Lauren Dickason: SA woman living in New Zealand found guilty of killing three daughters
Lauren Dickason, a South African woman living in New Zealand, was found guilty of killing her three daughters aged between two and six.
Crime
Viral
Watch: Crowthorne Christian School embroiled in race row over controversial hair policy [video]
Crowthorne Christian School is embroiled in a race row after a Grade 8 pupil was refused entry into class over a controversial hair policy.
Technology
Snapchat AI causes frenzy after posting Story without user prompt
Snapchat’s artificial intelligence (AI) stirred up a frenzy after unexpectedly posting its own Story, leaving users puzzled.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Wednesday, 16 August 2023
On Wednesday, 16 August 2023, City of Cape Town clients will be on Stage 1 between 16:00 and 22:00
Technology
‘Broken Threads’: Meta’s Twitter alternative loses 80% users since launch
Threads, Meta’s alternative to Twitter, saw a drastic decline in daily active users and engagement a month since launch. Here’s what the data says.
Crime
Bushbuckridge man killed outside his house: Here’s everything we know
A 49-year-old man from Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, was shot and killed outside his home, on Monday evening, police confirmed.
News
Employment in South Africa: These industries contributed the most jobs between April and June 2023
Between April and June 2023, these industries contributed the most jobs and, effectrively, had a positive impact on employment in South Africa.
Crime
Riverlea illegal mining still rampant despite high-level police intervention
Illegal mining in Riverlea continues unabated, despite the intervention of high-level police units aiming to curb the dangerous operations.
Crime
Luyanda Mboniswa: Marike de Klerk killer due for parole
After serving 21 years of his life sentence, Luyanda Mboniswa, the convicted killer of former First Lady Marike de Klerk, is due for parole.
Viral
Donald Trump faces RICO charges in Georgia: Here’s everything we know
Donald Trump and 18 accomplices were hit with state-level RICO charges in Georgia for allegedly colluding to overturn the 2020 US elections.
Cape Town Buzz
Will Cape Town taxis go on strike again? – Here’s what you must know
Rumours of an impending Cape Town taxi strike, while not true, aren’t exactly farfetched. Here’s everything you must know.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town commuters warned to ignore ‘taxi strike’ fake news
SANTACO and the City of Cape Town have condemned circulating messages about the second coming of a taxi strike.
International
Clarence ‘Black Godfather’ Avant dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Clarence Avant, revered as the legendary Black Godfather of Entertainment, died on Sunday, 13 August 2023.
Local
Sonia Mbele reportedly leads race for rights to Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha docuseries
Reports suggest Sonia Mbele paid Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha a visit in prison to secure rights to a docuseries.
Crime
Watch: Gerhard Ackerman ominous reaction to 12 life-term sentence [video]
Gerhard Ackerman, convicted of running a child abuse ring, was sentenced to 12 life terms on Monday. This was his reaction.
Viral
Tiffany Gomas: Viral woman credits family for keeping her alive after in-flight meltdown
Tiffany Gomas, the woman from the viral in-flight meltdown, came forward to address how that moment impacted her mental health.
Travel
Pakistani travellers caught attempting to enter OR Tambo with fake visas
More than 65 Pakistani travellers were caught trying to gain entry into South Africa with fake visas. Here’s what you must know about this travel scam.
Local
Natasha Joubert crowned Miss SA 2023: Here’s what she wins
Miss SA 2020 runner-up, Natasha Joubert, donned the “Mowana, the Tree of Life” crown as the reigning queen, on Sunday.
Travel
Priority Escapes: Celebrity-endorsed travel agent disappears with holidayers savings
Priority Escapes sent an email to customers confirming it was closing down after failing to meet its financial obligations.
Local
Kelly Khumalo bags ‘Afro Pop Artist of the Year’ at 2023 Basadi In Music Awards
Kelly Khumalo, who’s recently been meddled in controversy over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, bagged a category at the 2023 Basadi In Music Awards.
International
Lil Durk shooting: Fans caught on camera looting [video]
Illinois police are investigating a shooting incident that took place at a Lil Duck concert, where fans were caught on camera looting the venue.
Crime
Angelique Bejanka Hayward: Vereeniging man linked to pre-teen’s disappearance
Angelique Bejanka Hayward was last seen leaving her school in Vereeniging with Thinus Swanepoel, a man wanted as a person of interest.
Crime
Ramaphosa pardons 212 286 ‘low-risk’ inmates to reduce 143% prison occupancy rate
More than 212 286 ‘low-risk’ inmates will be reintegrated into society after receiving a presidential pardon due to prison overcrowding.
News
Jacob Zuma arrest: National intelligence prepared for riots ahead of announcement
SANDF confirmed no deployments were made ahead of DCS’ announcement about Jacob Zuma’s arrest but they remain on high alert.
Crime
Marolien Schmidt murder suspect arrested: Here’s everything we know
A 29-year-old male suspect in the murder of Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt was arrested. Here’s what we know so far.
Cape Town Buzz
SANTACO calls off Cape Town taxi strike with ‘immediate effect’
SANTACO called off the Cape Town taxi strike following a week of devastation that culminated in five deaths and 198 active criminal cases.
Crime
Dr Kar Hao Teoh: British doctor killed in Cape Town taxi violence
British orthopaedic surgeon Dr Kar Hao Teoh took a wrong turn from the Cape Town airport and became a casualty of the raging taxi strike.
International
When is Rihanna due to give birth to second baby? – Here’s what you must know
Rumours have fluttered online that Rihanna gave birth to her second baby. Here’s everything we know at this time.
News
Ntokozo Zikhali: Bokgabo Poo murder suspect handed life sentence in child rape case
With Ntokozo Zikhali serving a life sentence for a previous rape case, questions still remain unanswered about what happened to Bokgabo Poo.
International
Travis Scott ‘Utopia’ concert reportedly caused an earthquake in Rome
Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ concert at the historic Circus Maximus was so electrifying, reports claim it caused a minor earthquake in Rome .