Only 11% vetted: DA flags child safety crisis, writes to seven ministers as system fails learners

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The DA has written to seven ministers warning that South Africa’s fragmented vetting system is failing to protect children, with only 11% of Gauteng education employees ...

Emfuleni municipality starts waste clean-up amid mounting pressure

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has begun clearing one of its worst illegal dumping sites following a The Star report highlighting widespread waste spilling into ...

Johannesburg cracks down on rogue property owner after deadly building collapse

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A building collapse in Ormonde on 2 March killed nine construction workers after a slab gave way at an unapproved site. Investigations later confirmed serious violations ...

Investigation into daylight murder of Emfuleni finance employee taken over by PKTT

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Political Killings Task Team has taken over the investigation into the fatal shooting of an Emfuleni Local Municipality employee, who was gunned down in a brazen ...

Pressure mounts on Didiza as ATM seeks Ramaphosa impeachment move

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) says it expects National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to act impartially after submitting a request to initiate impeachment ...

Watch VideoMadlanga Commission | Julius Mkhwanazi under fire over mother death postponement claim

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Madlanga instructed Mkhwanazi to submit all relevant documentation to clarify the matter as the inquiry continues.

National Lotteries Commission admits to missing records on R9.59bn investment approvals

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

The National Lotteries Commission faces scrutiny as the SIU investigates R9.59 billion in investments made without clear Ministerial approval records.

NSPCA warns of ongoing feed crisis at South African prison farms

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

NSPCA raises alarm over critical feed shortages at South African prison farms, risking animal lives and prompting potential legal action against the Department of ...

Court intervenes after 78 English-only pupils placed at Afrikaans school

Zelda Venter|Updated

A court ruling has emerged in Mpumalanga regarding the controversial placement of 78 English-speaking learners at an Afrikaans medium school, raising concerns about ...

Two suspected robbers shot dead after dramatic chase in Sebokeng

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Gauteng Tactical Response Team officers shot and killed two suspects who allegedly fired at police while fleeing in a stolen vehicle in Sebokeng. The car later overturned, ...

The hidden complexities of body repatriation in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

Burial in ancestral soil carries a weight in South Africa that is cultural, spiritual, and, for most families, non-negotiable. In many indigenous traditions, to ...

Watch VideoWATCH | EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi returns to Madlanga Commission

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Mkhwanazi is also linked to an allegedly irregular contract between the metro police and a security company, CAT VIP, owned by tender tycoon Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. ...

Elon Musk again slams South Africa's B-BBEE policies as Starlink licence stalls

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Elon Musk has launched a fierce critique of the country's B-BBEE policies, claiming they are 'extremely racist'.

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman (OpenAI): A battle that matters for SA

Wesley Diphoko|Updated

AI war between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

Msaki and Jesse Clegg launch star-studded 'Scatterlings' music festival in Johannesburg

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Join Msaki and Jesse Clegg at the inaugural Scatterlings Music Festival in Johannesburg, where top local artists unite for a night of celebration, music, and South ...

Watch VideoYoung Gunners v the City machine: An English Premier League verdict looms at the Etihad

Rowan Callaghan|Published

A once insurmountable gap has shrunk to six points as Manchester City find their ruthless late-season form. We analyse whether Mikel Arteta’s young Arsenal squad ...

Hope emerges for South Africa's cattle industry as new FMD research reveals potential relief

Staff Reporter|Published

Groundbreaking research from the University of Pretoria reveals a potential pathway to alleviate the economic devastation caused by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), ...

DA makes pledges to Soweto, promises to create an environment for economic growth

Karabo Ngoepe|Updated

Discover how the DA is engaging with Soweto residents to build trust and promote economic resilience through community-driven initiatives.

Court dismisses Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s prison hospital wing plea

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has denied suspended Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s request to remain in a prison hospital wing, ruling that his health concerns and fears ...