South Africa airports authority tightens grip on hand luggage restrictions
ACSA Is enforcing strict hand luggage regulations at South African airports, focusing on safety and compliance to manage increased passenger traffic.
Travel
Technology
Direct flights between Cape Town and Jeddah coming soon, De Lille vows
Direct flights between Cape Town and Jeddah are in the pipeline, as part of South Africa’s efforts to boost tourism, especially for religious travel to Saudi Arabia.
Cape Town Buzz
Eight injured after motorist crashes into Mediclinic Cape Gate cafeteria
Eight people were injured when a vehicle crashed into the cafeteria at Cape Gate Mediclinic, on Tuesday noon. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Dramatic Vredenburg Shoprite business robbery ends in arrests [video]
Three robbers were arrested at a Shoprite in Vredenburg following a prompt response by police to a business robbery, with a search underway for two more suspects.
News
South Africans evacuated from Gaza land at OR Tambo International Airport [video]
Nineteen South African nationals, stranded in Gaza since 7 October 2023, landed safely at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday.
News
Eskom launches investigation into Dobsonville infrastructure sabotage claims
Eskom is probing claims of infrastructure sabotage and corruption among its employees in Dobsonville, amid procedural network disconnections and vandalism.
News
Fire reportedly breaks out at East Rand Mall
In a statement, Gauteng authorities confirmed a fire broke out at East Rand Mall, on Tuesday. Here’s everything we know.
News
ANC could be barred from participating in 2024 general elections – Here’s why
The ANC faces a block from the 2024 elections over a R102 million debt, with potential liquidation proceedings threatening its legal and financial standing.
Crime
Durban Harbour intercepts yet another multi-million-rand cocaine shipment from Brazil
Durban Harbour police seize cocaine worth R151 million from Brazil, marking the third major drug bust in two months at the South African port.
Crime
Elon Musk father, Errol, reportedly survives kidnapping in Langebaan
Errol Musk, father of Elon, reportedly survived a kidnapping attempt in Langebaan. Here’s everything we know.
International
Sophie Anderson dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Throughout her career, Sophie Anderson navigated the complexities of working in adult entertainment while also breaking into more mainstream spaces.
Lifestyle
Bitcoin reaches $40 000 for the first time since April 2022 plunge
Bitcoin price soars to $40,000, marking a significant recovery since its 2022 drop, amid global market optimism and growing crypto adoption in Africa.
News
Watch: Sheriff descends on Luthuli House to seize ANC assets [video]
The sheriff attempted to seize ANC assets at Luthuli House following a Supreme Court of Appeal order in a R102 million dispute with Ezulweni Investments.
International
Jay-Z: Decoding the success story of a music mogul and cultural icon
As Jay-Z continues to evolve, so does his legacy. With each new album, business venture, or social initiative, he redefines what it means to be an artist, businessman, and activist.
News
Watch: Torrential weather brings hailstorm to Pietermaritzburg [video]
A significant hailstorm fell in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas, with isolated thundershowers expected across KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape this week.
Crime
Police make breakthrough in brazen kidnapping of a Northdale woman [video]
After a young woman was kidnapped from her Northdale home, police, aided by security footage and a local security company, arrested two suspects linked to her abusive ex-boyfriend.
Crime
Charmaine Bila: Alleged insurance killer back in court this week
Charmaine Bila will be back in court on murder and attempted murder charges linked to alleged insurance payout killings of her cousin and father in North West.
Cape Town Buzz
Motorbike goes up in flames on Cape Town N1 highway
A vehicle caught fire on Cape Town’s N1 highway, causing heavy congestion and delays for outbound traffic. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial paused until 2024: Here’s everything you must know
The Senzo Meyiwa trial in South Africa is postponed to January 2024 due to health concerns of a defence advocate.
Crime
Suspect in Langenhoven Street double murder unmasked: Here are the latest updates
Pardon Danhire, a Zim national, abandoned bail. He’s charged with the Langenhoven Street double murder.
Cape Town Buzz
Saunders Beach drowning incident under investigation, Cape Town police confirm
A drowning incident at Saunders Beach, Bantry Bay, is being investigated by Cape Town police following the death of a 34-year-old man, with a post-mortem pending.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Westridge Shoprite customers reportedly held hostage in robbery gone wrong [video]
Customers and staff at Westridge’s Shoprite in Mitchells Plain were reportedly held hostage by gunmen in a brazen business robbery.
Lifestyle
Report shows New York City is no longer the world’s most expensive city
New York City no longer holds the title of the world’s most expensive city, according to the latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
News
Henry Kissinger dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Kissinger’s legacy is a complex one, embodying the dualities of diplomatic ingenuity and the moral dilemmas of international politics.
Crime
New details surface in Langenhoven Street double murder
A source close to the situation clarified several false claims made about the night Nadine Terblanche and her son were killed.
News
Elon Musk rejects Hamas invite to war-torn Gaza Strip
Elon Musk turned down an invite to Gaza by Hamas, despite recently partaking in a tour of Kfar Aza and a sit-down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
News
‘Erhard Vorster regrets hurling racial slur’, Hoerskool Ben Vorster says in statement
Here’s what Hoerskool Ben Vorster said in response to Erhard’s racial attack.
Crime
Mdumiseni Zuma sentenced to 12 years in the slammer for inciting 2021 July riots
Mdumiseni Zuma receives a 12-year sentence for inciting the July 2021 riots in South Africa, marking a significant judicial response to the unrest.
News
Notes for Eskom? – UK mitigates possible ‘loadshedding’ with reward scheme
The UK’s National Grid introduced a reward scheme to avoid loadshedding, paying households cash to cut energy use.
Viral News
Hoerskool Ben Vorster closes comments on social pages following Erhard racist backlash
Hoerskool Ben Vorster closed its comments on social media following backlash over the racist display of one its pupils, Erhard Vorster.