Brandon Nel

Journalist

Five distinctions for teen lost at sea off Mozambique coast

Brandon Nel|Updated

Rikus Kylander bagged five distinctions in his matric exams. But the 18‑year‑old, of Krugersdorp, Gauteng, cannot celebrate his achievements as he disappeared while ...

All systems go for the 2026 academic year despite overcrowding issues

Brandon Nel and Hope Ntanzi|Published

The 2026 school year is underway. While many schools are ready, challenges like overcrowding, unplaced learners, and strained infrastructure persist.

'We will run the country': Trump declares US control over Venezuela after military operation

Brandon Nel , Xolile Mtembu and Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Following a dramatic military strike in Venezuela, Donald Trump declares that the US will oversee a 'safe and proper' transition for the nation, igniting global ...

Aspiring restaurateur's dreams die with him in Free State N3 crash that killed newlyweds

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Updated

20-year-old Ethan Lourens had big dreams. But, days after Christmas, those dreams died with him when he was killed in a fiery head-on car crash alongside his cousin, ...

Watch VideoInside Cape-Town's Gang Wars | Children as young as nine pulled into rising gang violence

Brandon Nel and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Children barely tall enough to see over a car bonnet are being pulled into gang life in Delft — some as young as nine, sent to steal and surrender their loot to ...

Pretoria Judge, three others arrested over millions of Rand bribe in church succession battle

Brandon Nel|Published

A Pretoria High Court judge has been arrested over allegations of taking a R2million bribe in a long‑running church leadership battle.

'There was blood all over': Son mourns deputy principal shot dead at Stellenbosch school

Brandon Nel|Published

Deputy principal Mlamli Matshingana, 54, was fatally shot at Kayamandi Primary. His son described cleaning his father’s blood as “unreal.” Police are investigating. ...

Exclusive | 'I did the killing': Errol Musk opens up about deadly farm attack, Russia and the ANC

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Updated

“I have fired back,” says Errol Musk, referring to an alleged Johannesburg farm attack during which he killed three men.

Winde releases report on 28s gang alleged police infiltration

Brandon Nel|Updated

Angry Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Thursday finally released a report into claims that the notorious 28s gang wormed its way into senior police ranks — a report ...

GUILTY! Malema convicted on all firearm charges in 2018 EFF rally case

Brandon Nel|Updated

EFF leader Julius Malema was found guilty of unlawfully discharging a firearm during the party’s fifth birthday rally.

Gayton McKenzie pulls funding from the Arts which places thousands of jobs at risk

Brandon Nel|Published

Government funding cuts threaten the survival of South Africa's most beloved arts festivals including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, putting thousands ...