Proteas homecoming details confirmed: Here’s what you must know
South Africa’s Proteas cricket team will arrive home on Wednesday after winning the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s.
Sports
International
Diddy trial: State expected to rest its case this week
Prosecutors are nearing the end of their case in Diddy’s federal sex trafficking trial, with five witnesses remaining before the defence begins.
Crime
KZN police clash with cash-in-transit suspects in Maphumulo
Police shot dead a suspect in a shootout in Maphumulo, KZN, while two officers were wounded and explosives were recovered.
Travel
Air India fleet crisis escalates as Boeing 787 bound for New Delhi makes emergency u-turn
A New Delhi-bound Air India flight returned to Hong Kong mid-air due to a suspected technical issue, days after a fatal crash involving the airline.
Viral News
Watch: Passenger on flight to Dubai films Iranian missiles headed for Israel [video]
A passenger on a Dubai-bound flight captured video of Iranian missiles launched toward Israel, as deadly attacks between the two countries continue to escalate.
Sports
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns fixtures, how to watch live in South Africa
Mamelodi Sundowns prepare for their FIFA Club World Cup matches following a weekend of high-powered opening games.
Cape Town Buzz
Pecks Valley fire update: Rescuers contain blaze but Boyes Drive remains closed
A fire that broke out in Pecks Valley, Muizenberg has been largely contained, but Boyes Drive remains closed as firefighting operations continue.
News
Eastern Cape floods death toll climbs to 88
The death toll from severe flooding in the Eastern Cape has reached 88 as rescue efforts continue and officials clarify the dam’s limitations.
News
Iron Dome failures: Iran missile strikes cause mass casualties in Tel Aviv
Iran launched missile strikes that hit Tel Aviv, bypassing the Iron Dome system, killing at least eight people, injuring hundreds.
Lifestyle
2025 Father’s Day: Here are 10 interesting facts you probably didn’t know
Did you know Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman from Arkansas, US, is credited as the founder of Father’s Day?
News
Eskom provides latest update on likelihood of loadshedding
Eskom issues Power Alert saying the grid is stable but under pressure, warns that high unplanned breakdowns could bring Stage 2 loadshedding this winter.
Viral News
Who is Vishwashkumar Ramesh? – What we know about the Air India crash lone survivor
A lone survivor, 40-year-old Vishwashkumar Ramesh, emerges from the tragic Air India Dreamliner crash as investigators probe the cause.
Travel
Black box expected to provide answers to fatal Air India crash
Investigators have recovered the black box from the Air India crash that killed over 240 people, and the data is expected to reveal what caused the disaster.
Crime
What happened to Channelle Plaatjies? – Here are the latest updates
DNA results confirm that the body found in a Paarl East shallow grave is that of 16-year-old Channelle Plaatjies, as her family calls for justice and space to mourn.
Travel
Jetstar Asia set to shut down operations in July 2025
Qantas has confirmed Jetstar Asia will shut down by 31 July 2025, with refunds and rebookings offered to passengers as operations wind down due to rising costs and competition.
News
House of Natural Butters slapped with R500K for producing aflatoxin-contaminated peanut butter
House of Natural Butters has been fined R500,000 for supplying peanut butter containing aflatoxin, a dangerous substance that can cause cancer.
Crime
Police release image of man wanted for Armard Swart murder
Police have issued a warrant of arrest for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe, wanted in connection with the murder of engineer Armard Swart in April 2024.
Crime
Suspect accused of Likhona Fose’s brutal murder unmasked in court
Mduduzi Mnisi appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court for the murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose; bail proceedings postponed as investigations continue.
News
Mthatha floods: Nine bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue
Flooding in Mthatha has killed nine people after a school transport bus was swept away, and search efforts are ongoing amid weather-related damage across the Eastern Cape.
Crime
Cape Town taxi war worsens as CATA and CODETA fight over Mfuleni-Somerset West route
Five people have been killed in a violent dispute between rival taxi associations over the Mfuleni-Somerset West route.
News
Eastern Cape torrential weather today: Four killed in minibus accident
A fatal minibus crash on the N2 outside East London, killing five people, occurred amid harsh weather in the Eastern Cape, which has also triggered road closures and power outages.
News
Power outages caused by torrential weather plunge these parts of KZN into darkness
Severe weather has triggered widespread power outages in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, affecting several towns and disrupting essential services.
News
Remains of missing Pyper Cherokee ZSKFB recovered with all passengers dead
The wreckage of the missing Pyper Cherokee ZSKFB was found in Greytown, KZN, with all three passengers dead; authorities have launched a full investigation.
Crime
Joshlin Smith update: Kelly Smith, Jacquen and Steveno file for leave to appeal convictions
Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn have filed for leave to appeal their convictions in the Joshlin Smith case, with the state preparing to oppose.
News
Eskom reports power outages in these parts of Gauteng on Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Eskom has confirmed several power outages across Gauteng on Tuesday, while warning that national loadshedding could return due to rising pressure on the grid.
News
Power outage rocks Pimville: Here are the latest updates
Eskom has confirmed that technicians are working to restore power in Pimville after the second outage in five days affected multiple zones in the area.
News
Gale-force winds cause destruction in parts of KwaZulu-Natal
Severe weather in KwaZulu-Natal has caused damaging winds, heavy snowfall, and road closures, with major warnings in place and key routes like the N2 shut down.
News
Eastern Cape torrential weather causes blackouts in these areas
Heavy storms in the Eastern Cape have led to major power outages and road closures, with Eskom confirming affected areas and SAWS issuing a high-level weather warning.
International
BET Awards 2025: Here’s the complete winners list
The 2025 BET Awards celebrated Black excellence with performances and major wins for Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and more—here’s the full list of winners.
Viral News
Watch: Heathrow Airport tarmac invader caught on camera [video]
A man was caught on video running across the Heathrow Airport tarmac before being arrested.