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Home Affairs cracks down on corruption with 20 officials dismissed
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced reforms against corruption, dismissing 20 officials and implementing digital systems to enhance security and accountability.
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Four life terms and 102 years for Delft bread truck killer
Ayanda Dayi (34) has been sentenced to four life terms plus 102 years direct imprisonment for a series of gruesome murders in Delft and Du Noon in 2024.
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Men lured to Russian frontlines in Russia-Ukraine war welcomed home
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return of South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine.
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Activists move to halt auction of 50 City of Cape Town properties
Land activists and political party representatives, gathered outside the Good Hope Centre this morning to protest.
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Melkbosstrand Beach temporarily closed after sewage leak
Melkbosstrand Beach has been closed after a sewage spill over the weekend. Authorities warn beachgoers to avoid swimming until water tests confirm safety.
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Ramaphosa delays NHI implementation pending court challenges
President Ramaphosa will delay the National Health Insurance Act proclamation until the Constitutional Court resolves ongoing legal challenges.
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Cape Town urges finance minister to protect municipal and infrastructure funding
Cape Town mayor calls on finance minister Enoch Godongwana to ensure no cuts to municipal funding are proposed in National Budget.
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Expert, parents back social media ban for SA’s under-16s
As Australia bans social media for under-16s, digital law expert Emma Sadleir calls for South Africa to follow, placing accountability on tech firms.
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Flights to and from Cape Town airport temporarily suspended
A fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupted network systems and caused temporary suspensions and diversions of international flights, but all individuals are safe.
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Mexico deploys 10 000 troops to end violence over drug lord’s death
The death of Mexico’s most wanted drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, triggered widespread violence across Mexico, with cartel members blocking roads in 20 states and setting fire to vehicles…
