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.
Matric Exam Leak Scandal Hits Gauteng Hard
The matric exam leak scandal has hit seven Pretoria schools hard. 26 pupils accessed seven leaked English, Maths and Physical Sciences papers before writing, triggering suspensions and criminal probes.
Missing Delft Child Found Safe After Three Weeks
Nine-year-old Akahlulwa Qwili, missing from Delft since 17 November, has been found safe in Crossroads after three weeks. A woman took her in and cared for her until a relative spotted a flyer. The family is overjoyed and police have closed the
US Pushes South Africa AGOA Removal
US Senator John Kennedy urged the removal of South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing. He questioned US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on South Africa AGOA removal, stating that Pretoria is "our enemy"
Wynberg Bomb Threat Shuts Court As Police Evacuate Building
A bomb threat forced the sudden evacuation of Wynberg Magistrates Court on Thursday, halting all proceedings as police swept the building. Officers later confirmed the site was safe, but the disruption pushed back several cases and left the community on edge.
Joburg Mayor Dada Morero Cracks Down on Illegal Brothel
Joburg mayor Dada Morero leads a crackdown on an illegal brothel selling 84,000 state-issued condoms, while facing ANC calls for his resignation after a regional conference defeat. Explore the latest on crime enforcement and political shifts in Johannesburg.
Western Cape Rape Kit Shortage Exposes SAPS Crisis
An urgent oversight visit has exposed a crippling Western Cape rape kit shortage that leaves shelves empty, cases stalled and survivors failed. With more than 20 stations out of D1 kits and expired stock at FCS units, detectives say prosecutions and justice
Woodstock Hospital Affordable Housing Plan Moves Ahead
The City of Cape Town has moved closer to Woodstock Hospital affordable housing with plans for about 500 mixed income homes at Cissie Gool House, while occupiers push for secure tenure and protection against eviction.
Oversight Visit Exposes Rape Kit Shortage Western Cape
An unannounced parliamentary oversight visit has exposed a rape kit shortage in the Western Cape, with empty shelves found at SAPS’ Epping supply depot. The discovery contradicts SAPS assurances that supplies are sufficient and raises serious concerns about forensic capacity in rape
Mpumalanga Rotten Food Scandal: 75-Year-Old in Dock
A 75-year-old woman has joined four co-accused in the Mpumalanga rotten food scandal, where investigators allege a family operation repackaged expired meat, dairy and other goods on a Secunda farm and sold them for human consumption. All five remain out on bail
8-Year Driver’s License Cards: What SA Drivers Need
South Africa is moving towards 8-year driver’s licence cards for most motorists, with government planning to scrap the current five-year cycle. Officials say the shift should ease renewal backlogs, while commercial drivers keep a stricter two-year renewal period to protect road safety.
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