Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan has formally apologised to Parliament following his abrupt departure from an ad hoc committee meeting last week. O’Sullivan returned to the committee for his fourth appearance on Thursday, where tensions remained evident among Members of Parliament. Some MPs, including David Skosana, called for a formal retraction
As South Africa marks Human Rights Month, child rights organisations are warning that many children remain vulnerable to violence, hunger, and neglect. Save the Children South Africa says that while the Constitution guarantees protection and dignity for children, these rights are often not realised in everyday life. The organisation has
South Africa’s history is etched into its public spaces, through statues towering over city squares, streets bearing the names of political leaders, and schools commemorating defining figures. Yet for many citizens, these monuments are not neutral markers of heritage but symbols of a painful legacy of colonialism and apartheid. As
Cape Town authorities are continuing the search for a 37-year-old American man who was swept out to sea at Diaz Beach, near Cape Point, on Wednesday. The NSRI Simonstown duty crew was activated after reports of a drowning in progress, with support from other emergency services. “On arrival, a search
A South African start-up has launched a virtual fencing system to help farmers contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as the national vaccination campaign continues. The Internet of Things-based system uses GPS-enabled ear tags and solar-powered gateways to track livestock movements in real time. “The technology allows farmers to
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry described the medical certificate submitted by alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi as “useless” and indicated that it would consider serious measures against witnesses who do not cooperate. Mogotsi made a brief appearance before the commission on Wednesday morning to explain his absence on Monday. Speaking
Congress of the People (COPE) leader and former African National Congress (ANC) chairperson Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 76 following a long illness. An anti-apartheid activist, Lekota played a prominent role in South Africa’s liberation struggle before serving in government as Free State premier and later Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent measures to address Africa’s energy deficit, stressing that reliable, affordable energy is crucial for industrial growth, job creation, and regional integration. Speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, he emphasized the need for a unified and resilient energy system aligned with
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists to ensure their vehicle and driving licences are up to date ahead of the busy Easter weekend travel period. According to the corporation, 700,399 vehicle licence discs are set to expire at the end of this month. In addition, more than
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
