‘Sizokthola’ future uncertain after suspicious death of alleged drug dealer
The future of ‘Sizokthola’ hangs in the balance as host Xolani Khumalo is at the centre of the death of an alleged drug dealer.
Local
News
Slovo Park riots end in truck arson and looting [video]
The Slovo Park riots turned chaotic on the N12 highway, after residents torched and looted a truck in front of helpless police.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi strike: Metro police deployed to escort buses
As a means of ensuring passenger safety during the Cape Town taxi strike, City officials have deployed Metro police to escort buses.
Local
Kelly Khumalo dropped from Maseru Jazz Festival: Here’s everything we know
The cancellation of Kelly Khumalo continued on Thursday after she was dropped from the Maseru Jazz Festival lineup.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxis told to ‘stay-away’ from CBD: Here’s everything we know
Cape Town taxis have enacted a seven-day stay-away in protest against the City’s harsh traffic by-laws. Here’s everything you must know.
Local
AKA murder case: Tony Forbes reveals investigation at ‘standstill’
Six months into the AKA murder case, police have yet to bring hope to the rapper’s family, Tony Forbes revealed in a recent interview.
Crime
Taxi driver arrested attempting to cross border into Mozambique with corpse in stolen trailer
Nhlanhla Mkhabela, a taxi driver, is due in court for attempting to smuggle a corpse into Mozambique in a stolen trailer.
Local
Arthur Mafokate could be investigated for tender fraud: Here’s everything we know
Arthur Mafokate faces a tender fraud probe after it was discovered he was paid close to R2 million for a NYE party in 2015 using public funds.
Crime
Moletlane Plaza: Manhunt underway to track down ATM bombers
A manhunt is underway to track down the suspects involved in the brazen Moletlane Plaza ATM bombing. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Shaun Booysen: Feared Essopville drug lord due in court for bail
Shaun Booysen, a feared drug lord from Essopville, Beaufort West, was remanded in custody pending his bail hearing next week.
Viral News
Reports of active shooter near Russell Senate Office Building in Washington: Here’s everything we know
Tensions are palpable in Washington DC, where Capitol Hill police are combing the parameter around the Russell Senate Office Building for a possible active shooter.
International
Microphone Cardi B threw at Las Vegas concert on auction for R1 million
The microphone Cardi B tossed at a fan during a show in Las Vegas this past weekend is on auction with a minimum bid of R1 million.
Crime
How Thubelihle Mpisi became prime suspect in Mahlako Rabalao murder
Thubelihle Mpisi pleaded for answers in the murder of Mahlako Rabalao, when all evidence pointed to his possible involvement in her death.
Sports
Relive the moment Thembi Kgatlana sent Banyana to 2023 FIFA WWC Last 16 [video]
Relive the historic moment Thembi Kgatlana led Banyana Banyana into the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Last 16 right here.
Sports
Banyana Banyana beat Italy to qualify for 2023 FIFA WWC Knockouts
Banyana Banyana advanced to the 2023 FIFA WWC Last 16 after defeating Italy in a thrilling 3-2 victory. Here’s everything you must know.
News
Watch live: EFF leader Julius Malema addresses ‘Kill the Boer’ chant, Elon Musk and more [video]
At the EFF Presser, leader Julius Malema is expected to provide a response to backlash over the ‘Kill the Boer’. Watch the presser live right here.
International
Lizzo lawsuit: Dancers accused singer of body shaming and sexual harassment
Lizzo is at the centre of a career-denting scandal after three of her dancers accused her of sexual harassment and body shaming in a lawsuit.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Cape Town taxi drivers violent clashes with traffic cops caught on camera [video]
Shocking footage of clashes between Cape Town taxi drivers and traffic cops surfaced on social media. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Verulam passenger due in court for fabricated ‘horror’ kidnapping
An unidentified man from Verulam, KZN, Is due in court for fabricating a hijacking and kidnapping incident that wasted emergency resources.
Local
Kelly Khumalo dropped from ‘Tribute to Women’: Here’s everything we know
In light of recent developments in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, the ‘Tribute to Women’ festival dropped Kelly Khumalo from its lineup.
Local
Babes Wodumo reportedly recovering from ‘lung-related’ illness
Babes Wodumo, whose health recently made headlines, reportedly moved back to her family home as she recovers from a lung-related illness.
Crime
Khanyisile Nyalunga: Mbombela traffic cop linked to cash-in-transit heist
Khanyisile Nyalunga, a traffic cop from Mpumalanga was arrested after vehicles linked to a cash-in-transit-heist were found in her yard.
Viral News
Elon Musk courts backlash from South Africans for denouncing EFF’s ‘Kill the Boer’ chant
Elon Musk found himself at odds with his compatriots when he called the EFF’s ‘Kill the Boer’ chant a call for ‘white genocide’.
International
Angus Cloud dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Angus Cloud, the star of the hit show ‘Euphoria’ died on Monday, 31 July 2023. Here’s the latest on his cause of death.
International
‘Loki’ Season 2 trailer confirms Marvel’s position on Jonathan Majors abuse saga
The trailer of ‘Loki’ season 2 dropped on Monday, 31 July 2023, with assault-accused Jonathan Majors at the centre of the storyline.
Viral News
Remi Lucidi: Viral stuntman dies after falling from Hong Kong skyscraper
Remi Lucidi, a viral French stuntman, fell to his death after mounting the top of a skyscraper in Hong Kong.
Movies
Weekend Box Office: ‘Barbenheimer’ maintains chokehold on theatre revenues
It seems ‘Barbenheimer’ has captured the attention of audiences amidst ongoing challenges in the film industry.
Crime
Watch: Nigel police robbery caught on CCTV [video]
Seven police officers were due in court over the brazen robbery of a popular café in Nigel, Ekurhuleni, on Monday.
Crime
Have you seen Precious Oliphant? – Kimberley police up the ante in search of kidnapped toddler
Kimberley police are seeking the assistance of the public in tracking down four-year-old Precious Oliphant, who was kidnapped in Lerato Park last week.
News
Julius Malema blasts ‘snotty face’ Panyaza, promises ANC arrests when EFF wins 2024 elections
EFF leader Julius Malema made bold statements during his impassioned 2024 elections manifesto at the party’s 10th-anniversary rally.