
Homes are being stolen in plain sight
From forged documents to double sales, property fraud is a growing concern in South Africa. Even registered homes aren’t always safe
WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL 2026, 06:52

From forged documents to double sales, property fraud is a growing concern in South Africa. Even registered homes aren’t always safe
Mpumalanga police are conducting both internal and criminal investigations into a constable who was caught on camera attacking a man at the Volksrust police station.

Prince Buthelezi Mall will officially open its doors on Thursday, 30 April, marking an exciting new chapter for shopping in Empangeni.

The iconic Michelangelo Towers Hotel in Sandton has stood empty for five years following pandemic-era lockdowns and amid a bitter ownership battle between major shareholders of Legacy Hotels.

For all we know, the higher education sector might even have some senior managers who aid and abet institutional capture, just like the Madlanga Commission has outed some high-ranking police officers alleged to have facilitated police capture

This influence goes beyond funding. It shows up in how systems for decision-making are designed, how public policies are shaped and even who sits at the table. Over time, this creates a situation where African initiatives remain African in name but are partly shaped by external actors in how they function
The Artemis II Orion capsule returned to Earth on April 10, 2026, completing NASA’s first crewed journey around the Moon in more than half a century and marking a major milestone in the next era of human space exploration.
There was little surprise as Gerda Steyn once again dominated the women’s race of the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon. But Arthur Jantjies shocked a strong field to take the men’s title, winning in what was only his second ultra-marathon.

A recent High Court ruling made it clear that courts may block enforcement when levy collection costs spiral out of proportion to the debt itself.
The DA’s 2026 Federal Congress at Gallagher Convention Centre on Saturday, 11 April. Members elect new leadership, deliberate on key policy issues, and chart the party’s direction.
Nine people were arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island marine protected area.

South Africa has seen an increase in the number of citizens living abroad choosing to return to the country.
The DA has voted against the establishment of a deputy leader position at its ongoing congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg.

In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate

Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes