Fire victims rebuild after delayed emergency kits finally arrives
Two men are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday in connection with the fire reported around Platteklip Gorge at Table Mountain National Park.
Fury over cellphone recorded video of patient dragged at Karl Bremer Hospital
In a short cellphone recorded video that sparked fury after being shared on social media platforms, a patient is seen lying on the floor holding what appears to be medication.
Courts asked to decide on planned teacher post cuts in the Western Cape
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Education MEC David Maynier, Finance and Economic Opportunities MEC Deidré Baartman and the Department of Basic Education are cited as respondents in the application.
Malmesbury detective arrested for alleged rape in police cells
A rape case was subsequently lodged by the woman, medical reports were obtained and her torn clothes were also handed over as evidence.
Bleak Christmas for Masi fire victims
‘All the Christmas groceries and clothes people bought have been burned’.
Hawks officer arrested for wife’s murder
The police officer had an argument with his wife at their Khayamnandi home on Saturday.
Sadtu insists on unconditional implementation of BELA Act
Sadtu insists on the unconditional implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, while Solidarity advocates for dialogue to resolve the ongoing dispute
Holiday road fatalities surge with 512 people killed
A total of 941 drivers were arrested for drunk-driving, while 230 were arrested for driving at excessive speeds.
Financial impact of capped leave in SA’s Public Service
The Public Service Commission has requested a cost analysis from National Treasury regarding capped leave, which currently amounts to over R16. 2 billion.
Eastern Cape summer initiation season now marred by 17 deaths
A number of issues, including dehydration and infections, mostly in illegal initiation schools, were cited as major contributors to the incidents.
Teacher posts battle headed for court
The letter further states that the decision to cut jobs will have devastating effects on both educators and learners at a number of schools.
‘Overburdened’ traffic officers a concern
The government's 46-day campaign started on December 1 with the aim to reduce the devastating toll of road accidents which claimed 1285 lives during the 2023 holiday period.
Education department takes matric results ban to court
The DBE argues that the ban is not in accordance with the law.
Eastern Cape reels from ‘deadliest’ road crash
Investigators deployed to probe the cause of a collision that claimed 14 lives.
Festive season road safety urged amid rising death toll
A number of fatalities were reported including people who travelled in private cars, buses and pedestrians.
Bela D-Day: Damned if you do, or if you don’t
Premier Lesufi says ‘enemy has tasted blood’ pending Ramaphosa’s decision.
Western Cape schools are full
Parent group says department refuses to take accountability for existing problems.
Sign Bela Bill or else. . . Sadtu warns Ramaphosa
Union’s urgent letter to the president hints at possible legal action, strike.
Border Authority thwarts smuggling of undocumented children
The children between the ages of 5 and 14 were unlawfully ferried under dangerous and inhumane conditions.
Table View substitute teacher cleared of using k-word in history lesson
Irate parents spoke out about the incident in July where the white substitute history teacher allegedly used the K-word as part of a Grade 12 history lesson on black consciousness.
Man accused of trafficking teen from Mozambique in dock
“The survivor, who is now in a place of safety, requires ongoing support to heal from the trauma inflicted upon her. ”
Severe hunger is killing South African children’s future
A total of 1457 children under the age of five died of acute malnutrition in the past two years in South Africa.
Border Authorities discover 14 undocumented children
Vigilant border guards intercepted a minibus taxi at the Lebombo Port of Entry.
Concerns over transparency as City withholds capital project values
Deputy mayor and mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Eddie Andrews said due to “challenges with extortion, the City no longer provides the contract values of capital projects”.
SA education system fails global test
Dismal performance in maths and science shows urgent need for educational reform.