Northern Cape teen jailed for stabbing 13-year-old to death over mielie meal
Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Northern Cape teen jailed for stabbing 13-year-old to death over mielie meal

Homeowners gain direct access to courts after landmark Supreme Court ruling

Zelda Venter|Published

A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal has paved the way for homeowners to now bypass the Community Schemes and Ombud Service (CSOS) to resolve disputes ...

Christmas magic rolls into Vioolsdrift as SAPS ‘Mall on Wheels’ brings joy to schoolchildren

Morgan Morgan|Published

The SAPS “Christmas Kiddies Mall on Wheels” brought early festive joy to 90 Vioolsdrift schoolchildren, turning classrooms into a pop-up Christmas shopping experience ...

Debate on dual membership heats up at ANC's National General Council

Willem Phungula and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal urges the National General Council to take a firm stance against dual membership, amidst tensions with the SACP and MKP.

Trust and affordability in crisis: The troubling state of South Africa's private healthcare

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

South Africa's private healthcare system faces a crisis of trust and affordability as patients grapple with exorbitant out-of-pocket expenses due to balance billing. ...

Samsung extends SOS+ provided by AURA to more Galaxy devices

Partnered Content|Published

More South Africans can now access 24/7 emergency support

Second-generation Mercedes GLB revealed with electric power, high-tech cabin

Jason Woosey|Published

The second-generation Mercedes GLB, is now fully electric and packed with high-tech features, including the innovative MBUX Superscreen.

He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over

The Washington Post|Published

Karl Bushby made a barroom bet that he could walk from the southern tip of South America all the way home to England. His friends had little faith.

Songezo Zibi confronts Floyd Shivambu over scandalous corruption admissions

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Songezo Zibi, leader of Rise Mzansi, has taken aim at Floyd Shivambu of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, questioning his integrity over serious corruption allegations ...

Young mother sentenced after newborn found in pit toilet

Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

A 21-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the tragic murder of her newborn baby in Hluhluwe, with the court citing her youth and existing ...

Mass immigration undermining ‘American Dream’ – Vance

RT News|Published

The US vice president has said anyone claiming otherwise is “getting rich off of the old system”

Zelensky prepares revised plan to end Ukraine war

AFP|Published

Ukrainian and European officials " are going to work on these 20 points", Zelensky told an online press conference on Monday.

Northern Cape Adjustment Budget: R100 million to fix failures flagged in Health Ombud report

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape has allocated R1 billion in its 2025/26 Adjustment Budget, including major funding to address the Health Ombud’s scathing findings on mental-health ...

Trump says court blocking tariffs would be 'biggest' security threat

AFP|Published

Since November 5, the court has been examining the legality of Trump's sweeping tariff policy, although no date has been set for a ruling.

‘I’m too old, not available and retiring soon’ | Gwede Mantashe slams door on ANC top job speculation

Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe says that he will not contest the party’s top position as he is too old and will retire soon.

Here's how much South Africans are paying to rent a home

Nicola Mawson|Published

As rental costs in South Africa surge ahead of inflation, an alarming number of tenants are falling behind on payments, with lower-income households facing the greatest ...

Court delays sentencing for former crime intelligence officer linked to ANC scandal

Nomonde Zondi|Published

The Durban Magistrate's Court has postponed the sentencing of Thulani Obed Thango, a former crime intelligence officer embroiled in an ANC scandal.

Saulsville massacre suspect's criminal past prompts demands for parole system overhaul

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA has condemned South Africa's justice system after police revealed the prime suspect in the Saulsville massacre that killed 12 people was released on parole ...

Man electrocuted during vandalism of Homevale Extension power unit

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 21-year-old man was electrocuted while allegedly vandalising a Ring Main Unit in Homevale Extension, causing a major power outage that left the area without electricity ...

Home Affairs’ gift to those needing IDs and travel docs this festive season

IOL Reporter|Published

With the festive season approaching, the Department of Home Affairs is extending office hours to assist South Africans in securing essential travel documents.