Lost or locked in cupboards: inside the R686-million Eastern Cape matric tablet programme
We contacted 12 schools and not one of them is still running the programme
By Gcina Ntsaluba, Zipho Ndwayana and Rod Amner
News | 12 August 2026
Revealed: how whistleblowers worked with activists to stem PRASA looting
Martha Ngoye and Tiro Holele, who were axed after revealing corruption, are asking the Concourt to reconsider its decision to not hear their appeal
News | 12 August 2026
The story of a money mule, and how she helped the R511-million Morita scam
Now she fears for her life
By Joel Cedras
News | 12 August 2026
Lucky Montana no-show leaves his two properties legally frozen
The former PRASA boss was due to oppose a bid to freeze R15.75-million in properties he allegedly bought with proceeds of corruption
Law | 11 August 2026
South African jobs at stake as March and March close immigrant shops in Mdantsane
“We came here to create jobs, not to take them,” says hardware store owner
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Johnnie Isaac
News | 11 August 2026
Six months after Philippi mass murder, state asks for time to investigate
Two suspects appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
By Liezl Human
Brief | 11 August 2026
Police torture case postponed after no-show by cop’s lawyer
The case of three police officers torturing Juma Igiraneza was again postponed, this time until 21 September for a trial date to be set
Brief | 11 August 2026
Cold front strains electricity supply in Joburg
City Power says it is dealing with almost 3,700 power outage calls on Tuesday, mostly from Hursthill, Reuven and Lenasia
By Seth Thorne
News | 11 August 2026
Joburg city streets come alive for Women’s Day weekend
Hundreds of young people parade in bird costumes
Photo Essay | 11 August 2026
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