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.
Eastern Cape Municipalities Crisis: Seven Face Financial Ruin
The Eastern Cape municipalities crisis has pushed seven local governments to the brink of collapse, with the United Democratic Movement (UDM) blaming decades of ANC mismanagement. Makana, Sundays River Valley, and others face financial ruin, worsened by R30 billion in irregular spending
Lucky Montana’s SARS Tax Bill: R55m Claim and Denial
SARS says the Lucky Montana SARS tax bill exceeds R55 million and released a detailed timeline to counter “false statements.” Montana denies owing “even a cent” and plans to address the claims at his press briefing.
Fort Hare Protests: Campus Fires, Shutdown and Claims
Fort Hare protests shut down campuses after multiple buildings were torched. Vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu alleges “sponsored” violence tied to an SIU probe, while student leaders cite governance disputes and call for his removal as safety and learning are disrupted.
Fort Hare Shutdown: UFH Halts All Operations
The University of Fort Hare has suspended all on-site operations after arson and unrest on the Alice campus. Management ordered students to vacate residences as damage estimates climb toward R500 million. Student leaders plan a court challenge to the eviction directive while
Tembisa Hospital Corruption: SIU Raids Sandton Home
The SIU’s dawn raid on a Sandton mansion marks a decisive step in tembisa hospital corruption recovery efforts. Investigators, acting on a Special Tribunal order, moved to preserve luxury cars, art and prime property linked to irregular tenders. As asset tracing widens,
Hanover Park Shooting Kills Four-Year-Old Boy
A tragic Hanover Park shooting claimed a four-year-old boy’s life in gang crossfire. Two 17-year-old suspects face murder charges as police tackle Cape Flats violence. Families demand safer streets now.
Eskom to Power Chinese Smelter in Limpopo
Eskom’s commitment to supply 1,000 MW to a Chinese-owned ferrochrome smelter in Limpopo’s Musina-Makhado SEZ has sparked debate. While the utility promises stable power, reliance on coal-heavy Medupi and concerns over water scarcity raise red flags.
AARTO Demerit Points: What SA Drivers Must Know Now
AARTO demerit points roll out nationally from 1 Dec 2025, with licence suspensions from 1 Sep 2026. Know the timelines, NaTIS blocks, and how points add up.
SAPS Sends One Officer to Paris in Mthethwa Probe
SAPS trims Paris mission from five to one senior officer to liaise with French police on Nathi Mthethwa’s death; family expects repatriation this week.
Graham Howes Whale Accident Stuns Cape Town
Cape Town’s surf community is grieving after the Graham Howes whale accident off Bloubergstrand. The 38-year-old kitesurfing star died from blunt-force injuries after a rare collision at sea. Rescue teams recovered his body, while tributes and fresh ocean-safety calls continue across South
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