SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape

Application made 15 months ago for permission to investigate dodgy procurement deals

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News | 22 July 2025

Eight injured after protesters petrol bomb Golden Arrow bus

Protesters in Philippi are demanding jobs on MyCiti roadworks

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Brief | 22 July 2025

Carte Blanche “gagging” order overturned

Dr Ntando Duze initially obtained an interdict to stop the airing of a programme about allegations of malpractice

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Law | 21 July 2025

Mayor temporarily suspends new electricity surcharge after violent Thembisa protest

Residents in Ekurhuleni blocked roads with large rocks and burning tyres on Monday against recent electricity price hikes

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Brief | 21 July 2025

Lesotho claims there are illegal military training camps on SA farms

Security chiefs say youths are lured by Malata Naha group to fight for return of territories to Lesotho, but an opposition politician claims it’s a ruse

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News | 21 July 2025

St George’s Cathedral hosts sold-out fundraiser for Gaza

Songs for Freedom concert raised more than R260,000

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Brief | 21 July 2025

Pensioners on the move for Mandela Day

“We are ageing, yes. But we’re not done living.”

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Brief | 21 July 2025

After US funding cuts, Mozambican children died: Who bears responsibility?

Both the US and Mozambican governments have failed

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Analysis | 21 July 2025

Debate: Will the Employment Equity Act transform companies or slow growth?

DA’s Michael Bagraim debates Just Share’s Kwanele Ngogela

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Debate | 21 July 2025

Limpopo villagers say Bokoni mine has disrupted their lives

Monametse residents blame the mine for cutting them off from access to river water, grazing land and plants essential for traditional ceremonies.

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News | 20 July 2025

People have to relieve themselves in open fields in this Eastern Cape town

Centane does not have enough working public toilets

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News | 19 July 2025

Judge Mushtak Parker found guilty of gross misconduct and dishonesty

Parker was dishonest about his allegation that he was assaulted by John Hlophe

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News | 18 July 2025

Mystery of R3-million in Lottery funds paid to Athletics South Africa

ASA says it was unaware of the payment

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News | 18 July 2025

Restoring dignity with free hair cuts

Haven Night Shelter’s Dignity Project offers haircuts, meals and social services

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Brief | 18 July 2025

R400-million and eight years later, these rural roads in Limpopo are still not finished

New contractor has been appointed but work has stalled again

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Brief | 18 July 2025

Red flags raised over new shelter for homeless people in Durban

The eThekwini municipality’s Sakhithemba Homeless Shelter in Illovo is about 25 kilometres from Durban’s city centre

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News | 18 July 2025