Saldanha air show ends in tragedy after pilot plummets to death
A pilot flying an Impala Mk1 jet died in a crash at the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha Bay, bringing the event to a tragic end on Saturday afternoon.
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Crime
SAPS clears the air on whether Soshanguve mass shooting was a xenophobic attack
Four people were shot and killed in Soshanguve after a confrontation between community patrollers and a group of men, prompting SAPS to dismiss xenophobia claims.
Travel
Heathrow Airport resumes operations: Here are the latest updates
Heathrow Airport has resumed full operations after a 24-hour shutdown caused by a power outage linked to an off-site substation fire.
International
George Foreman dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement.
Viral News
Heathrow Airport shutdown: Here’s everything we know
Heathrow Airport has closed for the entire day due to a substation fire, causing mass flight disruptions and global travel chaos.
News
Human Rights Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate in South Africa
South Africa observes Human Rights Day on 21 March 2025. Here’s the theme, historical significance, and how to celebrate.
Crime
KZN SAPS kill four alleged suspects in Dumisani Makhaya Drive shootout
Four suspected extortionists were shot and killed in a police shootout in Ethekwini. Here’s what we know so far.
Crime
Edwin Sodi skirts attempted murder charges
The attempted murder case against businessman Edwin Sodi has been struck off the roll after complainants withdrew their statements.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 14
On Day 14 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Lourentia Lombaard was grilled over inconsistencies in her confessions, with the defence challenging her credibility and timeline of events.
News
SASSA deadline: What to do when Gold Cards stop working on 20 March 2025
SASSA Gold Cards will stop working at midnight as beneficiaries switch to PostBank Black Cards. Here’s what you need to know.
Crime
Doornfontein taxi rank a no-go zone after deadly shooting
A deadly shooting at the Doornfontein taxi rank in Johannesburg has left four people dead, with links to ongoing taxi violence in Gauteng.
News
Ashwin Trikamjee dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Prominent religious leader and legal expert Ashwin Trikamjee has passed away at 79. Here’s what we know about his life and legacy.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 14, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
With each testimony shaping the direction of the case, Day 14 is expected to be another crucial day in court.
News
Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding: Here are the latest updates
Eskom has announced Stage 2 loadshedding due to generation unit failures. Here’s what this means for consumers.
News
Health Dept ban on cannabis-infused and hemp foods receives widespread backlash
Opposition parties and industry stakeholders have criticised the Health Department’s decision to ban cannabis-infused and hemp food products.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 13
On Day 13 of the Joshlin Smith trial, intense cross-examination caused State witness Lourentia Lombaard to suffer a panic attack, leading to an abrupt adjournment.
Technology
Watch: The moment ‘Butch’ and ‘Suni’ touched down on Earth [video]
After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams safely returned to Earth. Here’s what happened.
Technology
MultiChoice confirms 2025 DStv prices: Here’s what you must know
MultiChoice has announced its DStv price increases for 2025, with adjustments across several packages. Here’s what subscribers can expect.
News
Consumer inflation stabilised at 3.2% in February 2025: Here’s what this actually means
South Africa’s consumer inflation remained at 3.2% in February, with food and medical costs rising. Here’s what that means for consumers.
News
EMPD officers shut down R21 over wages and ‘working conditions’
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers have blocked major highways, protesting wage cuts and working conditions, leading to heavy traffic congestion.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 13, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
With tensions high and each testimony shaping the direction of the Joshlin Smith trial, Day 13 is set to be another crucial day in court.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 12
On Day 12 of the Joshlin Smith trial, the defence challenged witness testimonies, grilling the protected witness and State’s key witness, Lourentia Lombaard, on inconsistencies in their statements.
News
Taxpayers set to carry burden of Eskom debt with tariff hikes and new Bill
NERSA has approved a 12.74% electricity price increase for Eskom direct customers from April 2025, alongside a revised Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill to manage the utility’s financial burden.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 11
On Day 11 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Kelly Smith’s sister made a shocking claim about Joshlin’s whereabouts, while a witness described a tense argument between Kelly and Jacquen the day before the child vanished.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Kelly’s sister reveals ‘Joshlin was in Saldanha’ during frantic search
Kelly Smith’s sister, Mickeyla Daniels, testified that Kelly claimed Joshlin was in the informal settlement but that Saldanha was a ‘hotspot,’ adding to the contradictions in her statements.
News
IPID gives Commissioner Mkhwanazi two days to respond to corruption allegations
IPID has launched an investigation into KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi over allegations of interference in an arrest, giving him until 19 March to respond.
Crime
Michael Lomas: Accused Eskom fraudster bail set to be determined today
The Johannesburg High Court will decide today whether former businessman Michael Lomas, accused in Eskom’s Kusile corruption case, will be granted bail.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 11, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
On Day 11, the Joshlin Smit trial is set to resume with Lombaard expected to complete her testimony.
News
Bedfordview residents protest over widespread Joburg water outages
Bedfordview residents protest after going nine days without water, demanding answers from Rand Water amid ongoing supply issues across Johannesburg.
News
Trump administration expels Ebrahim Rasool as SA ambassador to US
The US has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, citing political tensions and diplomatic disagreements between Washington and Pretoria.