Opinion | Levelling the playing field (opens on the publisher’s site)
"Many education stakeholders, like the Free Market Foundation, are of the view that the Bela Act should be scrapped."
The Witness
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Opinion | Prima facie (opens on the publisher’s site)
"Justice is the purview of the court. Ironically, the law does permit to some extent, a measure of “party” tricks."
Our Viewpoint | Elections and disinformation (opens on the publisher’s site)
"Under the IEC regulations, culprits will also be required to correct false information within 36 hours of becoming aware of it."
Msunduzi moves to put mayor, councillors under lifestyle audit (opens on the publisher’s site)
Thebolla said he would lead by example by becoming the first political office-bearer to undergo an audit once the framework was approved.
IEC: ANC ran out of time, there was no system glitch (opens on the publisher’s site)
Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said the commission's records showed ANC officials had continued working on the Online Candidate Nomination System until the deadline.
Relief in sight for Sobantu as UUW moves to tackle odour problem (opens on the publisher’s site)
UUW spokesperson Siyabonga Maphumulo said some repairs were still subject to procurement processes, making it impossible to provide the cost of the work at this stage.
Mpofana reclaims town hall after decade-long occupation (opens on the publisher’s site)
Mayor Maureen Magubane said the municipality was now cleaning the building and preparing to restore it for community use.
Fifth woman’s body found near Kempton Park (opens on the publisher’s site)
The latest body was reportedly discovered in Olifantsfontein on Monday morning, with law enforcement officials at the scene.
SIU swoops on eThekwini security and VIP protection contracts (opens on the publisher’s site)
The SIU said its investigation will determine whether "the procurement processes followed were fair, competitive, transparent, equitable, and cost-effective, and whether irregular expenditure was incurred.”
At least 21 killed in horror crash involving two taxis on N1 (opens on the publisher’s site)
The collision happened at about 11.30 pm on Sunday and involved two minibus taxis and a station wagon.
Maiden (17) injured after being hit by car outside Reed Dance (opens on the publisher’s site)
The teenager suffered a fractured leg in the crash but has since recovered and is expected to return home.
King Misuzulu calls for stronger Zulu values amid KZN GBV crisis (opens on the publisher’s site)
Misuzulu's call came against the backdrop of 1 820 women being raped in the province between April and June this year.
Is a serial killer on the loose in Kempton Park? Police probe four deaths (opens on the publisher’s site)
The latest body was found on Saturday evening as detectives intensified efforts to establish whether a common perpetrator could be responsible.
PICS: KZN sends 301 recruits into SANDF’s new era of joint training (opens on the publisher’s site)
The recruits were among 2 569 new members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) who officially joined the force during a passing-out parade at the Kimberley Military Sports Club in the Northern Cape on Friday.
eThekwini resolves prepaid electricity token problems (opens on the publisher’s site)
The problem had left some customers unable to purchase prepaid electricity tokens, while others were unable to load purchased tokens onto their meters.
Police offer R50 000 reward to find missing Kokstad girl (opens on the publisher’s site)
Lathitha was last seen by friends in the Marikana area of Kokstad on February 26, 2026. Her whereabouts have remained unknown.
WATCH | King Misuzulu calls for protection of Zulu culture (opens on the publisher’s site)
Describing the Reed Dance as a spiritual ceremony, King Misuzulu said it carried the significance of a prayer led by maidens who were pure.
Driver arrested for allegedly driving drunk while delivering supplies to Reed Dance (opens on the publisher’s site)
Roadblocks and vehicle inspections are expected to continue as visitors begin leaving the ceremony.
eThekwini investigates new prepaid electricity problems (opens on the publisher’s site)
The latest disruption comes days after a separate technical failure affected eThekwini’s external prepaid electricity vending system.
WATCH | King Misuzulu to address thousands of maidens at Reed Dance (opens on the publisher’s site)
With thousands of maidens gathered at eMashobeni, all eyes will now turn to the royal proceedings and King Misuzulu’s address.
Four arrested in Marble Hall ‘cash-for-licence’ corruption probe (opens on the publisher’s site)
The suspect allegedly worked with an accomplice in Limpopo, who in turn co-ordinated with examiners at the testing centre to process fraudulent applications.
Opinion | You’re on your own, kid (opens on the publisher’s site)
Manuals are meant to make life easier — so why do they leave us more confused than before, asks Jade le Roux.
Family continues Nepal search for Terricia despite border setback (opens on the publisher’s site)
Linda has confirmed that her daughter was inside the immigration office at the Gyirong border when flash floods struck the area.
K9 Sky’s death sparks outrage as probe widens (opens on the publisher’s site)
Sky had suffered wounds to her face and legs and damage to her teeth, including teeth reportedly torn from her jaw during previous escape attempts.