Judge Nathan Erasmus said he had not seen any remorse from the trio, who were convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking earlier this month
Taxpayers are paying for ill-disciplined, unaccountable and debt ridden local governments
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
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
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
Most artificial intelligence bots are trained outside the continent, raising questions of bias
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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
The US embassy and state department are mum about how the claims of relocated Afrikaners were verified
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Manufacturer says the drugs have undergone clinical trials but offered no evidence to back up claims
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said the strategy would help ensure policy and regulatory certainty in the mining sector
Ratepayers have raised concern that proposed property rates, electricity and water tariff hikes present an affordability crisis
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
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
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
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.
Financial stress and lack of access to care are driving up suicide rates in the country
Experts say sexual harassment remains pervasive in South Africa’s legal system, especially among candidate attorneys and court secretaries
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The claim by the Trump administration that they are refugees is an abuse of the word
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The US has opened its controversial programme to include racial minorities who believe they are facing persecution
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
Jobs were lost in the formal sector, as well as in trade, construction and private households
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
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
Chantelle de Bruyn is stirring up the local market with her blend of sustainability and taste
This week’s testimony explored whether Mengo’s WhatsApp replies reflected the careful diplomacy women use to reject senior officials without risking their careers
Now a wellness coach and author, Tendani Mulaudzi helps others heal from addiction and trauma using storytelling and personal support
UN report finds discrimination against women in land and housing programmes
South Africa’s fragmented AI strategy threatens its tech leadership as Morocco, Nigeria and others invest in deep tech, research and innovation to lead Africa’s digital future
The president and the national treasury launched phase two of Operation Vulindlela on Wednesday, expanding its focus areas
The court found that there was no reason why those who acquire citizenship of another country should lose their South African citizenship
Latest reforms to regulations confront challenges to Eskom’s grid monopoly and the potential for private generators to boost competition
The judicial conduct tribunal’s outcome could reshape women’s rights, workplace safety and equality in South Africa’s male-dominated judiciary