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.
Amber-Lee Hughes Guilty in Child Murder Case
Amber Lee Hughes guilty of raping and murdering four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita. The Johannesburg court convicted her for drowning the child in January 2023. Evidence confirmed rape and intentional killing. Sentencing awaits October 27, 2025. This tragedy demands stronger child protection laws.
Shell Oil Drilling in South Africa Faces Fresh Court Fights
Shell oil drilling in South Africa faces twin court battles as West Coast activists appeal NCUD approval and Wild Coast communities head to the Constitutional Court.
Madlanga Commission Stalls: Corruption Probe Derailed
Madlanga Commission delays have halted South Africa’s probe into police corruption. Justice Department failures in securing laptops and data storage sparked suspensions and EFF criticism. With no new start date, the government faces pressure to deliver justice and rebuild trust.
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.
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