South Africa's water crisis: a lived reality demanding urgent reforms
Anja du Plessis|Published

South Africa's water crisis: a lived reality demanding urgent reforms

African penguin populations plummet due to food shortages

AFP|Published

Endangered African penguins off South Africa's coast are facing severe food shortages, leading to a staggering 95% decline in some populations over just eight years, ...

Are police inching closer to arresting Witness D's killers?

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Police are on the verge of a breakthrough in the assassination case of Witness D, Marius 'Vlam' van der Merwe, who was tragically shot in front of his family in ...

The eagle and the fallen man: Ngcukaitobi’s brilliance, Mchunu’s undoing

Nco Dube|Updated

When brilliant legal advocacy meets political arrogance: Nco Dube examines how Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi's exceptional legal strategy couldn't salvage Senzo Mchunu's ...

Essential insurance tips for homeowners

Maroba Maduma|Published

As South Africans prepare for festive season travels, home security becomes a critical concern. This comprehensive guide provides essential insurance tips, security ...

SAPS issues urgent appeal as search continues for missing Kakamas woman

Marlene Minopetros|Published

SAPS in Kakamas has launched a search for 40-year-old Icherene Savada Sussana Windstaan, who went missing earlier this week and is believed to be in the Upington ...

Milner Street shines as Christmas decoration contest lights up historic Kimberley homes

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Milner Street residents turned their Kimberley neighbourhood into a festive showcase, with 48 Milner Street winning the inaugural Christmas decorations contest and ...

Northern Cape’s Konoha Martial Arts tops standings at action-packed Hidden Leaf Classic provincials

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Hidden Leaf Classic showcased top Northern Cape martial artists in 197 divisions across multiple disciplines, with Konoha Martial Arts taking the overall title ...

Syndicates infiltrate South Africa’s festive security landscape

Staff Reporter|Published

As festive shopping peaks, South Africa faces an alarming rise in organised crime. Discover how compromised law enforcement poses a threat to safety in malls and ...

Yellow Level 2 weather warning issued for thunderstorms across Gauteng and North West

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Saws has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe weather across parts of SA.

7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring 30 and causing widespread damage

AFP|Published

At least 30 people were injured in a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Japan, causing significant damage to roads and leaving thousands without power in freezing ...

Unlocking the threat: how SIM card fraud undermines digital security in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

As digital transactions become the norm, the very foundation of financial security rests precariously on the strength of SIM-based identity verification. With a ...

How food insecurity drives girls in SA into transactional relationships

Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

Adolescent girls in South Africa face dire challenges as they navigate poverty and food insecurity, often resorting to transactional relationships for survival, ...

Watch VideoHow WhatsApp group chats fuel online bullying among South African teens

Wendy Dondolo and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Group chats on platforms like WhatsApp have transformed from innocent social spaces into breeding grounds for coordinated online harassment among South African teenagers ...

Murdered inside police station: Limpopo sergeant kills female constable before dying by suicide

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Limpopo's Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe expresses deep sorrow over the tragic murder-suicide involving a police constable and her partner, highlighting the urgent ...

Watch VideoMan Utd back on track after Bruno Fernandes inspires Wolves rout

AFP|Published

Manchester United revitalised their Champions League hopes with a commanding 4-1 victory over Wolves, led by Bruno Fernandes’ inspiring performance, as Ruben Amorim ...

Police find vehicle linked to Witness D Marius Van Der Merwe's assassination

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Police have discovered a vehicle linked to the assassination of Witness D, Marius van der Merwe, in Alexandra township, raising hopes for a breakthrough in the ongoing ...

The R14 million mystery scandal: Uncovering South Africa’s Russia–Ukraine connection

Xolile Mtembu|Published

SAfm presenter Nonkululeko Mantula was received bail of R30,300. Xolani Ntuli was granted R15,000 bail, while the remaining three accused, Thulani Mazibuko, Sphamandla ...

Whistleblower protection: OUTA's urgent plea following recent murders

Mercury Reporter|Published

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has urgently called for increased state funding to protect whistleblowers and witnesses following the tragic murder of ...

Cyril Ramaphosa warns against false claims of white persecution threatening South Africa’s sovereignty

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa warns that false claims of white persecution are not only dangerous but threaten the very fabric of South Africa’s democracy and unity. ...