State wants harsh sentence for “monster” Moehydien Pangaker
A monster who cannot be tolerated in a civilised community. That’s how the senior state prosecutor, Advocate Lenro Badenhorst described…
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Govt calls for calm as frustration boils
The sporadic protests that have been witnessed in parts of South Africa in recent days have rattled government. In a…
Thousands of WC learners still need to find a school
Parents are still battling to place their children in a classroom. The Western Cape Education Department is dealing with 25…
Attempted robbery at Gauteng mosque turns deadly
At least two men have been shot dead and two other people wounded at a mosque in Kensington, Gauteng. It’s…
Escaped tigress killed in Gauteng
Sheba, the tiger that has been on the loose in Johannesburg has been euthanised. She was found in a farming…
Tazne’s mother: life will begin after murderer’s sentencing
Sentencing has been delayed in the murder of eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk. Mohydien Pangaker has been convicted on 21 out…
Language error cause of Maths Paper 2 confusion
Language editing and typesetting processes had impacted matrics’ ability to answer Question 5.1 of the Maths Paper 2. This is…
Dr Frene Noshir Ginwala (1932 – 2023)
Anti-Apartheid activist, Dr Frene Ginwala, has died at the age of 90. She served as the first National Assembly Speaker…
‘Tariff hike will help Eskom’s finances and sustainability’
Eskom has welcomed the tariff hike approved by the national energy regulator, NERSA. The utility’s Chief Financial Officer, Calib Cassim,…
Boksburg gas blast death toll climbs to 40
The death toll from the devastating Boksburg gas explosion has increased to 40. The Gauteng Health Department has expressed its…
Death penalty for Iran’s former deputy defense minister who spied for UK
Iran’s former deputy defense minister Alireza Akbari has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of espionage. Akbari who…
Green energy won’t save Eskom
The timeline of 10 years for South Africa to be free of load shedding, is mostly due to the failure…
SA only allowed 2500 Hajj pilgrims
South Africa continues to be limited in how many people it can send for the holy Hajj pilgrimage. Saudi authorities…
Public bus set alight during Hout Bay taxi protest
At least one person has been arrested following the stoning and torching of a MyCiTi bus in Hout Bay. According…
SA to pay more for electricity amid load shedding
South Africans must prepare themselves for a hefty electricity price increase this year. Energy regulator, Nersa is set to announce…
Stage 6 is back
Government has once again shown its inability to properly act on its energy priorities. It follows the decision to transfer…
Brazilians call for democracy in counter-protests
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Sao Paulo in Brazil, to denounce the riots and the storming of…
“The mechanic did it’ – alleged kidnapping kingpin
The man arrested for allegedly being a kidnapping kingpin claims that a mechanic had committed the crimes of which he…
Ramaphosa called to curtail alcohol abuse
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance is waiting on government to reveal how they will reduce alcohol harm this year.…