Diesel prices set to rise by R8 in April amid escalating oil costs

Jason Woosey|Published

South Africa is bracing for significant petrol and diesel price hikes in April, with potential increases threatening to strain household budgets and fuel inflation ...

Community walk at Tygerberg Hospital raises awareness for kidney health

Murray Swart|Published

Tygerberg Hospital marked World Kidney Day with a community fun walk on 14 March, drawing 355 participants in an effort to raise awareness about kidney health, early ...

How Eskom's tariff increase will affect electricity costs for Cape Town residents

Murray Swart|Published

Eskom's approved tariff hike will lead to higher electricity costs for Cape Town residents starting April 2026. Discover how this increase will affect your monthly ...

Watch VideoTop-eight spot on the line as Arrows and Stellies clash in the Betway Premiership

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch FC face a crucial clash at the King Zwelithini Stadium as both sides fight to secure a top-eight finish in the Betway Premiership

Boost in education funding aims to tackle enrolment challenges in the Western Cape

Murray Swart|Published

As learner numbers surge, the Western Cape government is significantly increasing its investment in school infrastructure and teaching capacity to ensure quality ...

Cape Town's property prices surge: Who can afford to buy?

Murray Swart|Published

With property prices in Cape Town rising sharply, the dream of home ownership is becoming increasingly unattainable for many local residents.

How agricultural practices in the Western Cape endanger the Blue Crane

Staff Reporter|Published

A new study reveals alarming trends for South Africa's national bird, the Blue Crane, as intensive agricultural practices in the Western Cape threaten its breeding ...

Watch VideoFrom heatwave to the Highveld: How Stormers’ conditioning toppled the Bulls

John Goliath|Published

Damian Willemse credits a brutal training block in 40-degree heat for the Stormers' superior discipline at Loftus. As the Dragons head to Cape Town, we look at the ...

R2.9bn funding boost for child protection and shelters in Western Cape

Murray Swart|Published

The Western Cape's 2026/27 budget prioritises R2.9bn for child protection and shelters, addressing urgent needs in vulnerable communities.

Watch VideoGAME DAY I Teko Modise warns Mamelodi Sundowns against complacency in title race

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Teko Modise has urged Mamelodi Sundowns to avoid complacency ahead of their crucial Betway Premiership clash against relegation-threatened Marumo Gallants.

Watch VideoTefu Mashamaite blames 'discontinued traditions' for Kaizer Chiefs’ decline

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite believes the club’s decline in recent years is largely due to a departure from its long-standing traditions

Cape Town sewage discharge decision looming

Murray Swart|Published

An advisory panel's recommendations on Cape Town's sewage discharge appeal could lead to significant changes in environmental policy, as the DFFE prepares to make ...

How young leaders in Manenberg are tackling crime together

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how Manenberg's youth are uniting with community leaders and police to transform their concerns into meaningful action against crime and for better opportunities. ...

UCT sociologist calls for a rethink on the burden of care

Staff Reporter|Published

How can society better recognise and value the invisible labour of caring for the vulnerable? UCT sociologist Professor Elena Moore challenges us to rethink our ...

He slashed her tyres: The harrowing seven-year ordeal of Vanguard Primary School's principal

Genevieve Serra|Published

A Vanguard Primary School principal shares her harrowing seven-year ordeal of harassment from a colleague, exposing the failures of the Western Cape Education Department ...

NSFAS dismisses misleading R630k payment claim amid ongoing student funding issues

Murray Swart|Published

NSFAS has refuted a viral claim of a R630,000 payment to a student, labelling it false and misleading, while students face critical funding challenges.

Israel responds to South Africa's genocide case at the ICJ

Brandon Nel|Updated

Israel has filed its response in SA’s genocide case before the International Court of Justice, more than a year after Pretoria submitted its detailed written arguments ...

Ravensmead community mourns as police arrest suspects in deadly shooting

Marsha Dean|Published

Two youngsters shot dead and another injured on Sunday in Ravensmead drive-by shooting

Blood on the streets: Kalksteenfontein's latest double murder raises eyebrows

Kim Swartz|Published

Two men were fatally shot in Kalksteenfontein, marking the seventh murder in the area in less than a week, as gang violence escalates.