Cape Town Mayor to appear in court for alleged harassment – SABC News

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is scheduled to appear in the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court today after an application for a harassment order was filed against him. The application was

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Vhavenda kingship battle back in court – SABC News

A member of the Vhavenda royal family and defence witness in the court battle for the throne is expected to continue on the witness stand in the High Court in

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Carjacking suspects killed in shootout with police in Atteridgeville – SABC News

Three carjacking suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Two suspects were wounded. Police say in a statement that highway patrol, with the

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Castle of Good Hope honours unsung heroes on Heritage Day – SABC News

The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town has paid tribute to unsung struggle stalwarts to mark Heritage Day. They include those who fought against armed colonial oppression. Many tribes

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37-year-old man fatally shot on Cape Flats – SABC News

A man has been shot and killed at Westridge in Mitchell’s Plain on the Cape Flats. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says the 37-year-old’s body was found on an open field

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SAPOHR rejects plan to block cellphone signals at Pollsmoor Prison – SABC News

The South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights (SAPOHR) has criticised a proposal by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis for cellphone signal-blocking technology to be used at Pollsmoor Prison.  In

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Lesufi urges schools to include cultural customs in curriculum – SABC News

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has called for the school’s curriculum to embrace cultural customs. The premier was speaking at the Kagiso Sports Complex in the West Rand, where hundreds of Gauteng

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‘No proven link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism’ – SABC News

South African experts say there is no reliable evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism spectrum disorder. This follows recent media reports suggesting such a link, which has caused

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Visitors frustrated as Kruger National Park packed due to free entry – SABC News

The Kruger National Park is teeming with day visitors and other tourists who took advantage of the SANParks open week. Most national parks offer free day visitor access during this

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‘Whistleblowers Awards seeks to break silence on corruption’ – SABC News

Anti-Corruption organisation, Public Interest SA says the Whistleblowers Awards on the 27th of next month seeks to break the silence on corruption in the country. The awards will take place

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