Jerimiah Xolo: Zwelisha toddler killed in suspected hit
A four-year-old child, Jerimiah Xolo, was shot in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal, in what appears to be a calculated and silent attack.
Crime
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DA minister Leon Schreiber blasted for fumbling ‘Ukraine visa deal’
According to Magwenya, Schreiber’s announcement was premature as he had not received formal authorisation, leaving questions over the minister’s conduct in signing and publicising the deal.
Crime
Khayelitsha rocked by triple murder: Here’s what we can confirm
Khayelitsha police are investigating the deaths of two women and one man, each with gunshot wounds, found in Site C on Sunday night.
News
Two Cape Town prison inmates arrested for extortion and Facebook fraud
Two Cape Town inmates, aged 23 and 24, have been arrested for operating an extortion and fraud scheme from behind bars.
News
SAWS issues Orange Level 6 warnings for Western Cape: Here’s what you must know
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple severe weather warnings for the Western Cape and central regions for Sunday and Monday
Sports
CAF sparks outrage with this decision on the Nigeria boycott
After Nigeria’s Super Eagles boycotted the game due to alleged safety concerns over airport delays, CAF has officially awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory by forfeit.
News
Tshwane water update: Soshanguve reservoir runs empty
Tshwane residents are experiencing significant water outages as reservoir levels decline due to high consumption rates.
News
N1 Gordon Road accident: Death reported at the scene of horrific truck crash
Preliminary reports suggest the truck, carrying a load of wood, lost control on the N1 North, crossing the median and crashing into vehicles in the southbound lanes.
Crime
Alberton shooting: Four suspects killed in police shootout [video]
A shootout on the R59 in Alberton left four robbery suspects dead, disrupting traffic in both directions as police secured the scene.
News
Julius Malema reacts to Floyd Shivambu interview
Former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu made waves with claims about his role in founding the party in a recent interview and this is how Julius Malema reacted.
News
Israel attacks Iran on Friday, 25 October 2024: Here’s what we know
Israel launched targeted airstrikes on Iran, marking a serious escalation in regional tensions. Here’s everything we know.
Sports
Denmark vs Banyana Banyana: How to watch live in South Africa
Banyana Banyana faces Denmark in a crucial international friendly ahead of WAFCON 2025. Here’s how to watch live in South Africa.
News
Here’s what caused the Standard Bank salary delay
Some Standard Bank customers reported receiving their salaries only after 07:00, leading to widespread concerns on social media.
Crime
Bishop Lavis mass shooting: Six killed in brutal ambush
Six people were killed in a mass shooting in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, marking the second such deadly incident in 24 hours.
Crime
Louis Liebenberg abandons bail: Here are the latest updates
Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg, accused of masterminding a R4 billion diamond scam, has abandoned his bail application.
News
Enzani Primary School pupils hospitalised after consuming snacks
The children, aged between six and 12, complained of severe stomach pains shortly after eating the snacks.
News
Woman sets herself on fire at Clairwood Hospital: Here are the latest updates
A 41-year-old woman set herself on fire inside an isolation ward at Durban’s Clairwood Hospital, tragically losing her life.
Lifestyle
South Africa’s rental market struggles as vacancy rates spike
South Africa’s rental vacancy rates surged to 6.72% in Q2 2024. What does this mean for landlords and tenants? Read on for a detailed analysis of the TPN Residential Vacancy Survey and the rental market implications.
News
Tshwane traffic: Road closures to take note of on Friday, 25 October 2024
Ga-Rankuwa residents are set to protest over service delivery issues in Tshwane, causing traffic delays in the city centre.
Crime
Limpopo elderly woman found riddled with bullets: Here’s what we know
Initial reports suggest that the assailant(s) fled the scene in a white golf without registration plates, complicating the investigation.
Crime
Rethabile Molapo: Mystery deepens around the death of 11-year-old Magogong preteen
The death of 11-year-old Rethabile Molapo has sparked outrage in Magogong village. As police search for suspects, tensions rise amid accusations of foul play.
Viral News
Watch: Massive black mamba found in Canelands home [video]
Bodycam footage shows how a 1.8 metre-long black mamba was safely captured from a Canelands home by RUSA officers.
Crime
Mozambican man arrested for Amantle Semane rape and murder
A 23-year-old Mozambican national has been arrested for the assault and murder of six-year-old Amantle Semane in Orlando East, Soweto. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Atlantis mass shooting: Suspects involved in killing five victims still at large
Cape Town police are searching for suspects after five people were killed in an Atlantis mass shooting.
Movies
Concrete ‘Spider-Man 4’ movie details are here: This is what we can confirm
This marks the first time Holland has given solid confirmation of the movie, despite rumours swirling around for months.
Crime
New Brighton mass shooting: Here’s everything we know
Five victims were shot and killed in a brutal mass shooting in New Brighton, Gqeberha on Tuesday. Here’s everything we know.
News
John Steenhuisen pulls the ‘GNU’ card on Ramaphosa’s Russia frolicking
Growing tensions within the GNU? DA leader John Steenhuisen said this about President Ramaphosa calling Russia a “valuable ally” at the BRICS summit.
News
US makes first confirmation of North Korea involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III confirmed North Korea is present in Russia. Here’s what this implies about the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Crime
Lauren Dickason: South African child killer could be deported from New Zealand in 2027
Lauren Dickason, convicted of murdering her three daughters in New Zealand, faces deportation to South Africa in 2027 but is fighting for an appeal. Here’s what we know.
News
Consumer price inflation dropped in September 2024: Here’s what it means
Statistics South Africa’s latest report reveals a drop in consumer price inflation to 3.8% in September 2024.