Two suspects to appear in court for Hermanus taxi double murder
Two suspects arrested for a double murder linked to taxi violence in Overberg will appear in Hermanus Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Crime
News
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to resign amid internal pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign on Monday amid internal pressure, with implications for South Africa-Canada relations.
International
Who is Noushin Faraji? – Ex-hairdresser lifts the lid on disturbing harassment culture at Fox Sports
Noushin Faraji’s lawsuit reveals allegations of harassment and retaliation at Fox Sports, naming Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor, and Charlie Dixon.
International
Golden Globes 2025: Here is the complete winners list
Check out the complete winners list for the 2025 Golden Globes, updated live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
News
Tornado rips past Welkom, causes extensive damage [video]
A tornado wreaked havoc in Welkom, Free State, causing extensive damage.
Crime
Meadowlands McDonald’s remains closed after horror robbery
A six-year-old boy tragically lost his life in an armed robbery at Meadowdale McDonald’s, which remains closed as investigations continue.
International
Golden Globes 2025: How to watch live in South Africa
Find out how to watch the Golden Globes 2025 live in South Africa as M-Net drops the event for the first time in decades.
Sports
UK snow storm threatens Liverpool vs Man United postponement
The UK has been hit by heavy snowfall and freezing rain, prompting an amber weather warning for snow and ice across large parts of the north, including Liverpool.
Crime
Attempted CIT heist in Selby: Here’s what we know
An attempted CIT heist in Selby left destruction and chaos on Sunday as investigations into the failed robbery continue.
Crime
South African musician and British fiancée found dead in Vietnam villa
South African musician Arno Quinton and British fiancée Greta Otteson were found dead in their Vietnam villa, leaving a mystery of locked doors and unanswered questions.
Technology
Venus dazzles in the first conjunction event for 2025
Venus shone brightly just above the waxing crescent Moon in the western sky after sunset.
News
Heavy rains expected to disrupt South Africa’s first workweek of 2025
Heavy rains from 5–8 January 2025, will affect several South African provinces, disrupting the first workweek with flooding and travel risks.
Crime
Queens mass shooting leaves multiple victims injured: Here’s everything we know
The victims, primarily teenagers, were transported to local hospitals, including Long Island Jewish Hospital and Cohen’s Children Medical Center.
Viral News
Who was Shamsud Din Jabbar? – Here’s what we know about the man behind the New Orleans terror attack
More details have emerged about Shamsud Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack.
Crime
Las Vegas police are treating Cybertruck explosion as possible terrorist attack
The incident resulted in the death of one person and left seven others with minor injuries.
Cape Town Buzz
Loadshedding in Cape Town: Live schedule updates for January 2025
Cape Town’s innovative energy strategies and ongoing challenges with loadshedding reveal a complex battle for stable and sustainable power in 2025.
News
Eskom loadshedding schedule: Live updates for January 2025
South Africa’s power system faces a critical test in January 2025, with loadshedding concerns looming despite Eskom’s recent operational gains.
Viral News
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
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.