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.
DA Alternative to BEE Ignites Fierce Debate
The DA’s Economic Inclusion for All Bill, an alternative to BEE, fuels political tensions. The ANC defends BEE as vital for transformation.
Operation Shanela Arrests Over 17,000 in South Africa
Operation Shanela arrests surpass 17,000 suspects in a week-long crackdown on serious crimes like murder and rape. KwaZulu-Natal leads with key captures as police gear up for a safer festive season with intensified patrols and raids.
Ramaphosa Resignation Protest Shakes Tshwane
Hundreds marched in Tshwane demanding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation over corruption, unemployment, and poor leadership.
Amazon Web Services Outage Hits SA: Cloud Risks Exposed
A massive AWS outage on 20 October 2025 disrupted key South African services, from banking apps to creative platforms. The failure exposed how deeply businesses rely on cloud infrastructure and highlighted the need for stronger digital backup systems.
Western Cape Taxi Routes Reopen After Shutdown
Western Cape taxi routes reopened after a 30-day shutdown, with MEC Isaac Sileku letting the closure lapse at midnight on 17 October. Services on contested corridors resume under tight enforcement as CATA and CODETA return to talks. Officials insist operators stick to
Cape Town Marathon Cancellation: Wind Wrecks Race Day
Gale-force winds triggered the Cape Town Marathon cancellation on Sunday, shattering plans for 24,000 runners. Consequently, organisers halted the event at 4:45am after damaged tents, fencing and branding made the Green Point course unsafe. Above all, safety took priority. As a result,
Expropriation Act Legal Battle: Ramaphosa Concedes Flaws
The Expropriation Act legal battle escalates as President Cyril Ramaphosa concedes that Section 19 is unconstitutional and asks the Western Cape High Court to amend it. The DA and AfriForum want Parliament to rewrite the law. A disputed signing-to-gazette delay and fears
Fort Hare SIU Investigation Sparks Parliament Visit
A Special Investigating Unit probe found R17m paid for undelivered ICT work at Fort Hare. As protests turn violent and key buildings burn, Parliament visits on 21 Oct while the university moves classes online and pursues recoveries.
KZN Plane Crashes Kill Two Pilots, Including Indian National
Two light aircraft crashed in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Wednesday, killing both pilots, including one from India. The KZN plane crashes, occurring in Nottingham Road and north of Boston, spurred search and rescue teams to act swiftly despite mist and drizzle. A
Northern White Rhino: Gene Editing Four-Year Plan
A biotech-led rescue aims to bring the northern white rhino back from the brink within four years. Scientists will combine IVF, gene editing and southern white surrogates to produce healthy calves, restore genetic diversity and build a viable herd—leveraging South Africa’s veterinary
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