News
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SANDF deployment, taxi violence and police integrity discussed at Cabinet
Western Cape cabinet backs plans to deploy the SANDF to assist police in crime hotspots while raising concerns about taxi violence and police corruption.
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Meerendal celebrates its heritage with 1702 Heritage Kitchen
To celebrate the heritage of Meerendal Wine Estate the new restaurant on the farm was aptly named 1702 Heritage Kitchen.
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Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
In the midst of turmoil, offbeat stories emerge, from a misplaced football fan to quirky political propaganda and death cleaning.
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Full-scale police investigation into assassination of Witness-D leads to first arrest
Police arrest first suspect in assassination of Witness D from Madlanga Commission after identifying three persons of interest
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Week three of the Middle East war sets in with intense missile strikes and regional clashes
Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iran threatened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, missile attacks spread across the region and countries rushed to evacuate citizens.
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World’s toughest mountain bike race begins in Cape winelands
The 2026 Absa Cape Epic begins today in Cape Town, challenging 1,300 riders over eight days and 692km of tough terrain.
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High Court overturns acquittal of traffic officers in corruption case
Polokwane High Court overturns acquittal of two traffic officers, convicting them of corruption. Case remitted for sentencing.
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Outspoken Lekota regarded as the embodiment of a life of courage, integrity, and service to the nation
Hero’s farewell for larger-than-life figure Lekota ends an illustrious chapter of life and politics in South Africa
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Photograph shows Andrew and Mandelson in bathrobes with Epstein
A photograph of Britain’s former Prince Andrew and veteran politician Peter Mandelson sitting in bathrobes alongside Jeffrey Epstein has been released.
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Over 2 000 troops deployed to combat illegal mining, gangsterism
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 2 200 SANDF troops to assist police in tackling illegal mining and gang violence.










