Wildlife Forum opposes Willem Aucamp's appointment as Forestry Minister citing conflict of interest

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

The Wildlife Animal Protection Forum urged President Ramaphosa to reconsider Willem Aucamp's appointment as Minister of Forestry, citing potential conflicts of interest.

Winde releases report on 28s gang alleged police infiltration

Brandon Nel|Updated

Angry Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Thursday finally released a report into claims that the notorious 28s gang wormed its way into senior police ranks — a report ...

'Borderline idiotic': Stuart Scharnick opens cases against SAPS Crime Intel boss Dumisani Khumalo

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Controversial businessman Stuart James Scharnick has opened a defamation lawsuit against SAPS Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, following ...

'Attack on the working class': SAFTU threatens mass protests over proposed 3 percent Inflation target

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

SAFTU vehemently opposes the Treasury's reported plan to lower the inflation target to 3%, warning of dire consequences for workers and economic inequality, and ...

AKA murder trial: Alleged killers linked to business account used to pay hit squad

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The two brothers accused of murdering celebrated rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court after ...

Suspicious incident at Strand Beach raises child safety concerns for Cape Town parents

Murray Swart|Published

The discovery of a missing child with a stranger at Strand Beach has raised alarms among local safety groups, urging parents to remain vigilant.

Argentina's President Javier Milei withdraws from G20 summit in Joburg, supporting Donald Trump's boycott

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Will Argentina's withdrawal from the G20 summit affect South Africa's diplomatic standing? President Javier Milei aligns with Trump's boycott, sending a clear message ...

Jacob Zuma to testify in defence of his daughter in unrest trial

Willem Phungula|Published

Jacob Zuma is set to testify in defence of his daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who faces serious charges of incitement related to the July 2021 civil unrest.

AKA murder: Ndimande brothers to land at King Shaka Airport from Eswatini

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Interpol South Africa embarks on a crucial mission to Eswatini to secure the extradition of the Ndimande brothers, linked to the high-profile murders of rapper AKA ...

Rob Evans’ second bail bid rejected in deadly whisky attack

Brandon Nel|Published

After half a year behind bars, Rob Evans’ second bid for freedom hit rough seas on Tuesday when the Gqeberha High Court rejected his appeal for bail.

Home Affairs minister reveals over 4.4 million South Africans without IDs

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber reveals that over 4.4 million South Africans aged 16 and older are without identity documents. Schreiber said mobile services, ...

Probe launched after 13-year-old boy allegedly rapes his five-year-old sister in Limpopo

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in Limpopo are investigating a troubling case where a 13-year-old boy allegedly sexually assaulted his five-year-old sister. This incident raises critical ...

Back home: Ndimande brothers arrive in South Africa to face AKA and Tibz murder charges

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The extradition of the Ndimande brothers from Eswatini marks a pivotal moment in the investigation of rapper AKA's shocking murder, as they prepare to face serious ...

Nzimande proposes special congress to reassess SACP’s 2026 election decision and strengthen party unity

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Prof Blade Nzimande calls for a Special National Congress to reassess the SACP’s 2024 resolution on contesting 2026 elections, addressing internal weaknesses, restoring ...

Beloved DStv chef Mynie Steffens dies in helicopter crash in Eastern Cape

Brandon Nel|Updated

Mynie Steffens, a beloved pilot, author and TV host who loved cooking over fire and sharing it with others, died in a helicopter crash.

AARTO rollout delayed again as transport department cites readiness concerns

Nicola Mawson|Published

The implementation of the controversial AARTO Act has been delayed until July, raising questions about its readiness.

South Africans brace for budget that could change the cost of living

Nicola Mawson|Published

With South Africans grappling with soaring food and fuel prices, all eyes are on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as he prepares to unveil the Medium-Term Budget ...

Why is everyone changing their profile pictures to purple?

Xolile Mtembu|Published

South African social media has been painted with purple profile pictures and individuals using purple hearts. What exactly is going on?

‘Shipped out’? Yes, but not in the way accountability demands

Opinion|Published

This opinion piece argues that former Northern Cape Health MEC Maruping Lekwene’s quiet “redeployment” after the province’s hospital neglect scandal exposes a culture ...

Bonitas facing investigation after medical schemes council flags tender concerns

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The Council for Medical Schemes has announced a forensic investigation into Bonitas Medical Scheme, following serious allegations regarding governance and procurement ...