges in court, arguing that the increases threaten the affordability of household maintenance ...

High Court overturns unfair sanctions against school learners for vaping

Zelda Venter|Published

The Western Cape High Court has declared the disciplinary actions against two learners for vaping in their school hostel unlawful, highlighting issues of double ...

DA’s ‘selective outrage’ exposed

Nicola Daniels|Published

Stellenbosch Municipality, under scrutiny for its racial transformation efforts, faces a new controversy as it disciplines a whistleblower who raised concerns about ...

Negotiation breakdown fuels taxi violence in the Western Cape

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Taxi violence in Somerset West intensifies, with rival associations Cata and Codeta failing to reach an agreement despite government intervention and a court order. ...

Dial-a-Ride service to run until October after legal settlement

Theolin Tembo|Published

The City of Cape Town has paused its decision to cut the Dial-a-Ride service for disabled residents, following a legal settlement with the Western Cape Network on ...