More than 1.9 million Cape Town residents at risk from severe air pollution
A new study reveals that over 1.9 million Cape Town residents, primarily in poorer communities, are exposed to dangerously high levels of air pollution, raising ...
KZN faces alarming rise in child and teen pregnancies: Over 28 000 cases reported
KZN Department of Health reveals alarming figures on child and teenage pregnancies, highlighting a pressing need for intervention.
Cape Town musicians push for fair pay and contracts
Cape Town musicians are rallying for fair pay and written contracts as part of the WE DON’T PLAY! campaign, aiming to improve working conditions in the city's live ...
Debate heats up over Cape Town's eviction bill amid rising land invasions
As Cape Town faces increasing land invasions, the proposed overhaul of South Africa's eviction laws raises concerns about the potential impact on homelessness protections. ...
Cape Town's political landscape heats up as mayoral candidates emerge for 2026 elections
Political parties are ramping up their campaigns by announcing mayoral candidates for Cape Town.
Heavy rains in Cape Town spark political mudslinging over infrastructure failures
Severe storms in Cape Town have led to significant flooding, electricity outages, and transport disruptions, igniting a fierce political blame game over the city's ...
Godongwana: No room for personal income tax cuts or VAT relief in South Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has firmly ruled out personal income tax cuts and expanded VAT relief, citing South Africa's fiscal constraints
City of Cape Town promises to fix Somerset West's sewer woes by December 2026
The City of Cape Town aims to resolve long-standing sewage issues in Somerset West with a target completion date of December 2026 for Geelsloot sewer rehabilitation, ...
Global solidarity: New York protest supports Julius Malema amid sentencing controversy
A small protest dubbed " Hands Off Malema" took place in New York City on Sunday.
No congestion charge for Cape Town: What this means for residents
While Cape Town's draft budget rules out a congestion charge, concerns grow over the city's transport policy and its implications for residents.
Justice served: Worcester court sentences man to life for horrific assaults
Gerald Joseph, a 31-year-old man, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Worcester Regional Court for a series of violent crimes, including rape and assault, ...
Emmarentia shooting: Police call for calm after fatal road rage incident
Police urge patience on the roads after a deadly road rage incident in Emmarentia left a man dead and his wife critically injured.
Mother's anguish after her son is shot dead in Morgan Village
A mother from Mitchells Plain struggles to cope with the tragic loss of her only son, Uzair Bedeker, who was shot dead just metres from their home. As tributes pour ...
SABC TV licence: Who doesn't have to pay?
The limited exemptions from the SABC TV Licence in South Africa and why the majority of South Africans still face legal consequences for non-payment
Brave rescue operation saves two lives in Pinelands canal
Two individuals were rescued from a rapidly rising canal in Pinelands, thanks to the swift actions of firefighters and Metro Rescue Teams.

