News
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Suspended KZN prisons boss faces fraud and money laundering charges in court
The suspended KwaZulu-Natal correctional services commissioner is expected to appear in court today on charges dating back more than two decades.
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Trump orders investigation into oil companies over fuel prices
US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into oil companies for not lowering pump prices despite falling crude costs amid economic criticism.
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Dramatic rescue as rising waters trap 96 hikers in Fish River Canyon
Due to consistent and heavy rainfall in the catchment area of the Fish River and Fish River Canyon in Namibia, 96 hikers had to be evacuated over the weekend.
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Gordon’s Bay local’s garments colour World Cup opening
Local fashion designer Sanette van Schalkwyk of Shifting Sands African Couture has taken local design to one of the biggest sporting stages in the world.
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Winter fondue concerts return to Stellenbosch wine estate
Delheim Wine Estate hosts a winter music and cheese fondue series Sundays from July 5 to August 30, featuring live performances and dining.
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Operation Shanela II arrests 1 115 suspects in Free State
All five Free State districts took part in the multi-disciplinary operation Shanela II, which ran from 16 to 22 June. Intelligence-led information guided the operations
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Court sentences vehicle smuggler to 20 years for cross-border car theft
A man was sentenced to 20 years after he pleaded guilty to charges relating to the smuggling of stolen vehicles across South African borders.
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More than 600 Free State schools without learning material funding
Over 600 schools in the Free State lack funding for essential teaching materials, hindering learning and teaching effectiveness.
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Vulnerable residents struggle to access social grant services in Mantsopa
Mantsopa Local Municipality faces social grant access challenges, with delays impacting vulnerable families reliant on SASSA, prompting demands for improved services.
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South African court overturns ruling in Edgar Lungu burial dispute
A South African court ruled Edgar Lungu can be buried in South Africa, resolving a dispute between his family and Zambia’s president.









