174 Remembering Babita Deokaran: the whistleblower who paid the ultimate price Mapaballo Borotho Image @Jeff Wicks | X Babita Deokaran, a whistle-blower who exposed corruption in the Gauteng Health Department, was assassinated…
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Principal granted bail on sexual assault charges
147 Principal granted bail on sexual assault charges Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Cornelius Sebothoma, a 51-year-old school principal, has been granted R3 000 bail after being charged with the sexual…
‘We must move beyond the statement of intent’ – Maimane on future of GNU
149 Build One South Africa leader Dr Mmusi Maimane spoke on Thursday about the GNU and the 2026 local government elections. The government of national unity (GNU) needs to evolve into a…
26-year-old man admits to killing girlfriend in viral TikTok videoÂ
188 WATCH: 26-year-old man admits to killing girlfriend in viral TikTok video NB: This story contains details of violence and may be distressing or sensitive to some readers. Mapaballo Borotho Image @iStock…
Nearly R5.3 billion in drugs destroyed in three years by the SAPS
136 Nearly R5.3 billion in drugs destroyed in three years by the SAPS Zuko Komisa South African authorities have destroyed nearly R5.3 billion worth of drugs over the last three years, culminating…
Ramaphosa’s political party funding revisions slammed
133 The new thresholds raise the donation disclosure limit to R200 000 and the annual donation cap to R30 million. Political parties will now get more money from donors without disclosing it…
Gauteng dubbed South Africa’s main hub for illicit drugs
104 Gauteng dubbed South Africa’s main hub for illicit drugs Mapaballo Borotho Image @iStock image Gauteng has been declared the main hub for illicit drugs in South Africa. Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola…
NCC recalls Benny stock cubes over incorrect sodium labelling
217 NCC recalls Benny stock cubes over incorrect sodium labelling Mapaballo Borotho Image @Tiger Brands media The National Consumer Commission has recalled all Benny Beef and Chicken Flavoured Stock Cubes due to…
ANC councillors held hostage for employment opportunities
97 South Africa’s unemployment problem has been described as a ticking time bomb. The ANC in the City of Ekurhuleni said it is concerned about the safety of its councillors. This comes…
National Lottery dispels ‘misinformation’ on winners
128 National Lottery dispels ‘misinformation’ on winners Zuko Komisa Image | @sa_lottery/X The National Lottery operator, ITHUBA, has released a statement to debunk social media rumours that all major lottery winners since…