Principal Wesley Neumann’s return to Heathfield High delayed
The Western Cape Education Department has filed a notice of intention to apply for leave to appeal, which has delayed Neumann’s planned return to the school on 2 February
Law | 30 January 2026
Philippi massacre: families to bury loved ones this weekend
At the memorial service for Mfanelo Songxengo, one of nine victims shot two weeks ago, community members blamed poor policing for the murders
Brief | 30 January 2026
In photos: Huge groups of humpback whales return to West Coast
A wildlife photographer recorded 304 humpback whales on 30 December
By David Capel
News | 30 January 2026
Touring Cape Town’s secret underground tunnels
The water flows all year round in the historic canals under the city’s streets
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 30 January 2026
Leticia Nquma has been warned she’ll be evicted soon. But she’s still painting her shack pink
Dozens of families in Sinqawunqawu, Cape Town, live under the threat of eviction from land owned by Shoprite
By Vincent Lali
News | 29 January 2026
Government is killing the film industry, say protesters
Hundreds of industry professionals marched in Cape Town calling for a meeting with trade and industry minister
By Liezl Human
News | 28 January 2026
Philippi remembers massacre victims
Nine people were killed in a shooting at a tavern last Saturday
Brief | 28 January 2026
Upgrades to Polokwane taxi rank delayed for months
Polokwane municipality says R36-million project will be completed by March 2026
Brief | 28 January 2026
Teenager in court for murder of nine people
At least two other suspects in Philippi mass shooting still at large
Brief | 26 January 2026