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At the edge of the neat pavements and duplex homes of Pioneer Valley estate in Parklands North in Cape Town, fetid sewage flows into the neighbouring Riverside informal settlement. Meanwhile, families in the settlement relieve themselves in the bush. Riverside, established during the Covid lockdown in 2020, has no water, electricity, or refuse collection. Residents […]

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been authorized by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate allegations of corruption in the release of land for housing projects across South Africa. The probe will focus on whether government officials colluded to inflate land prices, diverting critical funds meant to address the country’s massive housing backlog. Scope of the

Concerns are mounting over the Eastern Cape’s ability to effectively respond to natural disasters, as the Democratic Alliance (DA) reveals alarming shortcomings in the province’s disaster management systems. According to DA Eastern Cape leader Dr. Vicky Knoetze, only 14% of municipalities meet the required standards for disaster response, while the province struggles with severe underfunding, inadequate staffing,

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile, has commended the investigating and prosecution teams for their diligent work in securing convictions in a high-profile Lavender Hill shooting case that claimed the life of a 5-year-old child and left a 22-year-old man seriously injured. The tragic incident occurred on 21 December 2019, when two armed

In a major breakthrough, law enforcement agencies confiscated dagga worth an estimated R1.3 million and arrested a 43-year-old male suspect during a joint operation in the Letsitele policing area of Mopani District on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The operation was conducted by a multi-disciplinary team comprising the Mopani Tracking Team, SAPS Maake Task Team, Private

Three Mozambican nationals, aged between 32 and 37, were arrested on Monday, 16 June 2025, in Kingsway, Springs, after being found in possession of dismantled motorcycles allegedly destined for Mozambique. One of the motorcycles had been reported stolen in Cosmo City, Johannesburg. The arrest followed a tip-off received by Crime Intelligence about individuals in possession

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Kimberley has issued a public alert regarding a new telephone scam in which fraudsters impersonate police officials to extort money from unsuspecting victims. According to authorities, the scam involves victims receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be SAPS officers. The caller falsely informs the victim that a

Lesotho and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing border coordination and trade facilitation following the recent Bi-National Commission meeting between the two nations. A key outcome of the discussions was the signing of a Joint Action Plan aimed at improving border management and fostering seamless movement of goods and people. Key Agreements and Objectives The

A devastating fire broke out at a Starline bus company depot in Mabopane, north of Pretoria, this afternoon, completely destroying more than 20 buses. The City of Tshwane Emergency Services responded to the blaze after receiving an emergency call around 1 p.m. Firefighters from the Mobile Fire Station were dispatched to the scene at 414

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with other African nations to drive a just and effective energy transition, emphasizing that solutions must be led by Africans for Africans. Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa delivered this message as the keynote speaker at the Africa Energy Forum 2025, held at the Cape Town International