1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (374+ words) TENSIONS: Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump THE Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) and the Presidency have contradicted each other over the acceptance of a new designated ambassador to the US, Roelf Meyer, as President Donald Trump continues with…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (411+ words) SHOOTING: Bontas crime scene "AN ALLEGED Fancy Boys gang leader was shot dead in Kalksteenfontein on Thursday, leaving the community kwaad and fearful of a retaliation. The alleged dik ding, known on the streets as Pang, was shot in his…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (361+ words) FLOWER POWER: Museum to explore social impact Image: Robyn Beck / AFP CAPE Town is set to host Africa's first dagga museum and aims to help to open people's minds to new perspectives regarding the plant." The African Cannabis Museum (TAC),…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (224+ words) MINISTER of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald says staff shortages within the Department of Correctional Services are creating serious risks for safety, security and service delivery in prisons. He was responding to a parliamentary question from MK Party Member of Parliament…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (208+ words) HISTORIC FIGURE: Nelson Mandela Image: Leon Lestrade / Independent Media SOUTH Africa's proposed new school history curriculum will shift focus to African history, local experiences, and critical thinking." The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released a draft of the revised…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (902+ words) CHANGED FOR GOOD: Mentor Reuben Stone. For years, gangsterism stole their freedom through prison bars, street corners, and the fear of never making it home alive. As we commemorate Freedom Day on 27 April, three men who have lived through gang…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (337+ words) WAITING: Young people at Athlone Stadium HUNDREDS of young jobseekers were left frustrated, angry and empty-handed after the City of Cape Town's "A Day of 1 000 Opportunities" event descended into chaos at Athlone Stadium on Thursday. The much-hyped initiative, aimed at…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (315+ words) EYE OF THE STORM: President Cyril Ramaphosa PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls of impeachment after a bombshell Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report into the 2020 Phala Phala farm robbery." According to the report, disciplinary action is recommended for two…...

2+ week, 21+ min ago  (381+ words) 'NEW CHAPTER': New DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis Newly elected DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has outlined an ambitious plan to transform the party into South Africa's largest political force, aiming to lead the national government." Speaking after his election at the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (390+ words) RAPE CASE: SAPS colonel granted bail A SENIOR police officer attached to the Western Cape Protection and Security Services (PSS) has been granted bail after appearing in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court yesterday, on charges of sexual assault and rape. Colonel…...