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In a dramatic response to new American trade regulations, the South African Post Office (SAPO) has announced the immediate suspension of all outbound parcel services containing goods to the United States. The decision, effective immediately and until further notice, was directly attributed to a recent policy shift by the administration of former President Donald Trump, […]

Two women were taken into custody on Saturday, 30 August 2025, following a successful intelligence-driven operation by the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in the Chris Hani area of Kopanong. According to police reports, members of the unit received a credible tip-off at approximately 18:40 regarding a residence suspected of being used for drug dealing activities. Police

Widespread water shortages and service disruptions have sparked violent protests and exposed a deepening financial crisis between municipalities and bulk water suppliers, highlighting a national struggle for reliable water access. This past week, communities in Mmabatho, outside Mahikeng, and Westbury in Johannesburg took to the streets in frustration. Disgruntled residents barricaded roads with rocks and

In a significant ruling, the Western Cape Equality Court has found Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech and incitement to violence. The judgment stems from a speech delivered by Malema at his party’s Provincial People’s Assembly in 2022. The court found that comments made by Malema during his address constituted

A tense standoff between the KwaDabeka Taxi Association and the KwaZulu-Natal eHailing Council has been resolved following high-level intervention by provincial authorities. The breakthrough comes after a violent incident on Wednesday where an e-hailing driver was assaulted and another was shot at by alleged taxi operators in the area, west of Durban. The attack prompted

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, was in Goodwood, Cape Town, yesterday to lead a high-profile operation aimed at reclaiming government properties that have been illegally hijacked and occupied. The initiative, dubbed “Operation Bring Back,” is a concerted effort by the department to take back state-owned assets that have been stolen and

In a significant ruling, two convicted hitmen with links to taxi industry violence, Muzi Sibiya (42) and Nduduzo Shezi (36), were handed severe sentences by the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court on Friday, 29 August 2025. The duo was convicted on charges of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances. Sibiya and Shezi were each sentenced to life

Four suspects are in custody following a fatal shooting in Moffatview on Friday, 29 August 2025. The suspects, aged between 19 and 36, are expected to face a litany of charges after a police response led to the discovery of a significant arsenal and narcotics. The incident unfolded when police officers stationed nearby heard a

Organisations representing people with disabilities expressed disappointment after this week’s meeting with City of Cape Town representatives over changes to the Dial-a-Ride service. The City has said that for budgetary reasons the service will be cut back from 8 September. Mayco member for urban mobility Rob Quintas said addtional funding would be sought. Disability organisations

Commuters across parts of Ekurhuleni were left stranded on Wednesday after the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) suspended all operations in protest against what it calls the targeted impounding of its vehicles by traffic authorities. The dispute hinges on operating licenses. SANTACO alleges that law enforcement officials are unfairly targeting their taxis and impounding