Slain Collegiate pupilâ s stepdad also gunned down â over a year later

More than a year after 19-year-old Collegiate Girlsâ High School pupil Hailie-Jade Coboza and her mother, Lusanda Thunywashe, 40, were gunned down in an attack at their Walmer Location home, Coboza's stepfather has also been shot dead.

North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations

The powerful sister of North Korea's leader said on Thursday that Seoul must show the "utmost respect" to mend ties after Pyongyang denied responsibility for the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) mine blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers last month. North Korea has rejected claims it was behind the explosion inside the DMZ, the heavily mined buffer area that has divided the two Koreas since their 1953 armistice.

'Space between breaths' a journey back to the present

Meetings, deadlines, commitments and responsibilities can all become a little overwheming at times. This begs the question 'what if you could be busy living, yet still miss your life?' Well, that question sits at the heart of space between breaths, the debut book by Cape Town-born writer Justin P van Tonder.

David Livingstone turns page with new principal, R100m revamp

A new era has dawned for David Livingstone Senior Secondary School, having recently taken ownership of its new multimillion-rand facility. The school also recently welcomed Christian du Preez, 56, as the new principal. It is a position which Du Preez says he does not take lightly, having sacrificed and succeeded on numerous occasions over his 34-year tenure in education following stints at Bertram, Booysen Park and Paterson high schools.

Bay coding course receives recognition for national impact

A coding project that began in the Bay has added another feather to its cap, having recently been recognised nationally for its academic and social impact. Tangible was one of three national academic impact case studies presented at the Universities South Africa Higher Education Conference, after being selected as one of USAfâ s top 2025 academic impact case studies.

Power boost for Coega Steel's self-sustainability drive

In a major move on its journey to self-sustainability, Coega Steels has acquired two power transformers. The brand-new units, manufactured in China, reached Gqeberha in July, with the first going online in September. This comes only months after the firm completed the largest commercial solar project in the Eastern Cape.

Fresh twists in Lungisa saga

The ANC has been ordered to reinstate Andile Lungisa on its Nelson Mandela Bay proportional representation candidate list after the Johannesburg High Court ruled that his removal was unlawful.

Zuma's hospital stay puts MK Party succession plans and Duduzane in the spotlight

LIVE | Steve Smith breaks fielding record as Australia take control of 1st Test

Australia played themselves into a strong position on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday.

SASSA responds to R1.33-billion AUDIT fallout

After Auditor-General's damning findings, SASSA insists its controls do 'protect the integrity of the social assistance system.'

Updated URC log as Bulls and Stormers dominate

The Bulls and Stormers were the big winners in two high profile URC derbies on Saturday, and here is how the latest log now looks.

SARB issues scam alert over fake WhatsApp group

The SARB has warned the public about a fraudulent WhatsApp group falsely claiming to offer daily stock recommendations from Governor Lesetja Kganyago.

South Africa vs Botswana: How much petrol R5 000 buys in each country

Compare how much petrol R5 000 buys in South Africa and Botswana after October's fuel price changes and where motorists save most.

Another ANC candidate seeks reinstatement

Gabriel Pakiso Mqikela of the City of Matlosana local municipality in North West is challenging his removal as ward councillor.

Thank goodness for Afrikaners…

Is Cyril Ramaphosa the authentic revolutionary, coming to rescue the NDR from its saboteurs, or also an agent of the Afrikaner counterrevolution?

Alfa Romeo hands specification tweaks to Junior and Tonale

For the moment, Alfa Romeo parent company, Stellantis, hasn't confirmed either model for South Africa.

Dobson chuffed with Dayimani's 'metamorphosis' as Bok talk hots up

Stormers loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani has been in superb form this season and it will be interesting to see if he can force his way into the Springbok frame.

Man City silence hostile Anfield with 3-0 win over Liverpool

Man City midfielder Elliot Anderson said City's unity had stood out.

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Clean audits mean little without services, opposition warns

Opposition parties DA and EFF criticize the Eastern Cape government for celebrating improved audit outcomes, warning that financial achievements mean little to communities still facing poor basic services and infrastructure.