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Government’s gender-based violence plan lacks funds
National
/ 5 June 2025

Government’s gender-based violence plan lacks funds

Developed in 2020 by government and civil society organisations, the plan sets out a strategic framework to guide the national response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF)

By Aarti Bhana
Judge slams home affairs department for ‘unintelligible, illogical babble’ in gay case
National
/ 4 June 2025

Judge slams home affairs department for ‘unintelligible, illogical babble’ in gay case

An immigration official rejected the asylum application of a man from Chad who was jailed solely for homosexuality in his home country

By Tania Broughton
Only 0.1% of police officers checked for sexual offences
National
/ 3 June 2025

Only 0.1% of police officers checked for sexual offences

The national register for sex offenders contains more than 32 000 names, with more than 10 000 additional cases pending court outcomes

By Umamah Bakharia
South African firms suspect UAE companies may have obtained military intellectual property
National
/ 31 May 2025

South African firms suspect UAE companies may have obtained military intellectual property

A Special Investigating Unit investigation is focused on employees of defence firms suspected of passing on military intellectual property

By Khadija Sharife
City of Cape Town investigates International Peace College building project
National
/ 30 May 2025

City of Cape Town investigates International Peace College building project

The Islamic institution allegedly redeveloped its premises without approved building plans, raising concerns about safety

By Lyse Comins
Three accused are going to jail but Joslin’s fate remains unknown
National
/ 30 May 2025

Three accused are going to jail but Joslin’s fate remains unknown

The judge has handed down sentences — but a little girl is still missing and a community’s anguish remains raw

By Des Erasmus
Joslin Smith: Life in prison for Appollis, Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith
National
/ 29 May 2025

Joslin Smith: Life in prison for Appollis, Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith

Judge Nathan Erasmus said he had not seen any remorse from the trio, who were convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking earlier this month

By Des Erasmus
Auditor-general exposes municipal meltdown
National
/ 28 May 2025

Auditor-general exposes municipal meltdown

Taxpayers are paying for ill-disciplined, unaccountable and debt ridden local governments

By Lyse Comins
Kelly Smith’s mother uses victim impact statement to confront daughter about parenting, indifference
National
/ 28 May 2025

Kelly Smith’s mother uses victim impact statement to confront daughter about parenting, indifference

Amanda Daniels said that Smith, who was convicted earlier this month, had ripped the family apart and still refused to take responsibility for her actions

By Des Erasmus
Malatsi denies ICT directive paves way for Elon Musk’s Starlink into South Africa
National
/ 27 May 2025

Malatsi denies ICT directive paves way for Elon Musk’s Starlink into South Africa

Critics say the timing is suspect, coming after businessman Johann Rupert, part of a delegation to Washington last week, said South Africa needed Starlink technology to help to fight crime

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
State seeks life sentence for accused in Joslin Smith kidnapping
National
/ 27 May 2025

State seeks life sentence for accused in Joslin Smith kidnapping

A human expert trafficking testified in aggravation of sentence on Tuesday, saying the sale of the child was premeditated and there was plenty of time to stop it

By Umamah Bakharia
Grok’s ‘white genocide’ misinformation shows need for African-tailored AI algorithms
National
/ 24 May 2025

Grok’s ‘white genocide’ misinformation shows need for African-tailored AI algorithms

Most artificial intelligence bots are trained outside the continent, raising questions of bias

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu debunks Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims in quarterly crime report
National
/ 23 May 2025

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu debunks Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims in quarterly crime report

The statistics from the first three months of the year show an overall drop in crime but gender-based violence continued to be a concern

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Afrikaner farmers feel ‘safe and happy’ in US
National
/ 23 May 2025

Afrikaner farmers feel ‘safe and happy’ in US

The US embassy and state department are mum about how the claims of relocated Afrikaners were verified

By Lyse Comins
US army spent close to $1m on untested snakebite drugs
National
/ 22 May 2025

US army spent close to $1m on untested snakebite drugs

Manufacturer says the drugs have undergone clinical trials but offered no evidence to back up claims

By Andjela Milivojevic and Paul Eccles
Cabinet approves strategy identifying platinum, manganese, iron ore, coal and chrome as critical minerals
National
/ 21 May 2025

Cabinet approves strategy identifying platinum, manganese, iron ore, coal and chrome as critical minerals

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said the strategy would help ensure policy and regulatory certainty in the mining sector

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Joburg and Durban residents fume over municipal hikes
National
/ 21 May 2025

Joburg and Durban residents fume over municipal hikes

Ratepayers have raised concern that proposed property rates, electricity and water tariff hikes present an affordability crisis

By Lyse Comins
Budget 3.0 – Godongwana’s last shot
National
/ 20 May 2025

Budget 3.0 – Godongwana’s last shot

Now that a VAT increase has been ruled out, the finance minister must find another way to plug a R75bn gap or risk collapsing public services and investor confidence

By Mandisa Nyathi
Court rules against eviction of couple living on rural land in Stellenbosch
National
/ 20 May 2025

Court rules against eviction of couple living on rural land in Stellenbosch

The supreme court of appeal found the smallholding falls under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, meaning the gardener and his wife have a right to stay

By Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti
Border reform Bill welcomed, but rights concerns dominate public submissions
National
/ 20 May 2025

Border reform Bill welcomed, but rights concerns dominate public submissions

Organisations such as the South African Bishops’ Conference, Lawyers for Human Rights and Cosatu have urged revisions to protect human rights, combat corruption and clarify legal authority in joint control zones

By Des Erasmus
Transformation fund introduces new empowerment codes for transport sector
National
/ 17 May 2025

Transformation fund introduces new empowerment codes for transport sector

A significant portion of the R100-billion transformation fund will be allocated to the transport sector with an aim to unlock inclusive growth in the mobility value chain.

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
More people dying by suicide in South Africa 
National
/ 17 May 2025

More people dying by suicide in South Africa 

Financial stress and lack of access to care are driving up suicide rates in the country

By Aarti Bhana
Judicial tribunal forces legal community to rethink sexual harassment
National
/ 16 May 2025

Judicial tribunal forces legal community to rethink sexual harassment

Experts say sexual harassment remains pervasive in South Africa’s legal system, especially among candidate attorneys and court secretaries

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
US welcomes Afrikaner refugees: Hypocrisy or humanitarian?
National
/ 16 May 2025

US welcomes Afrikaner refugees: Hypocrisy or humanitarian?

The claim by the Trump administration that they are refugees is an abuse of the word

By Sheree Bega and Mandisa Nyathi
Trump expands refugee resettlement to racial minorities in South Africa
National
/ 14 May 2025

Trump expands refugee resettlement to racial minorities in South Africa

The US has opened its controversial programme to include racial minorities who believe they are facing persecution

By Des Erasmus
Mbenenge tribunal postponed as lawyers argue relevance of gender expert
National
/ 13 May 2025

Mbenenge tribunal postponed as lawyers argue relevance of gender expert

A dispute over gender expert Lisa Vetten’s testimony in judicial misconduct has forced the tribunal to postpone, allowing the respondent time to study the evidence summary report

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
SA’s unemployment rate edges up to 32.9%
National
/ 13 May 2025

SA’s unemployment rate edges up to 32.9%

Jobs were lost in the formal sector, as well as in trade, construction and private households

By Aarti Bhana
Key CCTV footage missing in Mbenenge sexual harassment tribunal
National
/ 12 May 2025

Key CCTV footage missing in Mbenenge sexual harassment tribunal

The director of facilities and security management at the office of the chief justice said he could not explain why the footage was not preserved

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Joburg Crisis Alliance questions ‘quick wins’ focus of presidential working group
National
/ 12 May 2025

Joburg Crisis Alliance questions ‘quick wins’ focus of presidential working group

Civil society says officials should break the cycle of grand promises and weak follow-through if Johannesburg is to be rebuilt into a world-class city

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Female & Guardian | Free State businesswoman’s butternut coffee a bold new brew
National
/ 11 May 2025

Female & Guardian | Free State businesswoman’s butternut coffee a bold new brew

Chantelle de Bruyn is stirring up the local market with her blend of sustainability and taste

By Lyse Comins
Female & Guardian | Andiswa Mengo and the judge who could not read between the lines
National
/ 11 May 2025

Female & Guardian | Andiswa Mengo and the judge who could not read between the lines

This week’s testimony explored whether Mengo’s WhatsApp replies reflected the careful diplomacy women use to reject senior officials without risking their careers

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Female & Guardian | She lost herself to addiction. Writing brought her back
National
/ 10 May 2025

Female & Guardian | She lost herself to addiction. Writing brought her back

Now a wellness coach and author, Tendani Mulaudzi helps others heal from addiction and trauma using storytelling and personal support

By Aarti Bhana
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