Two Pollsmoor prison inmates dead following attack on officials

Brandon Nel|Published

Officials were attacked and two inmates lost their lives during efforts to contain the situation, DCS said.

Three life terms for Worcester man who sexually abused daughter and stepdaughters

Chevon Booysen|Published

A 42-year-old Worcester man will serve three life terms after being convicted of raping his biological daughter and two stepdaughters.

Cape Town theatre: Healing, hope and high-energy fun collide

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Cape Town’s theatre scene is serving something for every mood, from heart-tugging stories to bright, feel-good musicals.

Fake SPCA inspector handed 12-month prison sentence

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A Cape Town man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for fraud, forgery and impersonation after he attempted to secure employment as an SPCA inspector using ...

WHO boss hails SA' s approval of Lenacapavir as a game-changer for HIV battle

Hope Ntanzi|Published

SAHPRA chief executive Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela said the product is “the most effective HIV prevention measure thus far.”

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 ...

Police deputy minister remains ' powerless' under Mchunu' s leadership

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy Minister for Police Cassel Mathale disclosed that suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu has yet to delegate powers to him.

Mathale blindsided by Mchunu' s PKTT closure

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale said suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu did not consult him about disbanding the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).

Treat Cele' s claims with pinch of salt, says policing expert Mary De Haas

Thami Magubane|Published

Mary De Haas refutes claims made by former police minister Bheki Cele regarding whistleblower Thabiso Zulu' s refusal of state protection, shedding light on the ...

US blockade or not, Cuba remains a beacon of hope for other nations

Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo|Published

While the US government has been following the same aggressive playbook for decades, hoping that one day it would pay off, Cuba is not alone.

Taxi owner gunned down in Lwandle

Kim Swartz|Published

The shooting comes shortly after the reopening of taxi routes between Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Somerset West after a month-long shutdown due to violent clashes between ...

Advertising Board finds LekkeSlaap' s ad crossed line between humor and harassment of women

Zelda Venter|Published

The Advertising Regulatory Board' s controversial ruling on LekkeSlaap' s latest commercial featuring influencer Tali raises critical questions about humour, harassment, ...

Father' s bail denied again as Western Cape High Court prioritises children' s welfare

Chevon Booysen|Published

The Western Cape High Court denies bail for the third time to a father accused of murdering his wife, prioritising the uncertain welfare of their three children. ...

Increased security measures at Milnerton High School following viral bullying incident

Staff Reporter|Published

Following a viral bullying incident at Milnerton High School, heightened security measures have been implemented to ensure student safety, as six pupils face assault ...

Innovator trust' s Women In Tech Awards 2025 champion women shaping SA' S tech landscape

Partnered Content|Updated

The Innovator Trust proudly presents the speakers and panelists for the 2025 edition of the Women in Tech (WIT) Awards, an unflinching look at how women are rewriting ...

WCED challenges decision to reinstate unfairly dismissed teacher

Nicola Daniels|Published

After the Labour Court cleared former Primrose Park Primary teacher Lee-Ann Snyders, the Western Cape Education Department has filed for an appeal against the ruling ...

SAPS alarming forensics backlog hampers justice for desperate families

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The scale of the crisis was underscored by a diagram presented to the commission, linking firearms used in the murders of Armand Swart, Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, ...

Ex-top cops Cele, Booysen reflect on the closure of the Cato Manor Unit

Thami Magubane|Published

Former police minister Bheki Cele and Major General Johan Booysen discuss the catastrophic effects of disbanding the Cato Manor organised crime unit, highlighting ...

‘Anti-bullying policies not enough’

Nicola Daniels and Theolin Tembo|Published

In the first half of 2025, 69 bullying cases were reported to Safe Schools, yet the Western Cape Education Department remains silent on the number of schools with ...