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
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
Muizenberg Surfer’s Corner Closed for Major Refurbishment
Muizenberg Surfer's Corner closed this week for a major refurbishment expected to last until December. The City of Cape Town says the project will
Ramaphosa Unveils New Economic Recovery Plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined an economic recovery plan to boost growth, fix power and logistics, and tighten accountability. He vowed to act on SIU
France Political Crisis Deepens as PM Lecornu Quits
France’s political turmoil deepens as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu quits after just 26 days. President Emmanuel Macron asks him to draft a “stability plan”
ANC Criminal Cartel Infiltration Rocks 2026 Race
Fikile Mbalula’s admission of ANC criminal cartel infiltration, tied to claims aired at the Madlanga inquiry, sparks analyst warnings that trust and 2026 municipal
SA Gaza Flotilla Activists Cleared to Return Home
The SA Gaza flotilla activists detained in Israel are healthy and in high spirits. DIRCO says release plans are nearly complete as families await