Public divided: will the Bill effectively protect whistle-blowers?

Nadia Khan|Published

EXPERTS weigh in on South Africa's proposed bill, highlighting both its potential and significant gaps in safeguarding whistle-blowers.

Proposed Protected Disclosures Bill aims to strengthen whistle-blower protections in SA

NADIA KHAN|Published

SOUTH Africa's proposed Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026, aims to enhance protections for whistleblowers, addressing the gaps in existing legislation and promoting ...

ACM slams proposed Protected Disclosures Bill 2026 as 'cold comfort' for whistle-blowers

Pops Rampersad and Dr Nora Saneka|Published

THE Active Citizens Movement (ACM) has sharply criticised the Draft Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026, warning that it falls far short of what South Africa urgently ...

Watch VideoWatch: RTI 'saves' 26 school children cramped into a 14 seater minibus taxi

Post Reporter|Published

Among the youngest passengers was a three-year-old.

Maidstone Mill reopening brings cautious optimism to North Coast sugar cane farmers

Nadia Khan|Published

North Coast sugar cane farmers express cautious optimism as the Maidstone Mill is set to reopen next month, following a tumultuous period of financial uncertainty ...

EFF threatens to make South Africa ungovernable if Julius Malema is jailed

Brando Nel|Updated

MAHLATSE Dlamini, chairperson of the UCT EFF Youth Command, warns of potential unrest in South Africa if Julius Malema is sentenced to prison for firearm charges, ...

Landmark ruling allows nafaqah as basis for civil claims between divorced Muslim spouses

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Delivered on Tuesday, the judgment by Judge Mas-udah Pangarker and Acting Judge Igshaan Higgins awarded Cape Town attorney Yasmeen Moollajie R96,780 plus costs against ...

Historic quadruple Robben Island swim: Karen Kennedy's inspiring achievement

Robin - Lee Francke|Published

Karen Kennedy, 59, has made history as the first and fastest woman to complete a quadruple Robben Island crossing in " skins" (without a wetsuit).

South Africa's fuel price crisis: Will we see R40 diesel prices in May?

Jason Woosey|Published

South Africans were hit with unprecedented petrol and diesel price increases in April following a significant oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East. ...

Mondi shooting: partner and former wife fight in court over body and religious last rites

Yoshini Perumal|Published

ONE week after a Richards Bay man was killed in a murder-suicide at Mondi Richards Bay Mill, his former wife and partner are locked in a court battle over his body ...

Family deny 'Tatu' was a gang boss, and plea to let them mourn in peace, without judgement

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Family deny he was a gang boss and appeal to let them mourn in peace

Pietermaritzburg man’s bail application adjourned in murder case of pregnant former wife

Nadia Khan|Published

The bail application of a Pietermaritzburg man accused of stabbing and killing his former wife, Aleyka Shaik, was adjourned for an alternate address verification. ...

Man faces charges for attempting to kill dog by throwing it off a bridge

Se-Anne Rall|Published

A clinical examination confirmed physical injuries consistent with a head impact, as well as evidence of neglect, including a heavy parasite infestation, malnourishment, ...

KZN cash-in-transit robbery: suspects dies after ‘mishandling’ explosives

Xolile Mtembu|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police are on the hunt for a group of armed suspects involved in a cash-in-transit robbery in Kranskop, where one suspect was found dead after allegedly ...

Viral food craze: Have you ever had a croissant stuffed with gulab jamun or cheesy, spicy jalebi?

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Unveil the cromun, a delightful dessert that marries the flaky goodness of a croissant with the sweet richness of gulab jamun and the cheesy, spicy jalebi.

Teenager (18) charged with murder after newborn found in pit toilet

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A TEENAGER is set to appear in court after a newborn baby was tragically discovered in a pit toilet in Limpopo.

Watch VideoWATCH: RTI targets 'Spiderman' performing stunts on moving vehicle in Pietermaritzburg

Post Reporter|Published

Dubbed " Spiderman," the daredevil has been seen performing outrageous stunts on a moving vehicle; a spectacle that has both entertained and alarmed residents of ...

Ashor Sarupen aims for election success as DA Federal Council chairperson

Post Reporter|Published

ASHOR Sarupen, at just 37, has been elected chairperson of the DA Federal Council, stepping into a pivotal role that could reshape South African politics.

Investigation launched after Verulam businessman found shot dead

Nadia Khan|Published

A Verulam businessman who was reported missing was found dead, with a gunshot wound to head, on Tuesday morning.