SAPS has fewer than 18 000 officers
The South African Police Service has 18 000 less officers than it did in 2010. This is despite the country’s…
Author: Zahraa Schroeder
Conditions at Khayelitsha hospital is a sign of a failed government
The Khayelitsha community has questioned the apparent poor resourcing of the local district hospital. The facility’s CEO, David Binza has revealed…
Fritz suspended as Community Safety MEC
It’s unclear if criminal charges have been laid against suspended Community Safety MEC, Albert Fritz. His suspension was announced by…
Terror Attack on Greek Muslims
There has been a terrorist attack on a Muslim prayer hall in the capital Athens in Greece. The explosion caused…
MEC Fritz suspended over “serious allegations”
The DA is glaringly silent on the suspension of Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. In a statement on…
Parties plan to amend Funding Act
Civil society organisations have raised concern about attempts by political parties to undermine and repeal the Political Party Funding Act.…
Scopa not drawn into ANC fray
The ANC parliamentary caucus is in disarray, and it’s playing out within the context of factionalism. Political analyst, Dr Ralph…
Sisulu denies retracting “Hi Mzansi, have we seen justice?” article
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reprimand of Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has seemingly fallen flat as she has accused her boss of…
Mogoeng ordered to apologise for pro-Israel comments
Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has been given ten days in which to issue an unconditional apology for his 2020…
76.4% pass rate for matric class 2021
The 2021 matric class has scored a pass rate of 76.4%. A 0.2% increase from the previous year. Basic Education…
All eyes on Matrics of 2021
South Africa will know at 6pm how the matric class of 2021 had fared. This cohort of learners have been…
MP Dirks suspended from ANC over Ramaphosa ‘claims’
ANC member of parliament, Mervyn Dirks has reportedly been suspended from the party. The suspension apparently follows a letter Dirks…
BLSA Influence could affect corruption fight
Business Leadership SA (BLSA) may be crippled in addressing the allegations of corruption within its member organisations. Open Secrets researcher,…
Nearly 3000 learners still not placed in WCape
As Western Cape schools get back to teaching and learning for the new academic year, more than 3,000 pupils are…
Fight for the Liesbeek at the courts
The Western Cape High Court is hearing arguments over the protection of the Liesbeek River. Amazon had disregarded a provincial…
Shake-up in Kannaland municipality
Jeffrey Donson and his deputy, Werner Meshoa have been ousted from the Kannaland Municipality. It follows a successful motion of…
Alleged 2021 matric cheaters investigated
Those implicated in group copying during the 2021 final matric exams will not receive their results this Friday. Qualifications regulator,…
WC taxi boss gunned down
There has been yet another taxi-related murder in Cape Town. The body of the general secretary of the taxi association…
14 Yemenis killed in Saudi Attack
Saudi warplanes have bombarded parts of Yemen killing at least 14 people and wounding more than ten others. According to…
No to unjustified electricity price increase – COCT
Energy regulator Nersa has been told not to underestimate the harsh economic realities that people on the ground are confronted…