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Friday, May 16, 2025

Residents demand action as Elsies River housing project remains abandoned

Residents of Elsies River express growing frustration over a stalled R126 million housing development, embroiled in a legal dispute between the contractor and developer, as the community calls for intervention to address the abandoned site.

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Ramaphosa's US Visit: A diplomatic push to reset relations

A high-powered team accompanying Ramaphosa is expected to include government officials, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, and trade specialists and representatives from the private sector.

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Celebrating the revival of the Green Point Flea Market

After 15 years, the beloved Green Point Flea Market has reopened in Cape Town, bringing back a vibrant community spirit and a taste of local culture every Sunday.

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Community outraged as accused rapist of 9-year-old girl fails to appear in court

Residents of Hanover Park express their anger and disappointment after the accused rapist of a 9-year-old girl fails to appear in court, highlighting community concerns over the safety of children and the management of parolees.

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Ramaphosa to discuss ambassador appointment with Trump

The meeting between Ramaphosa and Trump comes amid strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. Trump has shown interest in who SA should choose as ambassador to the US.

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Minister assures South Africa's HIV/Aids funding remains stable despite US cuts

In a decisive statement aimed at alleviating public concern, South Africa’s Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, assured citizens that the nation's HIV/Aids programme would not face collapse, despite recent defunding by the US under President Donald Trump. Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Motsoaledi conveyed a strong message of resilience, emphasising that South Africa is able to sustain its extensive efforts in combatting HIV/Aids.

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Hawks foils attempt by two men to smuggle R16 million in gold bars

Daniel Schubert and Adriaan du Plessis face serious charges after being arrested for allegedly transporting R16 million worth of gold bars.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Outrage as laptops stolen from school’s newly established cyberlab

A rural school in KwaZulu-Natal faces a setback as its newly established cyberlab was robbed of 20 laptops and essential IT equipment, prompting calls for urgent police action and community involvement.

Thobeka Ngema|Published

AGSA report reveals mismanagement in KwaZulu-Natal infrastructure projects

The Auditor General of South Africa's latest report uncovers serious mismanagement and contractor failures in key infrastructure projects across KwaZulu-Natal, leading to significant delays and cost overruns.

Zainul Dawood|Published