Truck drivers stranded as Mozambique protests disrupt Lebombo border operations
The unrest, stemming from local grievances in Mozambique, has left hundreds of truck drivers stranded at the border, unable to deliver essential goods.
News
Crime
Luigi Mangione charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO: Manifesto revealed
Authorities found a handwritten manifesto outlining Mangione’s grievances against the healthcare industry, specifically targeting UnitedHealthcare.
Crime
Identity of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder unmasked: Here’s what we know
Luigi Mangione, who was valedictorian of the Class of 2016 at Gilman School, has no prior arrest history in New York.
Travel
FlySafair responds to OR Tambo refuelling saga with travel updates
In a statement released this afternoon, FlySafair confirmed that the refuelling issue at OR Tambo caused delays across numerous routes.
International
Who is Tony Buzbee? – What we know about the lawyer Jay-Z accuses of defamation
The latest batch of lawsuits filed by Tony Buzbee against Diddy has cast new sets of eyes on the controversial lawyer.
International
Jay-Z releases explosive statement on minor rape lawsuit
Jay-Z blasted Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee for using deplorable tactics to extort money from him.
News
Janusz Walus deported to Poland: What happens next?
Janusz Walus’s deportation marks the end of a decades-long chapter tied to one of South Africa’s most politically charged murders.
Crime
Police raid Cape Town security firm in Mark Lifman murder investigation
Authorities revealed that the operation was driven by suspicions linking the firm to evidence connected to Lifman’s death.
Crime
NYPD releases images of grinning suspect in Brian Thompson murder
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has released surveillance images of a man suspected in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Story Summary: NYPD Reveals Photos of Suspect in CEO’s Killing The images, shared with the public on Thursday, feature a suspect with a distinct grin as he walks near the scene of the
Crime
CCTV footage of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder leaks online [video]
The footage reportedly shows the suspect lurking in the vicinity of the hotel before the attack.
News
Danny Jordaan’s fraud case postponed over legal representation conflict
The delay comes as the state contests the appointment of Jordaan’s legal representative, Advocate Norman Arendse.
Crime
Gqeberha man hands himself over after shooting 16-month-old baby
The incident occurred when the man randomly fired a shot while walking down the street.
Travel
South African Airways faces turbulence as pilots strike over pay, flights cancelled
Khaya Buthelezi, SAA’s spokesperson, confirmed that flights to Perth and São Paulo have been grounded.
News
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case postponed to January 2025
The sections Mapisa-Nqakula seeks include the investigation diary and correspondence between investigating officers.
Crime
Northview High deputy principal critically injured in shooting
The shooting occurred during school hours, and emergency services rushed the victim to a nearby hospital.
Crime
Wife accused in Pretoria businessman’s kidnapping unmasked in court
Police are still piecing together how Ismail allegedly orchestrated the events leading to her husband’s abduction while feigning her own kidnapping to mislead authorities.
Sports
Benni McCarthy clears the air on rumours about his next club
While McCarthy commended the club’s success, he quelled any speculation suggesting he might be positioning himself for a future role at Sundowns.
News
What’s happening in South Korea? – President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law
This announcement followed weeks of protests and heated disputes in parliament regarding the proposed 2024 budget.
Crime
Teenager’s body found in Delft as Cape Town grapples with rising violent crime
The teenager was dressed in blue jeans, a maroon t-shirt, and red All-Star sneakers, with visible injuries to his body and face, according to a police report.
News
KZN police vow action on Day Five of Durban taxi strike
Police have launched a manhunt for drivers and vehicle owners implicated in blocking roads and stopping trucks on the N3 towards Durban, creating significant traffic delays.
Crime
Cape Town police make breakthrough in Mfuleni mass shooting
The breakthrough, announced on Tuesday, follows intensive investigations by the provincial serious violent crimes unit, supported by intelligence operatives.
Crime
Mfuleni officer accused of raping female detainee has a GBV history, court learns
The accused officer is also facing separate charges of assault and domestic violence opened by his girlfriend in November.
Cape Town Buzz
Bus fire near Newlands Forest causes M3 highway closures
The fire reportedly spread to grassy areas along the roadside.
News
Is the Mexican cartel in South Africa? – KZN police intercept millions worth cocaine at harbour
Law enforcement is working to establish the total value of the drugs, with further details expected in an official statement from the Durban SAPS.
Crime
Watch: Wanted Randburg car jammer caught on CCTV [video]
It’s believed the suspect is still at large and likely operates in and around the Randburg region.
News
Protests break out in Lenasia South over water outages
JMPD officers have been deployed to manage the situation and redirect motorists to alternative routes.
Local
Weapons cache found during Shauwn Mkhize raid to be tested for links to open cases
Sources reveal the weapons cache found in MaMkhize’s La Lucia home was not registered.
News
AGOA at risk after Donald Trump lashes out at BRICS
The AGOA deal expires in 2025 under Trump’s administration.
Crime
Keneilwe Shalaba abandons bail as search for her missing toddler continues
Keneilwe Shalaba has abandoned her bail application. The 32-year-old Boipatong resident is accused of trafficking her two-year-old son.
Crime
Six more illegal miners surface from Stilfontein shaft
Six men were captured as they emerged from one of the abandoned, taking the total of illegal miners arrested in the past 24 hours to 26.