Shaun Booysen: Feared Essopville drug lord due in court for bail
Shaun Booysen, a feared drug lord from Essopville, Beaufort West, was remanded in custody pending his bail hearing next week.
Crime
Viral
Reports of active shooter near Russell Senate Office Building in Washington: Here’s everything we know
Tensions are palpable in Washington DC, where Capitol Hill police are combing the parameter around the Russell Senate Office Building for a possible active shooter.
International
Microphone Cardi B threw at Las Vegas concert on auction for R1 million
The microphone Cardi B tossed at a fan during a show in Las Vegas this past weekend is on auction with a minimum bid of R1 million.
Crime
How Thubelihle Mpisi became prime suspect in Mahlako Rabalao murder
Thubelihle Mpisi pleaded for answers in the murder of Mahlako Rabalao, when all evidence pointed to his possible involvement in her death.
Viral
Relive the moment Thembi Kgatlana sent Banyana to 2023 FIFA WWC Last 16 [video]
Relive the historic moment Thembi Kgatlana led Banyana Banyana into the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Last 16 right here.
Viral
Banyana Banyana beat Italy to qualify for 2023 FIFA WWC Knockouts
Banyana Banyana advanced to the 2023 FIFA WWC Last 16 after defeating Italy in a thrilling 3-2 victory. Here’s everything you must know.
News
Watch live: EFF leader Julius Malema addresses ‘Kill the Boer’ chant, Elon Musk and more [video]
At the EFF Presser, leader Julius Malema is expected to provide a response to backlash over the ‘Kill the Boer’. Watch the presser live right here.
International
Lizzo lawsuit: Dancers accused singer of body shaming and sexual harassment
Lizzo is at the centre of a career-denting scandal after three of her dancers accused her of sexual harassment and body shaming in a lawsuit.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Cape Town taxi drivers violent clashes with traffic cops caught on camera [video]
Shocking footage of clashes between Cape Town taxi drivers and traffic cops surfaced on social media. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Verulam passenger due in court for fabricated ‘horror’ kidnapping
An unidentified man from Verulam, KZN, Is due in court for fabricating a hijacking and kidnapping incident that wasted emergency resources.
Local
Kelly Khumalo dropped from ‘Tribute to Women’: Here’s everything we know
In light of recent developments in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, the ‘Tribute to Women’ festival dropped Kelly Khumalo from its lineup.
Local
Babes Wodumo reportedly recovering from ‘lung-related’ illness
Babes Wodumo, whose health recently made headlines, reportedly moved back to her family home as she recovers from a lung-related illness.
Crime
Khanyisile Nyalunga: Mbombela traffic cop linked to cash-in-transit heist
Khanyisile Nyalunga, a traffic cop from Mpumalanga was arrested after vehicles linked to a cash-in-transit-heist were found in her yard.
Viral
Elon Musk courts backlash from South Africans for denouncing EFF’s ‘Kill the Boer’ chant
Elon Musk found himself at odds with his compatriots when he called the EFF’s ‘Kill the Boer’ chant a call for ‘white genocide’.
International
Angus Cloud dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Angus Cloud, the star of the hit show ‘Euphoria’ died on Monday, 31 July 2023. Here’s the latest on his cause of death.
International
‘Loki’ Season 2 trailer confirms Marvel’s position on Jonathan Majors abuse saga
The trailer of ‘Loki’ season 2 dropped on Monday, 31 July 2023, with assault-accused Jonathan Majors at the centre of the storyline.
Viral
Remi Lucidi: Viral stuntman dies after falling from Hong Kong skyscraper
Remi Lucidi, a viral French stuntman, fell to his death after mounting the top of a skyscraper in Hong Kong.
Movies
Weekend Box Office: ‘Barbenheimer’ maintains chokehold on theatre revenues
It seems ‘Barbenheimer’ has captured the attention of audiences amidst ongoing challenges in the film industry.
Crime
Watch: Nigel police robbery caught on CCTV [video]
Seven police officers were due in court over the brazen robbery of a popular café in Nigel, Ekurhuleni, on Monday.
Crime
Have you seen Precious Oliphant? – Kimberley police up the ante in search of kidnapped toddler
Kimberley police are seeking the assistance of the public in tracking down four-year-old Precious Oliphant, who was kidnapped in Lerato Park last week.
News
Julius Malema blasts ‘snotty face’ Panyaza, promises ANC arrests when EFF wins 2024 elections
EFF leader Julius Malema made bold statements during his impassioned 2024 elections manifesto at the party’s 10th-anniversary rally.
Crime
Riverlea shooting: Illegal miners battle for turf in bloody shootout
On Saturday, at least 20 victims sustained gunshot wounds during a shooting in Riverlea linked to illegal miners.
Viral
Will Carlee Russell be arrested? – Here are the charges she likely faces
Carlee Russell could be arrested if Alabama authorites forge ahead with pursuing these charges against the 24-year-old.
Viral
Who is Toco? – YouTuber goes viral for spending R380K to become a dog [video]
Who is Toco? Well, the short answer is, he’s a YouTuber who went viral for spending more than R380K to become a dog.
Crime
WATCH: Durban church robbery caught on live stream [video]
A Durban church was the scene of a brazen robbery that was caught on live stream, on Thursday evening.
Local
Thembinkosi Lorch sentencing delayed: Here’s everything we know
The sentencing of Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch was postponed on Friday. Here is everything you must know.
Crime
BOMBSHELL: Kelly Khumalo was in contact with one of the killers after Senzo Meyiwa murder
On Friday, State witness Colonel Lambertus Steyn revealed Kelly Khumalo was in contact with Accused 1 days after Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
International
Travis Scott drops ‘Utopia’ album amid uncertainty over Pyramids of Giza concert
Travis Scott gifted fans with ‘Utopia’, as speculation grows over his Pyramids of Giza concert. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Suspect meets instant karma in botched Tongaat toll hijacking [photo]
The Tongaat toll gate hosted a gory crime scene after a suspect was killed in a botched hijacking incident.
News
Dept of Justice twiddling thumbs over Jacob Zuma arrest
The Department of Justice is seeking ‘recommendations’ from ‘interested parties’ on the decision to arrest and detain Jacob Zuma.