Hennops River horror: Police recover missing VW Polo
Rescue divers recovered a VW Polo from the Hennops River, believed to be connected to the tragic deaths of three missing Free State police officers.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 35
Day 35 of the Joshlin Smith trial concluded closing arguments from all defence lawyers and the State, with Judge Erasmus confirming judgment will be handed down on Friday.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Powerball results and payouts: Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Powerball jackpot is a mouth-watering R51 million.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 34
Day 34 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw the State close its case with detailed arguments supporting convictions for human trafficking and kidnapping, while Jacquen Appollis’s lawyer launched a strained attack on the credibility of key witness Lourentia Lombaard.
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Police discover two bodies linked to disappearance of three Gauteng SAPS constables
Two bodies believed to be among the three missing Gauteng constables have been discovered at Hennops River in Centurion.
Viral News
Who is Sebastiaan Jooste? – New exposé unveils ‘twatterbaas’ sordid plan to ruin US-SA ties
News24’s investigation reveals Sebastiaan Jooste as the man behind @Twatterbaas, exposing his false claims of farm ownership and role in spreading divisive misinformation.
Lotto & Powerball
South Africa fuel price forecast for May 2025: Here’s what motorists should expect
Expect small petrol price cuts and moderate diesel and paraffin cuts when the final May 2025 fuel price adjustments are announced. The drop is still coming — but it’s going to be a lot less than early April forecasts predicted.
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Western Cape court suspends VAT hike: Here’s what it means
The Western Cape High Court has suspended the VAT hike until Parliament formally reverses it, giving the DA a major legal victory over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s original plan.
Cape Town Buzz
Tokai fire news: Road closures and latest updates on Monday, 28 April 2025
Firefighters remain on duty tackling the Tokai fire on Table Mountain, with road closures in place and donation drop-offs available for public support.
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John Steenhuisen hopes to mend GNU coalition with ANC
DA leader John Steenhuisen says the party is working to fix relations with the ANC after the VAT hike issue almost fractured the Government of National Unity.
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Limpopo school transport driver due in court for raping five-year-old
A 35-year-old school transport driver was arrested in Mafefe, Limpopo, for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl, with the case now before the courts.
Crime
Free State asbestos case: Moroadi Cholota matter goes to trial-within-a-trial
The Free State High Court has ruled in favour of Moroadi Cholota’s plea for a trial-within-a-trial, raising legal questions about her extradition and liability in the R255 million asbestos case.
Viral News
Pope Francis funeral: How to watch live in South Africa
Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday in Rome, with major world leaders attending and live coverage available to South African viewers.
News
Eskom plunges SA into Stage 2 loadshedding
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 loadshedding due to high electricity demand, unplanned outages, and extensive planned maintenance.
News
Zelensky cuts South Africa visit short after Kyiv attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ended his South Africa visit early after a deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, amid tensions over a US-proposed peace deal.
Crime
Police make breakthrough in Wynberg court murder
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, bringing the total number of arrests to four.
International
Who is Shannon Sharpe’s accuser? – Here’s what we know about ‘Gabbi Zuniga’
Shannon Sharpe is being sued for sexual assault by OnlyFans model Gabriella ‘Gabbi’ Zuniga; here’s what we know about the accuser and the status of the case.
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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.
News
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.
Crime
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.
International
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.
Crime
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.
News
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.