Hundreds of young athletes participate in Cape Town's Area Games

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the excitement as Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department launches the annual Area Games, bringing together hundreds of young athletes in a celebration ...

The true scale of South Africa's housing backlog revealed

Hope Ntanzi|Published

More than 3.4 million households are registered on South Africa’s housing needs database, as Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane reveals the urgent demand ...

Police debunk social media claims about missing girl Joshlin Smith's remains

Brandon Nel|Published

In a strong response, police have condemned social media claims as a cruel hoax, asserting that the remains of missing girl Joshlin Smith have not been found, urging ...

Western Cape government says there's no fuel shortage, warns against stock hoarding

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Premier Alan Winde reassures Western Cape residents of sufficient fuel supplies amidst rising tensions, while cautioning suppliers against unethical practices that ...

Global tributes pour in for Chuck Norris following his death at 86

Wendy Dondolo|Published

As the world mourns the passing of Chuck Norris at 86, heartfelt tributes pour in from fans and leaders, celebrating his extraordinary legacy and lasting impact ...

Prasa enhances travel for Bafana Bafana fans with affordable train services

Chevon Booysen|Published

Fans attending the Bafana Bafana vs Panama match at DHL Green Point Stadium can enjoy affordable train services and enhanced security, thanks to Prasa's partnership ...

How World Water Day highlights the link between water stress and inequality

Staff Reporter|Published

With World Water Day approaching, how can the Western Cape address growing water shortages and the inequalities they exacerbate?

Unique tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu unveiled at Stellenbosch festival's 20th anniversary

Staff Reporter|Published

Later this month, a unique artwork honouring the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will be unveiled at Stellenbosch University, celebrating 20 years of the Stellenbosch ...

Mashatile denies knowledge of illegal contracts awarded to his children amid tender allegations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile responds to allegations of his children's involvement in irregular government tenders, stressing the importance of transparency and ...

Santaco deploys ‘peace ambassadors’ to curb ongoing taxi violence in Western Cape

Murray Swart|Published

As taxi violence escalates in the Western Cape, how is SANTACO stepping in to restore safety for commuters?

Trio in court for swindling elderly woman out of R14 million in romance scam

Chevon Booysen|Published

Three suspects face court after allegedly defrauding an elderly woman of over R14 million in a deceptive romance scam, underscoring the risks of online dating.

Parents alarmed by increasing bullying incidents at Parkfields Primary School

Phiri Cawe|Published

Parents at Parkfields Primary School in Hanover Park are voicing their deep concerns over alarming bullying incidents, as one mother shares her daughter's traumatic ...

Whistleblower Athol Williams appointed as Oxford's Poet Laureate

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

Athol Williams' groundbreaking appointment as Poet Laureate at Oxford's Saïd Business School is a testament to his resilience as a whistleblower. Discover how his ...

Here today, gone tomorrow: Dunoon residents slam mobile SAPS unit’s constant absence

Kim Swartz|Published

Dunoon residents voice their outrage over the abrupt disappearance of a mobile police station, questioning its motives and demanding a permanent police presence ...

Teen's family faces fear after AI image falsely links him to Driftsands murder

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

The family of a teenager falsely accused of murder due to an AI-generated image faces overwhelming fear and threats as they struggle to prove his innocence.

Nikah: Muslim marriage officers granted equal status in South Africa

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Department of Home Affairs has introduced a landmark reform that grants Muslim marriage officers equal status with their counterparts from other faiths, a significant ...

Army mobilised in Cape Town for operational scanning exercise

Murray Swart|Published

With rising crime in Cape Town, police and military teams prepare for the SANDF's deployment to combat violence in hotspot areas.

Questions arise over Gayton McKenzie's links to the drug trade Ad Hoc Committee

Theolin Tembo|Published

Recent questioning by Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, revealed critical discussions surrounding a controversial letter from an incarcerated prisoner.

Gauteng High Court rules in favour of widower's right to stay in retirement unit

Zelda Venter|Published

A Gauteng High Court ruling allows an elderly widower to remain in his retirement unit, overturning an eviction attempt by the owning church, highlighting the complexities ...