News
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Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Brutal Murder of Girlfriend in Phomolong
A Phomolong man has been successfully convicted and sentenced to 23 years for the brutal murder of his girlfriend in 2024.
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Former Virginia Pastor Sentenced to 55 Years for Raping Young Church Members
The court heard evidence that Mariti used his position of power and perceived spiritual authority to groom and exploit young female members of his church. The victims were part of a group called the “Team of Prophecy,” consisting of girls…
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Masked ‘robbers’ target Somerset West farm, tie up man (72)
Four masked men tied up a 72-year-old house-sitter at a Firgrove farm on Wednesday night, stealing firearms, ammunition, jewellery and wines before the victim freed himself hours later and alerted Somerset West police, with the suspects still at large.
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Motor Industry Partnership Drives Literacy to Remote Schools Across South Africa
This programme was built on a simple but powerful idea: if vehicles and logistics networks can move goods and people, they can also move education. Conceptualised in 1998 by Brand Pretorius, the former CEO of Toyota South Africa and McCarthy…
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Hermanus cliff path finally complete: 800 m gap closes after years of struggle
Years of legal battles, environmental concerns, and property disputes kept walkers from enjoying an uninterrupted seaside stroll – until persistence finally paid off Picture this: You’re walking along one of […]
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R56 million Smithfield sports centre project terminated after contractor failure
The once-proud Winburg sports grounds stand vandalised and abandoned, the swimming pool has become a haven for drug dealers, and the netball fields are overgrown and unusable. In Makeleketla, the R8 million sports grounds remain incomplete and unused, the self-established…
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Free State police launch full-scale manhunt for killers of 71-year-old woman
The Frankfort police have launched a manhunt for suspects in connection with the murder of a woman (71).
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Communities lodge formal objections to Tempe Airport sale proposal
Tempe Airfield is a certified and operational airport under the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). Any attempt to repurpose this site would undermine its aviation status, threaten local jobs, and erode an essential part of Bloemfontein’s transport and economic…
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Northern Cape Cricket directors fail to attend disciplinary hearings in full
Two suspended Northern Cape Cricket executives missed disciplinary hearings amid ongoing legal challenges and allegations of misconduct.










