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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Man in court for impersonating Hawks chief and scamming R100,000

Thabo Theletsane has been charged with fraud and impersonating Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya after scamming a businessman over R100,000.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Trump's attendance at the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa remains uncertain

Amid rising tensions between the US and South Africa, President Donald Trump's attendance at the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg remains uncertain, as confirmed by South Africa’s International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola.

Simon Majadibodu|Published

South African motorists must keep receipts as driver’s licence printer is back in operation

With the repair of South Africa’s only driver’s licence printing machine, motorists are advised to retain their renewal receipts and apply for temporary licences if deadlines were missed.

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Former ranger arrested for illegal hunting in Kruger National Park

Two suspects, including a former ranger, were arrested in Kruger National Park for illegal hunting and possession of wildlife products, raising concerns about former rangers' involvement in wildlife crimes.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Supreme Court's landmark ruling: Rapist's life sentence cut to ten years for assaulting eight-year-old

The Supreme Court of Appeal reduces the life sentence of Charles Phogole, convicted of raping an eight-year-old girl, to ten years, citing procedural missteps in the original trial.

Chevon Booysen|Published

Despite cancellation, Cape Town honours Nakba on Keffiyeh Day

Despite the cancellation of the Keffiyeh Day protest in Cape Town due to inclement weather, the spirit of solidarity for Palestine continues with events planned to commemorate Nakba Day.

Theolin Tembo|Published

Department of Transport seeks interim fix for licence card backlog

The Department of Transport is urgently seeking an interim solution to the ongoing driving licence crisis, as over 700,000 cards remain unprinted due to frequent machine breakdowns.

Manyane Manyane|Published

Improving safety: Feasibility study for Kloof Nek Road under way

The City of Cape Town is conducting a feasibility study to enhance safety measures on Kloof Nek Road, notorious for its high accident rate. With over 365 crashes recorded in three years, new initiatives are being implemented to ensure road safety for all users.

Theolin Tembo|Published

Gunpoint hijacking of scholar transport in Wesbank leaves children in shock

A scholar transport from Riverside got hijacked at gun point on Friday morning while dropping learners off at Primary Schools and one High School in Wesbank

Marsha Dean|Published