Prison Bakery Opens at Westville Cuts Costs and Trains Inmates
The prison bakery opens at Westville aims to cut bread costs from R23 to R8, save R3 million annually, and train inmates with skills for life after prison.
Unpaid Salaries Bus Workers Crisis Turns Deadly
Unpaid salaries bus workers crisis has turned deadly at a state-owned bus company, with 14 employees taking their own lives and another dying from starvation, as debt surges to R1 billion during business rescue.
Overcome Heights Shooting Leaves Four Men Dead
Four men aged 20 to 37 were fatally shot in Overcome Heights at around 5:30 am as police investigate a possible gang-linked mass shooting. CPF calls for community cooperation.
SANDF Chief’s Iran Remarks Spark Ministerial Backlash
South African ministers have distanced themselves from SANDF chief Rudzani Maphwanya’s Iran remarks, stressing they are not the country’s official policy.
AKA Murder Trial Set for 2026 Amid Delays
The AKA murder trial set for 2026 has been delayed again as the Durban High Court works to finalise witness lists and resolve procedural disputes.
Maponya Mall E-hailing Violence Leaves One Dead, Two Hurt
One e-hailing driver was killed and two others injured in a violent attack at Maponya Mall, marking another escalation in Maponya Mall e-hailing violence.
Rise of Homeschooling in South Africa Surges
Soaring private school fees and dissatisfaction with ‘soul‑destroying’ curriculum are driving the rise of homeschooling and online learning in South Africa.
Gigaba Says Dialogue Should be Delayed to Avoid Talk-shop
Malusi Gigaba urges delaying dialogue, saying it risks becoming another talk-shop unless it has clear objectives and strong stakeholder support.
Dudula Clinic Attacks Force Mother to Give Birth Alone
A Tembisa mother says Dudula clinic attacks forced her to give birth alone at home. Rights groups warn that the protests are blocking vital healthcare for foreign nationals.
Ekurhuleni Evictions to Continue After Pharoe Park Unrest
Tensions escalate in Germiston as Ekurhuleni mayor reaffirms eviction drive following arson at low-cost flats, stressing legal order amid tenant unrest.
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