DA and ANC near deal to pass controversial budget with VAT hike, Expropriation Act untouched

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Negotiations between the ANC and DA negotiating teams regarding the budget resumed on Sunday afternoon, following a stalemate on Friday that threatened the stability of the coalition government.

Former president Thabo Mbeki questions SA's leadership capabilities

Willem Phungula|Published

Former President Thabo Mbeki raises critical questions about Africa's preparedness for a multipolar world order during the inaugural Aziz Pahad Peace, Security and ...

Protect South Africa's women and children: Minister's plea at Uyinene memorial lecture

Koketso Phasha|Published

Speaking at the Uyinene Mrwetyana Memorial Lecture, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube connected the 2019 UCT student murder to recent school rape cases, calling ...

Ekurhuleni Municipality faces legal challenge over controversial appointment

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The appointment of Phakamile Mbengashe as Divisional Head of Communications at Ekurhuleni Municipality has sparked legal action and internal outrage amid serious ...

Battle for transparency: DA takes Lesufi to Information Regulator over secret reports

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The Information Regulator has launched an investigation into Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's refusal to release 177 forensic reports on alleged corruption worth ...

Witness protection failure: Man seeks court intervention against police threats

Zelda Venter|Published

A man, expelled from witness protection, turns to the court for urgent protection after receiving death threats from a police officer. The Gauteng High Court hears ...

Justice Minister Kubayi slams report of a 'secret' agenda against deputy president Mashatile

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has taken legal action against individuals behind a smear campaign that falsely implicated her in a plot to prosecute Deputy President ...

Hoërskool Elspark launches anti-dagga campaign as cases among learners surge

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Hoërskool Elspark in Germiston has recorded more than 50 dagga-related cases among its learners since January, prompting school leadership to launch an anti-dagga ...

Justice for Cwecwe: Nation calls for law enforcement to act with urgency

Hope Ntanzi , Koketso Phasha and Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Six months after seven-year-old Cwecwe was raped at Bergview College, the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation is demanding justice as officials revoke the school's license ...

Pretoria journalist Aserie Ndlovu and partner still missing after 43 days

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

As the search for missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli continues, the media community unites in hope, offering a R50,000 reward ...

Tshwane City to invest in water tankers and waste trucks to boost service delivery

Rapula Moatshe|Published

The City of Tshwane plans to invest R210 million in its own water tankers and waste collection trucks, aiming to enhance service delivery and reduce reliance on ...

Limpopo teacher on the run after allegedly raping 13-year-old learner

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 58-year-old primary school teacher has fled after allegedly raping a 13-year-old student multiple times over several months in Limpopo's Capricorn South Education ...

US suspends military assistance to South Africa amid rising tensions

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Washington has announced the suspension of military assistance and cooperation with the South African National Defence Force.

Dada Morero saves the day, for now

Pule Makgale|Updated

Morero has called for further engagement on the name change, an initiative the ANC began discussing in 2018.

NGO Right to Justice to open case against Free State Development Corporation

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

While the FDC had previously denied plans to sell the property, investigative reporting by The Star uncovered that Mr. Jan had made multiple offers to purchase the ...

Teenager who raped three boys jailed to 60 years

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

A Northern Cape teenager has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the horrific rapes of three young boys, highlighting the urgent need for community awareness ...

Ramaphosa confident the Budget will be passed, even without the DA's Support

Pule Makgale|Published

The budget, which has already faced widespread rejection from several political parties, is at the centre of a heated political battl.

Free State ANC chair Victoria De Beer denies R400 000 bribery allegations

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Victoria De Beer, ANC's Fezile Dabi Regional Chair and Ngwathe Mayor, vehemently denies allegations that she and her husband solicited a R400,000 bribe from a construction ...

Ramaphosa sends aid to help SA citizens in Thailand earthquake crisis

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

The South African government has dispatched its ambassador to Thailand to assist citizens potentially stranded in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake that ...

SA won't budge on US pressure over the ICJ case with Israel

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

South Africa remains resolute in its stance against Israel at the ICJ, even as the US threatens to freeze funding. Minister Lamola emphasised that the country's ...