Bittersweet victory: Sisters reclaim ancestral land amid financial struggles

Genevieve Serra|Updated

After an 80-year struggle, two elderly sisters finally received the title deed to their family's land seized during apartheid, only to face unexpected property rates ...

Christmas without Khy’ree: A mother's heart-wrenching plea for justice

Murray Swart|Published

With Christmas approaching, Khy’ree Jordaan's family is left in anguish, waiting for justice as the investigation into his tragic death remains unresolved.

Murder-accused AGU cops tell court they fear going to prison

Kim Swartz|Updated

Eleven Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) accused of murdering an alleged gangster claim that the State is “feeding them to the wolves”. after they received threats from gang ...

Tensions rise as South Africa defends deportation of Kenyans as US threatens 'severe consequences'

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africa has defended the deportation of seven Kenyan nationals as lawful, rejecting allegations of misconduct, while the United States escalated tensions by ...

Metro police officers attacked by youths in Elsies River

Marsha Dean|Updated

It was turmoil in Leonsdale with a large group of young people attacking authorities which resulted in a Neighbourhood Safety Officer sustaining a wound to the head ...

Only one conviction from 331 extortion arrests in Western Cape

Murray Swart|Published

Serious concerns have emerged regarding the Western Cape's ability to prosecute extortion cases, with hundreds of arrests leading to only one conviction.

Milosh Basson to remain in custody as investigation into Alnika murder continues

Marsha Dean|Published

THE FAMILY of Alnika Mitchell, 14, were relieved to hear that murder-accused Milosh Basson will remain in custody this festive season as the case against him was ...

Watch VideoDoctor Khumalo throws support behind Sipho Mbule ahead of AFCON

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Doctor Khumalo believes that Sipho Mbule has the ability to be a decisive figure for the national team, provided he is given the ...

Coach Hugo Broos warns of tough challenges ahead amid Bafana Bafana's high expectations

Herman Gibbs|Published

As Bafana Bafana stands on the precipice of a high-stakes tournament, coach Hugo Broos warns of more formidable challenges ahead in Morocco.

La Niña's impact on South Africa's weather: What to expect this festive season

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The South African Weather Service warns of potential weather risks linked to a weak La Niña climate pattern for the upcoming 2025/26 festive season, urging communities ...

Watch VideoAFCON 2025 - Group E breakdown: Mahrez looks to replicate 2019 exploits in Morocco

Obakeng Meletse|Published

The start of the Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer, and with every nation targeting the title currently held by Ivory Coast, the action will get underway ...

Festive Season Flush: City destroys nearly 3 000 litres of alcohol

Staff Reporter|Updated

In a bid to combat public drinking, the City of Cape Town destroyed nearly 3,000 litres of confiscated alcohol, highlighting ongoing challenges in enforcement during ...

Hugo Broos will oversee his 50th match as Bafana Bafana coach against Angola at AFCON.

Herman Gibbs|Published

Hugo Broos marks a significant milestone as he prepares to lead Bafana Bafana in his 50th match against Angola in Monday's clash in Morocco.

Rising violence: 96 teachers assaulted by learners in the Western Cape in 2025

Genevieve Serra|Published

With 96 reported assaults on teachers in the Western Cape this year, the ongoing issue of learner violence raises urgent questions about safety in schools and the ...

City of Cape Town refutes ActionSA's claims of unlawful sewage discharge into the ocean

Murray Swart|Published

The City of Cape Town has strongly denied allegations from ActionSA regarding the unlawful discharge of raw sewage into the ocean, asserting that the claims are ...

Cape Town ramps up festive safety measures as arrests surge

Murray Swart|Published

Cape Town has ramped up its festive season safety operations with the deployment of hundreds of additional officers and a series of arrests aimed at curbing crime ...

CTIJF: Africa’s Grandest Gathering returns to Cape Town next year

Entertainment Reporter|Updated

Join us for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2026, featuring Grammy-winning artists and a celebration of South African musical excellence. Secure your tickets ...

South African scientist honoured with ocean medal

Staff Reporter|Published

Professor Lynne Shannon from the University of Cape Town has made history by becoming the first recipient from the Global South to receive the 2025 Prince Albert ...

Police commissioner reveals how illegal firearms enter the Western Cape

Theolin Tembo|Published

The South African Police Service is intensifying efforts to track firearms belonging to 36,000 deceased residents in the Western Cape, as part of a broader strategy ...