# The DA in Gauteng has expressed concern at the increase in sexual assault and teenage pregnancy, which it says has reached pandemic levels. Over 23-thousand-691 cases of teenage pregnancies have been reported in the province from January to December 2024. Meanwhile, 521 babies were delivered by girls between the ages of 10 and 14 […]
# Rugby: South Africa is back at the top of the world rankings after thrashing New Zealand 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday, their biggest-ever victory over their arch-rivals. Ireland has moved into second place, with the All Blacks dropping to third. France and England are fourth and fifth, respectively. Australia has slipped to seventh following […]
# Cycling: South Africa’s Allan Hatherley successfully defended his UCI World Mountain Bike Championship title by winning gold at the Crans-Montana in Switzerland. He is the fourth rider in history to achieve this feat. The 24-year-old Durban-born rider completed the race in one hour and 30 minutes. Italy’s Simone Avendetto finished second with Victor Koretzky […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa sê wanneer die Staatsdiens goed funksioneer, is dit ‘n kragtige instrument vir maatskaplike en ekonomiese ontwikkeling, maar wanneer dit wankel, ly die kwesbaarste burgers daaronder. September is Staatsdiensmaand. Die president sê in sy weeklikse nuusbrief die Staatsdiens ondervind beduidende uitdagings, insluitend korrupsie en te min vaardighede. Hy sê die regering versterk […]
# The University of the Free State secured a place in the top three universities nationally at the 2025 GradStar Awards. Fifty-three students were recognised among the prestigious Top 500 list. The GradStar Awards, now in their tenth year, highlight students across South African universities who demonstrate the employability skills, leadership qualities, and potential to make […]
# Die polisie in Kraaifontein in Kaapstad soek na die skuldiges in ‘n reeks moorde en geweldsmisdade die afgelope naweek. Vier mense is in afsonderlike voorvalle dood, insluitend ‘n skietery in en om die Mhongqo-informele nedersetting en een steekvoorval Saterdag. Die polisie ondersoek vier moorde, een poging tot moord en ‘n verkragting. Die motief vir […]
# The City of Ekurhuleni has deployed the Metro Police to monitor the Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union strike action at the OR Tambo Government Precinct and Civic Centre today. The metro’s spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, says the Labour Court has already granted an interim interdict, which expressly prohibits any obstruction of municipal operations and access […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says when the Public Service operates at its best, it is a powerful instrument for social and economic development, but when it falters, it’s the most vulnerable citizens who bear the brunt. September is Public Service Month. In his weekly newsletter, the president says the Public Service faces significant challenges, including […]
# Die polisie in Tshwane sê die soektog na drie verdagtes wat ʼn polisiebeampte Vrydag in Temba, Hammanskraal, vermoor het, gaan voort. Die polisiewoordvoerder, Brenda Muridili, sê beamptes het die Chris Hani-afdeling, Blok G, gepatrolleer toe hulle ʼn verdagte voertuig opmerk. Sy sê toe hulle die voertuig nader, is ʼn 33-jarige konstabel noodlottig gewond. Muridili […]
