Assault
Groblersdal farmers under fire for brandishing ‘Vierkleur’ flag [video]
Groblersdal farmers supporting Piet Groenewald and his son, Stephen Grief, drew ire from social media for brandishing the 'Vierkleur' flag.
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Court
Watch: Racial tensions escalate in Groblersdal over arrest of two farmers [video]
Tensions are boiling over in Groblersdal, where farmer Piet Groenewald and his son Stefan Greeff, are due in court for alleged assault.
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Mass deaths
Romeo Nance: Here’s everything we know about the Illinois mass shooter
Romeo Nance, the 23-year-old behind the Illinois mass shooting, took his own life after a fiery confrontation with US Marshals.
Betting
Sean Strickland becomes the latest victim of the ‘Drake curse’
The 'Drake curse' struck again after Sean Strickland lost his UFC Middleweight title to South Africa's Dricus du Plessis.
Caught on Camera
Caught on camera: Aftermath of Colombia 5.6 magnitude earthquake [video]
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 5.6 rattled Colombia, with its epicenter near Cartago.
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Fire
Watch: Old Brakpan Library destroyed by raging fire [video]
The Old Brakpan Library, a heritage site, succumbed to a devastating fire on Friday evening.
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Airports
Watch: Atlas Air flight engine bursts in flames mid-air [video]
Shocking scenes unfolded as an Atlas Air cargo plane's engine caught fire mid-air, shortly after departing from Miami International Airport.
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Caught on Camera
Watch: Airlink passengers survive alarming ‘wet runway’ incident at Pemba Airport [video]
Airlink flight 4Z 204 from Johannesburg narrowly averted disaster at Pemba Airport with no injuries reported, thanks to the crew's skillful handling of a wet runway incident.
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Durban
Little Lindokuhle reunited with family after Sydenham Primary School mishap
Lindokuhle, a young pupil from Sydenham Primary School, returned home safely after a harrowing experience.
Education
Thabi Leoka PhD certificate surfaces online – Is it real or fake?
A copy of a PhD certificate from the London School of Economics, supposedly issued to a Bathabile (Thabi) Leoka has surfaced online.
Education
Thabi Leoka PhD qualifications come into question after damning report
Economist Thabi Leoka faces allegations of falsifying her PhD qualifications from the London School of Economics.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Plane crash near Chile’s Panguilemo Airfield caught on camera [video]
A devastating plane crash near Panguilemo Airfield in Talca, Chile, claimed the life of a seasoned pilot and injures four others.
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Gauteng
Gautrain delay leaves OR Tambo-bound travellers outraged [video]
The Gautrain servicing the North-South line, with stops at OR Tambo, experienced delays, with commuters stuck between Midrand and Marlboro.
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Caught on Camera
Watch: Somali mob attacks Vereeniging armed security guard [video]
A Somali mob was caught on camera attacking an e-hailer and an armed private security guard. Here's the latest on the situation.
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Relationships
Crown Princess Mary: Here’s everything we know about the world’s first Australian-born queen
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, the first Australian-born queen, is a tale of love, adaptation, and royal duty. Learn about her life from Hobart to Copenhagen.
African National Congress
ANC courts backlash over ‘RIP Zuma’ casket at Mbombela birthday bash
Tensions rise as the ANC faces criticism over a controversial 'RIP Zuma' casket displayed at their 112th birthday celebration in Mbombela
Animals
Watch: 2.7-metre Black Mamba spotted at Canelands farm
In Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal, a 2.7-meter Black Mamba was discovered entangled in a farm net
Football
Kyle Walker caught in the crossfire of baby momma drama
Kyle Walker can't defend himself out of this fiery baby momma scandal involving ex Lauryn Goodman and his wife Annie Kilner.
Australia
Woolworths faces backlash for deshelving ‘Australia Day’ merch
Woolworths Australia faced backlash for its decision to not promote custom merchandise in honour of Australia Day, a controversial national holiday.
Aviation
Elon Musk suggests black pilots have low IQs and prone to plane crashes
According to Elon Musk, black pilots from HBCUs inherently have low IQs and a higher chance of causing plane crashes.
Fake News
Khanyisile Dhlomo admits to falsely accusing ex Charlie Stacks of abuse
Instagram influencer Khanyisile Dhlomo admits to falsely accusing her ex, Charlie Stacks, of abuse
Drake
This picture has South Africans convinced Drake is in Johannesburg
Web sleuths are convinced Drake is in Johannesburg, South Africa. Here is what our research uncovered.
Explosions & Bombings
What caused Sandman Signature Hotel explosion? – Here’s what we know
The Sandman Signature Hotel explosion is believed to have started in the kitchen of Musume, an Asian fusion restaurant located in the hotel's basement.
Court
Deobra Redden: Las Vegas man who attacked judge gets four-year sentence
Deobra Redden, who attacked a Las Vegas judge during sentencing, has been sentenced to up to four years in prison, potentially paroled in 19 months.
Africa
Whistleblowers make startling claims about TB Joshua
Over 25 individuals have come forward with serious allegations against the late Nigerian pastor TB Joshua
Conspiracy theories
Miami mall alien sighting was a hoax, police confirm
A viral video sparked rumours of an alien sighting at Miami's Bayside Marketplace, but Miami police have confirmed it was a hoax involving fireworks and teenagers.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Cabana Beach Resort fight goes viral [video]
Try not to cringe at the sight of grown men using their fists to iron out their differences: This happened at the upscale Cabana Beach Resort.
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Deaths & Obituaries
Thabo Mbeki Foundation reacts to reports of the former president’s death
Amidst widespread rumours of his death, the Thabo Mbeki Foundation has confirmed that former South African President Thabo Mbeki is alive and in good health.
Europe
Who is Florentino Perez? – Meet the man behind the Super League
Florentino Perez, Real Madrid's president, remains steadfast in his support for the European Super League, a project shaking the foundations of European football.
Europe
Who is Eve Gilles? – Miss France 2024 bites back at criticism over pixie cut
In a world where long locks are often seen as a synonym for femininity, Eve Gilles's pixie cut is a breath of fresh... hair.
