Mamelodi SAPS hostage standoff with constable ends in murder-suicide
A 16-hour Mamelodi hostage standoff ended in tragedy when Constable Thapelo Mashego killed his nephew before taking his own life.
Crime
News
Police clash with Coronationville residents in protests over water supply
Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at Coronationville protests as residents clashed with authorities over the ongoing lack of water in their community.
Viral News
Gen Z spills blood to change the course of history in Nepal
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned after 22 people were killed in violent Nepal protests led by Gen Z demonstrators against corruption and censorship.
News
Qatar denies receiving warnings from White House before Israeli attack
Qatari officials have rejected Donald Trump’s claims that they were warned in advance of the Qatar attack, calling the White House version of events “completely false.”
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 10 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Scattered thunderstorms in KZN and Free State. High fire danger continues across western and central regions.
News
South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 10 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 10 September 2025: No severe alerts; fire danger persists in Free State, North West, Northern and Eastern Cape.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Check the Daily Lotto results today for Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Winning numbers, jackpot updates, predictions, and responsible gambling advice.
Technology
NASA’s Artemis II mission just got very interesting
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in decades, and people around the world can now send their names to fly aboard the spacecraft.
News
Walmart in South Africa: America’s biggest retailer is coming to Mzansi
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has confirmed plans to open branded stores in South Africa later this year, promising low prices and local partnerships.
Crime
Lebo Mniki’s family stage picket at missing student’s Midrand residence
The family of Lebo Mniki, a 35-year-old Johannesburg man who disappeared in August, is camping outside a Midrand student residence demanding CCTV footage to help in their search.
Crime
Mamelodi SAPS in tense hostage standoff with one of their own
A police constable has allegedly taken his family hostage in Mamelodi East, firing shots before officers arrived, sparking a tense Mamelodi hostage standoff.
Podcasts
Cape Town gang war: How the Fancy Boys rose during 2025’s bloodiest months [PODCAST]
The rise of the Fancy Boys gang fueled Cape Town’s bloodiest months in 2025. Stream the latest Crime Central SA episode below.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s PowerBall results and payouts: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
PowerBall results today: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 winning numbers and payouts are live. See the next jackpot forecast, trending numbers, and get help with safe gameplay.
International
MTV VMAs 2025: Here’s the complete winners list
The MTV VMAs winners for 2025 include Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Sabrina Carpenter, who all took home top awards at the ceremony in New York.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 9 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Thunderstorms expected in Free State, KZN, and Eastern Cape. Fire danger high across the central and northern regions.
Crime
Who is Umar Akbar? – ISIS cell arrested in Johannesburg has a checkered history
Alleged ISIS member Umar Akbar was arrested in Johannesburg with stolen goods, but his long history of terror-related cases in South Africa shows a pattern of arrests that never materialised into convictions.
Cape Town Buzz
Graham Howes: Search for missing kitesurfer ends in tragedy
The body of Graham Howes, a kitesurfer from Bloubergstrand, was recovered at sea on Monday after an extensive two-day search off Cape Town’s coastline.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Monday, 8 September 2025
Check the Daily Lotto results today for Monday, 8 September 2025. Find the winning numbers, jackpot details, payout breakdown, prediction trends, and responsible gambling advice.
News
South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 9 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 9 September 2025: Severe thunderstorm warnings for Free State and KZN; fire danger across central and northern regions.
Viral News
2025 Blood Moon lunar eclipse in pictures
Sky gazers around the world captured striking images of the Blood Moon on Sunday, as the rare lunar eclipse painted the moon red for more than an hour.
Viral News
Several injured after viral Umhlanga mall brawl [video]
A violent Umhlanga mall fight broke out on Saturday evening after a music event, leaving several people with minor injuries.
Travel
WestJet botched landing at Sint Maarten airport caught on camera
A WestJet Boeing 737-800 suffered a hard landing at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport on September 7, 2025, causing damage to the aircraft but no injuries.
Sports
Bafana Bafana vs Nigeria: Team news, how to watch, score prediction
Bafana Bafana face Nigeria in a must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein, with group leadership, history and a place at the finals at stake.
International
Kendrick Lamar picks up Creative Arts Emmy for Super Bowl Halftime performance
Kendrick Lamar won “Outstanding Music Direction” at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles, as “Saturday Night Live” and “SNL50” dominated Night 2 with 11 wins.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 8 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms for parts of KZN, Mpumalanga, and Free State. Fire danger in North West and Northern Cape.
News
South Africa weather warnings for Monday, 8 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 8 September 2025: Storm alerts in eastern provinces, fire danger in the west, and widespread showers in coastal regions.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Sunday, 7 September 2025
Check the Daily Lotto results today for Sunday, 7 September 2025. See tonight’s winning numbers, R380,000 jackpot, payouts, prediction insights, and advice on responsible gambling.
Technology
iPhone 17 series to be unveiled at Apple’s next event
Apple will reveal the iPhone 17 series on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, with expected updates across design, cameras, and performance.
Lifestyle
Blood Moon lunar eclipse: What it means for zodiac signs and safe rituals
The Blood Moon lunar eclipse peaks at 20:11 (SAST) on Sunday, 7 September 2025 — here’s what it means for each zodiac sign and the safe rituals you can follow.
Viral News
Who was Carlo Acutis? – London boy becomes the world’s first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, a London-born teenager who used technology to spread Catholic teaching, has officially become the world’s first millennial saint after his canonisation in Rome.