Our Northern Cape heritage is being dug up and sold

Morgan Morgan|Published

On Heritage Day, with two more people arrested in a bakkie full of endangered plants, the Northern Cape is forced to confront a painful question: what does it mean to protect our natural heritage when it’s being stolen and sold by the bagful?

EFF lays criminal complaint against Operation Dudula following tragic health access incident

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has laid a criminal complaint against the vigilante group Operation Dudula and its leader, Zandile Dabula, following allegations ...

Sassa confirms October grant payment dates: What beneficiaries need to know

Morgan Morgan|Published

From payment dates to fraud warnings, here’s everything you need to know about your October Sassa grant.

‘He was like the devil himself,’ says resident who filmed Eldorado Park girl’s assault

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

As Women’s Day is commemorated, the nation mourns the tragic death of a four-year-old girl from Gauteng, allegedly assaulted by her father, igniting a nationwide ...

Deported US convicts in eSwatini spark concern over South Africa spillover

Staff Reporter|Published

A controversial Trump-era US deal to deport five convicted criminals to eSwatini has sparked outrage in the kingdom and fears that, once released, the offenders ...

Pastor arrested for alleged rape of teen in church

Morgan Morgan|Published

A 40-year-old pastor in Limpopo is appearing in court today after being arrested for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl inside his church office.

Sassa announces July 2025 grant payment dates

Morgan Morgan|Published

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has released the official payment schedule for social grants in July 2025, with the disbursements staggered across ...

Ex-Eskom executive Jan Oberholzer’s battery tender win raises concerns of insider advantage

Mthobisi Nozulela and Thabo Makwakwa|Published

he BBC has condemned the R9. 5 billion battery storage contract awarded to Mulilo Energy, questioning the fairness of the process and the role of ex-Eskom COO Jan ...

Life sentence for man who killed farmer while disguised as a Muslim woman for insurance payout

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Francisco Erasmus has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of farmer Abraham Herandien, whom he targeted for insurance money.

SASCOC president Barry Hendricks kicked out of committee meeting after refusing to apologise for remarks

Simon Majadibodu|Published

SASCOC president Barry Hendricks was expelled from a parliamentary meeting after refusing to retract claims that committee members were using the session to boost ...

Sassa confirms June grant payment dates

Morgan Morgan|Published

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has released the official payment schedule for social grants for June 2025.

Sars targets R50 billion as it hires 1,700 debt collectors

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The SA Revenue Service plans to hire 1,700 debt collectors in 2025/26 as part of a broader strategy to recover up to R50 billion through its Debt Recovery Project, ...

Treasury faces backlash over fuel levy hike after VAT increase scrapped

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

MPs have accused the National Treasury of misleading the public by replacing a scrapped VAT hike with an inflation-linked fuel levy increase, arguing it unfairly ...

Elon Musk to join Ramaphosa and Trump for crucial White House meeting

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Elon Musk set to join President Ramaphosa in a critical dialogue with President Trump.

Sassa sets record straight: June payment dates and fake news alert

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Amid circulating fake news, Sassa beneficiaries can find clarity on the June 2025 payment dates. Here’s what you need to know.

Life sentence for teacher convicted of raping learner during school hours

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A teacher in the Western Cape has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a learner during school hours, raising critical questions about safety in educational ...

No double grants or pension rule changes - Sassa slams 'fake news' claims

Morgan Morgan|Published

Sassa has dismissed social media rumours about double grant payments and new pension rules in June, urging beneficiaries to rely only on official sources for accurate ...

Long-haul buses under attack: 300 cases open, but not a single arrest

Jason Woosey|Published

Long-haul bus drivers and passengers face a growing threat, with over 300 reported attacks and no arrests made. Parliament is demanding action from police as the ...

Watch VideoFord Ranger murder: Frustration grows as police struggle to find the suspect

IOL Reporter|Published

The Zimbabwean family of Emmanuel Mahamba - the man who was killed when he a Ford Ranger ran him over - are demanding arrests a month after the incident in Sandton. ...

Mashatile urges farmers to stay in South Africa, promises to tackle safety issues

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresses farmers' concerns at NAMPO Harvest Day, promising to tackle rural safety, crime, and infrastructure issues.