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Woman killed in dog attack at house named locally
The 19-year-old woman killed in the attack is understood to be Jamie-Lea Biscoe.
Woman raped by several men outside church
A woman in her 20s was followed after leaving a nightclub and raped outside Epsom Methodist Church.
WATCH |Police launch formal probe into constable allegedly assaulting civilian
Video suggests that attack took place inside Volksrust police station
Geordin Hill-Lewis elected new leader of the DA
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the leader of the DA, replacing the minister of agriculture. John Steenhuisen
WATCH | Geordin Hill-Lewis sets ambitious target of leading national government by 2029
Hill-Lewis pledges to fight crime, cadre deployment and crony enrichment from within GNU
POWER CHAT: Watch – Geordin Hill-Lewis will stay on as Cape Town mayor. Here’s his plan to keep his eyes on the GNU
Daily Maverick’s Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee puts the hard questions to Cape Town’s Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, on inequality, the DA leadership race, and what a functional city actually means.
DA CONGRESS 2026: Info leaks trigger DA clampdown on insiders, party implements lifestyle audits for members
While the DA is tightening the screws on confidential information leaks and membership, it has also approved a new resolution affirming its commitment to integrity and accountability.
Eamonn Holmes ‘doing OK’ after stroke, his son says
“We’re taking it one step at a time,” Declan Holmes said, as his 66-year-old father recovers in hospital.
IMF sends a warning to South Africa over ‘hot money’
The International Monetary Fund has urged emerging markets like South Africa to strengthen their fiscal policies in order to better absorb global financial shocks.
WATCH | Dream big, says Big Brother winner Liema celebrating in Qonce
24-year-old back home after winning R2m at her second attempt
Renting vs buying property in South Africa
While people often believe buying is a better option than renting in South Africa, the reality is a lot different and more complex.
US-Iran talks ending without deal disappointing, Streeting says
The health secretary says the UK – which is not involved in the talks – wants to see a deal that ends Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Gerda Steyn still hungry for more Two Oceans titles after seventh victory
Steyn dominated the women’s race on Saturday as she retained her title for a historic seventh successive time after fending off a strong field.
BLOOMING MISSION: Western Cape wildflower seekers find their joy up mountains and down valleys
Volunteers undertake expeditions in their quest to protect rare and endangered plants.