Conservation servitude registered for protection of speckled dwarf tortoise in Northern Cape

Staff Reporter|Published

The protection of dwarf tortoises is critical, particularly because they occur in very specific habitat types along the West Coast of South Africa inland to Namakwaland, ...

Another lifeline for the African Penguin - Minister signs landmark regulations

Staff Reporter|Published

Non-compliance will be met with firm penalties: fines of up to R2 million, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.

Your grant, your fingerprint: Sassa turns to biometrics to stop fraudsters

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Sassa announces mandatory biometric enrolment for social grants starting September 1, 2025, aiming to enhance fraud detection and improve the integrity of its grant ...

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

Over 500,000 driving licence cards await printing as backlog persists: here's how to avoid being fined

Jason Woosey|Published

Despite having an operational machine since May, the Drivers' Licence Card Agency still has a significant backlog. Here's how to avoid being fined if your card is ...

Suspected trafficker arrested in Worcester with R1. 8 million worth of abalone

Staff Reporter|Published

A suspected abalone trafficker was nabbed in Worcester for being in possession of abalone worth R1. 8million.

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 ...

‘Gravely concerned’: Cape Town mayor calls on police minister to fix Anti-Gang Unit crisis

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis urges the Acting National Police Minister to allocate emergency resources to the SAPS Anti-Gang Unit, which is struggling with ...

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph boost for Springboks as they depart for New Zealand

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Springboks are at full strength for their two-match series against the All Blacks.

Watch VideoNaledi Pandor: The ANC has lost its glory and people look at it with 'disdain, horror and shame'

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The African National Congress (ANC) has lost its glory and is now viewed by many South Africans with “disdain, horror and shame”, says to party veteran Naledi Pandor. ...

New Volkswagen Golf GTI, special edition Polo Vivo to debut at Festival of Motoring

Jason Woosey|Published

The much-anticipated debut of the Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 GTI and special edition Polo Vivo will take place at this weekend's Festival of Motoring at Kyalami Raceway, ...

MTN’s Iran ‘dealings’ could severely hurt US-SA relations

Rapula Moatshe|Published

An investigation by the US Department of Justice into MTN's alleged bribery in Iran and Afghanistan raises concerns about the potential impact on South Africa's ...

Judge highlights femicide crisis in handing down 24-year sentence

Chevon Booysen|Published

A high court judge sentences a murderer to 24 years, spotlighting the urgent femicide crisis and the need for societal change.

Western Cape has second-highest number of protection order applications

Nicola Daniels|Published

Over one million new protection order applications were filed across South Africa in the 2024/25 financial year, with the Western Cape reporting the second-highest ...

City defends DA's "cadre deployment" on Castle board

Nicola Daniels|Published

Opposition parties are up in arms over the DA-led City of Cape Town's controversial appointment of James-Brent Styan, the mayor’s chief of staff, to the Castle Control ...

Attorney struck off the roll for rewriting magistrate’s judgment

Zelda Venter|Updated

A case before the Eastern Cape High Court, in which it had emerged that an attorney allegedly wrote a judgment on behalf of a magistrate to favour her clients, was ...

R5. 4 million compensation for arm amputee after train attack

Chevon Booysen|Published

After a violent train attack in 2017, an arm amputee has been awarded R5. 4 million by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, covering his medical expenses and ...

Council for Medical Scheme seeks legal advice on discrimination against black healthcare providers

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has shed light on the initiatives to address findings of systemic discrimination against black healthcare providers by medical schemes, ...

Buti Manamela seeks PSC's help to vet SETA administrators amid public outrage

Bongani Hans and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Amid public outrage, Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela engages the Public Service Commission to vet three controversial SETA administrators.