World Bank loan welcomed for fixing load-shedding problems
The World Bank said its Development Policy Loan would contribute to a gradual reduction in water and air pollution by reducing the reliance on coal for power generation. ...
Axed City of Cape Town Mayco member Malusi Booi resigns from council
Malusi Booi was suspended in March following a police raid at his offices in connection with an alleged R700 million mega-fraud probe.
Loyiso Nkohla murder accused ‘linked’ to security boss
Several people, including family, friends and supporters of Nkohla, gathered outside court singing and calling for justice to be served.
Activists call for speedy development of Pickwick site in Salt River
The City had announced the release of the land for a development council meeting stating that it would include 840 social rental units for families earning under ...
Eastern Cape pupils in hospital after eating ‘expired’ snacks
Learners from three schools at the Mlungisi policing precinct fell ill following the allegation of ingesting expired food from several sources.
Child rapist gets life imprisonment; another child rape case awaits him
A 40-year-old will be back in court next month for the rape of another young relative, allegedly perpetrated while he was out on bail.
Transport Minister praises progress on Prasa projects
The Cape Town Station development with Eris Property Group, located in the heart of Cape Town’s transportation hub, will see the building of student housing with ...
First aid convoy finally enters Gaza
A second convoy of around 19 trucks loaded with medical and food supplies entered the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on Sunday and was being inspected before ...
State to oppose bail for teacher accused of sexual crimes
The Western Cape Education Department’s labour directorate will conduct its own investigation after a 43-year-old teacher appeared in the Mossel Magistrate’s Court ...
Family fuming after Candice’s case is struck off court roll
The 38-year-old mother died on April 30 last year, and her family were informed several days later of her death.
Schoolgirl, 12, traumatised after rape by 4 of her peers
‘The four boys aged between 14 and 16 attacked her and dragged her to a known local drug house and proceeded to rape her. ’
Three men shot dead in Nyanga in alleged business extortion attack
The victims were believed to have been ambushed in a possible extortion-related attack.
Avian influenza detected in George could be from transportation of chickens
The Western Cape had until Friday managed to avert an outbreak that has spread in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo in recent months.
Doctors plead for safe zones in Gaza Strip
More than 2 300 killed, a quarter of them children, and nearly 10 000 wounded, say authorities.
Communities reeling as 12 people killed in four days
In the most recent incident, two men aged 29 and 31 were shot and killed in Hani Crescent, Unathi.
Child groomer, rapist and father of three sentenced to 30 years
The court ordered the perpetrator, whose name is being withheld to protect his child, entered into the National Register for Sexual Offenders and that the guardian ...
Floods leave communities in shambles
The aftermath was far-reaching and the affected families were trying to rebuild their lives.
Lack of police visibility blamed for Mfuleni mass killings
The Mfuleni murders came a few hours after police top brass, including Minister Bheki Cele, were in Cape Town to provide an update on crime-fighting strategies and ...
KZN Post Office branches run out of Sassa cash
Civil society decried the issues that continue to plague Sassa in the disbursement of grants, saying hardly a month passed without a problem reported from the entity. ...
Avian flu outbreak hits egg supplies across SA
Minister Thoko Didiza met with retailers to discuss the impact of the recent outbreaks in the country.
DA, Zikalala lock horns over ‘construction Mafia’ arrests
The department on Monday demanded an apology from the party within seven days for its “defaming and fallacious” allegations against Zikalala.
EFF demands release of taxis from Ndabeni impound
Protesters started their march near a local shopping complex in Vanguard Estate to Ndabeni where they handed over a memorandum of demands which was signed by the ...
Travellers urged to plan carefully as some Western Cape roads are still closed
The N2 is closed outside Botriver, the R43 is closed in the direction towards Villiersdorp, the Hemel and Aarde road is closed towards Hermanus, and the R321 is ...
DA uses WCPP sitting to vent about delayed Sassa payments
Delayed disbursements of Sassa grants have become an enduring issue.
Eastern Cape principal arrested for rape of girl,4
Hundreds of residents, including school children, gathered outside court, and held placards and chanted songs in support of the victim and her family.