New HIV drug hailed, but can SA afford it?

Pule Makgale|Updated

Lenacapavir is available in both oral tablet form and as subcutaneous injections. It is available as oral tablets and subcutaneous injections, with the injections given every six months after an initial oral and injection phase. The drug comes as rel…

Wimpie Manthata acquitted in SARS tax fraud case at Palm Ridge Court

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

During the trial, SARS officials conceded under cross-examination that they had no direct evidence of falsified entries or collusion. Rose testified that she had ...

Senzo Mchunu's change of tune on Brown Mogotsi sparks calls for inquiry

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu knew businessmam Brown Mogotsi all along and tried to hide it and his changing story shows deliberate deception, says a criminal justice ...

Court rules Mary Phadi is no longer a member of MKP, clearing path for Mkhwebane

Published

According to the ruling, these actions were in direct contravention of the MKP's internal rules and values. The ruling represents a significant blow to Phadi’s political ...

Bheki Cele stayed in luxury suite owned by dodgy tender mogul 'Cat' Matlala

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Only a week after Bheki Cele stepped down as police minister, SAPS confirmed that Matlala’s company had been granted a R360 million contract. The deal had been under ...

Gwamanda exposes Sibiya's alleged rogue network as the crisis within SAPS worsens

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Johannesburg Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda’s statement, issued in his capacity, laid out a chilling picture of institutional capture, political retaliation, and deep-rooted ...

A TikTok video allegedly shows a police officer who appears to be intoxicated

Staff Reporter|Published

TikTok video has generated significant public discussion, with a group of individuals accusing the officer of drunkenness.

DD goes down to the grave with darkest political secrets: families of slain officials speak out

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Beyond the official statements and songs of remembrance for David Mabuza, there is a different tone emerging from communities still living with the scars of unresolved ...

Bring back the whip, says Minister Groenewald

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Groenewald’s suggestions, though controversial, have forced the country to face a hard truth: South Africa’s prisons are in crisis. Whether it’s corporal punishment, ...

Diplomatic tensions mount as Zambia and Lungu’s family clash over burial in South Africa

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s body remains in South Africa, a symbol of unresolved wounds in Zambia’s democratic journey.

ANC chairs its oversight after service delivery failures in Matlosana

Gerhard Strydom|Published

The ANC in Matlosana has consistently failed to provide clear answers on irregular and wasteful expenditure, poor service delivery, and the mismanagement of public ...

Water outages hit Joburg and other metros

Staff Reporter|Updated

Rand Water is conducting maintenance work that is causing water supply interruptions in Johannesburg.

No arrest warrant issued for police commissioner Masemola, says IDAC

Staff Reporter|Published

According to these reports, Masemola’s arrest could occur soon, possibly within days, as preparations are said to be complete and only require a magistrate’s approval. ...

DA clashes with Ramaphosa over dismissal but stays in coalition — for now

Staff Reporter|Published

Although the ultimatum was ignored, the DA confirmed it would not withdraw from the government of national unity, warning that doing so could lead to a more unstable ...

Hijackers target Gauteng as demand for stolen vehicles rises sharply

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Among the most targeted brands are Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, and Nissan. Specific models such as the Toyota RAV4 and Corolla Cross have become increasingly sought-after ...

GPL building is not user-friendly for people with disabilities

Madeleine Hicklin|Published

The GPL urgently needs to offer both people with disabilities and guests access that is respectful, dignified, non-discriminatory and allows for autonomous access. ...

‘You are misleading the court’: Magistrate Ramlal slams State as blue lights fraud trial collapses again

Staff Reporter|Updated

The defence argue that altering a charge sheet prepared by a former official without submitting it to IDAC (Investigating Directorate Against Corruption) head Andrea ...

Prominent Cape Town attorney accused of demanding payment for father to see his children

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Kaamilah Paulse is under intensifying scrutiny as fresh allegations emerge that her firm, acting for a mother in a heated custody dispute, allegedly demanded a R300 000 ...

COGTA defies order to pay over R9m

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Legal experts now say that key department leaders — including Minister V. K. Hlabisa, Director-General Mbulelo Ntshangama, Deputy Director-General Pankie Matomela, ...

City Power’s free electricity drive brings relief to struggling households

Staff Reporter|Published

Mayor Morero sees the Free Basic Electricity initiative as a cornerstone of a broader vision to reform infrastructure and energy access within the city.