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.
Malema Guilty of Hate Speech: SA Court Shocks
The Western Cape Equality Court has ruled EFF leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for his 2022 rally remarks inciting violence. Consequently, this landmark verdict shakes South Africa, urging political leaders to foster unity.
Gauteng Principal Dismissal After Deadly Daveyton Trip
The Education Labour Relations Council has upheld the Gauteng principal dismissal of Thembi Letsoalo after two pupils drowned on an unauthorised Daveyton school trip in April 2024.
Somerset West Taxi Violence: Deadly Shootout Shuts Rank
Somerset West taxi violence shakes Cape Town, claiming lives in recent shootings across Khayelitsha, Philippi East, and Macassar Heights. Commuters live in fear as turf wars escalate. Leaders condemn the attacks, pushing for urgent peace talks to restore safety and stability to
Limpopo Rape Cases: Woman in Court, Mother and Teen Held
Two Limpopo rape cases head to court: a 24-year-old woman accused of attacking a 13-year-old in a Musina church shelter, and a Letsitele teen and his mother implicated in a nine-year-old’s assault.
Cape Town Taxi Violence: 3 Killed, 6 Injured in Attacks
Cape Town taxi violence claimed three lives on 25 August in shootings at Khayelitsha and Philippi East taxi ranks. Six others were injured as gunmen fled. Police urge tips to Crime Stop to curb escalating tensions.
Alabuga Start Program Recruitment Probed by SA
South African authorities are investigating the Alabuga Start Program recruitment, which lures young women with promises of hospitality jobs in Russia. Instead, many end up assembling military drones in Tatarstan factories.
Influencer Fake Job Ads Spark Backlash
South African influencer Cyan Boujee sparked backlash after promoting alleged overseas work offers linked to a Russian programme. The uproar highlights the danger of influencer fake job ads and urges young jobseekers to verify opportunities to avoid trafficking risks.
Cape Town March Over Gender-Based Violence in South Africa
Six years after Uyinene Mrwetyana’s murder, Cape Town marchers demanded action on gender-based violence in South Africa. New CSVR/HSRC data, justice gaps and state pledges—TCC convictions, new courts, Femicide Watch—underline urgency, as organisers stress the role of boys and men.
Bonteheuwel Baby Shooting: 3 Month Old Dies
Police have launched a manhunt after the Bonteheuwel baby shooting on Yellowwood Street. Gunmen opened fire on a mother holding her three-month-old son; the infant later died in hospital.
New Covid-19 Variants Spark Concern in South Africa
New Covid-19 variants Stratus and Nimbus are spreading globally, but experts say South Africa faces low risk for now thanks to strong immunity and active monitoring.
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