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.
Palestinian Refugees Stranded At OR Tambo Finally Enter SA
Around 160 Palestinian refugees stranded at OR Tambo International Airport for more than 12 hours have finally been allowed into South Africa. Families who fled the war in Gaza endured an ordeal on a grounded plane before officials cleared their entry after
Solidarity Race Banner Legal Action Heads to Court
Solidarity is taking the City of Johannesburg and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to the High Court after its “race-regulated country” banner was removed from the M1. The union alleges unlawful, politically motivated censorship and wants the billboard restored ahead of the G20
South Africa Cholera Vaccine Enters Human Trials
South Africa has begun Phase 1 trials of a locally manufactured oral cholera vaccine after regulatory approval. The study tests safety in healthy adults at sites in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, aiming to boost regional supply and speed outbreak response
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.
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