Chicco Twala’s son rearrested after skipping court appearance
Longwe, who was initially released on a warning following an arrest in September for allegedly breaking into his father’s house, was due in court on 29 October 2024.
Local
Local
Shauwn Mkhize La Lucia mansion raided by SARS
The SARS investigation into Mkhize’s finances, which dates back several years, has attracted widespread attention.
Technology
Earth’s mini-moon left our orbit this week: Here’s when it will return
Astronomers predict that 2024 PT5 could return to Earth’s vicinity within a few decades.
Crime
Kutloano Shalaba: Mother remanded in custody for allegedly trafficking her son
The woman had initially reported that her son was kidnapped by three men in a silver-grey VW Polo on Wednesday, 13 November 2024.
International
Drake targets UMG and Spotify in explosive RICO legal complaint
Central to the complaint are allegations that UMG used its influence as Spotify’s largest content supplier to prioritise Lamar’s music.
Crime
Amaoti e-hailing driver shot in brazen hijacking
An e-hailing driver was shot during a hijacking in Amaoti, KZN. The suspects fled with the driver’s vehicle.
News
Pretoria CBD road closures in place ahead of protests
The Unpaid Benefit Campaign, a group advocating for the release of withheld pension funds, will stage a march that will affect multiple streets in the area.
News
RTMC adopts zero tolerance for traffic violators this festive season
Authorities are focusing on preventing accidents by targeting high-risk behaviours, including drunk driving, speeding, and pedestrian safety violations.
Crime
Mule captured trying to smuggle R1.8m worth of drugs at OR Tambo airport
The suspect had flown into Johannesburg from São Paulo, Brazil, a known hotspot for cocaine trafficking.
News
Eskom meter upgrades: Scammers target vulnerable in Soweto queues
Eskom warns Soweto residents about scammers targeting customers in meter upgrade queues, as the utility extends its prepaid meter reconfiguration deadline to accommodate “zero buyers.”
Crime
South Africa 2024 crime statistics: Second quarter shows a drop in serious crimes
South Africa’s Q2 crime statistics reveal a 5.1% drop in serious crimes, with improvements in murder and rape rates.
News
Stilfontein latest news: Court throws out humanitarian relief case
The court accepted the State’s argument, stating that the responsibility for safety measures lies primarily with Buffelsfontein Gold Mines, the mine owner.
News
Breyten Breytenbach dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
A prolific writer, Breytenbach was known for his Afrikaans poetry, novels, essays, and visual art.
News
UPS identified as cause of Steve Biko Hospital fire
The fire was traced to the Uninterrupted Power System (UPS) in the plant room on the seventh floor.
International
Conor McGregor found guilty in 2018 rape case
Irish MMA star Conor McGregor has been found guilty of rape in a 2018 incident, with damages awarded to the victim.
News
Civil cases heard for money lent totalled R71.1 million in September 2024
Civil cases for money lent accounted for R71.1 million in judgments in September 2024. Here’s a breakdown of civil debt trends in South Africa’s credit landscape.
News
Magda Wierzycka will do anything but return to South Africa – Here’s why
Magda’s departure followed threats to her personal safety, leading her to settle in the UK.
Gaming
‘Wuthering Waves’ PS5 game gets official release date
The release coincides with the rollout of Version 2.0, bringing fresh updates and a seamless gaming experience for console users.
Cape Town Buzz
Rare sighting of elephant seal in Camps Bay sparks frenzy [photo]
Conservation experts are urging people to maintain a safe distance and keep pets away from the seal to avoid stress or injury to the animal.
International
US Supreme Court reverses Jussie Smollett conviction
The ruling, delivered Thursday, concluded that Smollett’s conviction violated his due process rights.
News
Watch: Terbufos found at spaza shop linked to Siyabonga Mnisi’s death
The toxic substance is banned for household use and has been implicated in similar food poisoning cases across the country.
News
Stilfontein mine latest news: North West police investigating claims of extortion
According to reports, a suspect reportedly demanded a 30% cut from the rescue team, tasked with aiding illegal miners believed to be stuck underground.
News
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israel Prime Minister
The arrest warrants remain classified as “secret” to protect witnesses and safeguard investigations.
Travel
FlySafair Lanseria-Durban flight forced to make emergency flight
FlySafair made it clear that bird strikes, though uncommon, are managed efficiently by trained pilots to ensure passenger safety.
News
Yaz Plus birth control recall – Here’s what you must know
The current mix-up could lead to unintended pregnancies, especially if users are unaware of the error.
News
Foodborne illnesses declared a national disaster in South Africa
Declaring foodborne illnesses a national disaster enables the government to marshal resources across departments to address the crisis comprehensively.
Technology
Google President reacts to US govt’s call for the sale of Chrome
Google President Kent Walker denounces the US DoJ’s call to sell Chrome and Android, citing risks to security, innovation, and user privacy in a heated antitrust battle.
Technology
Reddit survives global outage: Here’s a report on what happened
Reddit attributed the outage to a bug in a recent update, which disrupted both desktop and mobile app access.
News
Expired antibiotics among dated items found in Bluff spaza warehouse
Police also discovered hazardous chemicals stored next to consumables, including the pesticide “Sniper,” a systemic termite control insecticide that contains the active ingredient fipronil 5%.
News
South Africa’s consumer inflation drops to new low: Here’s what you must know
South Africa’s consumer inflation hit a new low at 2.8% in October 2024. Here’s what this means for the average household.