US-Iran Conflict Intensifies

The Gauteng Health Department is on a major debt recovery drive, trying to claw back a staggering R4.6 billion in unpaid patient fees. More than half is owed by self-paying patients, while medical schemes and government entities make up the rest. Despite appointing debt collectors last year, only a fraction…

A touching new children’s book is opening up difficult conversations about loss. Butterfly Heart by Lalu Mokuku tells the story of two best friends navigating illness, love and grief. Through simple, heartfelt moments, it helps young readers understand loss - and reminds them that love never truly fades. Phemelo speaks…

The DA in Tshwane has made shocking allegations that a powerful cartel is controlling key tenders linked to water tankers, waste and security. The party says its investigation, now before the Madlanga Commission, implicates senior officials and ANC figures, including Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise. A criminal complaint has been laid…

A storm is brewing over more than R630 million in missing SETA funds. The DA is calling for urgent accountability after the Auditor-General revealed that hundreds of millions in training grants cannot be verified due to missing records. The money was meant to fund bursaries, internships and skills programmes, but…

Sudan’s crisis is deepening, with civilians caught in the crossfire and humanitarian conditions worsening. We spoke to journalist Nixon Katembo for the latest on the ground.