# Cape Town Metro Police CCTV has recorded 215 smash-and-grab incidents from July 2024 to May 2025, mostly in late afternoons and over weekends. The Bonteheuwel-Langa corridor remains a hotspot, with increased activity in Leonsdale, Philippi, and Milnerton. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says vigilance is key, urging motorists to hide […]
# Rugby: Mbombela Stadium manager Roelf Kotze has told SABC Sport that over 35-thousand tickets have been sold for the thrilling Springboks’ encounter against Georgia. Kotze urged fans to arrive early and enjoy the full experience, including the beer garden and team warm-ups. The stadium will be decked in green and gold, with park-and-ride facilities […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has condemned SASSA’s grant review process, calling it a failure of compassion that harms vulnerable residents. Spokesperson Wendy Kaizer-Philander says elderly and unemployed grant beneficiaries are being told to return a month later for reviews, despite providing correct documentation. She’s urged SASSA to suspend in-person verifications, streamline the […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Legislature will host the Children’s Sector Parliament today to promote children’s rights as enshrined in South Africa’s Constitution. The event continues former president Nelson Mandela’s legacy of championing children’s well-being. Participants will engage lawmakers on issues including mental wellness, access to specialised primary schools, and Comprehensive Sexuality Education. The platform allows […]
# Employers are being urged to develop clear emoji use policies in the workplace. This follows a webinar titled Beyond the Smile: Emojis, Communication and Misinterpretation in the Modern Workplace, led by forensic linguist Zakeera Docrat and legal experts from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. Experts warned that emojis can easily be misinterpreted, leading to legal and […]
# Police minister Senzo Mchunu says he’s waiting to present his side before the Commission on Inquiry. President Cyril Ramaphosa placed him on special leave following corruption claims by KwaZulu-Natal Police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Speaking in Empangeni, Mchunu told SABC News that justice in South Africa cannot survive if one person acts as accuser, investigator, […]
# Tiffany Meek has pleaded not guilty to the murder of her eleven-year-old son, Jayden-Lee, at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng. The Grade 5 learner died from blunt force trauma and his body was found bruised at their Fleurhof apartment in Johannesburg. Meek broke down in court as prosecutors detailed the case, and claimed […]
# The World Health Organisation has endorsed the twice-yearly injectable, lenacapavir, for HIV prevention. The new guidelines were launched at the International AIDS Society’s 2025 HIV Science Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. The WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, says the medication could transform access for at-risk populations facing stigma or adherence challenges. He calls it a long-acting […]
# Rand Water says no antiretroviral drugs have been found in its drinking water supply. This follows media reports suggesting otherwise. The utility confirms it has monitored for ARVs since 2015 and detected traces downstream of wastewater plants, but not in the Vaal Dam, where it sources water. Rand Water assures consumers its treated water […]