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Cops appeal for help to find teacher after the rape of pupil
Limpopo police have appealed to the public to help them apprehend a 58-year-old teacher who allegedly repeatedly raped a 13-year-old girl.
WATCH LIVE | Cogta minister announces disaster fund allocations for provinces
Cogta minister Velinkosi Hlabisa is briefing the media on the department’s allocations for disaster management in each province. SowetanLIVE
WATCH | Cogta minister announces disaster fund allocations for provinces
Cogta minister Velinkosi Hlabisa is briefing the media on the department’s allocations for disaster management in each province. SowetanLIVE
Former Miss Universe Tunzi heads home for traditional wedding
Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi returned to her rural home in the village of Sidwadweni, near Tsolo in the Eastern Cape, at the weekend for the second and third stages of her traditional wedding.
Over 70k people sign petition demanding justice for raped pupil (7)
More than 70,000 people have signed a petition demanding justice after the rape of a seven-year-old pupil in October and full transparency from her school, Bergview College, in Matatiele, Eastern Cape.The incident of the pupil’s sexual assault has gone viral, with social media users expressing frustration at how the police are handling the case, and the principal’s (Jaco Pieterse) refusal to...

Cape Town to experience water and electricity disruptions in April
Prepare for scheduled water and electricity outages in Cape Town this April as the city conducts essential maintenance.

Siya Kolisi embraces second chances as he rebuilds bond with his father
Siya Kolisi shares a heartfelt journey of reconciliation with his father, Fezakele, proving that healing and second chances are always possible.
How to increase your home value without breaking the bank
While house prices have increased marginally, but when adjusted for inflation, they are declining. Despite this, there are cost-effective ways for homeowners to add to the value of their property without having to dig deep into their pockets.
FREE TO READ | A blueprint for thriving in a digital-first world
SA’s small business sector is a force to be reckoned with. According to the Small Enterprise Development Agency, there are around 2.7 million small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) currently operating, and their contribution to the country’s gross domestic product stands at around 40%.Even so, it’s not easy to be an SMME owner in SA.
Policewoman recalls long, hard fight to secure evidence against serial rapist
A policewoman who secured five life sentences against a serial rapist who laced his victims’ dagga joints with hard drugs before sexually assaulting them said the case was very difficult to crack.
DA wants Lesufi to probe over-budget Tembisa rehab costs
The Gauteng MEC for social development, Faith Mazibuko, has revealed that R34.2m has been spent on the planning phase of the Tembisa Community Care & Rehabilitation Centre and that it had exceeded the budget by R13.7m.
The Quick Interview |’Set clear time frames to solve SA’s water crisis’
Civil group WaterCan executive manager Dr Ferrial Adam says setting clear time frames is a step in the right direction to address the country’s water problems. Sowetan spoke to her.
‘A number of high-risk parolees committing further offences’
Rape, robbery, murder and culpable homicide are among offences committed by 30% of parolees released in the Cape Flats areas between January 2024 and February 2025.
Officials probed for theft of millions in vehicle licensing fee
The Road Traffic Management Corporation has enlisted the help of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, to launch a criminal investigation into NaTIS fraud at the municipality.