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Prison raids yield over 37 000 confiscated cellphones and contraband
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Prison raids yield over 37 000 confiscated cellphones and contraband

Tragedy strikes Kleinmond: Three farm workers lose their lives in devastating floods

Chevon Booysen|Published

Tragedy struck near Kleinmond as three farm workers lost their lives due to severe flooding, prompting extensive rescue operations and community support in the Western ...

High Court extension sought by Nersa for electricity tariff approvals

Staff Reporter|Published

To ensure regulatory compliance, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa is seeking a High Court extension to finalise approvals for 14 outstanding electricity ...

From ancestral beats to AI: the wildest collaborations at NAF 2026 revealed

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Pack your warmest coat and get ready for a winter of incredible art in Makhanda!

Why civil society is calling for an extension on the whistleblower protection Bill deadline

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Civil society organisations are calling for an extension to the consultation period over the recently gazetted Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026.

Inside the cocaine scandal: SAPS officer reveals Major General Khan's alleged involvement

Published

SAPS officer Steve Phakula's testimony implicated Major General Feroz Khan, a senior Crime Intelligence officer, who was arrested over the weekend for allegedly ...

PEPFAR funding cuts disrupt HIV testing and treatment

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

The withdrawal of funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has disrupted HIV testing, antiretroviral therapy (ART) collection, and access ...

MPs furious over clearance of PPS officers amid IPID findings

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Parliamentarians have voiced their outrage over the clearance of two Presidential Protection Services officers despite adverse findings from the Independent Police ...

New model for unsustainable RAF

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy outlined a new funding model for the Road Accident Fund, aimed at reducing financial burdens while enhancing road safety and infrastructure ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs must hunt for new goalkeeper despite Brandon Petersen’s form

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Brandon Petersen has had a stellar season, but his backups, Bruce Bvuma and Fiacre Ntwari, lack confidence, forcing Kaizer Chiefs to urgently seek a quality new ...

Watch VideoSiyabonga Sangweni backs Orlando Pirates to end 14-year title drought after consistent season

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Orlando Pirates legend Siyabonga Sangweni praised the current squad's consistency, belief, and competitive spirit, stating they deserve to win the Betway Premiership ...

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso backs Mamelodi Sundowns for CAF Champions League final despite domestic heartbreak

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is rallying his team for the CAF Champions League final, dismissing the domestic league loss and criticising Orlando Pirates' ...

Watch VideoHow Mamelodi Sundowns 'lost' the Betway Premiership: Five Matches that cost the Brazilians

Mihlali Baleka|Updated

Mamelodi Sundowns are poised to lose their eight-year grip on the South African title. We analyse the five key results that handed the advantage to Orlando Pirates. ...

SAPS in turmoil: 18 officials suspended amid Madlanga Commission corruption inquiry

Bongani Hans|Published

Testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has led to the suspension of numerous police officers, including high-ranking generals, as allegations of corruption ...

Kubayi won't back down on Legal Sector Code enforcement

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announces significant reforms in the legal sector as part of a R26.3 billion budget, focusing on ...

Mother of slain teen Hashiem Solomon expresses forgiveness as killers get life sentences

Kim Swartz|Published

After nearly seven years of waiting, the family of Hashiem Solomon expresses relief as his murderers are sentenced to life imprisonment, reflecting on their loss ...

MK Party seeks to reform Parliament's impeachment procedures following Phala Phala judgment

Theolin Tembo|Published

The MK Party has formally submitted amendments to Parliament's impeachment procedures, aiming to address constitutional flaws highlighted by the recent Phala Phala ...

Emergency response teams mobilised as Cape Town battles severe flooding

Ntsikelelo Qoyo and Robin - Lee Francke|Published

Emergency teams were working tirelessly across Cape Town as severe weather conditions lead to six fatalities and affected over 80 000 residents.

Fire and Rescue teams save 28 preschoolers from flooding in Mitchells Plain

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Thanks to the rapid response of Fire and Rescue teams, a potential tragedy was averted in Mitchells Plain as 28 preschoolers were safely evacuated from Montclair ...

ANC members split over Ramaphosa's decision to challenge panel report on Phala Phala scandal

Manyane Manyane|Published

ANC members are divided over President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to challenge an independent panel report, raising questions about the party's future ahead of local ...