Free electricity boost for millions as South Africa reassesses energy policy

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Indigent households in South Africa could soon benefit from a significant increase in free electricity, as the government reviews its current policy to better support ...

CATA president Siviwe Kiva faces premeditated murder charge

Genevieve Serra|Published

CATA president Siviwe Kiva appears in court facing a charge of premeditated murder.

Why Liam Jacobs' return to the DA matters for South Africa's political landscape

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Liam Jacobs' return to the DA signals a shift in South African politics as he rejects chaos and unfulfilled promises from his past party, the Patriotic Alliance, ...

Shooting in Hanover Park leaves two dead, one critically wounded

Genevieve Serra|Published

A shooting in Hanover Park has resulted in two fatalities, while a third victim managed to drive himself to the hospital for treatment.

Watch VideoStormers back Jurie Matthee for crucial URC semi-final against Leinster

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Despite losing star playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to injury, Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani is confident Jurie Matthee can step up in Dublin.

21.5% of learners in grades 8 to 11 smoking tobacco

Staff Reporter|Published

Evidence from South African studies showed that approximately 21.5% of learners in grades 8 to 11 reported using tobacco products, while 12.7% smoked cigarettes. ...

Westridge Child Ambassador Triston Fortune selected for USA leadership programme

Marsha Bothma|Published

A Westridge Western Cape Child Ambassador is heading to the United States after being selected for the Youth Africa Ambassadors Program following a nomination by ...

Underground cabling project gets underway in Pinelands

Staff Reporter|Published

The City is working to convert overhead electricity infrastructure to underground infrastructure in Pinelands.

Hout Bay musician Lucien Lewin returns as chair of Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra

Tara Isaacs|Published

Hout Bay resident and former Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra trombonist Lucien Lewin has been appointed as the orchestra’s incoming board chair, with a focus on ...

Woolworths 'employs' K9 unit for security after bomb incidents

Genevieve Serra|Published

Woolworths has deployed Belgian Malinois dogs across its stores to enhance security following two explosions at its locations.

Watch VideoBlitzboks look for clinical edge in Bordeaux after SVNS Valladolid final defeat

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Despite reaching a sixth consecutive HSBC SVNS final and staying top of the standings, Blitzboks coach Philip Snyman warns his side must be more ruthless.

Springbok Women’s Sevens build confidence in Valladolid despite growing injury concerns

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South Africa secured ninth place at the HSBC SVNS Valladolid tournament, but coach Cecil Afrika faces a race against time with a mounting injury list ahead of Bordeaux. ...

Gugulethu residents shaken as bus crashes into yard

Marsha Dean|Published

A Golden Arrow Bus crashed into a Gugulethu home on Saturday, shocking residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but this incident follows another recent ...

New trading plans approved by Cape Town City Council to support informal traders

Staff Reporter|Published

City Council has approved nine new trading plans, introducing 693 additional bays to empower local traders and strengthen the informal economy.

Minister Gayton McKenzie’s funding cuts leave South Africa's arts festivals struggling for survival

Brandon Nel|Published

One year after Gayton McKenzie's funding cuts, South Africa's arts festivals are fighting for survival, leaving the creative industry in crisis.

Parliament probes misconduct verdicts against Premier Alan Winde

Ntsikelelo Qoyo|Published

Winde had always denied breaching the code, stating he attended the conference in his official capacity as Western Cape premier and as African co-chair of the Under2Coalition. ...

Mondale High learner chosen for NASA's prestigious space competition

Genevieve Serra|Published

Zayaan Abdurahman, a determined Grade 11 learner from Mondale High in Mitchells Plain, is set to embark on an inspiring journey to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in ...

Officials urge victims to report smash-and-grab incidents after viral confession

Marsha Dean|Published

After a viral confession from a smash-and-grabber in Kalksteenfontein, officials are calling on victims to report incidents, highlighting the urgent need to combat ...

Watch VideoURC quarter-finals: Five things we learned from the last-eight action

Leighton Koopman|Published

Leinster, Glasgow, the Bulls and Stormers are through to the URC semi-finals after the quarter-finals provided plenty of drama and food for thought ahead of the ...