Scientists listening in to dolphins’ specific whistles

Yusuf Omar|Published

Have you ever noticed a subtle difference between dolphins’ whistles while you’re out for a swim or watching a nature documentary?

Diversity of voices needed at UCT

Yusuf Omar|Published

Associate Professor Elelwani Ramugondo’s new office is sparsely decorated, containing only a laptop, desk, small table and a few chairs.

‘Gunshots have never sounded so sweet’

Yusuf Omar|Published

"I'm sorry mfowethu (my brother)," said the man who had, earlier, tried to strangle me through my car window.

Jewellery shop robbed

Yusuf Omar|Published

Shoppers at the Randridge Mall witnessed the centre’s cleaners mopping blood off the white tiles outside NWJ Jewellers.

Serial rape suspect tracked via DNA

Yusuf Omar|Published

A seven-year manhunt for a serial rapist ended when DNA evidence lead to the arrest of Jonas Kgabo Moshabi.

Six appear over human trafficking

Yusuf Omar|Published

Six men have appeared in the Musina Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on 47 charges of kidnapping each.

Dodgy parcel leads to arrests

Yusuf Omar|Published

A Porsche headlight, the post office, the UK and cocaine were all elements in an elaborate drug-trafficking operation.

Slavery syndicate bust

Yusuf Omar|Published

A group of 47 Ethiopian men were rescued from being sold into slavery by a human-trafficking syndicate in Limpopo.

A hat, a robe and not much more

Yusuf Omar|Published

Socialite assault-accused kept “taking her robe off in the holding cell and she’s naked underneath. ”

Drugs are their world and Pullinger Kop is their home

Yusuf Omar|Published

Nyaope, rock and Thai white are all street names for drugs which have found their way into Joburg’s homeless communities.

Trojan Horse heist nets R23m in gems

Yusuf Omar|Published

Just before midnight on Good Friday, three men arrived at AA Diamonds in an ADT vehicle, wearing ADT uniforms.

Soweto man re-arrested in US

Yusuf Omar|Published

An SA man who was pardoned after 15 years in a US prison was arrested and imprisoned again on immigration charges.

The Corridor of Screams

Yusuf Omar|Published

THE howls of a man echo down a gloomy green military hospital corridor. A nurse rushes past me with bloodied scissors. I follow the red drops on the floor and the ...

Malema’s home town cleans up after clashes

Yusuf Omar|Published

Seshego in Polokwane began to clean up after its streets became a battleground between Malema supporters and his detractors.

Over 600 mourn man shot while fleeing cops

Yusuf Omar|Published

More than 600 people attended Rean Ramdin’s funeral at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Actonville, Benoni.

Woman buys back stolen cellphone

Yusuf Omar|Published

A woman had her phone stolen at the Noord Street taxi rank, only to buy it back the next day.

ANC accused of dictating views on info bill

Yusuf Omar|Published

More than 800 people filled the Rhoda Yende Hall in Sharpeville for the hearing on the information bill.

Vendor hit in foot by bullet in chase

Yusuf Omar|Published

A newspapers vendor was hit in the foot by a bullet fired by a policeman during a car theft incident on Pritchard Street.

Outrage as cops raid café

Yusuf Omar|Published

The owner of a coffee shop in Parkhurst is outraged that police raided her premises and confiscated her tables and chairs.

Battlefield Joburg: traders targeted

Yusuf Omar|Published

The SA National Defence Force, the SAPS and customs officials took part in Operation Festive Season for a second day.

Joburg CBD foot patrol seizes R1m drugs

Yusuf Omar|Published

Police threw two stun grenades outside the Bree Street taxi rank when crowds got too close to seized narcotics.

Robber lies dead in driveway

Yusuf Omar|Published

A robber was shot dead by police in Cresta during a house robbery gone wrong.

Climate change expo a hit

Yusuf Omar|Published

Climate-friendly innovations abound at expo, writes Yusuf Omar.

Anti-poaching idea gets wings

Yusuf Omar|Published

With its forest and lime green kite-like fabric wings, the two-seater Bantam looks like a dragonfly from a distance.

What would Long Street be without Mohammed?

Yusuf Omar|Published

As part of our hidden treasure series, IOL uncovers the best boerewors rolls in Cape Town