After nearly three years of silence, one of South Africa’s most treasured historical sites has come back to life. The Sterkfontein Caves—part of the famous Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site—have reopened to the public, offering visitors a chance to witness the wonder of archaeology in real time.
As the search for justice intensifies, the family of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek is still reeling from heartbreak and frustration. Jayden-Lee, a Grade 6 pupil, was found dead just outside his mother’s residential complex, his body bruised and stripped of clothing—mere hours after he had been reported missing. The shocking
On 15 May 2025, a multi-disciplinary operation in Pretoria West led to the arrest of 12 undocumented foreign nationals, fines for two business owners, and the closure of four warehouses. Authorities seized large quantities of expired and illicit goods. The operation, involving SAPS and several government departments, is part of
Bafana Mahungela seeks to have murder charges dropped amid inconsistencies in Kirsten Kluyts case The murder case of Johannesburg teacher Kirsten Kluyts has taken a new turn as the accused, Bafana Mahungela, seeks to have the charges against him dropped. Mahungela, a 22-year-old student, has been in custody since his
Foreign national nabbed with explosives at Beitbridge Border A 28-year-old Zimbabwean man was arrested at the Beitbridge Border Post on Friday morning, 16 May, after being caught with a large cache of illegal explosives. The arrest followed a routine vehicle inspection at around 06h30, when a police sniffer dog alerted
NPA ready for Constitutional Court battle as Magudumana eyes appeal The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is fully prepared to face Dr Nandipha Magudumana in the Constitutional Court, should she take her fight for freedom to the country’s highest court. This comes after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)
EFF accuses ANC-Linked Gold Rush Consortium of ronyism in R180 billion National Lottery deal The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have voiced serious concerns over the National Lottery’s R180 billion contract, reportedly awarded to the Gold Rush Consortium, led by KwaZulu-Natal businessmen Moses Tembe and Sandile Zungu. The deal, which covers
Cape Town outrage sparks calls for parole reform after child rape horror A horrific crime in Hanover Park has reignited urgent calls for reform of South Africa’s parole system. A 51-year-old man, released on parole in November 2024 after serving time for rape and indecent assault, was arrested on May
Wheelchair user fatally caught in Eastridge Gang shootout A tragic incident unfolded this afternoon in Eastridge, Cape Flats, where a person using a wheelchair was fatally struck in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting. This heartbreaking event underscores the relentless surge in gang violence gripping the area. In April 2025
Advocate Philemon Pearce Dumalisile “Duma” Nokwe was laid to rest today, May 17, at West Park Cemetery in Johannesburg, alongside his late wife, Vuyiswa Malangabi-Nokwe, who passed away in 2008. His reburial followed a Special Provincial Official Funeral held at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg, attended by President Cyril
