Athletes
Akani Simbine continues unbeaten run with win at Rabat Diamond League
Akani Simbine wins the 100m race at the Rabat Diamond League, finishing in 9.95 seconds to continue his unbeaten run in 2025.
Entertainment
Watch: FIFA president turns up to iShowSpeed stream [video]
FIFA president Gianni Infantino appeared on iShowSpeed’s livestream, where he confirmed new Club World Cup details and hinted Cristiano Ronaldo might still play.
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Assault
Seven Bellevue teens appear in court after bullying video goes viral
Seven girls from Bellevue, Johannesburg, were released into parental custody after appearing in court for assault following a viral bullying video.
Athletes
Rayno Nel makes history as the world’s strongest man
Rayno Nel has become the first South African and African to win the World’s Strongest Man competition, making history with his debut victory in California.
Crashes & Accidents
Two confirmed dead after Cuauhtémoc crashed into Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two people and injuring 19 others during a promotional visit to New York.
DStv Premiership
Mamelodi Sundowns clinch league title for the eighth time in a row
This is Sundowns’ 15th league title overall and their eighth in a row. No other football team in South Africa’s top division has ever achieved eight consecutive league titles.
Airlines
Frontier Airlines agents fired for heckling a passenger [video]
Several Frontier Airlines agents have been fired after a viral video showed them mocking a passenger who complained about a surprise check-in fee.
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Adult
Who is Charlotte Lavish? – Woman accuses Marcus Thuram of abuse
Adult star Charlotte Lavish has accused Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram of abuse in a TikTok video, just days before a crucial Champions League match.
Farm murders
Who is Sebastiaan Jooste? – New exposé unveils ‘twatterbaas’ sordid plan to ruin US-SA ties
News24’s investigation reveals Sebastiaan Jooste as the man behind @Twatterbaas, exposing his false claims of farm ownership and role in spreading divisive misinformation.
Christianity
Pope Francis funeral: How to watch live in South Africa
Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday in Rome, with major world leaders attending and live coverage available to South African viewers.
Animals
New gecko species discovered in the Northern Cape
The Gravel Pygmy Gecko lives near Klein Pella in the Khâi-Ma Local Municipality
Airlines
British Airways Flight BA58 from CPT to London skirts doom
A British Airways flight from Cape Town to London was forced to turn back after smoke filled the cockpit, prompting an emergency landing and delaying travel for nearly 300 passengers.
Caught on Camera
Footage of Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash surfaces online [video]
A video showing the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216 has surfaced, revealing a deadly crash linked to bird strikes that killed 179 people.
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Aviation
Delta Airlines Mexico City flight failure endangers lives of 149 passengers
A Delta Airlines flight returned to Mexico City after a technical failure, activating emergency protocols and affecting 149 passengers.
Cape Town
Gerda Steyn wins sixth Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in a row
Gerda Steyn has won her sixth consecutive Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, finishing with the third-fastest time in the race’s history.
Child Abuse
Cwecwe’s mother survives horror car accident: Here’s what we know
The mother of the young girl at the centre of the Bergview College rape case survived a car crash en route to meet with police investigators.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Stellenbosch FC clash with Zamalek supporters after goalless CAF Confed clash
A violent altercation erupted between Stellenbosch FC and Zamalek supporters following their 0-0 draw in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals at Cape Town Stadium.
DStv Premiership
Royal AM booted from PSL: Here’s what this means
Royal AM has been expelled from the Premier Soccer League after failing to meet key requirements, marking a first in South African football.
Cancel Culture
UJ exposes Joel Sangweni as fake lecturer
The University of Johannesburg has confirmed Joel Sangweni is not a lecturer after his inflammatory social media post caused public outrage.
Adult
Lil Mabu teases engagement to OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue
Rapper Lil Mabu sparked viral buzz after hinting at an engagement to controversial OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue.
Caught on Camera
Saldanha air show ends in tragedy after pilot plummets to death
A pilot flying an Impala Mk1 jet died in a crash at the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha Bay, bringing the event to a tragic end on Saturday afternoon.
Airports
Heathrow Airport shutdown: Here’s everything we know
Heathrow Airport has closed for the entire day due to a substation fire, causing mass flight disruptions and global travel chaos.
Airlines
American Airlines clears the smoke on Denver Airport aircraft fire [video]
Passengers on an American Airlines flight evacuated after an engine fire broke out while taxiing at Denver International Airport.
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Afriforum
Riaad Moosa’s take on AfriForum debate goes viral
Comedian Riaad Moosa’s social media post dissecting AfriForum’s racial arguments has sparked debate, with reactions ranging from praise to criticism.
Cape Town
HeartFM said this about the LuWayne Wonder viral video
HeartFM cleared the air on the viral video showing one of its hosts, LuWayne Wonder, in a nosey predicament.
Conflicts & War
Trump and VP Vance scold Zelensky during extraordinary Oval Office meeting
A tense Oval Office meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and VP Vance turned confrontational, with Trump accusing Zelensky of being ungrateful and reckless in handling the war.
Animation
Peppa Pig’s mother is having her third child
Peppa Pig’s family is growing as Mummy Pig announces she’s expecting her third child.
Court
Donations rain in for murder-accused Musa Khawula on his return to socials
Despite being in police custody, Musa Khawula has resumed posting online, asking followers for financial donations.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump launches $5 million gold card for US citizenship
Donald Trump has announced a new $5 million Gold Card program, allowing wealthy foreigners to buy US residency and a path to citizenship.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Southwest Airlines plane nearly crashes into private jet [video]
A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing at Chicago Midway Airport after a private jet crossed the runway.
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