‘How do I say goodbye?’: Widow’s viral TikTok sparks fury after slain witness’ murder

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

A viral TikTok video tribute by Leanne van der Merwe, widow of slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, has sparked national outrage and sympathy ...

Lamola to Washington: Congrats on the G20 crown, try not to trip over the facts

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

South Africa's Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola, delivers a powerful rebuttal to US accusations of undermining consensus during the G20 Presidency, asserting that ...

Northern Cape telescope peers billions of years into the past, revealing rare cosmic glow

Morgan Morgan|Published

South African scientists using the MeerKAT radio telescope based in the Northern Cape have discovered the most distant ultra-steep-spectrum radio halo ever detected, ...

Trump excludes South Africa from the first G20 meeting

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

South Africa has been excluded from the upcoming G20 sherpas meeting in Washington, raising questions about its influence in global discussions and its relationship ...

Sassa grant payments begin as officials issue scam warning

Morgan Morgan|Published

December 2025 grant payments officially began today with older persons first in line, as authorities urge calm at pay points, warn against online scams, and call ...

Kathu tavern rapist jailed for 12 years

Morgan Morgan|Published

A Kathu man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping a woman behind a Mapoteng tavern, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety for women in public ...

NPA secures preservation order for Barney’s R3 million properties

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured a preservation order for about R3 million worth of properties linked to alleged gang boss George “Barney” Peters, as ...

Watch VideoCrisis of Credibility: SAPS, Madlanga Commission expose deep-rooted corruption

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South Africans are fed up with a police force steeped in corruption, where every scandal deepens the chasm of trust. As damning testimonies and shocking revelations ...

Watch VideoPolice credibility in crisis as Madlanga Commission and SAPS inquiry expose deep rot

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africans are increasingly weary of ongoing police corruption revelations, as explosive claims and testimonies reveal a deep-seated crisis in law enforcement. ...

How many people were on the doomed DNC 61-seater bus? Confusion mounts around Limpopo tragedy

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Confusion surrounds the tragic Limpopo bus crash, where at least 42 passengers died and dozens more were injured. While the Department of Transport reports 91 occupants, ...

SAPS Inquiry | I had a good relationship with Mkhwanazi but AKA murder arrests broke us - Shadrack Sibiya

Hope Ntanzi and Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Sibiya emphasised the fallout wasn’t personal but a result of misunderstanding and power dynamics.

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 ...

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 ...