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A shaky video clip, leaked from Stellenbosch Municipality, has set off a storm. In it, senior HR manager Alexander Kannemeyer appears to question why top-scoring candidates in recruitment processes are still often white males, and controversially suggests making life “difficult” for them so they resign and open space for others. Within days, political parties called […]

ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe has issued a direct challenge to the party’s councillors in the Western Cape, telling them they must “pick up their socks” and work harder if they are to successfully challenge the Democratic Alliance (DA) in next year’s local government elections. Mantashe’s comments came during a report-back meeting in Khayelitsha on

Frustrated residents of Seshego are demanding a consistent supply of potable water and clearer communication from the Polokwane Municipality, which is currently under investigation by the Hawks for undisclosed reasons. The demand for basic services comes amid a stark contrast between official statements and the reality on the ground. Last week, the municipality’s offices were

The Mmabatho Regional Court has handed down a life sentence to 33-year-old Phako Tlape for the murder of Sebule Isaac Sebule (31). The conviction and sentencing were finalized this week. The court heard that the crime occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 29, 2023. Police were dispatched to a tavern in Dithakong West, Lomanyaneng,

The Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside the 2019 environmental authorisation for Eskom’s planned 3,000MW gas-to-power plant in Richards Bay. The court said there was inadequate public participation and no consultation was conducted with vulnerable communities. The court also cited a failure to assess renewable energy alternatives or cumulative environmental impacts. The Supreme Court

A 44-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly threatening a shop employee with a firearm in the Ladanna area on Thursday, 18 September 2025. According to police reports, officers from the Westenburg policing area responded swiftly to a complaint of a customer threatening to shoot a teller inside a local shop. Upon arrival at

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has urged public servants to recommit to serving with “integrity, accountability, and excellence”. Morolong delivered the keynote address at the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Public Service Day held at the department, in Tshwane, on Friday. Government is currently observing Integrated Public Service Month (IPSM). “Public service

In the past five years, SAPS has confiscated 21,702 illegal firearms. 6,853 confiscated guns were involved in murder cases. Many more confiscated firearms may have been involved in murders, but not yet linked to specific cases. The Western Cape had the highest number of confiscated firearms, and KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng ranked second and third. According

The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed her deepest shock and sadness at the brutal killing of the Gauteng Chairperson of the National Taxi Alliance (NTA), Thamsanqa Moyo. Moyo was shot while driving along the Soweto highway on Thursday. In a statement, the MEC strongly condemned the senseless act of violence,

The National Lotteries Commission has extended its reparations process to include current staff who experienced “hurt” and former employees who “suffered harm” under its previous management. At least 12 people have given evidence to an independent panel. Those applying for reparation include former staff who were forced out after blowing the whistle on corruption, heads