Outrage as R24 million spent on 30 shack-like toilets in Emfuleni, each costing R800 000

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A R24 million sanitation project in Emfuleni has come under scrutiny after residents and the DA exposed crumbling communal toilets costing R815,000 each. Despite ...

WHO tracks passengers after Hantavirus case on Joburg flight - risk deemed low

Travel Reporter|Published

Global health authorities are conducting urgent contact tracing after a Dutch traveller dies from Hantavirus, raising concerns over potential transmission on a flight ...

ConCourt set to deliver critical ruling in Phala Phala case on 8 May

Thami Magubane|Updated

The Phala Phala scandal raises serious questions about President Cyril Ramaphosa's accountability as political parties await a pivotal Constitutional Court judgment ...

City of Johannesburg teeters on the edge of financial collapse as Treasury warns to freeze funds

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A leaked letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Mayor Dada Morero reveals a municipality drowning in debt, with R25.2 billion owed to creditors and only ...

Family recalls suspicious vehicle seen the day before Omphile was snatched from her gran's bed

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Omphile Sethole, a two-year-old girl from Ga-Mabuela village in Mokopane, Limpopo, was abducted from her grandmother's bed, her family claims.

Political tension rises as NCC leader Fadiel Adams arrested outside his home

Theolin Tembo|Published

Fadiel Adams of the National Coloured Congress brings wit to a worrying situation as he quips during his arrest.

Spaza shop groups want the R500 million support fund to be open and honest

Manyane Manyane|Published

Clarity on the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, which aims to empower township businesses, is demanded by stakeholders.

Emfuleni's R6.6 million mayoral bursary programme under fire for lack of transparency

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Emfuleni Local Municipality is under scrutiny after refusing to release the names of bursary recipients, citing lack of consent, while admitting it cannot determine ...

Constitutional Court poised to deliver verdict on the Phala Phala matter

Masabata Mkwananzi and Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Constitutional Court will deliver judgment on May 8 in the EFF’s bid to revive the Phala Phala case, a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for President ...

HONOR 600 Lite: The stylish smartphone that delivers premium features at an accessible price

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The HONOR 600 Lite stands out in a crowded mid-range smartphone market with its stylish design, 108MP AI camera, and practical features built for everyday use. While ...

Drama as Fadiel Adams is arrested in connection with fraud allegations

The Star Reporter|Updated

Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams has been arrested, facing serious allegations of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

Security guard shot dead protecting Johannesburg power supply infrastructure

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 33-year-old security guard was shot dead while protecting electricity infrastructure at the Shalazile Microgrid, with City Power Johannesburg urging residents ...

Fuel prices set to soar as South Africa braces for hikes this May

Jason Woosey|Published

Fuel prices are set to spike sharply in May, with significant petrol and diesel increases confirmed and further pressure expected in June as tax relief is phased ...

NSFAS to be administered following governance and operational failures

Hope Ntanzi|Published

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme faces a monumental shift as it's placed under administration due to significant governance and operational issues.

Gauteng High Court to hear landmark challenge on BEE Legal Sector Code

Zelda Venter|Published

As South Africa's top legal minds gather to tackle critical questions of transformation and empowerment in the legal industry, the outcomes of this landmark case ...

Health authorities on high alert as MV Hondius cruise ship passengers suffer severe respiratory illnesses

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Health authorities are investigating a cluster of severe respiratory illness cases linked to passengers aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, after multiple deaths ...

Swift police action leads to recovery of stolen vehicle in Mpumalanga

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police in Mpumalanga recovered a stolen Toyota Fortuner within hours of it being taken from a Nelspruit hospital, tracing it through coordinated tracking operations ...

ActionSA names mayoral candidates in Limpopo for high-stakes elections

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA has unveiled its mayoral candidates in Limpopo ahead of the November 4 local government elections, as party leader Herman Mashaba positions the party to ...

Soldiers seize fake designer goods (sneakers, handbags, etc) worth R2 million near Ficksburg

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

South African soldiers have intercepted a suspected smuggling operation near Ficksburg, recovering counterfeit designer goods worth almost R2 million after suspects ...