Local News
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Masilonyana Law Enforcement Unit’s shocking inefficiency exposed
The Masilonyana community is frustrated with the Law Enforcement Unit’s inefficiency and lack of accountability. With only 12% of traffic fines collected, operational effectiveness is questioned. The municipality faces financial…
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Health alert issued for suspected childhood illness outbreak
The Eastern Cape Department of Health issued an urgent alert following a suspected outbreak of childhood illness in Aberdeen between 30 January and 3 February 2026.
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Teen angler with disabilities seeks sponsors for championship
Bellville teen Ruben Labuschagne, who has cerebral palsy and autism, needs R20,000 community support for SA angling championship on 8 April.
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City of Cape Town warns of water levels at new lows
Cape Town’s daily water consumption has climbed to 1,073 million litres—98 million above target—while dam levels drop 2% weekly, prompting urgent calls for water-wise behavior to avoid future restrictions.
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Rabies confirmed in seal found at Sardinia Bay, Gqeberha
A seal found at Sardinia Bay in Gqeberha has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case in the city and the second in the province.
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Uncle suspected of murdering his two-year-old niece is remanded in custody
Man remanded in custody after gruesome murder of toddler
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Hill-Lewis welcomes court’s dismissal of civil case, with costs
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis praised the court’s dismissal of a protection-order application by an individual operating an illegal business.
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McKenzie misled the people, DA demands transparency on Eastern Cape name changes
The DA has accused the Gayton McKenzie, of lacking transparency during the process of changing names of geographical areas in the Eastern Cape.
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Bookkeeper with a history of fraud ordered to pay up following conviction for a similar crime
Fraud in Bloemfontein: bookkeeper Jacques Grobler sentenced to ten years for defrauding Nova Refrigeration and Nova Catering.
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UWC community mourns literary icon Dr Diana Ferrus
UWC mourns Dr Diana Ferrus, the celebrated poet whose work on Sarah Baartman demonstrated the transformative power of art for social justice.
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