Justice for minor: Raphael Martin's trial progresses after five-year battle

Kim Swartz|Published

After a protracted five-year legal battle, the family of a minor victim is hopeful for justice as the trial of former Mitchells Plain sub-council manager Raphael ...

Strandfontein student's bail amendment granted in sexual assault case

Genevieve Serra|Published

A Strandfontein student facing sexual assault charges has successfully amended his bail conditions to return home, with the court imposing restrictions to protect ...

Court orders alleged baby snatcher to remove pardah

Genevieve Serra|Published

Sameemah Jacobs, accused of kidnapping baby Imaad Sharmar, has had her bail conditions amended by the court, allowing her to sign in at Delft Police Station but ...

Residents of Wingfield Tent City face uncertainty after devastating fire

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

A devastating fire swept through Wingfield Tent City in Cape Town on Thursday, leaving hundreds of residents homeless. Emergency services and humanitarian organisations ...

Talks held ahead of Najwa Dirk's parole hearing

Genevieve Serra|Published

On the eve of the 19th anniversary of Taliep Petersen's murder, his wife Najwa Dirk prepares for a parole hearing, igniting community discussions and family appeals ...

Family dispute turns deadly in Mitchells Plain: Two women shot, child wounded

Genevieve Serra|Updated

In a tragic incident in Mitchells Plain, two women were shot dead and a child injured during what is believed to be a family dispute. A 32-year-old man has been ...

Honeymoon adventure turns perilous on Table Mountain

Murray Swart|Published

A British couple's honeymoon on Table Mountain took a dangerous turn when one of them overheated, prompting a rescue operation that underscores the risks of hiking ...

Authorities investigate suspected foot-and-mouth disease in Western Cape cattle

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Multiple farms in the Western Cape have been quarantined following suspected Foot-and-Mouth Disease lesions found in cattle.

Conservationists horrified by tortoise slaughter

Murray Swart|Published

Conservationists are reeling from a shocking discovery at the Table Bay Nature Reserve, where nineteen Angulate tortoises were brutally slaughtered. This horrific ...

Najwa Petersen's parole hearing sparks community dialogue in Athlone

Genevieve Serra|Published

Residents of Athlone will gather to discuss the parole hearing of Najwa Petersen, convicted in 2006 for the murder of her husband, music icon Taliep Petersen.

Murals at Altena Primary School bring learners' artwork to life

Sibulele Kasa|Published

New murals at Altena Primary School in Strand have been brought to life by the drawings of the school's pupils.

Forensic evidence: Blood analysis takes centre stage in the Jackson trial

Genevieve Serra|Published

The trial of Corrine Jackson takes a dark turn as forensic evidence presented by Dr Varushka Bachan sheds light on the brutal murder of 18-year-old Nadine Esterhuizen. ...

Two teenagers arrested in Macassar for possession of modified firearms

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Two teenagers were arrested in Macassar after police discovered modified imitation firearms and live ammunition during a school investigation, raising concerns about ...

Mbalula's reconfiguration of Western Cape ANC signals presidential ambitions

Theolin Tembo|Published

As the ANC faces internal turmoil, is Fikile Mbalula positioning himself for leadership amidst a wave of defections to the DA?

Crackdown in Bonteheuwel sparks mixed reaction ahead of Guy Fawkes

Murray Swart|Published

Dozens of law enforcement officials descended on Bonteheuwel ahead of Guy Fawkes, targeting illegal fireworks and vandalism, while community reactions reveal a divide ...

Hlophe suspended as Zuma nullifies MKP leadership changes in Parliament

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has suspended its Deputy President, Dr John Hlophe, with immediate effect, pending an investigation into ...

Cape Town pedestrian learns the hard way about jaywalking laws

Tauriq Hassen|Published

Discover the alarming statistics surrounding pedestrian safety in South Africa and learn why jaywalking is a serious offence that can lead to tragic consequences. ...

George Municipality withdraws claim against liquidated developer; accountability questioned

Genevieve Serra|Published

George Municipality has withdrawn its R10 million recovery claim against Neo Victoria Developments, now in liquidation, following the tragic collapse of a building ...

Tiffany Meek's case: Murder trial transferred to Johannesburg High Court

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Tiffany Nicole Meek, accused of murdering her son Jayden-Lee, faces a pre-trial hearing in the Gauteng High Court after switching to Legal Aid due to financial constraints. ...