Developing: Cape Town taxi operations impacted but no active strike
City of Cape Town MEC for Public Safety JP Smith released a statement shooting down claims of a brewing taxi strike.
Cape Town Buzz
International
Watch: Kai Cenat goes dark after live stream meltdown over ‘Fall Guys’ [video]
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat went dark on social media following his meltdown over a frustrating ‘Fall Guys’ live session.
Crime
Senzo Meyia trial: Sangoma claims he prescribed Sibiya ‘white luck’ medicine to pull off murder
Testifying at the Senzo Meyiwa trial, the sangoma explained that he gave Sibiya ‘white luck’ medicine to provide him with an advantage in his ‘job hunting’.
News
Eskom implements rolling Stage 6 loadshedding ‘until further notice’
On Monday, Eskom confirmed Stage 6 loadshedding will be in effect indefinitely from 05:00 on Tuesday, 5 September 2023.
News
Busisiwe Mkhwebane flouts suspension, vows to return to work on Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of her intention to resume her duties, citing courtesy and protocol.
International
Steve Harwell dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Steven Harwell was an American singer, best known as the charismatic former lead vocalist and frontman for the iconic rock band Smash Mouth.
Crime
Makhado cash heist suspects death toll increases: Here’s everything we know
Included in the Makhado cash heist death toll are two females, albeit, it’s unclear if they were observed as active participants in the shooting.
International
Nina Adgal ‘explicit video’ frenzy spurred by fake leak: Here’s everything we know
Seemingly, this incident is part of a concerning attack on Agdal, seemingly linked to her fiancé Logan Paul’s upcoming fight with Dillon Danis.
Crime
Nandipha Magudumana defence pokes holes in State’s affidavit
Advocate Frans Dlamini, representing Magudumana, expressed strong reservations about the State’s approach to the case.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Defence hammers down on ‘shoddy’ ballistics evidence
Defence lawyer Zandile Mshololo argued that the barrels of firearms can be interchangeable
News
Lindiwe Zulu’s ‘fiery’ logic: Apartheid had something to do with Marshalltown fire [video]
According to the Lindiwe Zulu, ‘Whether we like it or not, [the Marshalltown tragedy] is the result of apartheid that kept people apart in these conditions.’
News
Marshalltown fire: Panyaza Lesufi to establish comittee to probe deadly inferno
One of the primary objectives of this inquiry is to identify the root causes of the inferno and, significantly, the prevalence of hijacked buildings within Johannesburg.
News
Johannesburg CBD fire death toll: Here are the latest updates
The Johannesburg CBD fire has claimed 20 lives so far, and at least 43 more residents were being treated for moderate-to-serious wounds.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Court hears projectile linked to Mthobisi Mncube was found at crime scene
Thus far, the State focused its evidence on depicting Mncube as the alleged dreadlocked intruder reported by witnesses.
News
Johannesburg rocked by earthquake on Wednesday, 30 August 2023: Here’s everything we know
On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, several areas in Johannesburg were reportedly jolted by an earth tremor that occurred just after 20:00.
News
Ace Magashule returns to politics with new party – the African Congress for Transformation
Ace Magashule revealed that the decision to establish the ACT followed consultations with various individuals, including activists, fellow party members, and former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma.
Technology
X, formerly Twitter, acquires necessary license to roll out crypto payments
The obtained license brings X closer to its objective of enabling users to seamlessly engage with cryptocurrencies directly on the platform.
International
Watch: Steve and Marjorie Harvey shoot down ‘foolish’ cheating rumours [video]
Steve and Marjorie Harvey stepped up to categorically dispel the cheating rumours swirling around their 16-year marriage.
Crime
State prosecutors detail how Nandipha Magudumana used corpses to help Bester escape prison
The State detailed how Nandipha Magudumana allegedly shopped around for corpses to use in Thabo Bester’s daring prison break.
News
‘Teary’ Nandipha Magudumana claims Thabo Bester forced her to flee to Tanzania
According to Nandipha Magudumana, at no point between Thabo Bester’s escape from prison and South Africa, to their arrest in Tanzania, was she in control of the situation.
International
HBO pulls the plug on ‘The Idol’ after one season
Following heaps of backlash and reports of a toxic work environment, HBO cancelled ‘The Idol’ after one season.
Local
Makhadzi trades shots with Zimbabwean artist Winky D over botched UK gig [video]
Makhadzi accused Winky D of eating into her performance slot at the Africa Music Festival in the UK.
News
Senzo Meyiwa: Accused killer’s girlfriend recalls how Mthobisi Mncube was arrested
According to Tefo’s account, she met Mthobisi Mncube in January 2015, three months after the death of Senzo Meyiwa.
News
Balobedu protests: Pretoria traffic advisory for Tuesday, 29 August 2023
The purpose of the protests is to draw attention to the call for the acknowledgement of Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the legitimate queen of the Balobedu ethnic group.
International
Report: Shakira set to make history at the 2023 MTV VMAs
Shakira, a four-time VMA winner, has received four nominations this year in the categories of Best Collaboration, Best Latin (twice), and Artist of the Year.
News
Drop in demand forced Nestle to discontinue Nesquik in South Africa
Effective from 21 August 2023, Nestlé ceased the production of these Nesquik flavours.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Monday, 28 August 2023
On Monday, Cape Town clients should be protected from Stage 3 loadshedding in the evening.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Court hears how murder weapon was likely NOT sealed in evidence
State witness Captain Bonginkosi Mtshali told the court that the murder weapon that killed Senzo Meyiwa was likely not sealed in evidence.
International
Arleen Sorkin dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactionsve
‘Days of our Lives’ actress and the inspiration behind DC Comics’ ‘Harley Quinn’ has died.
International
Marjorie Harvey accused of cheating on Steve Harvey with bodyguard
Figures close to Marjorie and Steve Harvey have dispelled the cheating rumours doing the rounds on social media.