Riyaadh Kader: From paralysis at 13 to law graduate at UWC

Murra Swart|Published

After a life-altering shooting at 13, Riyaadh Kader defies the odds to graduate with an LLB from UWC, turning his struggles into a mission to uplift others

FinMaster: The South African board game tackling load shedding and politics

Murray Swart|Published

FinMaster, a South African board game that creatively incorporates loadshedding and political upheaval, has officially launched in Cape Town, promising an engaging ...

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 to dock in Cape Town during her world cruise

Staff Reporter|Published

This weekend, Cape Town welcomes the iconic Queen Mary 2, Cunard's flagship, as she docks in the city for a memorable stop on her 2026 world voyage.

Cape Town youth offered job opportunities at Athlone Stadium

Staff Reporter|Published

Unemployed youth in Cape Town can secure jobs in the expanding call centre sector at A Day of 1000 Opportunities on 16 April.

Cape Town researchers lead R100 million initiative to fight deadly fungal infections

Murray Swart|Published

Researchers at the University of Cape Town are leading a global R100 million initiative to combat fungal infections, which claim 2.5 million lives annually, through ...

Harrismith woman demands full refund after R60,000 fraud, rejects Standard Bank's R16,000 offer

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Harrismith woman Anastatia Radebe demands justice after nearly R60,000 was allegedly taken from her account, rejecting Standard Bank's R16,000 goodwill offer.

Hanover Park man overcomes adversity to earn law degree after shooting

Murray Swart|Published

After being shot and left paralysed as a child, Hanover Park's Riyaadh Kader defies the odds to earn his law degree, choosing a path of purpose over revenge and ...

How recycling is creating jobs and opportunities in Khayelitsha

Yaeesh Collins|Published

In Khayelitsha, where unemployment and waste management issues persist, The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is spearheading innovative recycling initiatives.

Malema takes legal action against Kenny Kunene over ‘nonsense’ cartel allegations

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Julius Malema's defamation lawsuit against Kenny Kunene unfolds as he vehemently denies allegations of cartel involvement, calling them 'nonsense' and challenging ...

Hangberg woman seeks justice for her dog brutally stabbed to death

Tauriq Hassen|Published

After witnessing the brutal stabbing of her beloved dog Funky, a Hangberg woman fights for justice in a heartbreaking tale of animal cruelty.

Graduation ceremonies at CPUT continue amid dental programme crisis

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

Students at CPUT express frustration and fear for their futures as the South African Dental Technicians Council suspends the university's dental technology programme ...

Woman's desperate crawl through drain raises safety concerns at Epping construction site

Murray Swart|Published

A woman’s desperate crawl through a stormwater drain for nearly a kilometre after falling into a cordoned-off construction site in Epping raises urgent safety concerns. ...

Western Cape DA leaders gear up for pivotal elective congress

Theolin Tembo|Published

With nearly 700 delegates, the Western Cape is sending the largest provincial delegation, and party leaders say the mood is electric.

Western Cape allocates R22m to support livestock farmers facing drought

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has approved R22 million in relief funding to assist livestock farmers grappling with drought conditions, aiming to safeguard ...

Alex Scott’s mother distraught after no arrests following hit-and-run death

Kim Swartz|Published

Four months after her son Alex Scott's tragic hit-and-run death, his mother is left heartbroken as no arrests have been made, raising serious concerns about the ...

Victoria Hospital faces scrutiny after partner's death raises negligence allegations

Murray Swart|Published

A Cape Town woman expresses her heartbreak and anger over her partner's death following alleged negligence at Victoria Hospital's emergency unit, raising urgent ...

Hani family walks out of wreath-laying ceremony over municipal interference

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The widow of struggle icon Chris Hani says she was left disappointed and offended after a wreath-laying ceremony in Boksburg was disrupted by what she described ...

DignitySA's landmark legal challenge to legalise assisted dying in South Africa

IOL Reporter|Published

DignitySA is challenging South African law to advocate for assisted dying, opening the door for a significant change in end-of-life rights.

Court mandates CPS to refund R81m in unlawful contract profits

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Constitutional Court has mandated Cash Paymaster Services to repay over R81 million to Sassa.