Marius van der Merwe was 'silenced' before exposing more dirt

MAZWI XABA|Published

Marius ‘Vlam’ van der Merwe was assassinated to silence him before he could expose more shocking revelations about illegal mining and corruption involving senior ...

Efforts towards the betterment of humanity from a Bahá'í Perspective

Flora Teckie|Published

Discover how the Bahá'í teachings inspire a life of service, enriching both the giver and the community. Explore the profound impact of selfless acts on social cohesion ...

Former SRC member arrested for R14,000 NSFAS allowance scam

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commended law enforcement after a former Student Representative Council member was arrested for allegedly defrauding ...

74% of working parents would job-hop to avoid 5-day commute

Staff Reporter|Updated

New research by International Workplace Group - Regus’ parent company - reveals that 74% of parents would look for a new job if a long daily commute was required ...

Drive-by shooting in Limpopo: Alleged killer tracked and arrested in Gauteng

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Gauteng after allegedly shooting a 42-year-old resident of Limpopo in a shocking drive-by incident. The police's rapid response ...

Watch VideoNurturing culture in the workplace: need-to-have not just nice-to-have

Partnered Content|Updated

Explore how nurturing a strong company culture can empower South African businesses to thrive in a hybrid working environment, celebrating diversity and shared values. ...

UP researchers triumph at NSTF ‘Science Oscars’ with five major awards

Partnered Content|Published

The University of Pretoria celebrates personal achievements and is dedicated to pushing science and innovation forward in South Africa, a big step towards our country's ...

Scandal rocks Vaal University: Uncovering the degree-selling syndicate allegations

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Vaal University of Technology has launched an independent forensic investigation following explosive allegations of a degree-selling syndicate, while denying ...

Public outcry: Petition launched against controversial, 'job-killing' Business Bill

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Democratic Alliance has launched a national petition against the draft Business Licensing Bill, warning it will drown small businesses in red tape and stifle ...

SA pulls 90-day Palestinian visa waiver after charter-flight 'abuse' probe

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

South Africa has scrapped its 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders after intelligence investigations uncovered what officials described as a coordinated ...

Suspended EMPD chief Brigadier Mkhwanazi mum as netizens link him to killing of Witness D

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Suspended EMPD acting chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi has remained unreachable as social media users link him to the killing of Madlanga Commission whistleblower ...

Lesufi calls for crackdown on illegal establishments after 12 people killed in Atteridgeville mass shooting

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Gauteng rocked by twin tragedies: tavern massacre kills 12, Madlamga Commission witness Van der Merwe gunned down.

R275 million boost for Gauteng hospitals amid critical linen shortage exposé

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

After The Star's investigation exposed critical linen shortages in Gauteng hospitals, the provincial health department has allocated R275 million to address the ...

Whistle-blower Marius van der Merwe murdered after first attempt on his life and testimony at Madlanga Commission

Zainul Dawood|Updated

Marius van der Merwe, a courageous whistle-blower, was murdered outside his home after exposing corruption within the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department at the Madlanga ...

The assassination of Witness D exposes the urgent need for whistle-blower protection

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The tragic killing of whistle-blower Marius 'Vlam' van der Merwe has triggered widespread outrage and urgent demands for stronger protections for those who expose ...

Former financial officer released on bail after R91 million fraud

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Former CFO Willem Venter faces serious allegations of fraud amounting to R91 million but has been granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.

IBSA agenda for South-South cooperation between India, Brazil and SA gains momentum

Zingisa Mkhuma|Updated

In a multipolar world, IBSA emerges as a key player in promoting South-South cooperation among India, Brazil, and South Africa, challenging Western-dominated institutions ...

Madlanga witness executed: Manhunt launched after Witness D gunned down in front of family

Se-Anne Rall and Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

The shocking murder of Witness, D, one of the witnesses, who testified on the alleged involvement of suspended acting EMPD acting chief, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi ...

Witness D from the Madlanga Commission tragically shot dead in front of family

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

Key witness in the Madlanga Commission, identified as Witness D, was tragically shot dead in front of his wife and children in Brakpan.