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The ongoing violent protests at the University of Fort Hare have caused an estimated R250-million in damage, a senior government advisor revealed on Tuesday, describing the impact as “devastating” to the institution’s academic and administrative functions. Professor Ahmed Bawa, an advisor to the Minister of Higher Education, provided the staggering cost assessment during a live […]

The University of Fort Hare (UFH) has affirmed that Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu will remain in his position, following a week of intense student protests that culminated in the arson of several key university buildings and a temporary campus closure. The unrest was triggered by the University Council’s decision to extend Professor Buhlungu’s contract by

Frustrated residents of Tlhatlaganyane, a community near Sun City, have issued a desperate plea to authorities to intensify operations against rampant illegal mining, which they say has created an “atmosphere of terror” and put their lives in danger. The calls were made during a Ministerial Crime Prevention Imbizo on illegal mining and crime, led by

Opposition parties within the Matlosana Local Municipality are intensifying pressure on the council to formally address the high-profile corruption case involving the municipality’s Chief Financial Officer, Mercy Phetla. This follows a North West High Court order preserving R2.7 million in luxury assets linked to the alleged scheme. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Forfeiture Unit, in

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Mopani District has reaffirmed its commitment to combating the proliferation of drugs in the province following a successful intelligence-driven operation. The operation, which took place in the Tzaneen Central Business District (CBD) on Wednesday, was conducted by members of the Mopani Tracking Team and a dedicated task

In a coordinated operation on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, law enforcement authorities arrested a 69-year-old suspected drug mule at Cape Town International Airport. The suspect was found in possession of 183 bushes of khat, with an estimated street value of over R10,000, concealed within his suitcase. The successful interception was the result of a multi-disciplinary

The University of the Free State (UFS) has confirmed the deployment of the South African Police Service (SAPS) across its three campuses in response to an alleged renewed threat of protest action. The campuses involved are the Bloemfontein Campus, South Campus, and the Qwaqwa Campus. According to the university, the request for police presence was

Police in the Capricorn District have arrested a 55-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 61-year-old villager in Ga-Mongoa this past weekend. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, 05 October 2025. According to preliminary police reports, the deceased had visited the Mashashane Police Station to open a case of assault with the intent

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Burgersfort is investigating a murder following a fatal altercation in Ga-Phasha Molawetse Village over the weekend. The incident occurred on the morning of Sunday, 5 October 2025, at approximately 05:30. According to police reports, an 18-year-old male victim was walking with a friend when they were confronted by

A 36-year-old man from Phuthaditjhaba has been arrested for the alleged brutal murder of his 75-year-old uncle, whose body was discovered in a grisly scene at his home. According to police reports, the incident came to light on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, at approximately 12:45. A neighbour, alerted by a noise emanating from the elderly