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These are the names of the 18,000 Palestinian children murdered by Israel since October 7

Opposition parties concerned over Smith, Limberg raid 'settlement agreement'

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Following a High Court ruling declaring a SAPS raid on Cape Town Mayco offices unlawful, opposition parties raise concerns about the equal application of the law, ...

Madlanga Commission likely to confirm public's perception of South Africa as a 'crime scene'

Rapula Moatshe|Published

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is set to hold its first public hearing on September 17, as experts speculate on its potential to address political killings and ...

Kraaifontein community in shock after multiple violent incidents

Marsha Dean|Published

three men were killed, one injured and a woman raped

ANC's new action plan aims to tackle service delivery failures in local government

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a move to enhance the efficacy of local governance, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa introduced the party's Action Plan, aimed at making local government work better ...

Zungula questions Rhoode SAPS outcome

Mashudu Sadike and Nicola Daniels|Published

ATM leader Vuyo Zungula criticises the ANC for allegedly protecting its members after Major-General Wally Rhoode was cleared of misconduct related to an investigation ...

Eastern Cape police apprehend eight KwaZulu-Natal suspects in major illegal alcohol bust

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Eight suspects from KwaZulu-Natal were arrested for their involvement in illegal alcohol manufacturing in East London.

Labour Court upholds dismissal of employee for misusing petty cash on chocolate bars

Zelda Venter|Published

An employee's dismissal for misusing petty cash to buy chocolate bars raises questions about trust and workplace ethics, as the Labour Court reviews the case following ...

Closure of Western Cape taxi routes 'necessary to protect lives'

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Western Cape government has closed several taxi routes due to escalating violence between rival associations, raising concerns for commuters and prompting potential ...

Joburg water woes persist as minister admits blames water tanker 'mafias'

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Majodina also raised alarm about “water mafias” in the North West who extort contractors and force projects to halt.

335 days, 20 200km through 19 countries for cystic fibrosis awareness

Nicola Daniels|Published

At just 15, Théotime Massot learned about cystic fibrosis through a family friend. Now, at 24, he has embarked on an incredible 335-day cycling journey across 19 ...

Government's tough stance: Municipalities owe R25. 1 billion to water boards

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile revealed that municipalities, as of June, collectively owe an alarming R25. 1 billion to water boards.

Paul Mashatile addresses declaration controversy, denies having ‘smallanyana skeletons’

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addressed speculation surrounding his declaration of interests, firmly stating, “I don’t have smallanyana skeletons” to share with ...

New e-hailing regulations to boost safety and compliance

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy unveils crucial new regulations for e-hailing services, promising enhanced safety and compliance to protect drivers and improve ...

Bheki Cele ignores Parliament's invitation amid Mkhwanazi inquiry delays

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Bheki Cele's failure to respond to Parliament's committee invitation raises tensions among MPs, who express frustration over witness delays and question the integrity ...

Khayelitsha residents demand accountability from councillors during tense imbizo

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Tensions erupted at a Khayelitsha imbizo as residents confronted Cape Town councillors over service delivery failures, highlighting a growing demand for accountability ...

Commission for Gender Equality welcomes 'progressive' ruling that husbands can now take wives’ surname

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Constitutional Court has made a landmark ruling that challenges traditional gender norms by allowing men the right to adopt their wives' surnames, a decision ...

Allegations of witness interference threaten ex-attorney's bail application

Chevon Booysen|Published

Allegations of witness harassment put ex-attorney Siyakudumisa Mlunguza's bail application in jeopardy, stirring concerns over judicial integrity.

Cata deputy chairperson shot dead amid escalating taxi violence

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Mnikeli Mgope, the first deputy chairperson of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association, was shot dead in Nyanga, highlighting the escalating violence between rival ...

Netflix’s ‘Beauty and the Bester’ film ‘kangaroo court’, says Bester

Zelda Venter|Published

The Gauteng High Court is set to rule on whether Netflix's documentary "Beauty and the Bester" can be aired following an application from convicted rapist and murderer ...