Watch: Mystery man surfaces backing Tokyo Sexwale [video]
This man, Adriaan Fondse, claims Tokyo Sexwale is telling the truth and the missing money is greater than ’15 zeros’.
News
Crime
Tshegofatso Pule: WhatsApp texts paint Ntuthuko Shoba as deadbeat
Ntuthuko Shoba wanted nothing to do with Tshegofatso Pule and her baby, according to WHatsApp texts revealed in court.
Lifestyle
Five ways to celebrate Earth Day in South Africa
Atomic actions have a greater impact than we think. Here are five ways you can celebrate Earth Day this year.
News
By-election results: DA loses ground in Western Cape
Thursday’s by-elections saw the ANC make important gains ahead of the local government elections, while the DA was hackered by losses in the Western Cape.
Local
Grant Shakoane: SA mourns death of ‘The Gentle Giant’
SA radio has lost one of its finest pioneers in Grant Shakoane.
Viral News
Watch: Derek Chauvin reaction to guilty verdict [video]
Derek Chauvin stared blankly into the abyss when the judge found him guilty of murdering George Floyd.
Lifestyle
Happy ‘420’: SA marijuana laws explained – To keep you out of jail
Enjoy a peaceful ‘420’ with this info pack on the latest South African laws on marijuana use.
News
Tokyo Sexwale fund claims are untrue, says Tito Mboweni
Tito Mboweni has rubbished claims made by Tokyo Sexwale on the existence of a mysterious ‘heritage fund’.
Viral News
Kruger National Park elephants trample poacher to death
A herd of elephants from the Kruger National Park have been lauded for trampling a poacher to death, on Sunday.
Technology
Ingenuity: NASA flies first helicopter on Mars [video]
NASA successfully commissioned the controlled flight of a small helicopter on Mars, a planet with an atmosphere so thin, it accounts for 1% of Earth’s density.
Viral News
What is the Super League? – Giant clubs boycott new tournament
Prominent voices in football have denounced the launch of the European Super League.
Viral News
Jose Mourinho sacked: Five reasons why Spurs made the call
Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham after the club struggled to win against Everton. Here are five reasons why we knew this was coming.
News
Piet Retief protests: Community wants ‘no bail’ for farmers
Piet Retief protesters have clashed with police outside the magistrate’s court, ahead of the appearance of four farmers accused of killing the Coka brothers.
News
UCT library: ‘Reading Room is completely gutted’
Here’s a preliminary damage report on what was lost at the UCT library due to the Cape Town fires.
News
Cape Town weather threatens spread of ‘vagrant fire’
Strong winds are expected to average 33km/hr throughout the day, making it extra hard for firefighters to contain the Cape Town fires.
News
UCT students warned to not accept unvetted accommodation
Displaced UCT students are urged to not accept accommodation from unvetted ‘helpers’. Here’s what you should do if you are affected by the Cape Town fire:
News
Cape Town fire: How you can help those affected
Here is a list of ways you can lend a hand in aiding rescuers as they continue to fight the raging Cape Town fire.
Viral News
AS IT HAPPENED: Rhodes Memorial restaurant explosion [video]
The Rhodes Memorial restaurant explosion was caught on camera. Here’s the footage:
News
[UPDATE]: Cape Town fire – These roads are temporarily closed
These road closures have been put in place to divert traffic away from the raging Cape Town fire.
Viral News
Watch: Cape Town fire rages – UCT students evacuated [video]
UCT students have been evacuated, as the Cape Town fire threatens to stretch beyond the Rondebosch area. Here are the latest updates:
Local
Watershed restores hope with ‘Empty Spaces’ [audio]
Watershed find inspiration from the resilience of love in ‘Empty Spaces’.
News
Natasha Mazzone father has reportedly passed away
It’s reported that Natasha Mazzone’s father Giovanni has passed away. DA has yet to release a statement.
Health
SA vaccination update: Senior citizens can now register for a jab
Bhekisisa editor-in-chief Mia Malan broke down the process under to register senior SA citizens aged 60+ for vaccination. Here’s the low-down:
News
Natasha Mazzone accused of falsely listing ‘Advocate’ on her Wiki page
GOOD Secretary-General Brett Herron has accused the DA of ‘keyboard bashing’ to clean up Natasha Mazzone’s questionable Wiki page.
Crime
Watch: Khayelitsha driver escapes brazen hijacking attempt [video]
Three gun-wielding men from Khayelitsha tried to hijack this driver in broad daylight.
Viral News
Watch: Dinwiddle High School brawl caught on camera [video]
Dinwiddle High is the latest school to come under fire after a video showing its pupils in a fisty brawl went viral.
Crime
Death of Nathaniel Mbele exposes homophobia epidemic in SA
Nathaniel Mbele’s death is proof that South Africa is dealing with a deep-rooted homphobia epidemic.
Local
Dr Sindi van Zyl memorial service details revealed
Dr Sindi van Zyl will be laid to rest in a privately held ceremony, today. The public will get a chance to honour the Duchess of Healing in a virtual memorial service this weekend.
Viral News
Lufuno Mavhunga: Limpopo pupil takes own life after humiliating assault [video]
Lufuno Mavhunga took her own life after repeated cases of bullying from her peers. Here’s what we know.
Viral News
Watch: Aftermath of Gugulethu cash-in-transit heist [video]
The deceased SBV cash-in-transit heist was disarmed by Gugulethu locals who witnessed a violent heist, on Monday evening.