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.
Morero Vows Joburg Service Delivery Beyond G20
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the city’s clean-up and repair drive is not a cosmetic G20 exercise but part of a long-term Joburg service delivery push. Provincial leaders back plans to sustain weekly interventions, while the DA accuses them of prioritising image
LEAP Officer Hit-and-Run Kills Cape Town Toddler
A LEAP officer hit-and-run killed 3-year-old Khy’ree Jordaan in Elsies River. Family demands arrest as off-duty cop remains on duty and probe continues.
Karoo Farmer Rape Trial Hears Sex Stash Evidence
The Karoo farmer rape trial has heard evidence of a stash of sex toys, lubricants and “sex spray” allegedly found at Louis Lategan’s home and car. Six women say they were lured to his Aberdeen farm with au pair job offers, then
Ramaphosa Declares gender-based violence crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a gender-based violence crisis in South Africa, saying the country must take “extraordinary and concerted action” to end gender-based violence and femicide. He was speaking on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at the G20 Social Summit in Boksburg.
Communicare Elderly Evictions Lead to Parliamentary Probe
Parliament has stepped into the battle over Communicare elderly evictions, calling for a fast tracked forensic investigation and a halt to evictions while it unfolds. MPs say social housing must protect older tenants, not push them out of long term homes in
Family Hits Back Over Jody Windvogel Tragic Death
The family of nine-year-old Delft pupil Jody Windvogel has rejected online neglect claims after his tragic death, as police open an inquest and officials roll out counselling and support to the school and community.
Western Cape School Assaults Spark Outrage
Two separate incidents of child assault in Western Cape schools involving seven-year-old girls occurred on 7 November 2025. Investigations are underway in Fisantekraal and Atlantis following reports of assaults in school toilets. Details on child assault in Western Cape schools.
AfriForum G20 Appeal: Stop Farm Murders Now
AfriForum G20 appeal urges G20 leaders ahead of Johannesburg summit to pressure South Africa on rising farm attacks and property rights erosion. Group demands urgent reforms to halt violence and protect landowners.
South Africa Halts Charter Flights Over Gaza Refugee Fears
South Africa halts charter flights after a plane carrying 153 Palestinians from Gaza lands at OR Tambo and sparks a criminal probe. Officials now investigate the organisers, amid fears of trafficking and pressure to balance solidarity with tight border controls.
Aphile Dlamini Wakes from Coma After Lift Fall
Eight-year-old Aphile Dlamini wakes from coma weeks after a lift shaft fall at a Durban CBD apartment building that killed her twin brother. As she recovers, her family pursues legal action and demands answers over alleged safety failures and missing CCTV footage.
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