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Friday, May 23, 2025

Victims of apartheid-era violations urge Mbeki and ex-minister to await TRC commission

Families of apartheid-era victims are pursuing legal action against the government, seeking accountability for its failure to prosecute cases referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as they fight for justice and recognition of their suffering.

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Fraudster gets eight years for house scam

Riaan Dandrey Belelie has been sentenced to eight years in prison after defrauding a complainant of R300 000 in a fraudulent house sale.

Chevon Booysen|Published

Deadbeat dad’s failure to pay child support leads to imprisonment

A father faces 240 hours of imprisonment for failing to pay R16 000 in maintenance for his two children, as the Western Cape High Court rules in favour of the mother.

Chevon Booysen|Published

Political parties 'don't want a repeat' of Budget drama

Optimism mounts among chairpersons of parliamentary committees that the revised budget will pass.

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Cyril missed an opportunity to deal with youth unemployment

President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent meeting with US President Donald Trump has sparked criticism for neglecting the urgent issue of youth unemployment in South Africa, which affects 65% of young people. Dr Iqbal Surve highlights the need for immediate action to create job opportunities and address this pressing concern.

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Cyril, Trump round 2 loading

The ANC said the engagement between Trump and Ramaphosa reaffirmed the centrality of diplomacy, mutual respect, and the truth in building durable relations between nations.

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Attack on Kleinvlei police station could be linked to crackdown on gangs

An attack on the Kleinvlei police station, allegedly involving 32 shots fired, raises concerns over escalating gang violence in the area following recent police arrests.

Kim Swartz|Published

Mcebisi Jonas' White House absence shrouded in controversy

The absence of South Africa's special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas from a pivotal meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump has sparked controversy, with conflicting reports regarding his visa status.

Mashudu Sadike|Published

US spectacle a sideshow for investors

The true test for Africa's most industrialised nation, investors say, will be whether its coalition government can survive long enough to bolster lacklustre growth and contain debt.

Reuters|Published