Full security contingent for Wits
“It is not ideal to attend classes with police at the doors of learning, but I am left with no choice,” says Wits University’s Adam Habib. ||| Johannesburg - Witwatersrand University Vice-Chancellor...
View ArticleWomen in dock for trying to draw money with fake ID
Two women have appeared in court after they were arrested while trying to withdraw money using a fake identity document. ||| Cape Town – Two women who were arrested in a bank, allegedly trying to draw...
View ArticleVideo: Family tree of empowerment
We spoke to four generations of women from the Gxuluwe family, who look at the legacy and lessons passed down from previous generations. ||| October marks senior citizens month. As we go from youth...
View ArticleVideo: From what age should South Africans be allowed to drink alcohol?
Trade Minister Rob Davis wants to change the legal alcohol consumption age to 21. We asked the public how they feel. ||| The age of legal alcohol consumption in South Africa could shift from 18 to 21...
View ArticleNMMU shocked by brutal rape of second year student
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is shocked by the alleged abduction and rape of a second year female student, whose attackers allegedly tried to shoot her after the ordeal. ||| Port Elizabeth -...
View Article#Fees2017: Students refused to meet Wits VC Habib
Witwatersrand University Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib said that he offered to engage with student leaders, but they refused to meet. ||| Johannesburg - Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Witwatersrand...
View ArticleDurban man killed in mob attack
A 25-year-old man was killed by a mob after allegedly trying to steal from a property in the Etafuleni area. ||| Durban - A 25-year-old man was killed on Monday in what is believed to be a case of mob...
View ArticleGuard critical after N3 shooting
A security guard is in a critical condition after he was shot in the head during a robbery at a petrol station on the N3. ||| Durban - A security guard is in a critical condition after he was shot in...
View ArticleSelf-confessed child rapist keeps changing plea
Women and Men Against Child Abuse have expressed outrage after a self-confessed child rapist changed his plea for the third time. ||| Johannesburg - A self-confessed child rapist has changed his plea...
View ArticleRustenburg mayor quits
The executive mayor of Rustenburg Mpho Khunou has resigned following a court application by the DA to set aside the speaker of the council’s election. ||| Rustenburg - The executive mayor of Rustenburg...
View ArticleVideo: Real 'woke' vs Fake 'woke'
We take a look at the main differences between those who are really 'woke' and those who just jump on the 'woke' bandwagon. ||| Everyone wants to be 'woke'. But what does it mean to be woke? Are all...
View ArticleAlleged scammers in dock for vehicle finance fraud
Two men have appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court for involvement in a conspiracy to obtain vehicle financing fraudulently. ||| Cape Town - Two men accused of involvement in a conspiracy...
View Article‘Circumcision is not a license for unsafe sex’
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo said that men should not make the mistake of having unprotected sex just because they are circumcised. ||| Durban - Men should stop regarding medical male...
View ArticleDrought set to persist until end of the year
The national weather service said that temperatures were expected to remain above normal until mid-summer. ||| Durban - Drought-like conditions could persist until the end of the year.Severe drought...
View ArticleKZN man jailed for raping 11-year-old niece
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced for 18 years for repeatedly raping his 11-year-old niece in Paulpietersburg. ||| Vryheid - A man was sentenced to 18 years in jail by the Vryheid Regional Court on...
View ArticleCameraman’s equipment stolen at airport
A photographer is offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of his camera equipment, stolen at King Shaka International Airport. ||| Durban - A photographer and film-maker is offering a...
View ArticleWits lectures to resume after day of violence
Wits management says the academic programme will resume, despite what the institution called a "very difficult day". ||| Johannesburg – Witswatersrand University (Wits) management on Tuesday, said that...
View ArticleProtector orders reinstatement of KZN whistle-blower
Thuli Madonsela has ordered the KZN government to reinstate Fikile Hlatshwayo-Rouget, who was elbowed out of her job in the Treasury for blowing the whistle on corrupt activities. ||| Tshwane – Public...
View ArticleWits aims for general assembly this week
Wits has suspended its academic programme until October 10 to facilitate discussions with student groups. ||| Johannesburg - The University of Witwatersrand (Wits) management, along with former leaders...
View ArticleMurder suspects free after witness shot dead
Within a week, the State's key witness in a triple murder case was dead, and the four men accused of the murders were free. ||| Cape Town - Within a week, the State’s key witness in an Ocean View...
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