Standard Newspaper

13/09/2025

Authorities announced Friday that they have taken into custody the person believed to have assassinated Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, who was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Tyler Robinson arrested for the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Get all the details on this high-profile case.

13/09/2025

A joint intelligence-driven operation by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit, Swellendam police, and specialized SARS units has resulted in the seizure of a truck loaded with illicit ci******es valued at R10 million and the arrest of a 44-year-old shop owner.

A joint intelligence-driven operation by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit, Swellendam police, and specialized SARS units has resulted in the seizure of a truck loaded with illicit ci******es […]

13/09/2025

The High Court in Cape Town began hearing arguments on 1 and 2 September from legal representatives of five groups seeking to oppose a landmark bid to decriminalise prostitution in South Africa. Sixteen prospective amici curiae, or friends of the court, also made submissions to join the case, with 14 supporting the decriminalisation effort and two opposing it.

Follow the legal battle over decriminalisation of s*x work in South Africa. Key arguments unfold in the High Court.

13/09/2025

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The Springboks delivered a performance for the ages at Sky Stadium on Saturday, crushing the All Blacks 43-10 in what will go down as one of the most dominant displays in Rugby Championship history.

Witness the record-breaking victory for Springboks over All Blacks, dominating 43-10 in a historic Rugby Championship match.

13/09/2025

Well done to the Springboks for an astounding victory over the All Blacks of 43-10!

13/09/2025

CAPE TOWN – Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has announced that Mfuleni will soon have its own police station, following a meeting with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis this week.

Mfuleni to get new police station following community concerns. Learn about the interim facility and future plans for safety.

12/09/2025

‘n Voorval waartydens ‘n ouer fisies geraak het met ‘n leerder by die Ebenezer Primêre Skool in die Paarl wat na bewering sy kind vir ‘n geruime tyd geboelie het, word nou deur die polisie en die Wes-Kaapse onderwysdepartement (WKOD) ondersoek.

Ouer raak fisies met leerling wat glo kind boelie by Paarlse skool

12/09/2025

The Johannesburg High Court today dismissed urgent application to block the release of a Netflix documentary chronicling one of the country’s most sensational prison escapes, clearing the way for the streaming giant to air its three-part series about convicted ra**st and murderer Thabo Bester.

The Johannesburg High Court rejects Thabo Bester's bid to block the Netflix documentary Beauty and the Bester.

12/09/2025

‘n Legende van rugby en die wynbedryf is hoe vriende en familie die voormalige Matie-klubrugbyspeler en oud-Springbok Jan Boland Coetzee beskryf, wat Vrydag (12 September) ná ‘n kort siekte oorlede is.

‘n Legende van rugby en die wynbedryf is hoe vriende en familie die voormalige Matie-klubrugbyspeler en oud-Springbok Jan Boland Coetzee beskryf, wat Vrydag (12 September) ná ‘n kort siekte oorlede […]

12/09/2025

French lawmakers are calling for a comprehensive ban on social media for children under 15 and implementing a “digital curfew” for older teenagers, with the massively popular video platform TikTok at the center of intensified government criticism.

French lawmakers aim to ban social media for under 15s, highlighting concerns about its impact on youth. Discover more.

12/09/2025

Skool is amper uit en die naweek begin!
Leerders wat graag R500 in die sak wil steek, kan VANDAG inskryf vir ons kompetisie. Stuur vir ons (per Whatsapp) 'n goeie naam vir ons nuwe aanlyn-skolebylaag wat aan die einde van die maand verskyn.

12/09/2025

Die ondersoekbeampte in die kinderpornografie-saak teen ‘n 55-jarige man van Franschhoek het Donderdag getuig dat selfs al word borgtog aan die beskuldigde toegestaan, sal die man weer in hegtenis geneem word nadat ‘n nuwe saak intussen teen hom aanhangig gemaak was waarin hy glo ook ‘n 11-jarige meisie betas het.

Franschhoekse ‘sekspes’ betas glo ook 11-jarige meisie, hoor hof in borgaansoek