President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court seeking to halt Parliament’s impeachment process. According to the court papers filed Friday, the President argues the inquiry should be suspended while he challenges the validity of the Section 89 independent panel report, which alleged he may have committed serious misconduct … Read more
Johan Barnard and Jackie Duvenage laid their two sons, eight-year-old Dean and his two-week-old brother JL, to rest in a single grave at Sterkfontein Cemetery in Krugersdorp on Thursday afternoon. The brothers, who both suffered from a rare congenital heart condition known as Shone’s complex, died hours apart on June 4 following complications from a … Read more
Gcina Dhladhla, 29, died at the Cartrack offices in Rosebank on Saturday after collapsing in a toilet cubicle. According to the family, Dhladhla had expressed concerns about her health in the days leading up to her death. Cartrack maintains that sick leave was never denied to the employee, while the family and the union Cosatu … Read more
A 27-year-old Gauteng woman is seeking a full refund or vehicle replacement after her new R923,000 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 reportedly malfunctioned 37 days after purchase. The vehicle allegedly reversed while in drive during a trip to Mpumalanga. Mercedes-Benz South Africa and the financier, Absa, maintain that diagnostic procedures are required under the Consumer Protection Act … Read more
Ashwagandha has emerged as a top-selling wellness supplement across South Africa, with the local market valued at USD 9.1 million in 2024. While users report benefits for stress and sleep, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) classifies the herb as an unregistered Category D medicine. Experts warn that inconsistent dosing and potential drug … Read more
A Krugersdorp father, Johan Barnard, is mourning the loss of his two young sons, eight-year-old Dean and two-week-old LJ, who died hours apart on the same day after being hospitalized with a lung infection. Both children were born with Shone’s complex, a rare congenital heart condition that restricts blood flow and increases vulnerability to respiratory … Read more
The Used Car “Mileage Trap”: How Digital Transparency is Reshaping Vehicle Sales Buying a used car has always carried a degree of risk, but as the case of a Gauteng motorist’s dispute over a 2019 Toyota Corolla highlights, the stakes are rising. When a vehicle’s history is obscured—whether through odometer tampering or undisclosed accident damage—the … Read more
The death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo, who was stabbed on May 31 in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, has sparked a sharp divide between family accounts and police findings regarding the motive behind the killing. Conflicting Narratives Over Motive Family members of the Giyani-born teenager have publicly alleged that his death was the result of xenophobic violence. … Read more
The second-hand car market has long been a “buyer beware” arena, often characterized by a fundamental imbalance of information. A recent, high-profile dispute involving a Gauteng motorist and a local dealership serves as a stark reminder of how easily mileage tampering and undisclosed accident histories can derail a consumer’s financial stability. When a buyer discovers … Read more
The Digital Shift: Why South Africa’s Grant System is Evolving The transition from legacy SASSA Gold Cards to the modern Postbank Black Card represents more than just a plastic upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how social security is managed in the digital age. As technology evolves, financial institutions worldwide are pivoting toward systems … Read more