Enoch Godongwana reverses 0.5% VAT hike: Here’s what it means
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has scrapped the 0.5% VAT increase that was set to take effect on 1 May, following political and legal pressure.
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Outage-laden Capitec Bank posts huge earnings in 2025 financial report
Capitec Bank reported a 30% surge in 2025 headline earnings as customers faced repeated app outages and executives walked away with multimillion-rand payouts.
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FNB Germiston heist: Bank closes Golden Walk branch – Here’s what you must know
FNB has temporarily closed its Germiston branch after a sophisticated tunnel heist; police and forensic teams continue investigations.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 33
Day 33 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured video evidence from social media, Phumza Sigaqa’s withdrawal as a state witness, and the defence officially closing its case without presenting any witnesses.
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Second Tembisa Hospital fire breaks out: Here are the latest updates
Another fire has broken out at Tembisa Hospital, days after a blaze in the emergency unit, raising concerns over the facility’s infrastructure.
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FNB Germiston bank robbery: Here’s the latest
Thieves tunnelled into the FNB Germiston branch in a well-planned robbery that left authorities baffled.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 33, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The court is expected to hear from Sgt Sangozi, who will explain why Phumza Sigaqa was withdrawn as a state witness.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 32
Day 32 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured the continuation of DNA-related testimony from Captain Wesley Lombard, the formal withdrawal of Phumza Sigaqa as a state witness, and the admission of key warning statements and confession transcripts into evidence.
International
Kanye West goes dark after sharing startling claim about his cousin
Kanye West shocked the internet after sharing a disturbing childhood confession involving his cousin before disappearing from social media.
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Shannon Sharpe lawyers release steamy texts from ‘Me Too’ accuser
Shannon Sharpe is facing a lawsuit over alleged sexual assault, but his legal team is fighting back with explicit messages from the accuser to defend his name.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
After nearly four months of delays, the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to resume on Tuesday, with clarity pending on whether advocate Charles Mnisi will proceed as legal counsel for accused number one.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 32, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial resumes today as the court expects the State to present its roadmap for the main trial following the judge’s ruling on the admissibility of statements by two accused.
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Pope Francis dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and non-European Pope in over 1,200 years, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Easter Monday.
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Joshlin Smith trial: Judge rules Jacquen and Steveno confessions admissible in main trial
The judge ruled that the out-of-court statements made by Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn are admissible in the Joshlin Smith trial.
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Gauteng police make breakthrough in Nkululeko Mbambo murder
Gauteng authorities arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of JMPD Officer Nkululeko Mbambo during a major multi-agency operation.
Viral News
British Airways Flight BA58 from CPT to London skirts doom
A British Airways flight from Cape Town to London was forced to turn back after smoke filled the cockpit, prompting an emergency landing and delaying travel for nearly 300 passengers.
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Footage of Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash surfaces online [video]
A video showing the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216 has surfaced, revealing a deadly crash linked to bird strikes that killed 179 people.
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Prominent CATA boss killed in Nyanga taxi rank
A well-known CATA taxi boss, Mongi Titi, was gunned down at Nyanga taxi rank, prompting a police manhunt and renewed fears of taxi-related violence.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 31, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Final arguments in the trial-within-a-trial are expected as the court decides whether Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn’s alleged confessions were made voluntarily.
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Don Mlangeni dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Legendary South African actor Don Mlangeni has died at the age of 65. His family confirmed the news in a statement.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 30
Day 30 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw continued cross-examination of Steveno van Rhyn, with the state and judge scrutinising his version of alleged police torture and forced confession.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 30, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues on Day 30 with further cross-examination of Steveno van Rhyn as the court weighs the admissibility of his contested confession.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 29
Day 29 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn offer starkly different accounts of police abuse and confession fabrication during their testimony in the trial-within-a-trial.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 14 April 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped slightly to 62.8% on 14 April 2025. Major and minor dams continued to decline, while light rainfall offered limited relief.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 29, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues today with Jacquen Appollis expected to face further cross-examination as the state challenges the credibility of his shifting testimony.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 28
Day 28 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw Jacquen Appollis take the stand to challenge his alleged confession, but under cross-examination, inconsistencies in his testimony were exposed by the State and the presiding judge.
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Five Chris Hani quotes that are still relevant in 2025
Reflecting on the life and words of Chris Hani, we examine how his quotes remain relevant and influential in today’s society.
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Paul Mashatile warns of a soon-coming Cabinet reshuffle
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has confirmed a possible Cabinet reshuffle and says the Government of National Unity will continue even if the DA steps away.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 28, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Judge Erasmus is expected to hear final arguments today on whether the accused’s confessions will be admitted as evidence in the main trial.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 27
Day 27 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured the final cross-examination of Captain Philip Seekoei and renewed focus on Kelly Smith’s medical condition, with the trial-within-a-trial nearing its end.