Pakistani travellers caught attempting to enter OR Tambo with fake visas
More than 65 Pakistani travellers were caught trying to gain entry into South Africa with fake visas. Here’s what you must know about this travel scam.
Travel
Local
Natasha Joubert crowned Miss SA 2023: Here’s what she wins
Miss SA 2020 runner-up, Natasha Joubert, donned the “Mowana, the Tree of Life” crown as the reigning queen, on Sunday.
Travel
Priority Escapes: Celebrity-endorsed travel agent disappears with holidayers savings
Priority Escapes sent an email to customers confirming it was closing down after failing to meet its financial obligations.
Local
Kelly Khumalo bags ‘Afro Pop Artist of the Year’ at 2023 Basadi In Music Awards
Kelly Khumalo, who’s recently been meddled in controversy over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, bagged a category at the 2023 Basadi In Music Awards.
International
Lil Durk shooting: Fans caught on camera looting [video]
Illinois police are investigating a shooting incident that took place at a Lil Duck concert, where fans were caught on camera looting the venue.
Crime
Angelique Bejanka Hayward: Vereeniging man linked to pre-teen’s disappearance
Angelique Bejanka Hayward was last seen leaving her school in Vereeniging with Thinus Swanepoel, a man wanted as a person of interest.
Crime
Ramaphosa pardons 212 286 ‘low-risk’ inmates to reduce 143% prison occupancy rate
More than 212 286 ‘low-risk’ inmates will be reintegrated into society after receiving a presidential pardon due to prison overcrowding.
News
Jacob Zuma arrest: National intelligence prepared for riots ahead of announcement
SANDF confirmed no deployments were made ahead of DCS’ announcement about Jacob Zuma’s arrest but they remain on high alert.
Crime
Marolien Schmidt murder suspect arrested: Here’s everything we know
A 29-year-old male suspect in the murder of Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt was arrested. Here’s what we know so far.
Cape Town Buzz
SANTACO calls off Cape Town taxi strike with ‘immediate effect’
SANTACO called off the Cape Town taxi strike following a week of devastation that culminated in five deaths and 198 active criminal cases.
Crime
Dr Kar Hao Teoh: British doctor killed in Cape Town taxi violence
British orthopaedic surgeon Dr Kar Hao Teoh took a wrong turn from the Cape Town airport and became a casualty of the raging taxi strike.
International
When is Rihanna due to give birth to second baby? – Here’s what you must know
Rumours have fluttered online that Rihanna gave birth to her second baby. Here’s everything we know at this time.
News
Ntokozo Zikhali: Bokgabo Poo murder suspect handed life sentence in child rape case
With Ntokozo Zikhali serving a life sentence for a previous rape case, questions still remain unanswered about what happened to Bokgabo Poo.
International
Travis Scott ‘Utopia’ concert reportedly caused an earthquake in Rome
Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ concert at the historic Circus Maximus was so electrifying, reports claim it caused a minor earthquake in Rome .
Cape Town Buzz
Who is Ralph Stanfield? – The Cape Town businessman linked to Ayepyep Lifestyle extortion
Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town was forced to close its doors after allegedly refusing extortion attempt ions from crude businessman, Ralph Stanfield.
Viral News
Maui wildfires: Death toll updates, latest footage and news [video]
As the Maui wildfires raged uncontrollably, residents and visitors alike were forced to flee for their lives.
Cape Town Buzz
Overburdened Cape Town police launch manhunt in Delft triple murder
Three suspects ambushed a house on Eendrag Crescent in Delft and opened fire indiscriminately, striking five victims, two of whom were still alive when emergency medics arrived at the scene minutes later.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Overberg police monitor brewing tensions in Kleinmond [video]
Tensions are brewing in Kleinmond, where large groups of protesters are clashing with Overberg authorities.
News
Toekomsrus protests: Road closures and incidents to take note of [video]
Tensions are brewing in Toekomsrus, as community members face off against riot police. Here’s everything we know.
International
Lil Tay reportedly dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Claire Hope, renowned as Lil Tay, and her brother Jason Tian, died recently, their family confimed. Here’s all we know about the cause of death.
International
READ IN FULL: Iggy Azalea letter pleading for lenient Tory Lanez prison sentence
In her letter, Iggy Azalea wrote she ‘refuses to believe Tory Lanez would do anything in malice, especially to a woman.’
Cape Town Buzz
Will Cape Town taxis return on Thursday, 10 August 2023? – Here’s everything we know
Cape Town taxis could return to operations as early as Thursday, 10 August 2023, if these permutations take shape.
Cape Town Buzz
Kayamandi riots escalate after police station torched [photo]
Kayamandi, a community in Stellenbosch, is without a police station after it was torched during violent riots. Here’s everything we know.
Fashion
Amakipkip blasted for monetising AKA death without Forbes clearance
Amakipkip issued an apology and confirmed the AKA t-shirt, which was commissioned without clearance from the Forbes family, was discontinued.
Crime
Jabulani Mall: Police make breakthrough arrests in brazen robbery case [video]
Three of nine suspects involved in the brazen Jabulani Mall robbery were recently arrested and are due in court on Thursday, 10 August 2023.
Crime
Bongeka Buso: Butterworth familicide leaves community reeling in shock
A Butterworth familicide, orchestrated by a woman named Bongeka Buso, left the Eastern Cape community reeling in shock.
International
BREAKING: Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Here’s everything you must know.
Viral News
Montgomery riverfront brawl instigators charged: Here’s everything we know
Allen Todd, Zachary Shipman and Richard Roberts face third-degree assault for allegedly instigating the Montgomery riverfront brawl.
Viral News
Sibu Mpanza needs your help: Here’s everything you must know
Sibu Mpanza is going through his darkest hour and needs every ounce of South Africa’s spirit of ubuntu to make it through one of the hardest chapters of his life.
Viral News
Watch: Maboneng Marshall House building on fire [video]
Johannesburg rescue marshalls were called to douse a fire that engulfed a building situated in the Maboneng precinct on Tuesday.