Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa with Babita Deokaran’s family and friends at Stellenbosch University’s Bellville campus in the Western Cape on December 9, 2025. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says the legacy of slain whistle blower Babita Deokaran is not only a cautionary tale, but also a mandate…
A general view inside the Enyobeni tavern. Closing arguments in the Enyobeni Inquest are expected to continue in the East London Regional Court sitting in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape on Wednesday. The inquest seeks to establish whether anyone can be held liable for the deaths of 21 young people who perished at Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery…
The Electoral Commission of South Africa will receive the final ward boundaries from the Municipal Demarcation Board. LIVE STREAM:
Construction sign The construction of Tsebo-Ulwazi High School at Frankfort in the Free State is set to resume in February next year after numerous disruptions. The Education Department’s spokesperson Howard Ndaba says R30.9 million of the allocated R130 million has been paid to the contractor. Ndaba says construction started in 2023 but the project was…
Court gavel and handcuffs The De Aar regional court has sentenced a 19-year-old man to 20-years imprisonment for the killing of a teenager at Petrusville in the Northern Cape. The court found that Chris Blaauw murdered 13-year-old Dion Rudy and dumped his body in a field outside Petrusville. Police spokesperson, Molefi Shemane, says he pleaded…
[File Image] A candlelight ceremony in memory of slain Gauteng Health senior official and corruption fighter, Babita Deokaran. The family of slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran says they believe the values she stood for will continue to inspire future whistleblowers. Deokaran was assassinated outside her home in Johannesburg four years ago. This happened after she exposed corruption, leading to the halting…
SAPS members during Operation Shanela in Northern Cape. The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it has arrested over 16 000 suspects nationwide, between the 1st and the 7th of this month, during its intensified festive season safety operations. The suspects were arrested for various crimes including murder, rape, assault and possession of drugs. More…
Vehicles at an impound The City of Ekurhuleni has warned it may sell impounded vehicles if owners fail to collect them within 120 days of notification. This follows a call for owners to retrieve vehicles held by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) between December 8th and January 27th. Authorities say the move is part…
File image| A red ribbon is put on the sleeves of a man by his friend to show support for people living with HIV Civil society, researchers, advocacy groups and government are calling for a collaborative effort to end stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS. This emerged at the launch of…
FILE | Crime scene Some residents of Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, say they continue to live in fear due the high and persistent crime levels in the area. This includes murders, gangsterism and robbery incidents. Frustrated residents are also complaining about lack of police visibility and are accusing police of always not being there…
