Almost 200 000 first-year university students enrol for 2023

Soyiso Maliti|Published

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says universities have accepted 196 324 first-year students to be enrolled this year.

Load shedding: Christmas diners go for Eskom-proof food menus, Capetonians braai and picnic

Kristin Engel and Soyiso Maliti|Published

The power utility and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan are keeping mum on the expected level of load shedding, with both refusing to answer questions. ...

Iziko Museums’ many problems laid bare in arts and culture committee meeting

Soyiso Maliti|Published

Financial constraints, limited specialist labour, poor organisational culture, dilapidated buildings, a ballooning wage bill and a 32% vacancy rate are just some ...

Western Cape Education MEC disagrees with DBE on school closure and merger guidelines

Soyiso Maliti|Published

Although government has shut down 1 503 schools in South Africa since 2021, Education MEC David Maynier has clarified there won’t be closures any time soon in the ...

Stokvels encouraged to spend wisely

Soyiso Maliti|Published

As stokvels gear up to share the dividends from their savings and split their groceries in bulk, DA leader Bonginkosi Madikizela urged members to change their mindset ...

Black traders own only 5% of licences

Soyiso Maliti|Published

Due to legislation, the playing field is not level for black and white liquor traders.

Crimes on farms a threat to agriculture economy - IRR

Soyiso Maliti|Published

The country's agricultural sector continues to be threatened by a volatile security situation, says the Institute for Race Relations (IRR).

Ad to sell prime Bo-Kaap plot has residents fuming

Soyiso Maliti|Published

A Gumtree advert claiming to sell a Bo-Kaap open plot for R13 million that has been ?approved by the community?, has infuriated residents.

#TrainArson: Passenger killed, 3 trains set on fire as Metrorail's woes mount

Soyiso Maliti|Published

A passenger was shot dead in one of three Metrorail trains that caught alight on Friday.

DA slammed for 'gender imbalance', not 'believing in affirmative action'

Soyiso Maliti|Published

Replacement of Helen Zille and Patricia de Lille by two males has been criticised as a step back in gender equality.

Rasool takes a swipe at DA, Winde

Soyiso Maliti|Published

The announcement of Winde is bad news for the people of the Western Cape, but very good news for the ANC, said Ebrahim Rasool.

De Lille: 'Apartheid spatial planning, drought affecting City's resilience'

Soyiso Maliti|Published

Mayor cited a number of "acute shocks and stresses" affecting their ability to build a resilient city

New idea for housing South Africa

Soyiso Maliti|Published

Through his research paper titled New Urban Agenda, Dr Wallace Mgoqi, is trying to change the landscape and apartheid spatial planning of Cape Town.

DA charges ANC leaders through Poca Act

Soyiso Maliti|Published

DA Chief Whip John Steenhuisen opened a case in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act against top ANC leaders this morning.

DA to query State over buildings

Soyiso Maliti|Published

The DA plans to query the government for detailed information on the status of the safety standards of all government department buildings

DA to announce premier candidates

Soyiso Maliti|Published

The DA is set to announce premier candidates for four provinces this week, starting tomorrow.

WATCH: Cheslin has proved them wrong, says proud dad

Soyiso Maliti|Published

New Springbok Kolbe's father always believed his son would defy his critics and represent his country

PICS: DA hopefuls vie for Cape Town mayor's spot

Soyiso Maliti|Published

As the term of outgoing Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille draws to a close next month, a handful of DA hopefuls declared themselves fit for the position.

Communist party defends its comrade

Soyiso Maliti|Published

The SACP has joined the war of wards over ANC provincial acting chairman Khaya Magaxa's alleged racial attack on coloured people.

Tobacco companies targeting Africa - report

Soyiso Maliti|Published

While Parliament grapples with the proposed tobacco bill, a research conducted by UCT has found that the African continent "has become a prime target" for production ...

The Hawks are anti-DA, says Bredell

Soyiso Maliti|Published

The DA is concerned about what it calls "anti-DA" sentiments in the criminal system.

Winelands property rent shock

Soyiso Maliti|Published

The wealthy have been using underhanded tactics to avoid paying market-related rent for land in Stellenbosch, say local opposition councillors.

De Lille used her pension to fight back

Soyiso Maliti|Published

Patricia de Lille used more than R600K from her pension fund in legal fees to clear her name in some of her cases against the DA - and she believes the high-risk ...

BCCSA sets up tribunal for Ramaphosa video

Soyiso Maliti|Published

The DA says the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) had acceded to its request that a tribunal be set-up to handle the party’s complaint against ...

Blazing cost of Metrorail arson

Soyiso Maliti|Published

At least R210 million has gone down the drain due to arson attacks that destroyed 146 train carriages in Cape Town in the past five years.

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