Sabie rescue operations resume as over 100 illegal miners remain trapped underground
Authorities estimate that more than 100 miners remain trapped in the abandoned mine shaft.
Crime
Local
Jan Bloukaas dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
His final album, God Kan, was launched on 27 November 2024, just days before his passing.
News
Public Protector investigates Gayton McKenzie for alleged misuse of public funds
The office further noted that it had informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of the investigation, with a commitment to expedite the process despite its complexity.
Gaming
’30 years of PlayStation’: How to select console themes on PS5
Sony has made it simple for PS5 users to apply one of these retro themes, which not only change the console’s visuals but also feature the startup sounds unique to each generation.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town water quality report: Best and worst beaches this week
Cape Town’s Atlantic and False Bay coasts continue to host some of the country’s top-rated beaches for swimming, based on the most recent water quality report.
News
South Africa’s GDP declined 0.3% in Q3:2024 – Here’s what it means
The contraction in GDP signals a continuation of challenges that have plagued South Africa’s economy for several years.
News
Kusile fraud accused Trindade declared unfit to stand trial as case continues
The psychiatric assessment, conducted by experts at Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital, also highlighted Trindade’s frail physical condition.
Crime
Pretoria businessman’s wife, three others arrested in kidnapping case
According to investigators, Fatima allegedly befriended the suspect at a gym and plotted the kidnapping.
Crime
Bail ruling due for siblings accused of defrauding ‘Noem My Skollie’ actor David Manuel
In deciding whether to grant bail, the court will determine if the release of Wanda and Sindiswa Mbele serves the interest of justice.
News
Sandton power outage persists as Eskom suspends City of Joburg disconnection
Eskom Gauteng confirmed the issue but has yet to provide an estimated time for restoration.
News
Thembi Simelane removal agenda takes a new turn
Insiders suggest factions within the ruling party may be leveraging the VBS scandal to oust Simelane from her post.
Fashion
Nike sneaker release dates for this week: Monday, 2 December 2024
First in the lineup is the Kobe 8 Protro in three colourways: the University Red, White and Court Purple, and Black and University Gold.
Technology
Standard Bank clears the air on Monday’s system outage
In a statement, Standard Bank acknowledged the problem and apologised for the inconvenience caused to its customers.
News
Poison and R66m counterfeit goods seized at popular JHB CBD market
During the raid, law enforcement officials uncovered more than 190,000 counterfeit and illicit items.
News
US President Joe Biden explains why he pardoned his son, Hunter
He said his decision was informed by his belief in justice but also his conviction that political motives influenced the case against his son.
News
Durban long-distance taxi strike continues on Monday, 2 December 2024
The strike is led by taxi association members who claim that their vehicles are being unfairly impounded.
Crime
Witbank ATM bombers killed in police shootout
Law enforcement recovered several weapons, including an R5 rifle, a hunting rifle with a scope, and three 9mm pistols.
Crime
Mfuleni mass shooting: Suspects involved in killing five victims still at large
The victims, aged between 19 and 30, were discovered in a shack on the corner of Polisa and Deputy Streets, all with gunshot wounds.
Crime
Two female bankers due in court for R3 million bank heist
Preliminary investigations suggest that the employees provided inside assistance, enabling the theft of more than R3 million.
News
Road accidents cost South Africa R205 billion in 2023
This figure includes expenses such as vehicle repairs, emergency services, and incident-related costs.
Viral News
Watch: Inside Notre Dame six years after the devastating fire [video]
The 2019 fire, which was believed to have been accidental, caused widespread damage to the 860-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Viral News
Who is Sophie Rain? – Model reveals she made R800m on OnlyFans in 2024
Sophie Rain reportedly earns nearly R11.7 million monthly through her content on the platform.
News
ZEP deadline: Final day for Zimbabweans living in SA to regularise their status
For those who missed the window to apply for a waiver or visa in South Africa, future applications for work or critical skills visas must now be submitted in Zimbabwe.
International
Silvia Pinal dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Pinal had been hospitalised earlier this month for a urinary tract infection.
Technology
Social media platforms face steep fines under newly passed Australia law
Social media platforms that fail to comply with the age restrictions face fines of up to A$49.5 million (est.R582 million).
Crime
Eastern Cape Hawks link five suspects to multiple cash-in-transit robberies
The suspects were apprehended in Vincent, East London, where authorities also recovered unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
News
2024 Namibia elections: Presidential candidates, how the outcome impacts South Africa
The stakes are high, as Namibia grapples with economic challenges despite its rich natural resources, including diamonds, uranium, and emerging oil and gas industries.
News
Eskom converts 400,000 ‘zero buyers’ after successful KRN 2 system upgrade
Eskom’s efforts have significantly reduced the number of zero buyers to 1.7 million, down from a rolling average of 2.1 million over the past year.
Technology
TV licences could be obsolete in 2025
A refreshed SABC Bill with a new policy imposed on streaming services means South Africans could be unburdened from paying TV licence fees.
Local
Gary Megit: Death of ‘Scandal’ crew member raises legal questions
The death of Gary Megit raises questions about the liability of the production company under South African law.