Crime
Judge rules Amber Lee Hughes planned to murder Nada-Jane Challita
Amber Lee Hughes has been convicted by the Gauteng High Court of raping and murdering four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita, with sentencing set for October.
Sports
New Zealand vs South Africa: Team news, how to watch, predictions
The All Blacks host the Springboks at Eden Park on Saturday, 6 September 2025, in a New Zealand vs South Africa Rugby Championship clash that could decide the tournament.
Sports
MTN 8 final 2025: Team news, how to watch, score predictions
Orlando Pirates face Stellenbosch FC in the MTN 8 final on Saturday, 13 September 2025, at Mbombela Stadium, with both sides chasing silverware.
News
Spur set to lose millions in GPS Food dispute
An arbitrator has ruled against Spur Corporation in its multi-million rand legal fight with GPS Food Group, with the restaurant franchisor now facing possible damages worth more than R100 million.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 28 August 2025
Check today’s South Africa weather forecast: scattered showers, fine weather, and fire warnings in parts of the country.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
See the Daily Lotto results today for Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Get winning numbers, payouts, tomorrow’s jackpot, prediction insights, and guidance on responsible gambling.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Lotto results today for Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Check winning Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 numbers, payout tables, predictions, and responsible gambling advice.
Viral News
Tshidi Madia dies: Cause of death, biography, career and achievements
Seasoned journalist Tshidi Madia has died. Here's everything we know.
News
South Africa weather warnings for Thursday, 28 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Thunderstorms, high fire danger, and strong winds expected in select regions on Thursday, 28 August 2025.
News
Equality Court finds Julius Malema guilty of hate speech
Julius Malema has been found guilty of hate speech by the Equality Court in Cape Town following statements he made at a 2022 rally.
Viral News
Knysna High pupil set for disciplinary hearing for using K-word on camera [video]
Knysna High School has launched a probe after a video of a pupil using the K-word went viral, with the learner now facing a disciplinary hearing.
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Local
Cyan Boujee claims promoting Russian internship scam was ‘not for the money’
Cyan Boujee has apologised for promoting the Alabuga programme, a suspected Russian internship scam now under investigation for links to human trafficking.
Crime
Nelspruit teen in custody for allegedly killing mom and son in botched burglary
Police in Nelspruit say a 19-year-old is under hospital guard after allegedly killing a mother and son during a house robbery in Barberton.
Local
Nandipha Magudumana’s father appears in Thabo Bester Netflix documentary
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana have filed an urgent court application to stop Netflix from releasing its upcoming documentary, 'Beauty and the Bester', which features an interview with Magudumana’s father.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 27 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Partly cloudy with showers in some regions. Fire danger warnings remain in effect for several provinces.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
See the Daily Lotto results today for Tuesday, 26 August 2025. Get the winning numbers and payouts once released, tomorrow’s jackpot details, the latest trend insights, and guidance on responsible play.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s PowerBall results and payouts: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
PowerBall results today: Tuesday, 26 August 2025 winning numbers and payouts. Plus, jackpot preview for 29 August, hot and cold number trends, and responsible gambling advice.
News
South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 27 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 27 August 2025 highlights extreme fire danger across multiple provinces with hot and windy inland conditions.
News
South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in September 2025
South Africa’s fuel forecast shows Petrol 95 may rise slightly in September 2025, while diesel and paraffin are set for big price cuts despite the levy.
Crime
Macassar taxi rank shooting kills two, bystanders injured
Two taxi drivers were killed and two bystanders wounded when gunmen opened fire at the Macassar taxi rank on Tuesday morning.
Crime
Man linked to Baby Moegsien Isaacs murder has a history of gun violence, authorities confirm
A suspect wanted in connection with the killing of two-month-old Moegsien Isaacs was twice arrested for illegal firearm possession, but both cases were withdrawn, according to City official JP Smith.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 26 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Fine and warm inland, partly cloudy in coastal regions. Fire danger warnings remain in place for several provinces.
Viral News
Home Affairs blocks Pamela Nomvete’s return to South Africa
Former 'Generations' actress Pamela Nomvete says she cannot return home because the Department of Home Affairs is demanding documents from her late parents before renewing her South African passport.
Crime
Suspects in deadly daylight Mitchell’s Plain shooting still at large
One man was killed and another wounded in a Mitchell’s Plain police station shooting on Monday, carried out in broad daylight by suspects who are still at large.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Monday, 25 August 2025
See the Daily Lotto results today for Monday, 25 August 2025.
News
South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 26 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 26 August 2025 warns of extreme fire danger across Limpopo, North West, Free State, and Northern Cape.
Crime
Philippi East rank shooting linked to Khayelitsha taxi murder
Two people were killed and several others injured when gunmen opened fire at a Philippi East taxi rank, in an incident police say is linked to another shooting in Khayelitsha.
News
SASSA set to launch new biometrics system for social grants
SASSA will introduce mandatory biometrics for social grant beneficiaries from September 2025, aiming to stop fraud and improve payment security.
Crime
Phone records link yet another police minister to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has been linked to jailed businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala through phone records.
Viral News
These influencers are being investigated for allegedly recruiting ‘young girls’ for jobs in Russia
South African influencers are under investigation for allegedly promoting a Russia internship scam that recruits young girls with promises of jobs and training opportunities.
