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.
FW de Klerk Foundation Rejects Afrikaner Genocide Claims
The FW de Klerk Foundation has dismissed Afrikaner genocide claims made by US President Donald Trump, warning the false narrative fuels racial polarisation and threatens South Africa’s global standing ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
Court Rules on Pretoria High School for Girls Racism Report
The Gauteng High Court has dismissed Pretoria High School for Girls’ bid to access a Gauteng Education Department racism probe. The court ruled the Pretoria High School for Girls racism report can only be obtained through PAIA, after a dispute over a
Hawks Quiet on Prinsloo Guns Recovery Progress
Hawks quiet on Prinsloo guns stays the headline as the unit withholds recovery figures for more than 2 000 stolen SAPS firearms. Communities want clear numbers, timelines and proof the state can trace and remove the remaining weapons.
Tshwane Rivers Unsafe: City Halts Swimming, Baptisms
Tshwane rivers unsafe for any water contact, the city warns. Residents should pause swimming, bathing and baptisms while teams test and clean polluted stretches. Tap water remains safe to drink. Here’s what to avoid and how to report spills.
Cape Town Rail Devolution Moves to Council Vote
Cape Town has tabled a Rail Business Plan and set a 4 December council vote to take control of commuter trains. The plan restores the core network to 2012 ridership, then adds the Blue Downs link with integrated ticketing across rail, bus
Calls for Online Gambling Ban Grow in South Africa
A coalition of 107 organisations has launched a 90-day campaign pushing Parliament to outlaw online casinos, ban gambling ads and tighten enforcement. With labour and retail support, calls for online gambling ban measures are gaining traction to protect families, curb addiction and
AfriForum Rejects ‘White Genocide’ Label, Blames ANC
AfriForum white genocide claims are rejected by the group, which instead accuses the ANC of scapegoating amid US-SA tensions. CEO Kallie Kriel backs targeted action against corrupt officials and calls for stronger policing, prosecutions and real results.
Women For Change Shutdown Set Before G20 Summit
On 21 November, Women For Change urges a nationwide shutdown: no work, no spending and a 12:00 standstill. The goal is clear: declare gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster.
Himalayan Tahr Table Mountain Sightings Spark Debate
Fresh Himalayan tahr Table Mountain sightings have hikers talking again. The agile herd browses fragile fynbos and can spook on narrow paths. Report locations and group size so rangers can track movements and protect plants and people.
mRNA Vaccine Boosts Cancer Immunotherapy Outcomes
A Nature-backed analysis links a COVID-19 mRNA shot given within 100 days of starting checkpoint therapy to longer survival in advanced lung cancer and melanoma. While observational, the findings suggest an accessible way mRNA vaccine boosts cancer immunotherapy and warrant confirmation in
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