Global Poverty Rises for The First Time in 15 years, Reaching 1.2 Billion
Global poverty is on the rise. The United Nations and Oxford University’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) reports that acute poverty…
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Police in Lentegeur Arrested Two Suspects during Separate Operations Targeting Gang Violence and Illegal Activities
Police in Lentegeur have arrested two suspects during separate operations aimed at curbing gang violence and crime in the area.…
The Social Security Agency (SASSA) announces New Payment Dates for November
The Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced revised grant payment dates for November, ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections.…
Maimane Calls for Scrutiny on Nersa and Eskom Tariff Hikes Amid Household Pressures
The chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane, has called for closer scrutiny of the energy regulator…
Hawks Crack Down on Alleged Human Trafficking Accomplice
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested for her alleged links to human trafficking. The Hawks team based in George and…
Western Cape Matric Class of 2026 Kicks Off Final Examinations
Good luck to the matric class of 2026 as the National Senior Certificate exams commence this morning with Computer Applications…
ANC Missed Candidate Deadline Despite System Awareness, IEC Tells Court
The Electoral Commission (IEC) told the Constitutional Court that the ANC was fully aware of the electronic candidate submission process…
UP Raises R170 000 for Graduates Through Ballet Production
The University of Pretoria (UP) has raised at least R170 000 for its Degrees Delivered campaign through ticket and merchandise…
PAGAD Issues Warning to Gangsters Amid Rising Violence in Athlone
The People Against Gangsterism and Drugs (PAGAD) took to the streets of Belgravia, Athlone, on Sunday afternoon to protest against…
Leap Officer Brent Williams Commended for Brave Rescue of Drowning Teen at Monwabisi Beach
A Leap officer has been commended for his bravery after risking his own safety to rescue a 14-year-old boy from…
Groote Schuur Hospital opens improved Emergency and Trauma Centre
Groote Schuur Hospital has opened its improved Emergency and Trauma Centre, following a R200 million investment by the Western Cape…
Man Shot Dead in Suspected Gang-Related Attack Outside Heatherdale Primary School in Athlone
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed in his vehicle outside Heatherdale Primary School on Belgravia Road in Athlone on…
Eight-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Tragic Drowning at Camps Bay Tidal Pool
An eight-year-old boy drowned in the Camps Bay Tidal Pool on Monday afternoon. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) says…
Former Knysna Mayor and Senior Officials Face Corruption and Extortion Case Postponement
The case against former Knysna mayor Thando Matika and two others has been postponed. Matika alongside Acting Municipal Manager, Boy…
World Teachers’ Day Honours Educators Around The World
Today, teachers around the world are being recognised as countries mark World Teachers’ Day, an annual occasion dedicated to celebrating…
Cape Town Opens Selected Municipal Pools as Swimming Season Begins
Cape Town’s swimming pool season is officially underway, with selected City pools now open to the public. Residents can make…
Activists Take Dim View on City’s Affordable Housing “Progress Report”
People are waiting for houses not promises. This is the sentiment shared by the Head of Political Organising and Campaigns…
Fuel costs put South Africa’s taxi industry under growing pressure
Taxi council, SANTACO has warned that South Africa’s taxi industry is under growing pressure from the rising fuel and operating…
Capetonians take to the streets in solidarity with Palestine
The streets of Sea Point were filled with Palestinian flags, chants and messages of solidarity on Saturday, as thousands of…
Madlanga Commission Orders Further Feroz Khan Testimony Behind Closed Doors
The Madlanga Commission has ruled that further testimony by Feroz Khan will be heard behind closed doors next week. The…