Hijacked buildings in the City of Johannesburg have been blamed for crime in many parts of the city. ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has accused the MMC of Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Mgcini Tshwaku of negotiating with criminals.…
Social media sensation: The documentary Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within tells the story of Masaka Kids Africana, a bustling home for more than 30 orphaned children. Picture: Supplied Whether you will be travelling or staying indoors, here are some South…
The Gauteng Provincial Government is intensifying law enforcement operations on major roads this week, following an alarming spike in road fatalities across the province. Since the month started up to Sunday, 21 December, 137 people have lost their lives in…
Fayzaan Anveral is number one in South Africa for under 16 boys. Photo: Supplied It’s only been five years since the first public padel courts were introduced to South Africans but it has since become the fastest growing sport in…
A security expert says calls to deploy the SANDF in Bekkersdal highlight policing and consequence management failures. The Rand West City Local Municipality’s appeal to President Cyril Ramaphosa to deploy armed forces in Bekkersdal township after the Sunday morning mass…
Troubled waters: Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke has warned that several factors, including poor governance and infrastructure decay, have compounded the problem of delivering clean drinking water. Photo: Ntswe Mokoena/GCIS Environmental scarcity, infrastructure decay, poor governance and weak accountability across the…
The former 5FM DJ was laid to rest on Tuesday, a week after he was gunned down in the Johannesburg CBD. Police arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras, a day before…
This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education. Since its formation in 2002, through the merger of ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has grown into…
Consumers buying used cars have long worried about what could go wrong, but two recent consumer wins now offer greater protection. Car dealer WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of R2.5 million and refund 31 consumers who complained after…
Success story: Children in Sobral participate in reading time. Sobral has undergone a transformation from one of the poorest places in Northeast Brazil to a municipality that regularly hosts visits to schools regarded as among the best in Brazil. Photo:…