2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (278+ words) The Mossel Bay Municipality has proposed the installation of geotextile sandbags as an interim emergency measure to stabilise the dune at Diaz Beach and reduce the immediate risk of further collapse. According to the municipality, the measure is intended to…...

3+ day, 30+ min ago   (1162+ words) Cape Town’s proposed amendments to its Animal Keeping By-Law have sparked debate over whether the City is effectively introducing a pet licensing system, and whether some of the proposed enforcement powers go too far. The City says the amendments are…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (240+ words) The Department of Health says more than 55 000 people have started using Lenacapavir, with women making up the majority of those receiving the twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medication. More than 55 123 people had been initiated on Lenacapavir by Monday, 7 September 2026, following its…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (451+ words) Rassie Erasmus has warned the Springboks that the job is not done after their thrilling 29-24 victory over New Zealand at FNB Stadium on Saturday. The win put South Africa 2-1 ahead in the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, but…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (304+ words) A former Senior Superintendent has been jailed for corruption. Elvis Frank Nontyi was employed at the Stellenbosch Municipality in the Driver's Licence and Testing Centre. He was recently found guilty of issuing learners' and/or driver's licences to applicants in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (308+ words) South African consumers could face a more subdued festive season as rising fuel prices, inflation and the prospect of higher interest rates put further pressure on household finances. Independent economist John Loos says the lack of progress towards resolving the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (162+ words) Investigations are underway after human remains were discovered in Mestel Dam in the Pretoriuskop section of the Kruger National Park. According to South African National Parks (SANParks), Field Rangers intercepted four individuals allegedly engaged in illegal net-fishing on Friday, 28 August…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (250+ words) Batten down the hatches in the Cape Winelands and the Overberg. That’s the call from local authorities with adverse weather expected in those regions from tomorrow, Thursday, into Friday. It has issued a Level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall over parts…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (298+ words) Seven remarkable people have been honoured by a local Cape Town University. They were recently conferred with Honorary Doctorates and Honorary Degrees (some posthumously). Among them was a former South African Minister, a leading constitutional advocate and a former president....