Viral News

Trending and viral news stories gaining widespread attention across social media and digital platforms.

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Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19 – This was his reaction

By Andile Sicetsha / 11 May 2022

The billionaire is currently in isolation.

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Higher stages of loadshedding possible on Tuesday, Eskom warns

By Andile Sicetsha / 10 May 2022

Loadshedding could be escalated beyond stage 2.

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Woodmead police clear the air around New Cafe kidnapping rumours

By Andile Sicetsha / 5 May 2022

The police were quick to dismiss the false claims made in the viral tweet.

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AfriForum wants to bring back the apartheid flag – Here’s why

By Andile Sicetsha / 5 May 2022

AfriForum claims the apartheid flag ban is not substantiated in the Constitution.

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Walter Orthmann: 100-year-old sets record for longest-held job at one company

By Andile Sicetsha / 5 May 2022

Walter Orthmann still holds his managerial post, at 100 years old and counting.

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Just in: Eskom implements stage 2 loadshedding

By Andile Sicetsha / 3 May 2022

The power utility currently has more than 15 000MW of power unavailable due to breakdowns at nine power stations.

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Watch: Karim Benzema’s Eid Mubarak message [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 3 May 2022

Benzema joined muslims around the world to celebrate Eid Mubarak.

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SA reacts to John Steenhuisen Ukraine visit

By Andile Sicetsha / 2 May 2022

Steenhuisen sent himself on a ‘fact-finding’ mission in war-torn Ukraine.

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Twitter troll gets learned for Shudufhadzo ‘Venda’ comments

By Avuya Walters / 2 May 2022

The troll learned very quickly about what happens when you defame Venda people.

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Watch: Sibanye protesters chase Ramaphosa away from May Day event [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 1 May 2022

The president’s nod to South Africa’s labour force ended in humiliation.

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Trevor Noah gets standing ovation at White House Correspondence Dinner [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 1 May 2022

The comedian roasted the world’s most powerful leader.

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Advocate Teffo: Three things to know about Senzo Meyiwa defence lawyer

By Andile Sicetsha / 29 April 2022

Advocate Malesela Teffo may be a target at SAPS. Here’s why.

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Watch: Advocate Teffo arrested at Senzo Meyiwa trial [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 28 April 2022

Advocate Teffo was ushered out of court by officers. Here’s why.

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Watch: Sandton mall marriage proposal goes horribly wrong [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 28 April 2022

The woman was visibly irritated by the man’s audacious attempt.

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KZN floods: Every cent to be audited in real time, Ramaphosa warns

By SA News / 27 April 2022

The President said this when he addressed a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday.

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‘Kay Yarms’ rumoured boyfriend, Flacko, exposed as alleged cheater

By Avuya Walters / 26 April 2022

The man is no Casanova, that’s for sure.

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Eldorado Park locals clash with police in power outage protests [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 26 April 2022

Eldorado Park residents have been without power for more than 12 days.

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Loadshedding on the brink of return this week – Here’s why

By Andile Sicetsha / 25 April 2022

Unplanned breakdowns sit above 13 000MW, Eskom revealed.

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Anti-loot police on high alert following English Market fire [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 24 April 2022

Large crowds gathered outside the shopping district.

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Watch: Leondale High School potheads suspended for this viral clip [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 22 April 2022

At least 36 pupils will appear at a disciplinary hearing from next week Monday.

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Watch: Mike Tyson pummels passenger on flight [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 22 April 2022

Mike Tyson punched some sense into a raucous passenger

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Loadshedding forecast: Here’s the outlook for next week

By SA News / 21 April 2022

De Ruyter said reserve generation capacity at the power utility’s open cycle gas turbines is also recovering sufficiently.

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KZN floods: Here’s how SA responded to the disaster

By SA News / 21 April 2022

The rescue operation has seen over 4 800 personnel deployed to the province to assist in emergency relief efforts.

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Hoerskool Jan Die Klerk classroom brawl goes viral [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 21 April 2022

The teacher watched on helplessly as the boys pummelled each other.

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Eskom spent R626m on diesel in April 2022 – De Ruyter

By Andile Sicetsha / 21 April 2022

Eskom spent more than R626 million on diesel in April 2022.

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Haiti plane crash aftermath caught on camera [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 21 April 2022

The small plane was reportedly owned by former Senator Hervé Fourcand.

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Is SA facing a total blackout? – Andre de Ruyter responds

By SA News / 20 April 2022

A total blackout is unrealistic, Andre de Ruyter stressed.

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Pimville shutdown: Here are the latest updates [video]

By Andile Sicetsha / 20 April 2022

Pimville residents have vowed to render the township inoperable.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez lose child at birth

By Andile Sicetsha / 19 April 2022

This is a challenging period in the lives of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez.

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Eskom starts the work week at stage 4 loadshedding

By Andile Sicetsha / 19 April 2022

By all accounts, South Africans may need to prepare for loadsheding all week.