Sandton Drive at complete standstill due to protest – Here’s the latest
Heavy congestion on Sandton Drive due to protest march; road closures cause standstill. Here’s the latest on the situation.
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Crime
M2 highway robbery ends in instant karma for one suspect
A suspect was shot dead in a police chase after a robbery on the M2 highway in Johannesburg. Here’s the latest.
News
N2 bridge near Empangeni reopens after head-on collision
A head-on collision on the N2 bridge near Empangeni left five people injured. The road has since been cleared, and investigations are underway.
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Court rules child maintenance must continue after 18 in South Africa
South African court rules that parents must continue child maintenance beyond the age of 18 or face two months in prison.
Viral News
Hurricane Milton: Category 5 storm set to make landfall in Florida
Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall in Florida, prompting evacuations due to severe storm surge and winds of 290 km/h.
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Dr John Hlophe resigns from JSC: Here’s what happens next
Dr. John Hlophe resigns from the Judicial Service Commission after a court ruling prevents his participation. Here’s what happens next.
Travel
Emirates flights cancelled as Middle East tensions rise
According to the airline, the decision to halt services stems from growing unrest and regional instability, with flights to and from Basra and Baghdad in Iraq, as well as Tehran in Iran, being cancelled through Monday.
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Johannesburg Zoo ‘captive’ elephants take centre stage in legal battle
Johannesburg Zoo faces legal action from several animal rights groups over elephant captivity. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Latest OR Tambo Airport drug mule releases more than 110 cocaine bullets
A latest drug mule arrested at OR Tambo International Airport has released over 110 cocaine bullets, police confirmed.
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Qumbu mass shooting: Six killed in yet another Eastern Cape ambush
Six killed and four injured in a mass shooting in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, following a deadly ambush in Lusikisiki.
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Cosatu national strike: Roads to avoid in South Africa on Monday, 7 October 2024
Cosatu’s nationwide strike on Monday will affect major roads across South Africa. Here’s a guide on which roads to avoid during the protest.
Crime
Eastern Cape police make breakthrough in Lusikisiki mass shooting
Three suspects in the Lusikisiki mass shooting that killed 18 people have been arrested. A fourth suspect is still at large. Court appearance set for Monday.
Cape Town Buzz
Mitchells Plain accident: Driver of overloaded minibus didn’t have a valid licence
A 14-year-old girl died after an overloaded minibus overturned in Mitchells Plain. The driver, lacking a valid license, has been arrested.
Crime
Nkosinathi Phakathi slapped with 42 life sentences for serial assault
Nkosinathi Phakathi, a serial rapist, was sentenced to 42 life terms for assaulting women and children in Ekurhuleni between 2012 and 2021.
Sports
Bafana Bafana AFCON 2025: October fixtures, final squad list, how to watch live in SA
Bafana Bafana faces Congo in two AFCON 2025 qualifiers this October. Check the fixtures, final squad list, and how to watch live in South Africa.
Crime
Andries Benjamin La Grange entered into plea deal with State in Steinhoff fraud case
Ex Steinhoff CFO Andries Benjamin La Grange sentenced to 10 years, five suspended, after a plea deal. Here’s what we know.
News
What is the history of Chagos Islands? – Here’s why the UK ended its dispute with Mauritius
The UK will hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after decades of dispute, though Diego Garcia’s military base will remain under US-UK control.
News
Iran warns of devastating second wave of attacks against Israel
Following the missile strikes, Iran warned that a second wave of attacks could be even more devastating.
News
Iran missiles caught on camera raining on Tel Aviv – Here’s how Israel responded [video]
Iran launched nearly 200 missiles targeting Tel Aviv. The IDF intercepted most, and no deaths have been reported. Israel and the US prepare to respond.
Crime
Nicolway Mall jewellery store taken down in brazen heist
Armed men robbed Bryanston Jewellers at Nicolway Mall, Sandton, firing shots as they fled. Here are the latest updates.
Viral News
Is Yahya Sinwar dead? – Here’s what we can reliably confirm
Speculation mounts over the fate of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after an IDF briefing showed his image with a question mark.
News
Durban CBD horror crash kills two: Here’s the latest
Two people died in a crash involving a bus and a bakkie in Durban’s CBD. Twenty others were injured and taken to hospitals as investigations continue.
News
Marburg virus outbreak intensifies in Rwanda: Here’s everything we know
The Marburg virus, which belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus, is known for being highly virulent, causing hemorrhagic fever with a fatality rate of up to 88%.
Crime
Lusikisiki mass shooting: Two-month-old child survives horror bloodshed
A two-month-old child survived a mass shooting in Lusikisiki that left 17 dead, including 15 women. Here’s everything we know so far.
Crime
Alize van der Merwe found alive after horror kidnapping ordeal
Alize van der Merwe was found alive after her kidnappers dropped her off at an Eastern Cape police station. Here’s how the ordeal unfolded.
Cape Town Buzz
Kloof Nek accident leaves 10 injured – Here’s the latest
A cement truck crash on Kloof Nek Road in Cape Town left 10 injured and damaged 17 vehicles. Here’s the full report on what happened.
News
Snowfall expected in these parts of South Africa this weekend
Light snowfall is expected across high-lying regions in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and southern KwaZulu-Natal. Here’s what you need to know.
News
Boardwalk Village fire: Dead body and reports of a fight before the blaze
A woman’s body was found in the aftermath of the Boardwalk Village fire, with reports of a fight in the apartment before the blaze. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Suspected extortionist gang neutralised in Bosmansdam Road shootout
Three suspected extortionists were killed and four injured in a shootout with police on Bosmansdam Road, Cape Town. Here’s what we know so far.
News
Boardwalk Urban Village Midrand complex gutted by fire
A fire broke out at the Boardwalk Urban Village complex in Midrand, affecting around 130 apartments. Here’s everything we know so far.