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.
South African Prison Deaths: MPs Demand Answers
South African prison deaths are rising as MPs probe suicides, assaults, and hundreds of “unconfirmed” cases. Overcrowded prisons run at 52% above capacity, while officials face charges and Parliament pushes for stronger staffing, mental healthcare, and faster investigations.
AI Jobs in South Africa Surge: Demand Up 77% in 2025
AI jobs in South Africa are surging. Pnet reports a 77% rise in H1 2025 and a 352% jump since 2019, led by Gauteng and the Western Cape, with demand spreading beyond tech into admin, marketing and customer service.
Joburg Named Least Walkable City Globally
Johannesburg has been crowned the least walkable city globally in a 2025 study by Compare the Market, scoring a mere 18.38/100. Plagued by safety concerns and crumbling infrastructure, Joburg named least walkable forces residents into car dependency, worsening traffic and stress. Bold
National Credit Act Amendments Withdrawn After Outcry
National Credit Act amendments were withdrawn after more than 20,000 submissions. Business groups say confusion over student data derailed SME credit reforms and due process.
Phala Phala Trial: Accused Plead Not Guilty as Case Opens
The Phala Phala trial opened in Modimolle as three accused pleaded not guilty over the $580,000 farm theft; the court granted witness anonymity while the state lines up more than 20 witnesses.
Online Gambling in South Africa Surges as Crackdown Starts
Online gambling in South Africa is booming—revenues jumped 25.7% to R59.3bn. Regulators are cracking down on illegal sites and urging safer, licensed play.
Atlantis Teen Murder Case: Bail Bid Postponed
A 14-year-old remains in custody after a 31-year-old man was killed and a four-year-old girl was critically injured in a Saxonsea shooting. The bail hearing in the Atlantis teen murder case was postponed to 17 September.
Chinese Human Traffickers Jailed For 20 Years in Joburg
Seven Chinese human traffickers each got 20-year prison terms in Johannesburg for exploiting 91 Malawian victims at a Village Deep factory. This landmark ruling highlights South Africa's fight against forced labour and cross-border exploitation, sending a strong deterrent message to traffickers.
Husbands Can Take Wives’ Surnames, ConCourt Rules
South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled that husbands can take wives’ surnames, striking gender bias in the Births and Deaths Registration Act. Parliament has 24 months to amend the law; immediate relief applies in the meantime.
Cape Flats Shootings: Winde Meets Cachalia After 11 Killed
Eleven people were killed in a single night as Cape Flats shootings escalated. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia conceded there’s still no adequate anti-gang plan, while Premier Alan Winde pushed for urgent, joint action, intelligence-led policing and measurable deadlines to stop the
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