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.
Cape Town Buzz
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 .
Cape Town Buzz
Who is Ralph Stanfield? – The Cape Town businessman linked to Ayepyep Lifestyle extortion
Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town was forced to close its doors after allegedly refusing extortion attempt ions from crude businessman, Ralph Stanfield.
Viral
Maui wildfires: Death toll updates, latest footage and news [video]
As the Maui wildfires raged uncontrollably, residents and visitors alike were forced to flee for their lives.
Cape Town Buzz
Overburdened Cape Town police launch manhunt in Delft triple murder
Three suspects ambushed a house on Eendrag Crescent in Delft and opened fire indiscriminately, striking five victims, two of whom were still alive when emergency medics arrived at the scene minutes later.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Overberg police monitor brewing tensions in Kleinmond [video]
Tensions are brewing in Kleinmond, where large groups of protesters are clashing with Overberg authorities.
News
Toekomsrus protests: Road closures and incidents to take note of [video]
Tensions are brewing in Toekomsrus, as community members face off against riot police. Here’s everything we know.
International
Lil Tay reportedly dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Claire Hope, renowned as Lil Tay, and her brother Jason Tian, died recently, their family confimed. Here’s all we know about the cause of death.
International
READ IN FULL: Iggy Azalea letter pleading for lenient Tory Lanez prison sentence
In her letter, Iggy Azalea wrote she ‘refuses to believe Tory Lanez would do anything in malice, especially to a woman.’
Cape Town Buzz
Will Cape Town taxis return on Thursday, 10 August 2023? – Here’s everything we know
Cape Town taxis could return to operations as early as Thursday, 10 August 2023, if these permutations take shape.
Cape Town Buzz
Kayamandi riots escalate after police station torched [photo]
Kayamandi, a community in Stellenbosch, is without a police station after it was torched during violent riots. Here’s everything we know.
Fashion
Amakipkip blasted for monetising AKA death without Forbes clearance
Amakipkip issued an apology and confirmed the AKA t-shirt, which was commissioned without clearance from the Forbes family, was discontinued.
Crime
Jabulani Mall: Police make breakthrough arrests in brazen robbery case [video]
Three of nine suspects involved in the brazen Jabulani Mall robbery were recently arrested and are due in court on Thursday, 10 August 2023.
Crime
Bongeka Buso: Butterworth familicide leaves community reeling in shock
A Butterworth familicide, orchestrated by a woman named Bongeka Buso, left the Eastern Cape community reeling in shock.
International
BREAKING: Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Here’s everything you must know.
Viral
Montgomery riverfront brawl instigators charged: Here’s everything we know
Allen Todd, Zachary Shipman and Richard Roberts face third-degree assault for allegedly instigating the Montgomery riverfront brawl.
Viral
Sibu Mpanza needs your help: Here’s everything you must know
Sibu Mpanza is going through his darkest hour and needs every ounce of South Africa’s spirit of ubuntu to make it through one of the hardest chapters of his life.
Viral
Watch: Maboneng Marshall House building on fire [video]
Johannesburg rescue marshalls were called to douse a fire that engulfed a building situated in the Maboneng precinct on Tuesday.
News
Minister Chikunga throws JP Smith ‘under the minibus’, demands release of impounded taxis
Minister Chikunga was highly critical of JP Smith and demanded the City of Cape Town release taxis impounded under illegal traffic by-laws.
Local
Cyan Boujee sex tape leaks on the internet
Cyan Boujee is the subject of a sex tape that recently leaked on the internet. Here’s everything you must know.
Crime
Thabo Bester wants answers on ‘stolen’ items valued at R27.72 million
Thabo Bester listed these 23 items. valued at R27.72 million, he claims were stolen when he was arrested in Tanzania in April 2023.
International
DJ Casper dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Willie Perry Jr, renowned across the globe as DJ Casper, the innovative creator behind the globally beloved dance track, Cha Cha Slide, died aged 58. DJ Casper dies: What’s the cause of death? DJ Casper tragically lost his battle with kidney and liver cancer on Monday, 7 August 2023. The iconic musician was candid about
News
Mbekweni mass murder: Police probe vicious murder of five victims, including two women
The bullet-riddled bodies of five victims, including two women aged 32 and 39, were found on Chris Hand Street on Monday evening.
Crime
What killed Brian Ndlovu? – Investigation rules out poison as cause of death
A low-level investigation into the death of Brian Ndlovu shows he was most likely not poisoned at Queens High School, contrary to speculation.
International
Everything Megan Thee Stallion said in her victim impact statement
Megan Thee Stallion urged Judge Herriford to deliver a strong and unambiguous sentence against Tory Lanez.
Crime
Timothy Omotoso trial resumes on Tuesday, 8 August 2023: Here’s everything you must know
The trial against televengalist Timothy Omotoso resumes at the Gqeberha High Court on Tuesday, 8 August 2023. Here’s everything you must know.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi strike: Golden Arrow to operate at 50% capacity
Limited Golden Arrow bus services will be available on these Cape Town routes.