Zama Zama threats delay power restoration in Carletonville
Eskom’s technicians have been working around the clock to expedite repairs, but threats from illegal mining activities in the area have hindered progress.
News
Cape Town Buzz
Five drownings reported in Cape Town this week
Cape Town records five drownings in one week as festive season safety preparations ramp up.
News
One in five spaza shops registered in Gauteng are foreign-owned
Of the total applications, 2,605 were submitted by foreign nationals, revealing that one in five spaza shops in the province is foreign-owned.
Viral News
Marcus Fakana: UK govt accused of abandoning teen arrested for dating in Dubai
Marcus Fakana faces a harsh prison sentence for striking up a fling with a teen traveller while on holiday in Dubai.
News
No booze, weapons allowed at MK Party first anniversary rally
The MK Party prepares for its first anniversary rally in Durban on 15 December 2024. Highlights include Jacob Zuma’s address, logistical challenges, and unsold gala packages.
News
Prolonged water outages announced for parts of Johannesburg in December
Johannesburg faces water outages starting Friday, 13 December 2024 due to Rand Water maintenance. Areas like Soweto, Randburg, and Parktown will experience disruptions for up to 86 hours.
Crime
Inside job suspected in Limpopo stokvel robbery
A Limpopo stokvel group was robbed in Strydkraal Block A village earlier this week and police suspect the crime may have involved insider information.
Crime
Bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione arrest coming soon, Altoona police confirm
Luigi Mangione was detained after an employee at McDonald’s recognised him from widely circulated police images.
International
Tony Buzbee accuses Jay-Z of bribery in new filing
Tony Buzbee claims that these alleged attempts to pay clients to sue his firm constitute a crime.
Crime
Adv. Thulani Mngomezulu dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
According to the family, Mngomezulu died in the early hours of Tuesday at Thelle Moroerane Hospital in Vosloorus, Gauteng.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town water quality report: Beaches flagged as unsafe this week
The latest report reveals several Cape Town beaches with unsafe levels of enterococci bacteria.
Travel
FlySafair slams ACSA over ‘catastrophic’ fuel disruption
In a statement, FlySafair placed the blame squarely on ACSA for the refuelling chaos that delayed numerous flights.
Sports
Mamelodi Sundowns announce new head coach after sacking Manqoba Mngqithi
The club confirmed the news on Tuesday, shortly after parting ways with long-serving coach Manqoba Mngqithi.
Technology
Surprise solar flare to graze Earth on Wednesday, 11 December 2024
A surprise solar flare is set to graze Earth on Wednesday. Here’s how this space weather event might affect South Africans.
Travel
Mozambique protests lead to over 13,000 tourist booking cancellations
Protests in Mozambique have led to the cancellation of over 13,000 tourist bookings, disrupted cross-border trade at the Lebombo border, and left truck drivers vulnerable to rising criminal activity.
News
Pretoria Girls High, GDE clash in court over racial discrimination report
Pretoria Girls High and the Gauteng Department of Education appear in court over a report on systemic racial discrimination. Here’s the latest on the case.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town police investigate alleged explosive device at Jewish Community Centre
Cape Town police are investigating an alleged explosive device at the Jewish Community Centre. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis confirms Metro Police are assisting SAPS and the Hawks in the investigation.
News
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.
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.