W Cape Anti-Gang Unit officers accused of murder denied bail

Ten of the 11 members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit accused of murder, four counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, four counts of kidnapping and one count of torture, have been denied bail in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court.

The 11 appeared in court on charges related to the murder of Wade Price, who...

A North West police officer accused of raping a domestic violence victim inside a police station after responding to her complaint has been released on bail.

Minister Aucamp to join Mossel Bay beach clean-ups] 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Willie Aucamp, is expected to join local conservation groups and residents for beach clean-ups in the Mossel Bay area.The beach clean-up is set to be held on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with the Minister set to join operations at Suiderkruis Beach in the morning and Dana Bay 2nd...

A small fire that began in the mountainous regions east of Oudtshoorn on Monday afternoon rapidly escalated into a fierce and fast-moving blaze overnight.

Brits Water Treatment Works to be completed in March 2026

By More Matshediso Refurbishment of the Brits Water Treatment Works in the North West is expected to be complete by March 2026. 

This is a commitment made by Magalies Water, the contractor responsible for mechanical and electrical works at the water plant, and the Madibeng Local Municipality. The objective of the project is...

Festivities should not compromise the safety of women

Impromptu braais and drinks with family and friends have become synonymous with the festive season. While hearty laughter often characterises the so-called “silly season”, it is also a time during which the safety of the country’s women is at heightened risk.

And while there is nothing wrong with getting the fire started for the...

G20 declared SA word of the year

“G20” has been announced as the 2025 South African Word of the Year, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said on Tuesday.

“On 23 December 2025, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in partnership with media research company Focal Points, announced the 2025 South African Word of the Year. After carefully considering a range of...

Thirty people lost their lives in 28 crashes across the Western Cape during the third week of December, underscoring the deadly toll of the festive travel period, the provincial mobility department has revealed.