Ga-Rankuwa hijacking attempt caught on camera
A surveillance video shows an attempted Ga-Rankuwa hijacking in broad daylight.
Crime
News
Wage study shows women earn 40% less than men in South Africa
A report by the Commission for Gender Equality reveals that women in South Africa earn 40% less than men, exposing a deep gender wage gap across industries.
News
Eskom is a month away from achieving zero loadshedding in winter
Eskom could achieve zero loadshedding this winter for the first time, thanks to improved power station performance and fewer breakdowns.
International
Kelley Mack dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Kelley Mack, known for her role as Addy on ‘The Walking Dead’, has died at 33.
Viral News
Who is Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa? – Get to know the woman behind the R240m Naspers stock frenzy
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa sold R240 million in Naspers shares to settle taxes and expenses.
News
Ion Iliescu dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first freely elected post‑communist president, has died at age 95 from lung cancer, leaving a complex and controversial legacy.
News
South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Fuel prices change again from 6 August 2025 — petrol is cheaper, but diesel, paraffin and LPG will cost more.
Sports
Thomas Partey makes his first court appearance on five rape charges
Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today on charges of rape and sexual assault and denies all allegations.
Viral News
Death toll increases as Legionnaire’s diseases spreads in the US
A second person has died and over 50 others have fallen ill in a growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem, New York.
News
South Africa lays out plans to soften the blow on 30% tariff
South African businesses are feeling the impact of the new 30% tariff imposed by the United States, and the government has introduced a multi-part plan to protect local industries and jobs.
News
Barberton illegal miner tally rises as more invaders surface from Sheba Gold shaft
Twenty-eight more illegal miners have emerged from the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, pushing the number of arrests to 546 since last week, with police saying more are expected.
News
Stats show South African women with degrees are more likely to be unemployed compared to men
New data from Statistics South Africa shows that women continue to face significant inequality in the workplace, with lower employment rates, higher joblessness, and less pay compared to men.
Viral News
Search for British woman missing in Greece escalates as more details surface
A 59-year-old British woman has been reported missing in northern Greece after disappearing from a beach in Kavala while swimming with her husband.
Health
Flesh-eating bacteria sparks outbreak fears in Southern USA
A rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria is spreading in the Southern United States, raising concerns about possible outbreaks in warm freshwater environments.
Sports
Who is Rio Ngumoha? – Here’s everything we know about Liverpool’s new sensation
Rio Ngumoha, a 16-year-old footballer, is going viral for his performances in Liverpool’s pre-season matches after scoring stunning goals and impressing coaches and fans alike.
Viral News
American Eagle stock soars after Trump praises Sydney Sweeney
American Eagle stock climbed sharply after former U.S. President Donald Trump reacted positively to an ad campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
News
More details surface about tragic Brackenfell accident
Four young adults were killed and two others seriously injured after a car crashed into a tree and caught fire in Brackenfell on Saturday evening.
News
Frustrated bus drivers down tools in Rea Vaya protest
Rea Vaya bus services in Johannesburg were halted without warning after drivers at the Meadowlands depot protested against being forced to use unsafe and unlicensed vehicles.
Viral News
Footage of Duke Dennis arrest surfaces online
Duke Dennis, a popular online streamer, was arrested in San Antonio for criminal trespassing and trying to run from police—footage of the incident is now circulating on social media.
Local
Minnie Dlamini rejects MacG’s apology with a damning lawsuit
Minnie Dlamini has filed a R2.5 million lawsuit against MacG and Sol Phenduka, rejecting MacG’s public apology over remarks she says were harmful and disrespectful.
Crime
Mbalenhle Nkomo survives alleged abduction, husband reveals what she told him
Mbalenhle Nkomo, a Johannesburg woman reported missing over the weekend, was found alive after an alleged kidnapping that her family says was a case of mistaken identity.
International
Gina Huynh: One of Diddy’s accusers pleads for his bail release
Gina Huynh, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs who was once listed as a witness in his criminal case, has asked a judge to release him on bail ahead of sentencing.
Viral News
Giant rat measuring 56cm found in UK home
A giant rat measuring 56cm was discovered in a home in England, with local officials warning the problem is getting worse.
News
BMA launches new passport stamp to tighten security
South Africa’s Border Management Authority has launched a new security stamp to stop passport fraud and protect the country’s growing travel power.
News
MultiChoice tests new strategy in a bid to save DStv Stream
DStv Stream faces uncertain future as MultiChoice tests new strategies to stop subscriber losses and grow its streaming platforms.
Crime
WATCH: Court hears seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa fought for her life before brutal murder
DNA under her fingernails linked a taxi driver with a violent history to the crime.
Crime
Lolitha Kowa murder suspects back in court as community demands justice
Two people accused of killing seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa return to court today, while the community urges the magistrate to deny them bail.
Viral News
Flash flooding NYC: Videos capture chaos as torrential rains drench the East Coast
Flash flooding in NYC caused major disruption on Thursday, with social media videos showing dramatic scenes of stranded trains, flooded roads and overwhelmed commuters.
News
Edwin Sodi hosted crime figures at lavish party — Vusi “Cat” Matlala was front and centre
A new report reveals that Edwin Sodi hosted alleged crime lord Vusi “Cat” Matlala and top ANC figures at his 50th birthday celebration—raising fresh questions about political connections.
Fashion
Shein pop-up store coming to South Africa amid global tax scrutiny and financial uncertainty
Shein is launching a pop-up store at Johannesburg’s Mall of Africa this weekend, as questions swirl over its tax practices and a reported $400 million profit ahead of new tariffs.