A Mothibistad man who lured a woman with an offer of a lift has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a brutal rape in Batlharos. Read more: Mothibistad man jailed for brutal rape after luring woman with lift offer
NSFAS has been placed under administration as government moves to tackle deep-rooted governance failures, audit disclaimers and operational breakdowns threatening student funding. Read more: NSFAS plunged into administration as crisis deepens over governance and funding failures
Pick n Pay has opened talks with about 22,000 store workers to restructure its labour model as part of a broader turnaround strategy aimed at improving flexibility, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability. Read more: Pick n Pay enters talks with 22,000 workers over labour model overhaul
Northern Cape floods have now claimed two lives, with the second victim recovered as rising waters continue to cut off communities in the JTG District. Read more: Northern Cape floods: Second body recovered after two men swept away in JTG District
A week-long Operation Shanela 2 crackdown across the Northern Cape saw police arrest 163 suspects, shut down illegal liquor outlets and seize drugs, weapons and stolen goods in a sweeping crime blitz. Read more: Northern Cape police target crime hotspots, net 163 arrests in week-long crackdown
SARS has outlined the 2026 tax rules, confirming deadlines and identifying which South Africans can skip filing if their income remains simple and within set limits. Read more: SARS spells out 2026 tax rules – and who can skip filing
Motorists face a sharper-than-expected fuel price hike from May 6, with petrol and diesel surging amid global oil pressures and added levies – and even bigger increases looming. Read more: May fuel price shock hits harder than expected
Following a prolonged legal battle, a 63-year-old Prieska man has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for raping his 31-year-old niece. Read more: Eight years for Prieska uncle convicted of raping niece
The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board has assured licence holders that trading hours will continue despite a Northern Cape High Court judgment finding that adequate public participation had not been obtained regarding extended liquor trading hours. Read more: Northern Cape liquor trading hours continue ‘as usual’ despite High Court ruling