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Human Rights Commission demands action on child safety in wake of #JusticeforCwecwe rape case

Human Rights Commission demands action on child safety in wake of #JusticeforCwecwe rape case

By Staff Reporter | Published 6h ago

Following the tragic rape of seven-year-old Cwecwe, nationwide protests have erupted, demanding urgent reforms in South Africa's child protection systems. The SAHRC calls for immediate action to safeguard children's rights.

Massive Drug Bust | Police seize R51 million worth of crystal meth in Eastern Cape

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Mar 27, 2025

A 29-year-old man faces serious charges after police intercept a truck loaded with drugs worth R51 million en route to the Eastern Cape. This significant bust, involving multiple law enforcement agencies, underscores the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in South Africa.

Massive Drug Bust | Police seize R51 million worth of crystal meth in Eastern Cape

Massive Drug Bust | Police seize R51 million worth of crystal meth in Eastern Cape

SADTU condemns brazen kidnapping of Gqeberha teacher, as search enters day three

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Mar 26, 2025

SADTU condemns brazen kidnapping of Gqeberha teacher, as search enters day three

'The worst thing to ever happen in the sector': Eastern Cape Education MEC condemns teacher kidnapping

By Wendy Dondolo | Published Mar 24, 2025

'The worst thing to ever happen in the sector': Eastern Cape Education MEC condemns teacher kidnapping

Gqeberha teacher kidnapped outside her school

By Wendy Dondolo | Published Mar 24, 2025

Gqeberha teacher kidnapped outside her school

Former Eastern Cape police officer sentenced to 3 years for corruption in RAF bribery case

By Sarene Kloren | Published Mar 21, 2025

Former Eastern Cape police officer sentenced to 3 years for corruption in RAF bribery case

Two suspects arrested after fraudulently withdrawing at least R7 million from ATMs in the Western Cape

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Mar 18, 2025

Two suspects arrested after fraudulently withdrawing at least R7 million from ATMs in the Western Cape

Three gunmen storm Livingstone Hospital in Gqeberha

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Mar 18, 2025

Three gunmen storm Livingstone Hospital in Gqeberha

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Joshlin Smith trial | Steveno van Rhyn ‘fell from bakkie’ court hears

Joshlin Smith trial | Steveno van Rhyn ‘fell from bakkie’ court hears

South Africa seeks urgent talks with US over 25% auto tariffs

South Africa seeks urgent talks with US over 25% auto tariffs

Budget deadlock: DA and ANC power struggle puts Government of National Unity at risk

Budget deadlock: DA and ANC power struggle puts Government of National Unity at risk

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

Man, fined R10,000 after fleecing company R1. 2 million using fake emails

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Mar 14, 2025

Man, fined R10,000 after fleecing company R1. 2 million using fake emails

Man, fined R10,000 after fleecing company R1. 2 million using fake emails

Reinhardt Leach sentenced to 25 years for the murder of Vicki Terblanche

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Mar 14, 2025

Reinhardt Leach sentenced to 25 years for the murder of Vicki Terblanche

Reinhardt Leach sentenced to 25 years for the murder of Vicki Terblanche

Guilty of murder, Reinhardt Leach writes heartfelt apology to Vicki Terblanche's son

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Mar 13, 2025

Guilty of murder, Reinhardt Leach writes heartfelt apology to Vicki Terblanche's son

Guilty of murder, Reinhardt Leach writes heartfelt apology to Vicki Terblanche's son

Toyota Hilux bakkie worth R900,000 forfeited to the State after it was seized by from criminals

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Mar 12, 2025

Toyota Hilux bakkie worth R900,000 forfeited to the State after it was seized by from criminals

Toyota Hilux bakkie worth R900,000 forfeited to the State after it was seized by from criminals

Lusikisiki Mass Murders: NPA withdraws charges against two suspects

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Mar 10, 2025

Lusikisiki Mass Murders: NPA withdraws charges against two suspects

Lusikisiki Mass Murders: NPA withdraws charges against two suspects

Justice Minister Kubayi condemns murder of whistleblower in Timothy Omotoso case, urges witnesses to come forward

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Mar 8, 2025

Justice Minister Kubayi condemns murder of whistleblower in Timothy Omotoso case, urges witnesses to come forward

Justice Minister Kubayi condemns murder of whistleblower in Timothy Omotoso case, urges witnesses to come forward

Whistleblower in Timothy Omotoso rape case shot dead in her car

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Mar 7, 2025

Whistleblower in Timothy Omotoso rape case shot dead in her car

Whistleblower in Timothy Omotoso rape case shot dead in her car

Western Cape cop sentenced to 41 years for fatal shooting at children's party

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Mar 6, 2025

Western Cape cop sentenced to 41 years for fatal shooting at children's party

Western Cape cop sentenced to 41 years for fatal shooting at children's party

Life imprisonment for New Kids gang member Claudio Calvert

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Mar 6, 2025

Life imprisonment for New Kids gang member Claudio Calvert

Life imprisonment for New Kids gang member Claudio Calvert

Postponement in case against farmer's wife accused of plotting his murder for R50 million insurance payout

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Mar 5, 2025

Postponement in case against farmer's wife accused of plotting his murder for R50 million insurance payout

Postponement in case against farmer's wife accused of plotting his murder for R50 million insurance payout

Man in court after police find woman's half-naked body on a wet bed

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Mar 5, 2025

Man in court after police find woman's half-naked body on a wet bed

Man in court after police find woman's half-naked body on a wet bed

Eastern Cape Constable sentenced to 15 years for murder after tavern shooting

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Mar 4, 2025

Eastern Cape Constable sentenced to 15 years for murder after tavern shooting

Eastern Cape Constable sentenced to 15 years for murder after tavern shooting

DSC warden arrested for stabbing his girlfriend 25 times as her young son watched

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Mar 4, 2025

DSC warden arrested for stabbing his girlfriend 25 times as her young son watched

DSC warden arrested for stabbing his girlfriend 25 times as her young son watched

Another month in jail for pensioner, two others accused of kidnapping Emaan Fatima

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Mar 4, 2025

Another month in jail for pensioner, two others accused of kidnapping Emaan Fatima

Another month in jail for pensioner, two others accused of kidnapping Emaan Fatima

G4S Cash Solutions employee arrested for kidnapping, hijacking cannot be named

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Mar 4, 2025

G4S Cash Solutions employee arrested for kidnapping, hijacking cannot be named

G4S Cash Solutions employee arrested for kidnapping, hijacking cannot be named

Hawks arrest G4S guard in connection with ATM hijacking and kidnapping

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Mar 3, 2025

Hawks arrest G4S guard in connection with ATM hijacking and kidnapping

Hawks arrest G4S guard in connection with ATM hijacking and kidnapping

Police seek information on Eastern Cape couple's execution-style killing

By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj | Published Feb 28, 2025

Police seek information on Eastern Cape couple's execution-style killing

Police seek information on Eastern Cape couple's execution-style killing