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.
Brown Mogotsi Shooting: Inside the Night of Gunfire
North West businessman Oupa “Brown” Mogotsi escaped death in a brazen late-night attack in Vosloorus. Gunmen targeted the red Chevrolet he drove, sparking an attempted-murder probe amid conflicting eyewitness accounts and his no-show at the police station. The Brown Mogotsi shooting now
Western Cape Warns on ‘Strawberry Quick’ Hoax
The Western Cape Education Department says the viral “strawberry quick hoax” about pink, candy-like meth in schools is false. Officials urge parents to avoid sharing unverified posts and to keep talking to children about substance safety and sweets from strangers.
Shoprite Food Security Index shows Modest Gains
The Shoprite Food Security Index rose to 56.5 from 44.9, showing modest gains. Yet hunger remains widespread as affordability and income constraints—especially in female-headed homes—limit diet diversity despite price curbs and feeding schemes.
KZN Drunk Driving Arrests Top 100 in Weekend Blitz
Over 100 motorists were arrested for drunk driving in KZN this weekend—part of 909 since August—as MEC Siboniso Duma ramps up RTI enforcement ahead of the festive season.
Irma Stern Museum Closure Sparks Fund Questions
The Irma Stern Museum closure has jolted Cape Town. UCT and the Irma Stern Trust ended their partnership, moved the collection off-site, and promised new plans. A petition now presses for answers on the R24m 2022 sale and future public access.
US Afrikaner Refugee Policy Slammed by DIRCO
DIRCO has condemned the US’s Afrikaner refugee policy, warning it violates equality and refugee law. The department says AfriForum’s support undermines national sovereignty.
UCT Gaza Resolutions Spark Explosive Courtroom Showdown
The UCT Gaza resolutions have ignited a fierce legal battle over governance, academic freedom, and financial fallout. Professor Adam Mendelsohn argues the university council acted against UCT’s best interests when it adopted resolutions condemning Israel and cutting academic ties. The Western Cape
Suspicious Death at Goodwood Prison Sparks Probe
The suspicious death at Goodwood prison has prompted a parliamentary investigation as lawmakers demand answers from correctional authorities over safety and accountability.
Walmart Clearwater Mall Store to Open on West Rand
Walmart will open its first South African store at Clearwater Mall on Johannesburg’s West Rand, bringing its Every Day Low Prices model, a broad product mix, and 80+ jobs. Most goods will be locally sourced, with select global brands.
Blikkiesdorp Baby Abandonment Shocks Cape Town
Cape Town is in shock after a newborn was rescued from a dog’s jaws in Blikkiesdorp. The baby abandonment case has sparked outrage and renewed calls for stronger child protection.
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