Two confirmed dead after Cuauhtémoc crashed into Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two people and injuring 19 others during a promotional visit to New York.
Viral News
Crime
Manhunt launched for Umlazi mass shooting suspects
Police have launched a manhunt after eight people were gunned down in Umlazi’s Zama informal settlement.
International
Chris Brown UK arrest: Here are the ‘Breezy Bowl’ tour dates he’ll miss
Chris Brown has been arrested in the UK and will remain in custody until 13 June, which may affect several upcoming Breezy Bowl tour dates across Europe.
Crime
Supreme Court kicks out Nandipha’s request to nullify her Tanzania extradition
The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected Nandipha Magudumana’s bid to declare her extradition from Tanzania unlawful, clearing the way for her trial to proceed.
Crime
Nandipha Magudumana extradition SCA ruling expected today
The Supreme Court of Appeal is set to deliver judgment today on whether Nandipha Magudumana’s return from Tanzania was legal, which could impact the Thabo Bester case.
Local
Helen Zille comedy roast premieres on Showmax today
The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille is now streaming, featuring big-name comedians and celebrities in a night of jokes, fashion, and surprises.
Technology
AirCar: World’s first mass-produced flying car set for 2026 launch
Klein Vision has unveiled its certified AirCar production prototype, set to launch in 2026 as the world’s first mass-produced flying car.
News
Higher Education minister dissolves SETA board amid cadre deployment concerns
Minister of Higher Education Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane has cancelled recent SETA board appointments after public backlash, promising a new process focused on fairness and qualifications.
News
Cyril Ramaphosa set to hold ‘damage-control’ talks with Donald Trump in first US visit since 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the United States from 19 to 22 May for talks with President Donald Trump, amid tensions over refugee policies and land reform.
Viral News
Mamelodi Sundowns clinch league title for the eighth time in a row
This is Sundowns’ 15th league title overall and their eighth in a row. No other football team in South Africa’s top division has ever achieved eight consecutive league titles.
News
Cornal Hendricks dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Former Springbok rugby player Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37.
International
Tory Lanez’s team claims to be in possession of evidence pointing to Kelsey Harris as the shooter
Tory Lanez’s team shares a new claim from Kelsey Harris’s former bodyguard, suggesting she fired the gun in the 2020 Megan Thee Stallion shooting.
International
Diddy trial: Full 15-minute video of Cassie assault surfaces online [video]
The full 15-minute video of Diddy assaulting Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel has emerged online as she continues her testimony in the federal sex trafficking case.
Crime
Roodepoort community rattled after discovery of 11-year-old boy’s body
Police are investigating the death of 11-year-old Jayden Lee Meek, whose body was found in Fleurhof after he went missing the day before.
News
Watch: Sihle Lonzi kicked out of Parliament committee meeting [video]
EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was removed from a Parliament meeting after questioning the appointment of Gwede Mantashe’s son to a SETA board, sparking political outrage.
Health
Recovering from rotator cuff surgery? Study reveals which biceps procedure helps you stay strong
A clinical study compared tenotomy and tenodesis in rotator cuff surgery patients and found tenodesis helps better preserve arm strength.
Sports
Watch: Team SA showered with hero’s welcome after World Relay Championships glory [video]
Team South Africa’s athletics squad received a hero’s welcome at OR Tambo after winning two golds and a bronze at the World Relay Championships in China.
Lifestyle
New survey indicates South Africa’s middle-class is struggling to survive
DebtBusters’ Q1 2025 report shows South Africa’s middle-class is cutting back on essentials like food and transport to manage debt and survive rising costs.
Crime
Free State asbestos case: State granted preservation order to recover R34 million
The Bloemfontein High Court has granted the NPA a preservation order to freeze R34 million in assets linked to the Free State asbestos corruption case.
International
Rihanna is releasing new music this week
Rihanna will release her new single “Friend Of Mine” this Friday for the ‘Smurfs’ soundtrack, marking her first new music since 2022.
International
Who is Santino Casio? – What we know about inmate who stabbed Tory Lanez
Santino Casio, a convicted murderer serving life in prison, has been identified as the inmate who allegedly stabbed rapper Tory Lanez in a California prison.
Crime
Roshanlal Banawo: Ex-SAPS detective convicted for plot to kill KZN police general
Former SAPS captain Roshanlal Banawo has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for plotting to murder KwaZulu-Natal police general Frances Slambert.
News
Major recall announced for these car brands in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission has announced a major car recall in South Africa affecting brands like Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, VW, and Volvo due to serious safety risks.
Crime
Mpilonhle Primary schoolgirl alleged rape: ‘Teachers failed to protect my daughter,’ mother cries
What has added to the Dullstroom community’s anger is that, according to the family, the teacher who witnessed the assault allegedly told the child not to speak about the incident.
News
Episcopal Church refuses to assist with settling Afrikaners in the US
The Episcopal Church has refused to help resettle 49 Afrikaners granted refugee status in the US, sparking backlash from the White House.
News
Gautrain slashes ticket prices by 50%: Here’s everything you must know
Gautrain has introduced a 50% discount on train fares for students, pensioners, low-income earners, and people with disabilities through its KlevaMova initiative—here’s what to know.
International
Diddy trial: Cassie reveals shockers on first day of testimony
Cassie Ventura took the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial, detailing years of abuse, control, and sexual exploitation during their relationship.
News
Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding to prevent power grid collapse
Eskom has unexpectedly implemented Stage 2 loadshedding due to power unit delays and breakdowns, contradicting its earlier winter forecast of a stable electricity supply.
Crime
Alleged Table View druglord arrested with R1 million cash
Cape Town police arrested a foreign national in Table View after discovering over R1 million in cash and several bank cards, prompting charges of theft and cybercrime.
Local
MacG extends Minnie Dlamini invite to ‘Podcast n Chill’ after degrading comments
MacG has apologised for making crude remarks about Minnie Dlamini and invited her to appear on his podcast following public and political backlash.