South Africa
Former SANDF soldier to stand trial for wife’s ‘premediated’ murder at pub
Former SANDF special forces soldier Fredrik le Roux who is charged with his wife's murder was formally served with an indictment on Friday.
New computer lab opens doors for Usizolwethu special needs pupils
Pupils at Usizolwethu Special Needs School in Daveyton, Benoni, celebrated a major boost to their learning on Friday after receiving a fully equipped computer lab aimed at improving digital skills and access to technology.
Nota Baloyi challenges Black Coffee’s attempt to have him jailed
Controversial music executive and social media influencer Nota Baloyi is seeking to have DJ Black Coffee’s legal action to have him arrested for an alleged contempt of court violation declared invalid.
Thembisa maths teacher accused of rape to apply for bail next week
A 37-year-old mathematics teacher from Ivory Park Secondary School accused of raping a pupil briefly appeared in the Kempton Park magistrate’s court on Thursday.
Artist’s murder case postponed due to Valkenberg Hospital bed shortage
The court case of Bevan van Druten, accused of murdering his girlfriend Nicky van Heerden, has been postponed due to a lack of available psychiatric evaluation beds at Valkenberg Hospital in Cape Town.
Former law firm secretary gets seven years for R13m fraud
Alwena Smith has been sentenced to seven years in prison for defrauding a Stellenbosch law firm of more than R13m.
Worker at creche who raped young child gets 25-year prison term
The man, who the children referred to as 'uncle', called the victim into the kitchen
How pensioners, bargain lovers are targets of fake cleaning products
Imagine the ingredients used to make dishwashing liquid, bleach, fabric softener and bath foam being poured into a single 250-litre barrel, decanted into recycled containers with colourant, perfume and additional water added to mimic well-known brands.
SAPS special units set up to combat kidnappings, political murders
Two specialised units have been formed in Gauteng to strengthen efforts to combat organised crime, the police ministry said on Friday.
Midvaal opens seven newly tarred roads
The Midvaal local municipality in Gauteng has officially opened seven newly converted gravel-to-tar roads.
POLL | Are you worried that the end of Showmax could mean the end of local stories?
The announcement by MultiChoice that it will soon shut down its Showmax video streaming service has shocked subscribers and sparked concerns about the future of local content production.
Eskom begins formal process against 14 defaulting municipalities over R110bn debt
Utility says rising municipal arrears put its finances and sector reform at risk
Petrol attendant to pay lobola with his R25k reward for kindness
Motorist praises garage worker’s great attitude that helped her win a car
Cape Town man jailed for 20 years for sexually assaulting two men at Pretoria shelter
Neil Klein received 15 years for rape and five years for attempted sexual assault
Job opportunities abroad: these countries are looking for South Africans
Australia and Saudi Arabia are the two leading countries actively recruiting South Africans, particularly in the health care and engineering professions.























