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Patricia Mashale claims that the detention of National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams and the searches of his associated properties were illegal

Kouthar Sambo 8 May 2026

Whistleblower Patricia Mashale claims that the detention of National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams and the searches of his associated properties were illegal and improper. Furthermore, she alleges that the officers who searched multiple locations and reportedly assaulted a minor while searching for Adams did not have any search

SAWS Issues Orange Level 6 Weather Warnings for Western Cape

Ragheema Mclean 8 May 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an advisory warning of expected inclement weather across parts of the Western Cape from Sunday through to Tuesday. SAWS has issued an orange level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall, which could lead to flooding of roads, low-lying bridges, and both formal and

Severe Weather Forces Closure of 125 Schools in Eden and Central Karoo

Ragheema Mclean 6 May 2026

About 89,000 learners have been affected after 125 schools in the Eden District Municipality and Central Karoo District Municipality were closed due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions. The closures will remain in place on Thursday as authorities continue to monitor the situation amid ongoing disruptive weather affecting parts

The PSC calls on the public to join in on the Nakba Day rally

Kouthar Sambo 6 May 2026

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) is organizing a Nakba Day rally at the Castle of Good Hope on 16 May, from 12 pm to 4 pm. According to Usuf Chikte of the PSC, the event encourages public participation in activities opposing ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, the West Bank, and

Advocates Call for Legal Reform After Cape Flats Baby Abandonments

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 6 May 2026

Child protection advocates are calling for urgent amendments to South Africa’s Children’s Act following two baby abandonment cases reported just 48 hours apart on the Cape Flats. The incidents have renewed concern about baby dumping and the lack of safe, legal alternatives for mothers and girls in crisis, exposing ongoing

Severe Weather Warning as Flooding Claims Lives Across South Africa

Ragheema Mclean 6 May 2026

The South African Weather Service says it is closely monitoring an intense cut-off low-pressure system currently affecting large parts of the country, bringing widespread rain and dangerous conditions. Weather forecaster Tokelo Chiloane confirmed that an orange level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall has been issued for the Koukamma Local Municipality

NEHAWU Defends NHI Amid Constitutional Court Challenge

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 6 May 2026

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) says it strongly opposes what it describes as attempts by “big capital and right-wing elements” to delay the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. The Constitutional Court is currently hearing a challenge brought by the Board of Healthcare Funders

Drakenstein Correctional Centre in Paarl raises concerns following a visit to the prison

Kouthar Sambo 5 May 2026

On Tuesday morning, Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services visited the Drakenstein Correctional Centre in Paarl to assess the security protocols implemented at the facility. The committee expressed concerns about various safety issues in prisons, including escape incidents and the unnatural deaths of inmates. Correctional facilities are also facing challenges

Steenhuisen publishes foot-and-mouth vaccination scheme amid concerns over state powers

Oyisa George 5 May 2026

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has published a new Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Government Gazette of 4 May 2026, introducing a national framework aimed at improving disease control through voluntary livestock vaccination. The scheme, issued under Section 10 of the Animal Diseases Act, sets

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