Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship claims three lives; one critical in South Africa

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has resulted in three fatalities, with one patient in critical condition in South Africa, ...

Mitchells Plain woman arrested for assaulting police during weekend crackdown on crime

Voice Reporter|Published

IT WAS a crazy langnaweek oppie Kaapse strate, with the South African Police Service making several arrests for different reasons.

Fuel price shock: What South African motorists need to know

Jason Woosey|Published

Prepare for significant fuel price hikes in May, with petrol and diesel costs expected to soar, and even more pressure anticipated in June as tax relief measures ...

How a traffic officer chased down a suspect to return a stolen cellphone

Kim Swartz|Published

A quick-thinking traffic officer in Westridge, Mitchells Plain, became a local hero after chasing down a robbery suspect and reuniting a stolen cellphone with its ...

Murder plot: Chatsworth caregiver allegedly plotted to kill husband of stroke patient

Nadia Khan|Published

A Chatsworth caregiver is accused of plotting the murder of her stroke patient’s husband for financial gain, making her first court appearance in Durban.

NCC leader accuses SAPS and Mkhwanazi of misconduct after house raid

Theolin Tembo|Published

Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress, has levelled serious accusations against the South African Police Services and KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner ...

Court denies bail to Shaun Roos amid bribery allegations involving R4 million

Kim Swartz|Published

Shaun Roos, accused of attempting to bribe a City of Cape Town official, has been denied bail after a lengthy bail application.

Students at UCT fight eviction, remain in tent on campus

Chevon Booysen|Published

Two students, facing homelessness, continue to live in a tent in a parking lot after the University of Cape Town's eviction bid fails, raising questions about student ...

Police arrest mother after one-day-old baby found deceased

Kim Swartz|Published

Police have arrested a mother for child negligence after her newborn baby girl went missing following a hospital discharge.

Debate intensifies as Parliament Committee and USaf CEO clash over foreign academics

Theolin Tembo|Published

'Let us be clear, South Africa comes first. Everything else follows', says Tebogo Letsie, chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, amid concerns ...

South African courts tackle Legal Sector Code and NHI Act

Zelda Venter|Published

The courts will hear significant legal challenges this week regarding the constitutionality of the Legal Sector Code and the National Health Insurance Act.

SASSA's oversight visit reveals service delivery shortcomings

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Discover how SASSA's recent oversight visit to the Bellville office is paving the way for significant improvements in service delivery for social grant beneficiaries, ...

Midnight kidnapping in Limpopo: Search for missing 2-year-old intensifies

Staff Reporter|Published

A two-year-old girl has gone missing from her home in Limpopo, prompting a police manhunt and urgent public appeal for information.

Is Cape Town becoming unaffordable? A look at rising property prices

Given Majola|Published

South Africa is starting to see a clear shift with rising prices in the Cape Town metro pushing buyers beyond the city limits and into smaller Western Cape towns. ...

Domestic Animal Rescue Group denies links to viral dog cruelty video

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

DARG denies any connection to dogs in a viral video depicting alleged cruelty, asserting that the claims have damaged its reputation and calling for legal action. ...

Former Moulana speaks to community after Pollsmoor Prison release

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Moulana Mogamat Farouk Rylands, the former imam of the Waterloo Road Mosque, expresses heartfelt gratitude to his community following his release from Pollsmoor ...

Human remains found in crocodile: Missing businessman feared dead

Brandon Nel|Published

Police discover human remains inside a crocodile in the Komati River, sparking fears for a missing businessman as investigations continue.

How the IEC plans to avoid exam disruptions during local elections

Bongani Hans|Published

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) assures that the upcoming local government elections on November 4 will not interfere with school proceedings, especially ...

Chapel Street upgrades lead to resident frustrations over access and safety

Genevieve Serra|Published

Residents of Chapel Street in District Six said they are suffering restricted access to their homes, and noise and dust pollution.