16 Days Campaign | Witnessing my mother's abuse was my abuse
OWN Correspondent|Published

16 Days Campaign | Witnessing my mother's abuse was my abuse

Lack of African languages at Model Cs signals worrying signs

Staff Reporter|Published

MPs noted that the number of former Model C schools that have incorporated African languages remains low and requested a school-level spreadsheet that will allow ...

Court imposes strict timelines for Nersa municipal electricity tariff applications

Zelda Venter|Published

The court has now imposed annual timelines on Nersa, Eskom, and all municipalities, which include that Eskom must submit its Retail Tariffs Structural Adjustments ...

Slain whistle-blower may have known his killers

Zelda Venter|Published

CCTV footage shows Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, talking to and attempting to draw his own weapon before he was shot multiple times in full view of his ...

Marius van der Merwe wanted to expose bigwigs in illegal mining

Manyane Manyane|Published

Van der Merwe’s murder is also suspected to be linked to his efforts against illegal mining, especially as he was apparently preparing to expose more details about ...

Saulsville mass shooting claims 3 children from one family

Rapula Moatshe|Published

The police have launched a manhunt for three suspects and are investigating 12 counts of murder and 14 of attempted murder.

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 ...

Get your house in order, ANC tells KZN task team

Willem Phungula|Published

The ANC's provincial task team in KwaZulu-Natal has had its mandate extended to February due to challenges in holding an elective conference

Slain Madlanga Commission whistleblower hailed a community hero

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has called for a thorough investigation into continued killings of Ekurhuleni-based whistle-blowers following the assassination of ...

R60 000 reward offered for information on ANC ward convenor's murder

Staff Reporter|Published

Police are offering a R60 000 reward for information on suspects who murdered Myolisi Magibisela, an ANC convenor and anti-extortion activist from Khayelitsha.

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs end year in frustration after goalless draw with TS Galaxy

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs closed the year with a fourth straight winless match, drawing 0–0 with TS Galaxy and exposing ongoing coaching, leadership, and attacking problems. ...

Pensioner wins legal battle against Prasa for train robbery injuries

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Western Cape High Court found Prasa liable for 72-year-old Jacob Barnett’s proven or agreed damages in relation to a robbery incident where a brick was thrown ...

South Africa's first internal bone transport surgery performed at Tygerberg Hospital

Staff Reporter|Published

In a pioneering medical breakthrough, surgeons at Tygerberg Hospital have performed South Africa's first fully internal bone transport and limb-lengthening reconstruction ...

Good Samaritan saves father and daughter from drowning in Knysna using NSRI rescue buoy

Staff Reporter|Published

A quick-thinking sand castle builder became an unexpected hero when he used an NSRI pink rescue buoy to save a father and teenage daughter caught in rip currents ...

Preventing GVB far less costly than responding

Lesley Ann van Selm|Published

If we are willing to invest in what actually works, we can shift the trajectory of a country exhausted by trauma and fear.

16 Days Campaign | A Cape Flats mother's journey from abuse to empowerment

Own Correspondent|Published

I am a 40-year-old mother who overcame a life of abuse, addiction, and crime to become a resilient single parent. This is my story of struggle, survival, and empowerment ...

Truth comes with heavy price for whistleblowers in today’s South Africa

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

The targeted execution of a protected witness pushes us past the boundary of crisis and into the territory of collapse.

Watch VideoWhat Bafana Bafana can expect from Group A rivals at 2026 Fifa World Cup

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Sixteen years after opening the 2010 World Cup against Mexico, Bafana Bafana will once again face the hosts in 2026, alongside Korea Republic and a yet-to-be-decided ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs eye strong finish as TS Galaxy test looms

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Kaizer Chiefs aim to end 2025 on a high as they face in-form TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership on Sunday.

Cape Town comes alive: games, adventure and inclusive creativity

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

This December, Cape Town offers something for everyone. Visitors and locals can expect thrilling experiences, hands-on creativity, and a festive atmosphere that ...