Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash: At least 179 dead in South Korea tragedy [video]
At least 28 people were confirmed dead, and 23 others suffered injuries, with many in critical condition.
Viral News
Viral News
Who is Nobuntu Mkhize? – Here’s what we know about the woman banned from FlySafair flights
An investigation into Nobuntu Mkhize’s background reveals her as a prominent figure in the media and marketing industry.
Viral News
Watch: Woman placed on FlySafair no-fly list after in-flight outburst
Video footage taken by fellow passengers captured the woman clashing with flight attendants.
News
Christmas births dropped 22.6% in 2024: Here’s what the health department revealed
The department’s records for the past three years show a consistent decrease in Christmas Day births.
News
Information regulator heads to court in last-ditch effort to block release of 2024 matric results
The move follows tensions between the regulator and the department, which escalated last week when the Information Regulator issued an R5 million fine against the department.
Crime
Watch: E-hailer robbed by passengers requesting pickup in Athlone
The dashcam footage is clear enough to identify the individuals involved in the robbery.
Viral News
Moments before Azerbaijan Airlines crash caught on camera [video]
The footage, now viral on social media, provides an intimate look into the fear and chaos onboard before the plane went down, tragically claiming 38 lives and injuring 29.
News
What is happening in Mozambique? – Here are the latest updates
South Africa has expressed deep concern over the unrest in its neighbouring country.
Cape Town Buzz
Garden Route wildfires expected to worsen on Christmas Day
Today’s weather conditions remain unfavourable, with strong southeasterly winds forecast to complicate efforts to contain the Jongensfontein wildfires.
News
Latest Stilfontein letter claims miners are eating human flesh to survive
Released on Christmas Day, the letter paints a grim picture of life in the abandoned Stilfontein shafts.
Lifestyle
Three South African Christmas carols you didn’t know exist
Christmas is in a few days. How about celebrating this merry day with these South Africa-inspired carols?
Crime
Orkney resort owner survives horror stabbing over hookah [video]
Marc Hanscombe was stabbed for trying to stop a group of partygoers from smoking hookah at his Orkney resort.
Viral News
Summer Walker blasts ‘fake’ Tomorrow Can Wait Festival
The festival, promoted as a three-day music extravaganza, is set to take place at Legends Adventure Farm and MX Track from 4 to 6 April 2025.
News
Bishop Lavis court torched over death of alleged gangster
The riots broke out after a raid by the Anti-Gang Unit at the home of an alleged gang leader.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town shaken by 5.3 magnitude earthquake: Here’s what we know
The quake’s magnitude of 5.3 places it in the moderate category, meaning it could potentially cause minor damage to buildings, particularly in vulnerable areas, and may be widely felt in surrounding regions.
Crime
Watch: Mayfair driver narrowly escapes armed hijacking attempt [video]
The unsettling video, recorded at approximately 17:09 on Tuesday, 17 December 2024, begins with a seemingly ordinary day.
News
Gauteng records highest fatalities in mid-festive road stats
Since 1 December 2024, 96 fatalities have been recorded from 90 crashes in Gauteng, contributing to a nationwide death toll of 512 lives lost.
News
Eskom reports turnaround in 2025 amid warning signs of loadshedding’s return
For the 2024 financial year, Eskom faced dire circumstances, including a record-breaking 329 days of loadshedding and an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) that dipped to 54.56%.
News
New electricity act will come into effect in January 2025: Here’s what you must expect
At the heart of the new law is the unbundling of Eskom’s role as the sole provider of electricity.
Crime
Vukani Khumalo: Durban court blunder sees notorious killer walk free on bail
Khumalo, who is facing charges for a series of brutal murders, was mistakenly swapped with another suspect, Khulekani Khumalo, who was due to appear for a lesser crime—vehicle theft.
Crime
Murder of Nontobeko Cele was Sibusiso Lawrence’s second attempt, family reveals
A relative recounted an incident in May 2024 where Ntaka allegedly rammed his car into Cele and another individual, named Xolile, during a heated altercation.
News
KZN rescue teams on high alert amid Orange Level 5 flood warnings for Wednesday
This weather event, expected on Wednesday, 18 December, could lead to flooding of roads and settlements, damage to infrastructure, and the displacement of affected communities.
Crime
Luigi Mangione formally indicted for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The indictment accuses Mangione of murdering Thompson “in furtherance of an act of terrorism.”
News
Here’s a real ‘Janu-worry’: Experts warn loadshedding could return in the new year
Experts warn that the stability witnessed during the summer months may falter under the pressure of increased energy consumption in January.
News
Randfontein rattled by 3.1 magnitude tremor: Here’s everything we know
The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres and was felt as very weak shaking in surrounding areas.
Crime
Sibusiso Lawrence: KZN man reveals motive for killing his child’s mother in viral video
Sibusiso Lawrence killed his ex-girlfriend and posted pictures of her lifeless body on his page. Chillingly, he took this video shortly before the brutal murder.
Crime
Watch: Pretoria East house robbery caught on camera [video]
At the time of the break-in, the occupants of the house were reportedly asleep and unaware of the intruder’s presence.
Viral News
Watch: Russian general in charge of nuclear troops killed in bomb attack [video]
Russian general Igor Kirillov, head of nuclear protection forces, was killed in a targeted bomb attack in Moscow. Watch footage of the aftermath here.
Viral News
Who was Natalie ‘Samantha’ Rupnow? – Here’s everything we know about the Wisconsin school shooter
Natalie ‘Samantha’ Rupnow, the Wisconsin school shooter, left a manifesto and final image before the attack. Here’s everything we know so far.
News
GNU minister salaries for 2024/2025 revealed: Here’s what you must know
The GNU, established after the 2024 national elections, saw an increase in executive positions, with the Cabinet growing to 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers.