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.
KZN Drunk Driving Arrests Top 100 in Weekend Blitz
Over 100 motorists were arrested for drunk driving in KZN this weekend—part of 909 since August—as MEC Siboniso Duma ramps up RTI enforcement ahead of the festive season.
Irma Stern Museum Closure Sparks Fund Questions
The Irma Stern Museum closure has jolted Cape Town. UCT and the Irma Stern Trust ended their partnership, moved the collection off-site, and promised new plans. A petition now presses for answers on the R24m 2022 sale and future public access.
US Afrikaner Refugee Policy Slammed by DIRCO
DIRCO has condemned the US’s Afrikaner refugee policy, warning it violates equality and refugee law. The department says AfriForum’s support undermines national sovereignty.
UCT Gaza Resolutions Spark Explosive Courtroom Showdown
The UCT Gaza resolutions have ignited a fierce legal battle over governance, academic freedom, and financial fallout. Professor Adam Mendelsohn argues the university council acted against UCT’s best interests when it adopted resolutions condemning Israel and cutting academic ties. The Western Cape
Suspicious Death at Goodwood Prison Sparks Probe
The suspicious death at Goodwood prison has prompted a parliamentary investigation as lawmakers demand answers from correctional authorities over safety and accountability.
Walmart Clearwater Mall Store to Open on West Rand
Walmart will open its first South African store at Clearwater Mall on Johannesburg’s West Rand, bringing its Every Day Low Prices model, a broad product mix, and 80+ jobs. Most goods will be locally sourced, with select global brands.
Blikkiesdorp Baby Abandonment Shocks Cape Town
Cape Town is in shock after a newborn was rescued from a dog’s jaws in Blikkiesdorp. The baby abandonment case has sparked outrage and renewed calls for stronger child protection.
South Africans Escape Myanmar Trafficking Compound
Several South Africans escape Myanmar trafficking compound after being lured by fake job offers in Thailand. Officials are working to bring them home safely.
Stellenbosch University Sheep Suffocation Sparks Outrage
Stellenbosch University has admitted that agriculture students suffocated a sheep during a feed study, sparking national outrage and an internal investigation into animal welfare violations.
Zuma to Repay R28.9m, Foundation Vows Court Fight
The Pretoria High Court ordered Jacob Zuma to repay R28.9 million in state-funded legal fees with interest, within 60 days. The JG Zuma Foundation slammed the ruling as unconstitutional, says officials should face PFMA action, and signals a possible damages claim against
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