How to help when abuse stares you in the face
The Star spoke to Gender Links, a world-renowned NGO in Joburg focused on gender equality and justice, about how to help an abused women.
Justice for slain cops as killers jailed for life
There was relief and a sense of justice prevailing after two cop killers who murdered two Vereeniging police officers were given four life sentences.
Reprieve for wild dogs facing extinction
The fight for the survival of the African wild dog has been bolstered through the help of game farmers and the Endangered Wildlife Trust.
Fears that the #MeteredTaxi protest could cause havoc on the roads
THE Joburg Metro Police Department together with police are this monitoring roads amid threats by metered taxi drivers to strike.
Cop wounded during shootout in Joburg
An alleged criminal has been killed and a police constable is recovering in hospital after being gunned down during a crime prevention operation.
OR Tambo worried over spate of follow-homes and robberies
OR Tambo International Airport has voiced its concern over the continued follow-homes and subsequent robberies taking place across Gauteng.
Victims of alleged paedophile Sidney Frankel win landmark case
There was relief and jubilation after a judge's decision to declare the prescription regarding sexual assault offences in the CPA unconstitutional.
Robbers target pair coming from airport
A couple from the Democratic Republic of Congo wouldn?t have known what awaited them as they boarded a cab shortly after landing at OR Tambo.
#TaxiStrike forces Gauteng schools into stayaway
Despite it being exam season, the Gauteng Department of Education?s Steve Mabona have urged parents to keep children at home for their own safety.
Transformer tester debuts in SA for first time
This type of testing will ensure that downtime is reduced as repairs will be done speedily
WATCH: Rubber bullets fly as #Davidsonville residents protest
Petrol bombs and rocks were exchanged between police and Davidsonville residents during a violent protest over housing.
Lanseria shootings leave a man dead and two others injured
A man was killed and two others injured in two separate incidents in Lanseria last night.
#Taxistrike: Two drivers stabbed to death
Wata has confirmed that one of its taxi drivers has died after two drivers were stabbed in Soweto, following two days of taxi violence.
Suspected poachers arrested with rhino horns, elephant tusks
At least 50 people have been arrested on suspected poaching activities across the country in the last two months by a multidisciplinary rhino poaching task team. ...
Bullets fly as taxi associations clash
The minibus taxi lay at the bottom of an embankment, engulfed in fire and billowing smoke, as the sound of small explosions came from inside.
Three arrested over early morning taxi violence
Orlando township in Soweto seemed calm and quiet following an early morning taxi shooting.
10111 call operators 'go slow' over low wages
Call operators from the national emergency hotline 10111, will be marching to the offices of Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula over wage disputes.
Rescued circus lions poisoned by poachers
In a heartbreaking turn of events, two rescued lions who had found refuge at the Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary in Limpopo have been poached.
Gauteng roads claim four lives and leave 14 injured in a space of 36 hours
IT’S BEEN a weekend of carnage on Gauteng roads following two accidents that left four people dead and 14 others injured in a space of 36 hours.
Two die in a fiery N3 collision
AT LEAST two people were killed in a head-on collision in Linbro Park just before midnight.
Rising abuse against girls, young kids cause for alarm
As SA marks Child Protection Week, several humanitarian organisations have voiced concerns on the upsurge of violence against girls and young kids.
Thulsie twins' case postponed again
The Thulsie twins’ case faces yet another lengthy postponement as the wait continues for reports and documents from several international countries.
Police close in on OR Tambo airport crime syndicate
Police made a breakthrough after arresting three men suspected of kidnapping and robbing business people while en route from OR Tambo Airport.
Emotional memorial for special little soul
Young children and women are increasingly becoming the target of violence