Bantu Holomisa silent amid backlash over Gagasi FM meltdown
Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa sparked outrage after telling a caller and radio host to “go to hell” during a Gagasi FM broadcast.
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Crime
Western Cape SAPS under scrutiny as gang-related murders surge
A rise in gang violence in Cape Town, including the shooting of a four-month-old baby and multiple mass shootings, has raised questions about SAPS’ ability to control crime.
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More banks set to offer smart ID and passport applications
South Africa’s banks are joining the Department of Home Affairs to let people apply for smart IDs and passports at bank branches and apps, helping ease long queues.
Crime
Kgaugelo Marota boyfriend posts confession video after murdering her
Kgaugelo Marota was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Hammanskraal, who later admitted the killing in a viral social media post.
Local
Sol Phenduka breaks his silence on Kaya 959 suspension
Sol Phenduka speaks out after his Kaya 959 suspension linked to Minnie Dlamini’s legal action, explaining the reason behind the unexpected move.
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Gayton McKenzie lashes out at SAHRC in response to K-word saga
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has submitted his response to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) after old social media posts resurfaced in which he used the k-word.
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Checkers is beta testing South Africa’s first smart trolley
Checkers has launched trials of the Checkers smart trolleys South Africa, allowing shoppers to scan, bag, and pay directly on the cart without standing in a checkout queue.
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Patricia de Lille under fire for dissolving SA Tourism board
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has dissolved the SA Tourism board with immediate effect after finding its recent meeting unlawful, sparking backlash from civil groups.
Viral News
Judge Frank Caprio dies: Cause of death, biography, career and achievements
Beloved TV judge Frank Caprio has died at 88, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and kindness.
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Inflation in South Africa sky-rockets to 10-month high
Headline consumer price inflation in South Africa rose to 3.5% in July from 3.0% in June, reaching its highest level since September 2024 due to rising food and fuel prices.
Viral News
Andrew Blackwood-Murray: Week one yields no trace of missing pilot
Search teams are still looking for Andrew Blackwood-Murray, the 61-year-old pilot who crashed into the sea off Durban, using advanced sonar equipment but finding no trace after a week.
Crime
Katiso Molefe, accused in DJ Sumbody murder, denied bail
Sandton businessman Katiso Molefe, accused of organising the 2022 murder of DJ Sumbody, has been denied bail by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court.
Crime
R500k cash reward on offer for information on Bellville double murder, police say
Western Cape police have offered a R500 000 cash reward for information that could lead to arrests in the Bellville double murder, where a Chinese national and a bystander were shot dead.
Crime
Cape Town police arrest second suspect for attacks on DA MPs in Philippi
Cape Town police have arrested a second teenager linked to the violent attack on three DA MPs in Philippi, where suspects smashed their car windows and threw bricks at them.
Sports
Newcastle United responds to Alexander Isak social media statement
Newcastle United has responded to Alexander Isak’s social media post accusing the club of breaking promises and misleading fans.
Sports
PFA Awards 2025 winners and team of the year announced
Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey were the big winners at the PFA Awards 2025, with Liverpool and Arsenal dominating the team of the year.
News
Police probe circumstances of DUT student death
A DUT student died after falling from the Steve Biko campus building in Durban, with police now investigating the circumstances of his death.
Viral News
Gayton McKenzie refuses to apologise ahead of SAHRC deadline
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has denied racism and hate speech allegations, saying he will not apologise as the SAHRC investigates his past social media posts.
Viral News
Gauteng school war ends with Hoërskool Roodepoort principal among injured
Three learners and the principal of Hoërskool Roodepoort were injured after a violent clash with West Ridge High School learners in Johannesburg.
Viral News
Who is Marius Borg Hoiby? – Norwegian heir charged with four counts of rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with raping four women and committing other violent offences.
Crime
Ayanda Yisaka successor expected to take the helm as Boko Haram leader in Cape Town
Slain gang leader Ayanda Yisaka was buried in the Eastern Cape this past weekend, with young mourners celebrating his life, even as police warn of possible gang retaliation and growing extortion linked to the Boko Haram network.
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Road closures set for Tshwane CBD as planned shutdown goes ahead on Monday, 18 August 2025
Motorists have been warned to expect major disruptions as Tshwane CBD protests linked to service delivery grievances are set to block several streets on Monday, 18 August 2025.
Crime
Brooklyn mass shooting: Three killed at New York restaurant
Suspects involved in the mass shooting inside Taste of the City in Brooklyn are still at large as authorities piece together the events of the tragedy.
Crime
Cape Town investigators baffled as more bodies pile up in Muizenberg
Cape Town police were called to a harrowing crime scene in Xakabantu, Muizenberg, where three victims were targeted in a well-orchestrated shooting.
Viral News
Donald Trump could end Russia-Ukraine war in Alaska: Here’s what’s at stake
Donald Trump made it clear he is in Alaska to save lives, ahead of a crucial meeting with Russian leader, Vladimir Putin.
Crime
KwaMhlanga teen with prior violent history jailed for stabbing pupil to death
A 15-year-old boy is due in court next week for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old pupil to death outside a school in KwaMhlanga, Nelspruit.
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Soweto residents vow to shutdown taxi operations near Maponya Mall
Tensions remain high in Soweto as residents, angered by the killing of an e-hailing driver, vow to block taxis near Maponya Mall for a week, with police confirming no arrests yet.
Crime
Gang-related mass shooting kills five in Lotus River
Five people were killed in a Lotus River mass shooting this morning, as Cape Town police investigate a wave of suspected gang-related attacks.
News
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla 2021 July unrest trial date set
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will stand trial in November 2025 for her alleged role in the deadly 2021 July unrest, after the Durban High Court confirmed the case is ready to proceed.
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Maponya Mall cautiously resumes operations after a harrowing night of murder
Maponya Mall has reopened under tense conditions after a deadly attack on e-hailing drivers left one person dead and two others seriously injured, sparking protests from Soweto residents.