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Two halal certifying bodies are divided over the halal status of three Cadbury chocolate brands. Yesterday, the South African National Halal Authority (Sanha), which does not have a certifying contract with Cadbury, alerted Muslims that […]

The Delft police station has recorded the highest incidents of rape in the Western Cape. It also ranks among the top three precincts with the highest cases of reported rapes in the country. This was […]

The Manenberg community has threatened to close the schools in the area. It follows sporadic shootings near primary schools in Manenberg yesterday. Images of children laying on the floor of their classrooms for fear of […]

The Israeli attack of Palestinian mourners headed to the church for Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral is evidence of a regime that fears a martyr of truth. Hamas chief, Ismail Haniyeh also noted that the Zionist […]

The iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive is on its way to turning a hundred! The scenic 9km route between Hout Bay and Noordehoek has 114 curves and a spectacular 180 degrees view of the Atlantic ocean. […]

Unemployed engineering and science graduates have the opportunity to register with various professional bodies such as the South African Council Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), and the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). This will be […]

The South African fruit industry representatives of fruit industry associations have agreed to adopt the Fruit Industry Social Accord. It will be a means of achieving socio-economic growth within the fruit industry and employment opportunities […]

The South Gauteng High Court has found that anti-apartheid activist Dr Neil Aggett did not commit suicide but was killed by police while in custody. Judge Motsamai Makume handed down judgement on the inquest that […]

South Africans still have a long road to walk to achieve reconciliation. It has been evident in recent weeks with the death of Apartheid-era President FW de Klerk. Victims of the oppressive system he worked […]

Young people played a particularly important role in the anti-apartheid struggle. However, their presence has been notably missing from the political landscape. The SACP General Secretary, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called for focused political education […]

There has reportedly been an attempted coup in Sudan. Providing little detail Sudan’s state media called on citizens to counter the attempted seizure of power. It’s understood that a group of soldiers who have reportedly […]

A 52-year-old teacher has been killed at Heinz Park Primary School in Philippi. He was shot in the parking area while sitting in his vehicle. The shooting took place before 8am, ahead of the start […]

The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Jacob Zuma’s bid to have his 15-month contempt jail sentence rescinded is part of his several attempts to delegitimise the country’s courts. Political analyst, Professor Tinyiko Maluleke says Zuma’s earlier […]

The mosquito is believed to be one of the most deadly animals on the planet. According to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, as tiny as they seem, they kill thousands of people […]

The Blaauwberg Nature Reserve is now protected under Heritage Western Cape. Situated off the Melkbosstrand Road and the R27, this declaration honours the long legacy of this area from the start of the South Western […]

South Africa’s Paralympic team has bagged two gold medals thus far. Anrune Weyers won Team SA’s first gold medal in the women’s 400-meter final in 56.05 seconds. Securing the second gold, Ntando Mahlangu shattered the […]

The public’s trust is close to being betrayed by the police service. Principal Associate at Africa Centre for Security and Intelligence Praxis, Eldred de Klerk says that this is due to the police failing to […]

If you are driving on the R355 in the Breede River –  past Ceres – and think you’ve spotted an Unidentified Flying Object(UFO) crashed on the side of the road, you most likely have! The […]

A dinosaur fossil found in the Eastern Cape in 2009 has revealed a bit more about the dinosaur’s anatomy. The 200 million year old fossil traveled to the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in France to […]

Tooth marks can go a long way in the field of paleontology. In a rare finding the Permian Gorgonopsian that roamed Africa 250 million years ago exhibited a healed bite mark. It provides a different […]

Palestinian voices will once again be elevated internationally as they take part in a virtual festival called “Long Night of the Poets”. The virtual event will be starting tonight at 8pm and features 30 artists […]

A Stellenbosch University study has found that social workers not only offer help in terms of social well-being and counselling but also provide an array of financial advice. Guest: Dr Ntobeko Bambeni of the University […]

A nine-year-old Zimbabwean boy’s life changed when a hyena mauled his face in early May. He was at an all-night religious gathering near Harare, in Zimbabwe when the animal struck. His nose, upper lip, and […]

South Africa could be turning into a world leader in nuclear physics research. This has been ignited by the University of the Western Cape (UWC) which was awarded a large grant by the National Research […]

Regular physical activity at moderate intensity is always good for your health. Riding a bicycle does that and on this World Bicycle Day these benefits are being brought to the fore. In Langa a bicycle […]

Seeking To Create A Holistic Approach For Lupus Patients Lupus awareness month is slowly reaching its end. The long-term disease attacks the immune system. However, it’s treatable. Lupus is still misunderstood and patients still misdiagnosed. […]

You can now tip the Car Gaurd without the anxiety or rush to look for coins while leaving a parking bay An app called TIPPED now allows drivers to tip cashless, be it a car […]

Offshore wind energy could potentially help solve South Africa’s energy crisis. A recent study shows that it could possibly supply 15% and 800% of South Africa’s annual electricity demand. It translates to four or 218 […]

On international women’s day and any other day women are doing great things in their communities. From standing up, organizing marches to food schemes. A perfect example is grassroots youth activist and co-founder of the […]

More light has been shown on the misconception between lightning and its victims. According to a forensic pathologist specialist, less than five percent of people are struck by a bolt of lightning. In fact, most […]

After 17 years out of school 35-year-old, Tania Februarie sat for her final matric exam and passed with a bachelor’s. She would have written alongside her son Jaden but will instead wrote in his honor […]

Tito Mboweni has presented his 2021 Budget to Parliament. He announced an eight percent increase in the excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products. Taxpayers can breathe a sigh of relief as the speech was […]

The Wentworth community has been left shaken following this morning’s massive explosion at an oil refinery that injured one person. They have demanded that the company, Engen Petroleum be held to account. It’s not the […]

Annually, on December 1st, people across the globe stand together in support for those living with HIV and in remembrance of those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. The theme for 2020 is Global solidarity, […]

Photographer Andrew Baxter makes us look at plants from a different view. Low-light images that show off the vibrant colors that make up our beautiful flowers and plants at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Andrew tells […]

South Africans eagerly await the arrival of a phenomenal celestial event. This rare celestial phenomenon will make Jupiter and Saturn appear as one great star that is witnessed only every 200 years. however, according to […]

Administrative detention is in stark violation of international human rights laws, but the Israeli regime continues with these abuses. Palestinian ambassador to South Africa, Hanan Jarrar says that this policy is used to break the […]

The reopening of the inquest into the death of Ahmed Timol, has brought to light that what was seen as a suicide was something more heinous at play. In an interview with the nephew of […]