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Headman and elderly mother gunned down in Eastern Cape homestead attack
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of an Eastern Cape headman and his 70-year-old mother during an armed attack near Willowvale.
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Four ANC youth members shot dead at memorial service in Katlehong
Four ANC Youth League members shot dead at memorial service as political violence claims record 43 lives before local elections.
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Shortages of vital chronic medication at Western Cape public hospitals
Chronic medication for hypertension and asthma is out of stock at Western Cape public hospitals, leaving patients frightened about interrupted care.
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Matric learners urged to avoid risky Pens Down celebrations
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board has warned matric learners about the dangers of Pens Down celebrations following tragic incidents linked to these events.
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Shop owner ordered to pay R200,000 in LGBTQIA+ hate speech case
A Gqeberha shop owner must pay R200,000 in damages, issue a public apology and face a criminal investigation over LGBTQIA+ hate speech.
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Food security deteriorates as hunger climbs, despite easing food prices
Food security in South Africa deteriorated in 2025, and hunger remains stubbornly high even as food inflation has eased
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Eastern Cape truck operators protest over river sand permits
Eastern Cape truck operators blocked roads on Monday, demanding clarity on river sand permits after trucks were impounded and drivers allegedly arrested.
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National Nutrition Week: Make healthy eating part of your routine
Locals are implored to embrace affordable, practical healthy eating habits during National Nutrition Week, from dietary swaps to screening.
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Three accused in court over murdered runner’s smartwatch
Three accused appear in court over smartwatch belonging to murdered runner as police investigate 12 women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni.
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Eastern Cape MEC condemns stabbing of Mthatha social worker
Eastern Cape MEC Bukiwe Fanta condemns the stabbing of a social worker at her workplace in Mthatha. A 37-year-old woman has been arrested.
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