SA education system fails global test
Dismal performance in maths and science shows urgent need for educational reform.
Newspaper ban for 2024 matric results
The IR has directed that the department should not publish the results of the 2025 matriculants if the Enforcement Notice instructions are not complied with.
WATCH: Traumatised fisher relives tragedy that claimed 11 colleagues at sea
The atmosphere became tense when the programme director opened the floor for families to share memories of their loved ones or express themselves in any way.
Setback for WCED as court upholds Neumann’s review application
He has been fighting to be reinstated to his position since he was fired in 2022 following charges of defying an instruction to open his school during the Covid-19 ...
Creecy on why search for fishers was ended
Ill-fated vessel MFV Lepanto sank to a depth of 350m after capsizing in minutes.
Distraught family mounts pressure on Sea Harvest
His widow, Elmina Titus, said she was “disgusted” with the company’s lack of sensitivity and treatment.
Search for 11 fisherman ended too early, says Food and Allied Workers Union
Ten of the presumed drowned crew were confirmed on Monday to be from areas within Cape Town and one from Malmesbury.
Girlfriend, son, others sentenced for stoning off-duty cop to death
The news that the cop had died emerged after his colleagues visited his home in Site C to check up on him when he did not report for his shift that morning.
Hope for Makhaza and Tafelsig communities in fighting crime
The police station was handed 26 vehicles, and brick and mortar construction for Makhaza is expected to begin in January next year.
UCT expected to announce Prof Moshabela as new VC
UCT is expected to formally announce the appointment of its vice-chancellor (VC) after it emerged that Professor Mosa Moshabela has been selected to take over the ...
Extra boots will boost fight against extortion, says Cele
Cele acknowledged it was high time to take a different strategy in dealing with protection fee or extortion matters, stating tougher actions were needed.
South African youth bear the brunt of unemployment
Employment losses were mostly recorded in community and social services with the sector having lost 122 000 jobs, construction losing 106 000 jobs, finance losing ...
Nine shot as gang terror grips Mitchells Plain community
Fear is now gripping Rocklands residents as a total of about 14 people were shot this weekend alone.
Swift arrest in e-hailing rape, robbery case
“He robbed her of her laptop, cellphone, work scanner and headphones. The suspect then violated the victim, whereafter they dropped her on the side of the road. ...
Young woman raped, robbed at gunpoint during e-hailing hell ride
The suspects allegedly also attempted to get money from her family by forcing the woman to call her relatives and make the request.
Ex-Sans Souci pupil dealt a blow in court
A former Sans Souci pupil approached the court seeking relief of about R400 000 alleging she suffered harassment and emotional distress in an incident where a former ...
Blade Nzimande accuses Stellenbosch University senate of racism, legitimising mass murder
Nzimande accused the senate of legitimising mass murder and dispossession of the oppressed people of Palestine, including that of fellow academics.
Dunoon fire leaves 500 destitute
A total of 70 firefighters and 18 appliances were on scene to manage the incident, compounded by a change in wind direction.
Prasa to award delayed security tender in 3 months
In a scathing court order last month, Acting Judge Michael Bishop expressed disappointment at Prasa’s failure to produce plans for a new tender for the protection ...
Mass shootings claim four lives despite advances in police operations
High-flyers gang members have been the target of police crime-fighting efforts in the Western Cape, resulting in several arrests.
City authority revokes security tender
In a letter seen by the Cape Times, attorney for Sechaba, Mark Hess had called for the decision to award the tender be set aside.
Ex-NSFAS board chair Khosa ‘cleared’ on fraud claims
NSFAS said administrator Freeman Nomvalo received the report and it “found no evidence to substantiate allegations made in the Outa report”.
Eskom and Khayelitsha leaders to meet over crime, restoration of services
The power utility withdrew operations from Site B after staff members were attacked on Monday, leaving one employee severely injured.
Siblings aged 1 and 8 killed in crossfire
The children were caught in the crossfire and were transported to a local hospital where they were declared deceased.
Western Cape police must ‘harden their hands’ when dealing with criminals, says Cele
Cele described recent incidents where criminals died in alleged shoot-outs with police as a “win” for police.