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Overcrowding in SA prisons exacerbated by ‘huge number of foreign nationals’
National
/ 21 January 2025

Overcrowding in SA prisons exacerbated by ‘huge number of foreign nationals’

At Emthonjeni Youth Correctional Centre in Baviaanspoort in October last year, of the 525 juvenile offenders, 400 were foreign nationals 

By Des Erasmus
Police skills audit must start with Crime Intelligence, says Ian Cameron
National
/ 21 January 2025

Police skills audit must start with Crime Intelligence, says Ian Cameron

The police committee chairperson said there was an urgent need to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the division at ground level

By Des Erasmus
Deputy national prosecutions director Rodney de Kock dies of brain cancer
National
/ 21 January 2025

Deputy national prosecutions director Rodney de Kock dies of brain cancer

The National Prosecuting Authority praised him for his passion for justice and the rule of law

By MG Reporter
Judge Mbenenge had a reputation for harassment, complainant testifies
National
/ 20 January 2025

Judge Mbenenge had a reputation for harassment, complainant testifies

Andiswa Mengo told a tribunal two people intimated to her she was not the first woman to be hounded by the Eastern Cape judge president

By Emsie Ferreira
Deaths on South African roads during the festive period up 5.3%
National
/ 20 January 2025

Deaths on South African roads during the festive period up 5.3%

KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and Eastern Cape were the hotspots for crashes

By Umamah Bakharia
Ithala liquidation: Government guarantees depositors’ funds
National
/ 20 January 2025

Ithala liquidation: Government guarantees depositors’ funds

The bank said the closure threatens 400 jobs

By Khethukuthula Xulu
Judge replied to text on GBV with picture of half-naked woman, hearing told
National
/ 17 January 2025

Judge replied to text on GBV with picture of half-naked woman, hearing told

The secretary who has accused Eastern Cape judge president Mbenenge of sexual harassment told a judicial conduct tribunal the message left her feeling ‘naked’

By Emsie Ferreira
Attempt to ‘sabotage’ Zandile Gumede corruption case, says state witness
National
/ 17 January 2025

Attempt to ‘sabotage’ Zandile Gumede corruption case, says state witness

The forensic auditor has told parliament there is a conspiracy to ensure he does not testify in court

By Paddy Harper
Secretary alleges Judge Mbenenge hounded her for sex after she said no
National
/ 16 January 2025

Secretary alleges Judge Mbenenge hounded her for sex after she said no

The Eastern Cape judge president routinely sent sexual texts until she tried to placate him in the hope he would leave her in peace, Andiswa Mengo told a judicial conduct tribunal

By Emsie Ferreira
Judge Mbenenge allegedly sent secretary a photo of his penis
National
/ 15 January 2025

Judge Mbenenge allegedly sent secretary a photo of his penis

The Eastern Cape judge president allegedly deleted the picture, which was followed by a reference to fellatio, the judicial conduct tribunal heard on Wednesday

By Emsie Ferreira
Survivors, corpses pulled from Stilfontein mine in ongoing operation
National
/ 15 January 2025

Survivors, corpses pulled from Stilfontein mine in ongoing operation

Since the start of operations to clear the mine, explosives, firearms, R52.49 million in cash, refined gold and gold-bearing material has been seized

By MG Reporter
Judicial tribunal hears of Judge Mbenenge’s sexually explicit texts to colleague
National
/ 14 January 2025

Judicial tribunal hears of Judge Mbenenge’s sexually explicit texts to colleague

But the chair of the inquiry raised questions about the complainant’s ambiguous responses to the Eastern Cape judge president’s advances

By Emsie Ferreira
New giraffe taxonomy discovery stands tall: Four species, four unique skulls
National
/ 14 January 2025

New giraffe taxonomy discovery stands tall: Four species, four unique skulls

The findings are vital for conservation of the gentle giants

By Sheree Bega
Judge Nana Makhubele found guilty of gross misconduct by judicial tribunal
National
/ 13 January 2025

Judge Nana Makhubele found guilty of gross misconduct by judicial tribunal

The tribunal also found her conduct as the chair of PRASA’s interim board to be equally unethical

By Tania Broughton
NICD calls for calm amid HMPV spread in China
National
/ 10 January 2025

NICD calls for calm amid HMPV spread in China

The “commonly occurring” virus causes respiratory illness and is in the same family of viruses as the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

By Kailene Pillay
Lawyers say ‘trapped’ illegal miners in Stilfontein can’t surface without help
National
/ 10 January 2025

Lawyers say ‘trapped’ illegal miners in Stilfontein can’t surface without help

Over 1500 miners have exited, but authorities are unable to say how many more remain underground

By Aarti Bhana
Allegations of ‘gang infiltration’ in Cape CPFs spark investigation
National
/ 9 January 2025

Allegations of ‘gang infiltration’ in Cape CPFs spark investigation

Opportunists and individuals with links to gangs are allegedly trying to influence some CPFs in the province

By Lyse Comins
ITB leaders back at work despite ‘suspension’ by Zulu king
National
/ 8 January 2025

ITB leaders back at work despite ‘suspension’ by Zulu king

The monarch’s lawyer tried to stop board executives from entering the Ingonyama Trust Board premises but failed

By Paddy Harper
Zulu king’s divorce sparks debate over tradition, modernity and royal life
National
/ 7 January 2025

Zulu king’s divorce sparks debate over tradition, modernity and royal life

Misizulu kaZwelithini’s divorce comes amid tensions in the royal family from those who dispute his ascension to the throne

By Londiwe Xulu
Illegal succulent trade pushes SA’s rare plants towards extinction
National
/ 6 January 2025

Illegal succulent trade pushes SA’s rare plants towards extinction

About 16% (1 589 species) of the world’s estimated 10 000 succulent species occur in the Succulent Karoo Biome

By Sheree Bega
Durban pensioners accuse NPO of mismanagement and neglect
National
/ 3 January 2025

Durban pensioners accuse NPO of mismanagement and neglect

The residents of three retirement homes have accused the Durban Council of South African Women of financial opacity and neglect, and are demanding a new board

By Des Erasmus
Ways to wave goodbye to those December blues
National
/ 27 December 2024

Ways to wave goodbye to those December blues

The festive season is associated with being with loved ones, but it can also be a lonely and difficult time

By Aarti Bhana
A season of joy and reflection
National
/ 25 December 2024

A season of joy and reflection

An African Christmas is a time to ponder the joy, challenges and resilience that define the festive season – and perhaps for a rethink

By Lesego Chepape
Ramokgopa celebrates 5-year load-shedding milestone, but warns, ‘we are not out of the woods yet’
National
/ 23 December 2024

Ramokgopa celebrates 5-year load-shedding milestone, but warns, ‘we are not out of the woods yet’

Ramokgopa said one of the targets for the financial year 2025 was to improve South Africa’s energy availability factor to 70%

By Umamah Bakharia
Germany’s media resilience: Lessons for Africa?
National
/ 19 December 2024

Germany’s media resilience: Lessons for Africa?

South Africa plans to leverage its G20 presidency to highlight the barriers to AI readiness and opportunities facing developing countries

By Umamah Bakharia
Macpherson releases tenders for 24 state-owned buildings
National
/ 18 December 2024

Macpherson releases tenders for 24 state-owned buildings

The unused and dilapidated structures may be leased long-term, sold or revamped to be used for the public good

By Lyse Comins
Spaza shop owners scramble to meet re-registration deadline
National
/ 17 December 2024

Spaza shop owners scramble to meet re-registration deadline

The Gauteng government says businesses that missed the registration window will be closed down.

By Aarti Bhana
Cape Town gangs step in where the state fails
National
/ 16 December 2024

Cape Town gangs step in where the state fails

Extortion gangs provide ‘services’ through violence and coercion in Western Cape townships

By Lyse Comins
Call for nominations: Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2025
National
/ 13 December 2024

Call for nominations: Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2025

Nominations for the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2025 are now open

By MG Reporter
Deadline to register spaza shops is 17 December
National
/ 12 December 2024

Deadline to register spaza shops is 17 December

Businesses that miss the registration window will be closed down

By Aarti Bhana
SA Vaccine Producers face delays in snakebite antivenom production
National
/ 11 December 2024

SA Vaccine Producers face delays in snakebite antivenom production

About 4 000 people are bitten by snakes annually but only a quarter of those being admitted to hospital and only 10% require antivenom

By Umamah Bakharia
Women’s shelters face closure over government funding shortage
National
/ 11 December 2024

Women’s shelters face closure over government funding shortage

Shelters also worry about a repeat of the Life Esidemeni tragedy if the government does not provide adequate funding to fill the skills gap of workers

By Umamah Bakharia
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