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Property rights will be upheld in KwaZulu-Natal, MEC Martin Meyer says
National
/ 29 January 2025

Property rights will be upheld in KwaZulu-Natal, MEC Martin Meyer says

As the biggest land owner in the province, Meyer’s public works and infrastructure department will be releasing 133 properties on public tender

By Lyse Comins
Lamola condemns Rwanda’s role in DRC conflict as SA loses more soldiers
National
/ 28 January 2025

Lamola condemns Rwanda’s role in DRC conflict as SA loses more soldiers

The South African Defence Force confirmed four more of its troops have died, bringing the number lost in the rebel advance on Goma to 13

By Emsie Ferreira
Durban ratepayer wins court battle over R300 000 water bill
National
/ 27 January 2025

Durban ratepayer wins court battle over R300 000 water bill

The man’s water account rocketed after eThekwini metro implemented its controversial revenue management system

By Lyse Comins
Blood dollars to water pistols: Tale of the unwanted tourist
National
/ 26 January 2025

Blood dollars to water pistols: Tale of the unwanted tourist

After the stall during 2020’s pandemic, travellers have come storming back exponentially each year

By Luke Feltham
M&G mourns the passing of political editor Paddy Harper
National
/ 25 January 2025

M&G mourns the passing of political editor Paddy Harper

The media has lost a giant and, for many of us, a dear friend

By Luke Feltham
‘He is lying’: Andiswa Mengo challenges judge Mbenenge’s sexual harassment denial
National
/ 24 January 2025

‘He is lying’: Andiswa Mengo challenges judge Mbenenge’s sexual harassment denial

She told the tribunal she stood by her statement that the Eastern Cape chief justice exposed himself to her in his chambers

By Emsie Ferreira
‘Negligence led to deaths at Wentworth hospital’
National
/ 24 January 2025

‘Negligence led to deaths at Wentworth hospital’

A social activist has filed more than 100 complaints about the hospital in South Durban with the office of the health ombud

By Lyse Comins
Power at play in Judge Mbenenge sexual harassment hearing
National
/ 23 January 2025

Power at play in Judge Mbenenge sexual harassment hearing

Andiswa Mengo has been accused of being a liar who indulged the judge president’s advances

By Emsie Ferreira
Need help with parenting? There’s AI for that
National
/ 22 January 2025

Need help with parenting? There’s AI for that

Whereas ChatGPT provides information, Aria provides the information and cites where it came from

By Aarti Bhana
Judge Mbenenge’s counsel suggests complainant was a willing participant in texts of sexual nature
National
/ 21 January 2025

Judge Mbenenge’s counsel suggests complainant was a willing participant in texts of sexual nature

Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane submitted that Andiswa Mengo’s responses to sexual advances did not communicate the ‘disgust’ she said she felt

By Emsie Ferreira
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
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