Case Against Mother Accused of Giving Son Drugs Postponed

A Johannesburg mother faces charges of child abuse after a shocking video of her four-year-old son smoking drugs went viral. Image: Screengrab/IOL.

Case Against Mother Accused of Giving Son Drugs Postponed

Lindelani Mndaba August 5, 2025

(The Post News)– The court has postponed the case against a Johannesburg mother accused of child abuse...

Second-year theology student Chris Scheffers was found dead in his Dagbreek residence room at Stellenbosch University on Saturday, August 2.

Meningitis Confirmed as Cause of Death of Stellenbosch University Student

Lukhona Sixishe August 5, 2025

(The Post News)- Stellenbosch University (SU) has issued a statement confirming that Chris Scheffers died of meningococcal...

MP Molapi Soviet Lekganyane elected as chairperson of Ad Hoc committee investigating allegations against KZN Police Commissioner.

Soviet Lekganyane Elected Chair of Parliamentary Committee Investigating KZN Police Commissioner Allegations

Kgopotso Ramalekane August 5, 2025

(The Post News)- Molapi Soviet Lekganyane, a Member of Parliament representing the African National Congress (ANC), has...

Picture of a Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Mogami-class warship. Image: Australia Defence Force/AFP via Al Jazeera.

Australia Acquires $6.5 Billion Defence Warships with Japan

Lukhona Sixishe August 5, 2025

(The Post News)- Australia and Japan have signed one of the largest defence industry collaborations to date,...

Jessica Schilz celebrates her silver medal in Windhoek. Image: Frennie Shivambu.

Jessica Schilz Defies the Odds to Win Tennis Silver for Team SA

Duduzile Pila August 5, 2025

(The Post News)– At just 12 years old, Jessica Schilz was told she’d never play sports again...

Pieter Coetzé powers to a shared silver in the 50m backstroke, his third medal and third African record at the World Championships in Singapore. Image: World Aquatics.

Coetzé Makes It a Hat-Trick in Singapore with another Silver

Duduzile Pila August 5, 2025

(The Post News)– Pieter Coetzé capped off a dream week in Singapore by grabbing his third medal...

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero asked to explain R24.4bn of wasted funds.

Mayor Dada Morero Given 14 days to Explain R24.4bn Joburg Spending Scandal

Viki Stuurman August 5, 2025

(The Post News)- Johannesburg’s mayor Dada Morero is given 14 days to explain how the city will...

Gauteng Health Department launches of the province’s Measles-Rubella mass vaccination campaign, from 4 until the 12 of September, at Steve Biko Primary School in Orange Farm. Image: Gauteng Health Department shared via X @GautengHealth.

Measles‑Rubella Mass Vaccination Drive Kicks Off at Biko Primary

Lukhona Sixishe August 5, 2025

(The Post News)– Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo‑Ralehoko officially launched the province’s measles‑rubella mass vaccination campaign this...

Russia Launches Coordinated Night Drone and Missile Strike on Ukraine; Majority of Threats Intercepted Amid Heaviest Attack on Lozova.

Russia Launches Night Drone Attack on Ukraine from Four Directions

Thembeka Dlamuka August 5, 2025

(The Post News)- During the night of August 5, Russian troops carried out an aerial assault on...

ASEAN mediates Thailand-Cambodia border dispute. Images: News Arena.

Diplomatic Efforts Intensify: Thai and Cambodia Talk Ceasefire

Natalie Semono August 5, 2025

(The Post News)– Thailand and Cambodia have embarked on a diplomatic effort to establish a third-party monitoring...

Cape Town motorists warned as hijackings and smash-and-grabs spike across key areas. Image: Mujahid Safodien/African News Agency (ANA) Archives.

CPT Drivers Warned: Hijackings and Smash-and-Grabs Surge

Thembeka Dlamuka August 5, 2025

(The Post News)– Drivers are urged to steer clear of high-risk areas as hijackings and smash-and-grab incidents...

Mkhwanazi’s allegations will be investigated, and parliament aims to uncover the truth and ensure accountability within the police. Image: SABC News.

Mkhwanazi Claims: Ad Hoc Committee to Meet for the 1st Time

Kgopotso Ramalekane August 5, 2025

(The Post News)– The ad hoc committee established to examine allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General...

Donald Trump’s Bureau Accused of Pushing Unfounded White Genocide Narrative in South Africa. Image: BBC News.

Ramaphosa has Refuted Claims of So-called “Boer Genocide”

Kgopotso Ramalekane August 5, 2025

(The Post News)– President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted claims of a so-called “Boer genocide” as reported by...

Tesla awards Elon Musk $29 billion in shares after court blocks earlier $56 billion package, aiming to secure his leadership amid political controversy and falling sales.

Tesla Awards Elon Musk $29 Billion in New Share Deal After Court Scraps Previous Pay Package

Boipelo Leburu August 5, 2025

(The Post News)- Tesla’s board awarded CEO Elon Musk a new $29 billion stock award after a...

Day: August 5, 2025

Case Against Mother Accused of Giving Son Drugs Postponed

Meningitis Confirmed as Cause of Death of Stellenbosch University Student

Soviet Lekganyane Elected Chair of Parliamentary Committee Investigating KZN Police Commissioner Allegations

Australia Acquires $6.5 Billion Defence Warships with Japan

Jessica Schilz Defies the Odds to Win Tennis Silver for Team SA

Coetzé Makes It a Hat-Trick in Singapore with another Silver

Mayor Dada Morero Given 14 days to Explain R24.4bn Joburg Spending Scandal

Measles‑Rubella Mass Vaccination Drive Kicks Off at Biko Primary

Russia Launches Night Drone Attack on Ukraine from Four Directions

Diplomatic Efforts Intensify: Thai and Cambodia Talk Ceasefire

CPT Drivers Warned: Hijackings and Smash-and-Grabs Surge

Mkhwanazi Claims: Ad Hoc Committee to Meet for the 1st Time

Ramaphosa has Refuted Claims of So-called “Boer Genocide”

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