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It all started with a seemingly ordinary suitcase at the Cape Town airport, until the police found 150 live scorpions hidden among the clothes
16+ hour, 16+ min ago (762+ words) By Adrian Villellas " Editorial process An intelligence-led operation at Cape Town International Airport has turned a single suitcase into a much bigger warning about wildlife trafficking. South African authorities arrested a 28-year-old man on Friday, June 12, 2026, after police found 150 live…...
'Not in crisis': Mayor responds to Treasury action against Joburg
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (610+ words) Executive Mayor Dada Morero addresses the media on Johannesburg's financial recovery plan and service delivery assurance. Image: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers The City of Johannesburg has moved to reassure residents and investors that its finances remain stable despite heightened scrutiny…...
Women Farmers Find Success in Natural Farming
16+ min ago (457+ words) Home " Food Tank " "Simple But Profound: Natural Farming Is Changing the Lives of Millions in India The Food Planet Prize, the worlds largest environmental award of US$1. 5 million, recognizes successful projects working at the intersection of food and agriculture systems…...
Western Cape receives long-awaited rape kit supply amid concerns of severe shortfalls
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (255+ words) 9 July 2026 11: 40 Ekurhuleni corruption: Julius Mkhwanazi and Kemi Behari granted bail 9 July 2026 11: 25 Morocco focused on history, not praise, ahead of France quarterfinal The Western Cape has finally received a supply of rape kits, but some say the batch falls far short…...
Eswatini receives 11 people deported from the U. S. as part of migration crackdown
34+ min ago (435+ words) MBABANE, Eswatini'The southern African kingdom of Eswatini has accepted a fourth group of people deported from the United States under a bilateral agreement to host third-country nationals, with 11 people arriving this week, the government said Thursday. Acting government spokesperson Thabile…...
Tragic shootings in Tafelsig and Philippi East leave seven dead
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (609+ words) Several people were killed and eight others injured in two separate shooting incidents in Tafelsig and Philippi East on Wednesday evening, July 8. According to police, both attacks involved armed suspects who opened fire on groups of people. The motive for…...
Ramaphosa extends Madlanga Commission deadline to November 16
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (310+ words) today July 9, 2026 5 President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the duration of the Madlanga Commission, with its final report now due to be submitted on November 16, 2026 instead of the original deadline of August 31, 2026. The Presidency confirmed the extension in a media statement…...
Rumours rejected: March and March says Jacinta remains in control of movement
30+ min ago (234+ words) Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online. KWAZULU-NATAL - March and March has publicly…...
Opposition flags SAPS leadership instability
11+ hour, 18+ min ago (514+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as the acting National Police Commissioner following the suspension of General Fannie Masemola. Image: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers OPPOSITION parties have raised concerns about the growing trend of key positions in the…...
Springbok Women's coach Swys de Bruin backs 'hybrid' Eloise Webb to clip Eagles' wings at Loftus
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (466+ words) Coach Swys de Bruin named a largely unchanged Springbok Women's side to face the USA Eagles at Loftus Versfeld, with Eloise Webb stepping up to start at fullback. Springbok Women's head coach Swys de Bruin is confident that versatile utility…...