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State seeks to combine taxi boss murder case with rapper AKA's case
Nomonde Zondi|Published

State seeks to combine taxi boss murder case with rapper AKA's case

Watch VideoPelé’s African dream v Mamelodi Sundowns’ reality: A tale of two prophecies

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

While the late, great Pelé famously predicted an African nation would conquer the world by the year 2000, his prophecy remains stuck in the " loading" phase—hampered ...

Forest Heights teacher found guilty of misconduct and sexual abuse

Murray Swart|Published

After an arbitration ruling, a Western Cape teacher was dismissed for sexually assaulting a Grade 12 learner, raising critical questions about how prior complaints ...

Watch VideoConsistency key for Kaizer Chiefs as Kaze and Ben Youssef eye strong finish

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ four-game winning streak under Kaze and Ben Youssef boosts third-place hopes and shows new consistency, with eight games remaining.

Watch VideoRelegation battle heats up: Orbit College face pivotal clash against Golden Arrows

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bottom-placed Orbit College must find their fighting spirit against an eighth-placed Golden Arrows side as the battle for Betway Premiership survival enters its ...

Ellen Pakkies running for mayor to fight drug crisis

Kim Swartz|Published

Ellen Pakkies, a mother who turned her personal tragedy into activism, is vying for the mayoral position in Cape Town to combat the drug crisis and uplift the forgotten ...

The increase of sham marriages as a vehicle for immigration fraud

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Special Investigating Unit's latest report unveils a disturbing trend of fraudulent marriages exploited by foreign nationals to secure permanent residency in ...

Historic swim: Karen Kennedy, 59, completes quadruple Robben Island crossing without wetsuit

Robin - Lee Francke|Published

At 59, Karen Kennedy defies age and expectations, becoming the first woman to conquer the challenging quadruple Robben Island crossing in 'skins', inspiring others ...

Western Cape High Court delays cannabis law challenge

Hein Scheepers|Published

An urgent High Court challenge to South Africa's cannabis laws has been postponed as several ministries failed to file necessary documents, raising concerns over ...

Watch VideoFlavio da Silva shines as Kaizer Chiefs eye top three finish

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Flavio da Silva credits teamwork for his recent scoring streak as Kaizer Chiefs target a fifth consecutive win and a CAF qualification spot in the Betway Premiership. ...

Traffic officers intercept dagga at Tsitsikamma toll plaza

Staff Reporter|Published

Provincial traffic officers have made a significant drug bust, seizing approximately 15 bags of compressed dagga at the Tsitsikamma Toll Plaza, leading to the arrest ...

Week-long power outage leaves heart patient in distress in Ruyterwacht

Murray Swart|Published

After a week without electricity, Ruyterwacht resident Jerome Engelbrecht, a heart patient, shares the devastating impact of the power outage on his family’s life, ...

Watch VideoFive potential candidates to replace Eric Tinkler as Sekhukhune United coach

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Following Eric Tinkler's sacking, Sekhukhune United is expected to hire a new coach, with Andre Arendse, John Maduka, Ernst Middendorp, Stuart Baxter, and Pitso ...

Cape Town trials AI cameras to enforce seatbelt and phone use laws

Sinazo Mkoko|Published

Discover how AI technology can revolutionise road safety in Cape Town, with trialled cameras that detect seatbelt violations and mobile phone use while driving

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates must do five things to revive their title charge

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Orlando Pirates must win their remaining six games and implement five strategies, like starting Makgopa and giving Mofokeng freedom, to revive their league title ...

Residents attack Metro Police officers during suspect arrest in Athlone

Robin - Lee Francke|Published

The City of Cape Town condemns a shocking attack on Metro Police officers by residents during the arrest of a shooting suspect, underscoring a troubling rise in ...

Public outcry over US Marines training Cape Town Metro Police cadets

Murray Swart|Published

Activist group PAGAD raises strong objections to US Marines training Cape Town Metro Police cadets, questioning the legality and transparency of the exercise. What ...

Legal hurdles plague Khampepe Commission Inquiry

Yusuf Ismail|Published

The Khampepe Commission, established to investigate delayed prosecutions from the apartheid era, faces significant legal challenges as it seeks to uncover the truth ...

Experience a night of laughter with South Africa’s top comedians in Cape Town

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for a night of laughter as Laughter Is Culture unites 14 of South Africa’s finest comedians in Cape Town this April!

Sheffield Road housing project completion delayed to 2027 as Cape Town faces housing crisis

Murray Swart|Published

The Western Cape Government is stepping in to fast-track the Sheffield Road housing project, addressing urgent concerns over escalating delays in Cape Town's housing ...