Security concerns rise as metal detectors fail at notorious Wynberg Magistrate's Court

Chevon Booysen|Updated

A recent security breach at Wynberg Magistrate's Court resulted in the murder of an accused, raising serious concerns about the safety of judicial facilities and ...

Gugulethu wheelie bin murder suspect abandons bail application

Mahira Duval|Published

A taxi guard from Hanover Park has been imprisoned after abandoning his bail application linked to the gruesome murder of a Gugulethu woman found in a wheelie bin. ...

Veteran marathon runner dies

Keagan Mitchell|Published

Described by friends and family as a super athlete and role model, Siraaj Toefy from Schaapkraal, completed the Totalsports Two Oceans ultra-marathon in a time of ...

George Municipality washes its hands of fatal building collapse

Genevieve Serra|Published

The George Municipality has responded to the Human Settlements Minister's investigation into the collapse that killed 34 construction workers, clarifying that building ...

Shocking rise in sexual harassment cases in South African schools

Genevieve Serra|Published

Recent statistics reveal a troubling increase in sexual harassment and abuse cases involving teachers in South African schools, highlighting the urgent need for ...

Watch VideoHome advantage: Stormers eye 20 points in final four games to climb URC table

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Stormers aim to capitalize on four consecutive home games against lower-ranked teams to climb from 10th position to a top-five URC finish, avoiding difficult ...

Why Gauteng's infrastructure woes are driving residents to Cape Town

Nicola Mawson|Published

Discover how Gauteng's deteriorating infrastructure is prompting a mass migration to the Western Cape, as families seek better lifestyles and opportunities in Cape ...

Court sentences fraudster to 20 years for cyber-enabled scam

Chevon Booysen|Published

A Nigerian scammer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding an American homebuyer of over R3,2 million through a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme. ...

How the Cape Town International Jazz Festival became Africa's Grandest Gathering

Theolin Tembo|Published

From a 6 000-person event to a fully black-owned cultural phenomenon attracting 32,000 jazz lovers, discover how the Cape Town International Jazz Festival evolved ...

Joshlin Smith’s mother taken from court for treatment of head injury

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith, the mother of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, appeared in court with an injury, facing serious charges of kidnapping and human trafficking. ...

Court shooting prompts Minister Kubayi to enhance witness protection protocols

Genevieve Serra|Published

In response to a recent shooting at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court, Justice Minister Mmamoloko T Kubayi announces plans to enhance security measures and consider ...

Mkabayi alleges her client was 'asleep' when police took confession

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

During a trial concerning the kidnapping of Joshlin Smith, the accused's lawyer argues that her client was asleep when police took his confession, raising questions ...

Watch Video‘I feel like the old Stravino Jacobs’: Bulls flyer aims to run over Edinburgh in Challenge Cup quarter-final

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

It has taken Stravino Jacobs a while to find his feet again at Loftus Versfeld, but after a bit of a shaky return against Zebre a fortnight ago, he was back to his ...

Capetonians willing to pay more for seawater toilet flushing

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Discover how a recent study reveals that Capetonians are willing to pay more for innovative seawater flushing solutions to tackle the city's water crisis

Cape Town's most wanted criminal arrested for murder of police officer

Genevieve Serra|Published

Ayazola Fulu, known as 'China', has been arrested by the Hawks for the murder of Constable Akho Ndzingo, a police officer and Premier League referee, amid allegations ...

NHBRC officials suspended amid George building collapse investigation

Genevieve Serra|Published

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane announces the suspension of five NHBRC officials as investigations continue into the George building collapse that resulted ...

Cape Town's licence card production halted: Over 60,000 applications pending

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Despite processing nearly 60,000 licence and permit applications this year, Cape Town's testing centres have not delivered a single driving licence card due to ongoing ...

Rape trial of former City employee stalls as lawyer withdraws over financial issues

Mahira Duval|Updated

The rape trial of Raphael Martin, a former Mitchell's Plain sub-council manager accused of raping a 13-year-old girl, has been postponed again due to his lawyer ...

Man shot dead in Wynberg Court was appearing as a suspect

Mahira Duval|Published

A murder suspect was shot dead inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court, raising serious concerns about safety within the justice system as investigations continue. ...