Huguenot Tunnel remains closed on Monday following truck incident
Commuters are facing heavy delays as the N1 Huguenot Tunnel stays closed after a major vehicle fire, forcing traffic diversions across several Western Cape routes.
Cape Town Buzz
Crime
Phoenix man killed in suspected targeted hit
A man was shot and killed in what appears to be a targeted Phoenix shooting in Westham, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday evening.
Viral News
Suspect in custody after wounding 20 victims in Sydney mass shooting
A 60-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly firing up to 100 bullets into a busy Sydney street, leaving 20 people injured.
Sports
Argentina vs Springboks: Team news, how to watch, score prediction
The Rugby Championship 2025 will be decided in the final clash: Argentina vs Springboks at Twickenham, with South Africa needing a win to secure back-to-back titles.
International
Diddy’s defence team calls his four-year sentence ‘un-American’
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to just over four years in federal prison — but his lawyers say the decision is “un-American” and unfair.
News
Apex court makes landmark ruling on paternal leave in South Africa
The Constitutional Court has ruled that South Africa’s parental leave laws are unconstitutional, extending paternal leave rights to fathers, adoptive parents, and surrogate parents.
Crime
Midrand woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend returns to court
A 22-year-old woman accused of killing her boyfriend in the Midrand stabbing case is set to make her third appearance in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court.
Viral News
LAX airport operations unaffected by Chevron oil refinery explosion
Flights at Los Angeles International Airport were not disrupted after a Chevron oil refinery explosion in El Segundo triggered a massive fire on Thursday night.
Local
Big Brother Mzansi Season 6: How to apply, premiere date, what you must know
Big Brother Mzansi Season 6 is set to return in 2026, and entries are now open for hopeful contestants.
News
ANC clears the air on Brown Mogotsi party membership
The ANC says Brown Mogotsi is no longer a member of the party after reports linked him to organised crime.
Viral News
Elon Musk makes history with $500bn net worth
Elon Musk has become the first person in history to reach a net worth of $500 billion, according to Forbes.
Viral News
Watch: Flight tracker shows the moment two jets crashed at LaGuardia Airport
At least one person was injured after two Delta jets collided in a low-speed crash at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Wednesday night.
Sports
Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: October fixtures, final squad list, how to watch live in SA
FIFA has deducted points from Bafana Bafana for fielding an ineligible player, making their October fixtures against Zimbabwe and Rwanda decisive for 2026 World Cup qualification.
News
Philisiwe Buthelezi speaks out for the first time since Nathi Mthethwa’s death
Philisiwe Buthelezi, wife of late ambassador Nathi Mthethwa, has spoken for the first time since his death, thanking South Africans for their support.
Viral News
Suspect killed by police after ramming car into Manchester synagogue
Four people were injured outside a Manchester synagogue after a car ploughed into a crowd during Yom Kippur, sparking terrorism fears.
Crime
Milpark Hospital murder linked to death of Thomas Murray
Police confirmed the Milpark Hospital murder victim as Burnett Hermanus, a prime suspect in the Murray assassinations, shot dead in what appears to be a hit.
Crime
Katiso Molefe returns to court to appeal bail denial
Katiso Molefe, accused of orchestrating multiple murders and linked to the Big Five cartel, will appeal his bail denial in the Johannesburg High Court.
News
Mandla Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s grandson kidnapped by Israeli forces
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, has been seized by Israeli forces after they intercepted an aid flotilla headed to Gaza.
Crime
Thabang Makwetla released on R10,000 bail over Bosasa graft charges
Former Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla has been granted R10,000 bail after being charged with fraud and corruption linked to Bosasa security upgrades.
Viral News
Hamas group arrested in Germany for allegedly plotting terror attack on Jewish sites
Three alleged Hamas members were arrested in Germany for plotting a terror attack on Jewish sites, with weapons seized during raids.
Viral News
Officials confirm cause of New York City building collapse
A gas explosion caused a partial New York City building collapse in the Bronx on Wednesday, but officials confirmed no injuries were reported.
News
French police probe Nathi Mthethwa’s cause of death as nation mourns ex-minister
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has died in Paris at 58, with French police probing the cause as tributes pour in.
News
Julius Malema set to be sentenced in firearms case: Here’s how he reacted
Julius Malema has been found guilty in his firearms case, saying he is unafraid of prison and will appeal the ruling after his January 2026 sentencing.
News
Petrol prices in South Africa: How much it costs to fill a tank in October 2025
Petrol prices in South Africa increased in October 2025, with 95 unleaded rising by 8 cents per litre and motorists paying more to refuel their vehicles.
Cape Town Buzz
High-level SAPS operation linked to R1.6 billion tender fraud rocks City of Cape Town
Police launched a second major search-and-seizure operation into alleged R1.6 billion City of Cape Town tender fraud, raiding 26 sites.
News
South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 1 October 2025
South Africa petrol prices rise slightly from 1 October 2025, with diesel, paraffin, and LPGas dropping. Here’s how much a litre will cost.
International
Central Cee is coming to South Africa in 2025
UK rapper Central Cee will headline Day One of Hey Neighbour Festival 2025 in Pretoria, marking his first performance in South Africa.
International
Doja Cat is coming to South Africa in 2025 – Here’s what you need to know
Doja Cat is set to headline Hey Neighbour 2025, marking her first official visit to South Africa — the birthplace of her father, Dumisani Dlamini.
Events
Hey Neighbour 2025 Festival cancelled: Here’s everything you must know
The Hey Neighbour Festival has officially been cancelled for 2025, with organisers promising a return in 2026 and refunds available for ticket holders.
News
Weather in South Africa: SAWS forecasts above-average rainfall this summer
The South African weather summer forecast shows hotter-than-usual conditions and above-normal rainfall, with flooding risks in some areas.