Kuruman teacher sentenced to six years for raping pupil
Allan Charles Reeds will spend four years in prison for raping a 12-year-old pupil. It could be less with good behaviour.
Crime
Crime
KZN undertaker nabbed in disturbing insurance scam
The funeral parlour owner and his three accomplices will appear in a Durban court today.
Lifestyle
Covid-19 fatigue: 10 useful ways to beat pandemic exhaustion
Covid-19 fatigue has plagued us all but what can we do to beat it? – Here are 10 useful ways.
Viral News
Social media outraged by the price of this Rich Mnisi xibelani skirt
Rich Mnisi’s xibelani skirt may be pricey for a reason. Here’s why:
Viral News
SA lifts alcohol ban: What you can and can’t do
The alcohol ban is lifted but there are still some strict rules to follow if you want to avoid a fine or jail time.
News
Weather warnings for Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, Free State
Harsh conditions in Free State, Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North West are expected to continue on Wednesday, SAWS warned.
News
Watch live: Ramaphosa’s ‘family meeting’ on Monday, 1 February 2021 [video]
What will Ramaphosa announce in tonight’s family meeting? Here’s what the experts think:
News
SA lockdown could be eased this week – Report
According to UNISA’s Professor Dirk Kotze, lockdown regulations could be eased in February.
Local
Real Housewives of Durban: The cast, reactions [video]
Real Housewives of Durban is taking Mzansi by storm and it’s all the toxic drama we need to keep us talking. Here’s everything we know about the show.
Viral News
Watch: Trevor Noah explains GameStop saga [video]
Trevor Noah broke down the GameStop saga perfectly for those, like us, who don’t know how to speak Wall Street.
Local
Rouge drops two-pack: Stream ‘Gear Box’ and ‘Popular’ Remix [audio]
Rouge dropped off a two-pack. Stream ‘Gear Box’ and ‘Popular Remix’ here.
News
UK Covid-19 variant ‘B.1.1.7’ detected in South Africa
The Covid-19 variant originally discovered in the United Kingdom has been detected in South Africa.
News
Clicks Group closes Musica: Here’s what will happen to workers
Another blow to the survival of physical tech comes with the closure of Musica.
Viral News
‘Silhouette challenge’ drives social media frenzy
The #silhouettechallenge is the latest craze among female TikTok users. Here’s a tutorial on how to make your sultry video.
Viral News
Andile Ncube posts cryptic tweet amid social media backlash
Andile Ncube dropped a cryptic response to the allegations made against him.
News
Free State police in search of Odendaalsrus family
The Odendaalsrus family was last seen alive on Friday 22 January.
Crime
Mpumalanga prison break: Manhunt launched for two escapees
Mpumalanga residents are advised to take note of these two highly dangerous fugitives who broke out of custody on Tuesday.
Crime
Watch: Courier IT van robbed in Midrand [video]
If you were expecting a delivery from a Courier IT van in Midrand and surrounds, read this:
News
‘There’s no place for BBBEE in vaccine rollout’ – DA
The DA says Ramaphosa’s plans to include black-owned businesses in the vaccine rollout is “frankly grotesque and sickening.”
News
Durban looters target foreign-owned shops [video]
Coincidentally, the Durban CBD looting took place on the same day MKMVA handed over a memorandum to the Premier, calling for the expulsion of government support to foreign nationals.
Travel
US places travel ban on South Africa
The US joins a growing list of countries not accepting travellers from SA.
News
Ramaphosa: ‘Vaccine fake news is putting lives at risk’
Ramaphosa says #fakenews around the Covid-19 vaccine could threaten the coutnry’s efforts to put an end to the pandemic.
News
Bheki Cele promises action against maskless Mpumalanga premier
Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane will face the music for her careless actions, Bheki Cele vowed.
Crime
Cell C exec jailed for R64m tender scam
Mohamed Ismail Admajee allegedly robbed Cell C of R64 million in a seven-year span.
News
Swiss clinic defends Rupert vaccination: ‘He was the perfect test patient’
Johann Rupert received his Covid-19 vaccine shots in December. Turns out, the Swiss clinic that administered the doses is partly owned by the billionaire.
Crime
Cape Town police arrest illegal booze peddlers
Cape Town liquor traders lose R640 000 worth of alcohol and face criminal charges, police confirmed.
Health
Covid-19 vaccines FAQ: Five facts you should know
Covid-19 vaccines could put an end to a virus that has claimed more than 38 000 lives in South Africa.
Crime
Watch: KZN hitmen caught executing hit on CCTV [video]
Three gunmen were caught on CCTV as they dropped a hail of gunfire at a parked vehicle.
News
Eskom confirms stage 2 loadshedding for Monday. 18 January
#Loadshedding returns for another week, Eskom confirms.
News
Brian Molefe sounds off alarm bells on ‘corrupt’ Ramaphosa
Aftar Brian Molefe’s fiery statement, President #Ramaphosa announced that if corruption charges are brought against him, he will resign.