‘Harmful by design’: SA urged to act amid global push for smartphone-free childhood

Marlene Minopetros|Published

As the new year approaches, the push for a smartphone-free childhood garners urgency, aiming to protect South African children from the pitfalls of early digital ...

What's on in Kimberley from November 26 and beyond

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Looking for something to do? Here’s what’s happening in and around the Diamond City over the coming days and weeks.

Major crime sweep marks start of 16 Days of Activism in Frances Baard

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Police in the Frances Baard District launched the 16 Days of Activism campaign with Operation Shanela II, a major multi-disciplinary crackdown that targeted GBV, ...

Boy, 9, struck with beer bottle, offender handed suspended sentence

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 58-year-old Modderrivier man received a wholly suspended three-year sentence for assaulting a nine-year-old boy, raising renewed concerns about justice for child ...

LETTER: Justice for Mandy Bailey must send a message

Tumi Majola|Published

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The writer urges the court to impose a harsh sentence on Mandy Bailey’s murderer as a strong message against gender-based violence and femicide ...

Ten new homes handed over in Douglas as part of R1bn housing initiative

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape MEC for Coghsta, Bentley Vass, handed over 10 newly built houses in Douglas as part of the R1 billion housing initiative, bringing long-awaited ...

Trusted family friend gets 22 years for raping 17-year-old boy

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 45-year-old Galeshewe man has been sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment for raping a 17-year-old boy who had known him as a trusted family friend since childhood. ...

‘Silence perpetuates violence’: NPA leads GBVF march, urges men to speak out

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The NPA in the Northern Cape led a symbolic march in Kimberley to mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, urging men to speak out against gender-based ...

Major League DJz deny involvement in controversial Kenyan festival show

Lutho Pasiya|Published

South African duo Major League DJz responds to a public dispute with Kenyan promoters, clarifying their commitment to delivering a high-quality performance while ...

Watch VideoKZN Hawks Head testimony postponed to January | Madlanga Commission

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

KZN Hawks Head, Major-General Lesetja Senona, testimony before the Madlanga Commission has been postponed to January.

Watch VideoWATCH | Batohi continues testimony before Nkabinde Inquiry

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Advocate Shamila Batohi returns to the Nkabinde Inquiry, shedding light on the controversial prosecutorial decisions of Advocate Andrew Chauke, as the inquiry scrutinises ...

Industry questions motives behind Transnet’s R6bn AFD loan as concerns rise over conditions

Siphelele Dludla|Published

This comes after Transnet on Tuesday announced the sustainability-linked loan from AFD, with the support of the European Union (UE), as a major initiative to accelerate ...

Judges Matter urges suspension of Judge Phahlane after Hawks arrest

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Phahlane was one of four people arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) late Tuesday night in connection with a major corruption and ...

Nedbank quietly pays Transnet R600 million over its role in Gupta-linked state capture deals

Mthobisi Nozulela and Simon Majadibodu|Published

Nedbank agrees to a R600 million settlement with Transnet, avoiding admission of guilt in the Gupta-linked state capture scandal, raising questions about accountability ...

South Africa thrash India by 408 runs to clinch Test series 2-0

AFP|Published

World Test champions South Africa bowled out a dismal India for 140 in a mammoth chase of 549 on day five in Guwahati for a 2-0 Test sweep.

Watch Video'Bloody proud' Proteas make history with first Test series victory in India in 25 years

Zaahier Adams|Updated

All Test series triumphs on foreign soil are to be cherished for their rarity value alone, but the Proteas 2-0 clean sweep of India completed on the fifth and final ...

Trump drops millions to dump deportees in these countries

Tobi Raji and Sammy Westfall|Published

The Trump administration is reportedly offering millions in incentives to countries willing to accept U. S. deportees who have no connection to them, including nations ...

Tyla's 'Chanel' hits No. 38 on music charts: celebrating 31.93 million streams and counting

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Updated

Tyla's latest single 'Chanel' is climbing the Spotify global charts at full speed, hitting new peaks and overtaking 'Water' in early streaming.

Watch VideoWorld Rugby has to ask itself some tough questions - Schalk Brits

Michael Sherman|Published

Former South Africa hooker Schalk Brits criticised World Rugby’s harsh penalties for head contact in tackles, arguing that the focus on safety should consider player ...