Brackenfell Teen Crash: Families Mourn Victims
Four Cape Town teenagers died when their car hit a tree and caught fire. Families and schools remember the victims while police piece together the cause.
UFS Registration Protests: Campus Closure, Deal Reached
UFS registration protests shut QwaQwa and halted lectures after arson and vandalism. Management ordered residences cleared while security staff were injured. A deal now phases out provisional registration across 2026–2027, keeping NSFAS students eligible and offering debt-relief pathways under strict deadlines to
Nathi Mthethwa Official Funeral Honours Lifelong Service
President Cyril Ramaphosa granted a Special Official Funeral for Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa. The Nathi Mthethwa official funeral honoured his decades of service as minister, diplomat and anti-apartheid activist, with SAPS ceremonial elements.
Nota Baloyi US Visa Revoked Over Kirk Post
South African music executive Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi faces a setback after the US Department of State canceled his visa over a social media post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Baloyi’s controversial X post, labeled as mockery by authorities, led to his inclusion among
St John’s Abuse Case: Teacher Faces 25 Charges
In the St John's abuse case, a former teacher faces 25 charges of sexual assault and grooming in Johannesburg High Court. Families demand justice as victims, including a mother’s three sons, speak out about years of betrayal.
South Africa Water Crisis: Two New Laws, Global Lessons
South Africa’s water crisis is overtaking load shedding as a threat. Two amendment Bills tighten licensing, enforcement and governance, while global shoreline rules offer lessons on planning growth around water to protect health, services and the economy.
Kruger National Park Name Change Sparks Legal Fight
The Kruger National Park name change faces legal and economic pushback. AfriForum says Mpumalanga cannot rename a national asset, while experts warn of costly rebranding and tourism risks. The final decision rests with the minister after the SAGNC process and public input.
Tariffs Test SA’s Rand as Kganyago Urges Calm
As tariffs return to global trade, SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the rand is stabilising and South Africa’s buffers are stronger. EU steel duties loom, while gold gains and business signals—from Hyundai’s state push to Uber complaints—show the real-economy impact.
Eastern Cape Municipalities Crisis: Seven Face Financial Ruin
The Eastern Cape municipalities crisis has pushed seven local governments to the brink of collapse, with the United Democratic Movement (UDM) blaming decades of ANC mismanagement. Makana, Sundays River Valley, and others face financial ruin, worsened by R30 billion in irregular spending
Lucky Montana’s SARS Tax Bill: R55m Claim and Denial
SARS says the Lucky Montana SARS tax bill exceeds R55 million and released a detailed timeline to counter “false statements.” Montana denies owing “even a cent” and plans to address the claims at his press briefing.
Fort Hare Protests: Campus Fires, Shutdown and Claims
Fort Hare protests shut down campuses after multiple buildings were torched. Vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu alleges “sponsored” violence tied to an SIU probe, while student leaders cite governance disputes and call for his removal as safety and learning are disrupted.
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