Sixty-seven pupils squeeze into a single classroom built for half that number. Huddled three to a desk or on the floor, the children strain to hear the teacher’s voice, which is drowned out by the noise reverberating through the packed room.

Only 10 of the 63 municipalities that are part of the Eskom debt-relief programme are complying with its requirements.

A motorist whose vehicle theft claim was initially rejected by his insurer — for failing to fit a secondary tracker in his car — has found reprieve after an industry ombudsman ordered the insurer to pay more than R680,000 to its client.

Nearly 3% of school staff screened between March 2024 and February 2025 were flagged for criminal activity, including violent and sexual offences, according to a report on new data from background screening provider TPN.

As SA marked the start of Child Protection Week last Thursday, disturbing allegations came in the disappearance of two-year-old Kutlwano Shalaba.

At just 30 years old, Phamela Makhoba from Katlehong in Ekurhuleni takes on two global crises with a single innovation, tackling SA’s housing shortage using discarded fashion waste.

The IFP says law enforcement agencies should spare no effort in finding the killers of its MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole, who was assassinated in Katlehong on Saturday night.

Family and friends of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale have gathered at the City Hall in her hometown of Bloemfontein on Sunday morning to bid their final farewell to her.

City Power Johannesburg has enforced an 8-hour power outage in 12 areas to carry out maintenance on its electricity network.

Whether you’re after tranquil coves or beach towns full of culture, these five South African spots capture Mallorca’s charm…

Officials are urging Cape Town residents, from University Estate to Camps Bay, to significantly cut back on their water use.

The Special Investigating Unit has obtained an interim order preventing the processing of a R3.3m pension payout to Matilda Matozi Gasela, former Gauteng agriculture, rural development and land reform department head.

Illegal mining equipment was seized when police arrested 38 suspected illegal miners in Pilgrim’s Rest.

A Mpumalanga man who was under investigation for a murder has been arrested in connection with the death of his stepdaughter.

With the international rugby season in full swing, fans have a prime chance to catch world-class action at London’s Allianz Stadium.

How does South Africans’ driving speed stack up against other countries? Or more accurately, how fast do our roads let us go? Here’s the answer…

South African journalist Melissa Reddy is one of seven reporters dismissed by Sky Sports as part of a major overhaul by the UK broadcaster.

Police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said the suspect was killed after he attempted to shoot the police who had been looking for him.