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Oscar Pistorius ‘at home’ after parole release
National
/ 5 January 2024

Oscar Pistorius ‘at home’ after parole release

While June Steenkamp did not oppose parole for Pistorius and was ‘satisfied’ with the terms, she was not convinced he was fully rehabilitated, a family spokesman has said

By Afp
Local tourism destinations recover to new highs
National
/ 4 January 2024

Local tourism destinations recover to new highs

Durban and Cape Town have experienced tourism growth to achieve economic revenue exceeding pre-Covid-19 levels

By Lyse Comins
Voting for power: Eskom predicts grim load-shedding scenario until 2025
National
/ 3 January 2024

Voting for power: Eskom predicts grim load-shedding scenario until 2025

The SOE’s board is under pressure to ensure there are no cuts in May, when provincial and national elections are expected to take place

By Mandisa Nyathi
Petrol and diesel prices decrease on Wednesday
National
/ 2 January 2024

Petrol and diesel prices decrease on Wednesday

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said the drop is due to lower international crude oil prices

By Umamah Bakharia
Death toll increases to 22 after KZN floods
National
/ 2 January 2024

Death toll increases to 22 after KZN floods

Cogta has dismissed claims that it has not put measures in place to mitigate against natural disasters

By Umamah Bakharia
75 000 arrested in SA during festive season safety operations
National
/ 29 December 2023

75 000 arrested in SA during festive season safety operations

The SAPS and the Ministry of Police, led by Police Minister Bheki Cele, launched the nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations on October 13 in the Western Cape

By Zama Myeza
Playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema killed in crash
National
/ 28 December 2023

Playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema killed in crash

He was the creator of the acclaimed musical and film Sarafina which explores the 1976 uprising led by black students

By Mg Reporter
Top cop faces investigation over ‘criminal activities’
National
/ 25 December 2023

Top cop faces investigation over ‘criminal activities’

Infighting among the top brass in Mpumalanga stems from the police’s allegations of money-laundering and illegal mining cover-up

By Khaya Koko and Mandisa Ndlovu
The Rockey road to freedom: An oasis in the madness
National
/ 24 December 2023

The Rockey road to freedom: An oasis in the madness

Yeoville in 1994 was the radical, hedonistic heart of South African creativity. Thirty years later, Carlos Amato asked some of its denizens what the dream meant – and where it went

By Carlos Amato
Gauteng records South Africa’s highest festive season road crash fatalities so far
National
/ 22 December 2023

Gauteng records South Africa’s highest festive season road crash fatalities so far

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga urged drivers to stop and rest during long-distance trips

By Mandisa Ndlovu
No load-shedding expected during summer holiday, says Ramokgopa
National
/ 21 December 2023

No load-shedding expected during summer holiday, says Ramokgopa

The electricity minister says the grid is much healthier and consequently the use of diesel had reduced

By Mandisa Nyathi
Phoenix evictions continue despite eThekwini title deeds resolution
National
/ 19 December 2023

Phoenix evictions continue despite eThekwini title deeds resolution

More than 200 tenants of Jay Singh housing programme flats are being kicked out every month

By Paddy Harper
Cape Town’s railway occupiers are being moved but there are snags with water and sanitation supply
National
/ 18 December 2023

Cape Town’s railway occupiers are being moved but there are snags with water and sanitation supply

Some people occupying the Central Line are now refusing to be moved until service issues are resolved

By Sandiso Phaliso
Nominate someone for the 200 Young South Africans awards
National
/ 14 December 2023

Nominate someone for the 200 Young South Africans awards

The deadline for nominations is 29 February

By Umamah Bakharia
State opposes relaxing Thoshan Panday’s bail conditions for overseas holiday
National
/ 13 December 2023

State opposes relaxing Thoshan Panday’s bail conditions for overseas holiday

Panday’s 25-year-old son, who is employed by a bank, is allegedly going to pay for the trip

By Khethukuthula Xulu
Constitutional Court win for asylum seekers
National
/ 13 December 2023

Constitutional Court win for asylum seekers

Provisions in the Refugees Act introduced in January 2020 struck down for violating a number of fundamental rights

By Tania Broughton
Sassa cash pay points to be phased out by April 2024
National
/ 12 December 2023

Sassa cash pay points to be phased out by April 2024

Black Sash predicts a ‘devastating’ effect on grant recipients in rural areas

By Daniel Steyn
Residents oppose R3bn Beachwood Golf Course development
National
/ 12 December 2023

Residents oppose R3bn Beachwood Golf Course development

They plan to take eThekwini Metro to the high court over allowing the environmentally sensitive coastal land to be rezoned for a housing and hotel development

By Lyse Comins
Blow to MisuZulu as court rules his recognition is unlawful
National
/ 11 December 2023

Blow to MisuZulu as court rules his recognition is unlawful

The president failed to appoint an investigative committee into the dispute before recognising the King

By Paddy Harper
Alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe ‘unfit to stand trial’
National
/ 11 December 2023

Alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe ‘unfit to stand trial’

Judge Nathan Erasmus noted that a psychiatrist had found Mafe to be delusional and described his behaviour as ‘strange and inappropriate’

By Mandisa Ndlovu
No sign of accountability for Thabo Bester escape
National
/ 11 December 2023

No sign of accountability for Thabo Bester escape

Promises by MPs to call further witnesses and to produce a report for debate in the National Assembly have not materialised

By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
UIF Ters fraudster sentenced, blames ‘abusive’ stepfather for crimes
National
/ 11 December 2023

UIF Ters fraudster sentenced, blames ‘abusive’ stepfather for crimes

The state argued that giving Dennis Modika a lesser sentence would minimise the impact of his offence

By Mandisa Ndlovu
SA water woes must not be ‘exaggerated’, says Mchunu
National
/ 10 December 2023

SA water woes must not be ‘exaggerated’, says Mchunu

The minister is adamant the country is not experiencing a crisis, despite about half the water in our systems being unsafe for drinking

By Sheree Bega
Daniel Marokane appointed chief executive of Eskom
National
/ 8 December 2023

Daniel Marokane appointed chief executive of Eskom

Marokane takes the position after a year-long search for a new leader for the state power utility

By Mandisa Nyathi
Covid fund fraudster stole R5.5m
National
/ 8 December 2023

Covid fund fraudster stole R5.5m

Dennis Modika is convicted after using ghost employees to make false Ters claims

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Special cabinet meeting set to discuss Eskom CEO appointment on Friday
National
/ 7 December 2023

Special cabinet meeting set to discuss Eskom CEO appointment on Friday

Dan Marokane, the CEO of struggling sugar producer Tongaat Hulett, will be recommended for the post, according to sources

By Lizeka Tandwa and Ozayr Patel
Parents urged to be vigilant as vaping by adolescents rises
National
/ 7 December 2023

Parents urged to be vigilant as vaping by adolescents rises

A recent study by the University of Cape Town Lung Institute found that almost 7 000 learners vape, more than a quarter of them in grade 12

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Malala Yousafzai calls on SA to lead ‘gender apartheid’ fight
National
/ 7 December 2023

Malala Yousafzai calls on SA to lead ‘gender apartheid’ fight

The Nobel peace prize winner said the world needs to stand up against oppression wherever it takes place

By Umamah Bakharia
Assassinated uMngeni DA councillor knew he was in danger
National
/ 6 December 2023

Assassinated uMngeni DA councillor knew he was in danger

The municipality has offered a R100 000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu’s killers

By Lyse Comins
Report: SA journalists, activists work under threat of death, violence
National
/ 6 December 2023

Report: SA journalists, activists work under threat of death, violence

A new report highlights how freedom of expression is waning as reporters, activists and citizens speak out, at high risk to their personal safety

By Lyse Comins
Local whistleblowers among global recipients of bravery awards
Article
/ 6 December 2023

Local whistleblowers among global recipients of bravery awards

SA whistleblowers are ‘under siege’ and not protected by a law that is supposed to do so

By Umamah Bakharia
Saudi Arabia says ‘absolutely not’ to oil phase down at COP28
National
/ 6 December 2023

Saudi Arabia says ‘absolutely not’ to oil phase down at COP28

About 200 countries must come to a consensus decision at the meeting in Dubai, held at the end of the hottest year on record

By Talek Harris
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