More than 1.9 million Cape Town residents at risk from severe air pollution

Murray Swart|Published

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

Thobeka Ngema|Published

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

Murray Swart|Published

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

Murray Swart|Published

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

Theolin Tembo|Published

Political parties are ramping up their campaigns by announcing mayoral candidates for Cape Town.

Watch VideoArsenal’s title agony: Why the killer blow was landed long before Manchester City defeat

Rowan Callaghan|Published

As Manchester City close in on a seventh Premier League title, we examine how Arsenal’s failure to shut the door in January cost them the league championship race. ...

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu targets victory for 50th cap milestone

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepares for his 50th Stormers cap against Glasgow Warriors, seeking redemption after a " dagger to the heart" defeat against Connacht. ...

Heavy rains in Cape Town spark political mudslinging over infrastructure failures

Murray Swart|Published

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

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

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

Murray Swart|Published

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

Xolile Mtembu|Published

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

Theolin Tembo|Published

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

Staff Reporter|Published

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

SE-ANNE RALL and MONISHKA GOVENDER|Published

Police urge patience on the roads after a deadly road rage incident in Emmarentia left a man dead and his wife critically injured.

Watch VideoStormers v Glasgow Warriors: A 'Test match' for URC log supremacy

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Backline coach Dawie Snyman and skipper Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepare the Stormers for a high-stakes clash against log leaders Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town. ...

Mother's anguish after her son is shot dead in Morgan Village

Kim Swartz|Published

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 ...

Pet insurance that supports: Grace’s guide-dog journey

Partnered Content|Published

A Labrador named Grace has completed her journey to becoming a guide dog, highlighting how community support and corporate backing can help change lives in South ...

SABC TV licence: Who doesn't have to pay?

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

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

Staff Reporter|Published

Two individuals were rescued from a rapidly rising canal in Pinelands, thanks to the swift actions of firefighters and Metro Rescue Teams.