Who is Florentino Perez? – Meet the man behind the Super League
Florentino Perez, Real Madrid’s president, remains steadfast in his support for the European Super League, a project shaking the foundations of European football.
Viral News
Local
Carlos Djedje dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Through his music, Carlos Djedje contributed significantly to the South African liberation struggle project.
Crime
Illovo man in custody after allegedly ditching mom’s decapitated head in pit latrine
A man in Mid-Illovo, KZN, is in custody after allegedly murdering and decapitating his mother and sister, throwing their remains into a pit latrine.
Crime
Second triple murder in four months rattles Delft
A 27-year-old woman and two men, aged 28 and 30, were viciously gunned down in Delft on Thursday morning.
Technology
These Apple Watch models are now banned in the US
Several Apple Watch models have been banned in the US due to a patent clash. Here’s everything you must know.
Cape Town Buzz
Simon’s Town fire: Firefighters battle fiery blaze [video]
A major fire in Simon’s Town, Cape Town, has led to evacuations and a significant firefighting effort, with over 200 personnel battling the blaze.
Crime
Watch: Rosebank motorist brazenly robbed at The Zone parkade [video]
A Rosebank motorist was ambushed by two armed robbers at the entry way of The Zone parkade and the entire ordeal was caught on CCTV.
News
Fourways and these areas will be out of electricity from Thursday, 21 December 2023
Residents in Fourways and neighbouring areas, brace yourselves for a day of ‘unplugged’ living as Eskom announces a power outage for essential maintenance on Thursday.
News
Malaysia bans Israel-bound ships from loading cargo at its ports
Malaysia has implemented a ban on Israeli ships docking at its ports and loading cargo, as a response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
News
SA employment showed notable increase in third quarter of 2023
SA employment rates experienced a notable boost in the third quarter of 2023, marked by increases in both full-time and part-time jobs.
Travel
SA tourism boosted by year-on-year increase in foreign travellers in November 2023
SA experienced a significant boost in tourism with a notable increase in foreign travellers in November 2023.
Viral News
Who is Eve Gilles? – Miss France 2024 bites back at criticism over pixie cut
In a world where long locks are often seen as a synonym for femininity, Eve Gilles’s pixie cut is a breath of fresh… hair.
Crime
Cape Town cops in court for lending police vehicle to taxi boss
In a bizarre twist that sounds more like a buddy-cop movie plot, two Cape Town constables are in court for allegedly lending a police vehicle to a friend, blurring the line between public service and personal favours.
Crime
Refilwe Mofokeng: Suspects linked to her alleged rape on the run
Refilwe Mofokeng was lured from a braai at a clubhouse to another location by a mutual friend, where the alleged gang rape took place.
Crime
Kirsten Kluyts murder: Closing arguments expected at Bafana Mahungela’s bail hearing [video]
The bail hearing of Bafana Mahungela, accused of murdering Johannesburg teacher Kirsten Kluyts, resumes with closing arguments expected.
Crime
Where is Francois Swart? – Manhunt heats up for alleged Priority Escapes fraudster
Francois Swart, who we exposed back in August for his travel scam orchestrated under the fake company, Priority Escapes, is a wanted man.
Crime
Gugulethu drug bust: Woman detained with narcotics worth R1 Million
n Gugulethu, a 49-year-old woman was arrested for possessing drugs valued at R1 million, including Mandrax and Tik, following a police operation based on a community tip-off.
Crime
Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber pleads guilty to aggravated child abuse
Prior to her arrest, Ruby Franke faced scrutiny over her parenting vlogs, with allegations of abuse from viewers.
Fashion
Nicolas Puech: Billionaire sparks outrage over plans to transfer Hermès wealth to gardener
Hermès billionaire heir Nicolas Puech’s plan to adopt his gardener and bequeath him half of his fortune stirs up an inheritance controversy.
Crime
Bafana Mahungela bail: Court hears Kirsten Kluyts was pregnant when murdered
In a shocking development surfacing from the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, state prosecutors revealed Kirsten Kluyts was pregnant on the day she was killed, allegedly by Bafana Mahungela.
News
Daily Sun reluctantly apologises for falsely accusing Mbuyiseni Ndlozi of rape
On Tuesday, three months after the ruling, the celeb gossip paper published an apology to Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi ‘for the reputational damages as well as emotional distress that the aforementioned publications caused.’
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town could have a second international airport by 2027
If the project progresses as planned, construction is set to begin in 2025, with the airport opening its doors in 2027.
Gaming
James McCaffrey dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
James McCaffrey, renowned for voicing Max Payne, passes away at 65, leaving a significant legacy in video games and television.
Crime
Zandfontein cemetery hosts gory robbery-turned-murder scene
One victim was shot and killed in a robbery-turned-murder near the Zandfontein cemetery, on Monday.
News
Sea Cow Lake factory swallowed by raging fire: Here’s the latest [video]
A fire engulfed a factory in Sea Cow Lake, KZN, on Monday, with emergency services on the scene. Here’s everything we know.
Cape Town Buzz
Steenberg Festival: Here’s everything you need to know
If you’re keen on discovering what this part of Cape Town has to offer, you won’t want to miss out on the Steenberg Festival.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town drunk driving arrests surged this past week
Cape Town reported a significant rise in drunk driving arrests, with a nearly 100% increase in violations recorded week-on-week.
Crime
Kirsten Kluyts murder: Bafana Mahungela alibi tested in heated bail application
The bail application of Bafana Mahungela in the Kirsten Kluyts murder case resumed on Monday, with the state pressing the 21-year-old on several aspects of damning evidence.
Viral News
Emergency services on high alert after Conakry fuel depot explosion
In the wake of the explosion, Conakry authorities have implemented heightened security measures in and around the affected area.
Crime
Chance Comanche: G League star arrested for murder and kidnapping
Chance Comanche, a former NBA G League player, and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden were arrested on charges of kidnapping and murder following the discovery of Marayna Rodgers’ body in Nevada.