Global passenger air traffic records 5% growth in May 2025
Global air passenger traffic rose by 5% in May 2025, with Africa showing steady growth amid mixed international trends.
Travel
Travel
SAA announces direct flights to Mauritius and these regional destinations
South African Airways announces new direct flights to Mauritius and regional destinations, with operational improvements and service expansions.
International
Diddy beats the Feds – Skirts life-imprisonment charges: Will he be released?
Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on two counts but cleared of life-imprisonment charges, raising questions about possible release as sentencing looms.
Crime
Likhona Fose latest news: Timelines take centre stage at suspect’s bail hearing
The bail hearing for the man accused of murdering Likhona Fose continued, with timelines used to test his alibi against the day she went missing.
Crime
Five accused ‘Zuma July 2021 unrest’ instigators appear in court
Five individuals accused of inciting the July 2021 unrest through a WhatsApp group appeared in court, with the matter postponed for further legal proceedings.
Lifestyle
Petrol prices in South Africa: How much it costs to fill a tank in July 2025
Petrol prices in South Africa increased in July 2025, with 95 unleaded petrol rising by 52 cents per litre and motorists facing higher refuelling costs nationwide.
Travel
OR Tambo International Airport implements new security changes that could effect passengers
Passengers travelling through OR Tambo International Airport may experience delays due to new security procedures. Here’s what you must know.
News
South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in July 2025
Fuel prices are set to rise in July 2025 as under-recoveries deepen across all fuel types.
News
South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 2 July 2025
South Africa’s petrol and diesel prices will increase by up to 84c/litre from Wednesday, 2 July 2025, due to rising oil prices and global market shifts.
News
Soweto rocked by power outage: Here’s what Eskom said
Parts of Soweto were left without electricity on Tuesday as Eskom technicians rushed to repair faults while concerns grow over the stability of the national power grid.
Crime
Cape Town police arrest suspect in Kanana mass shooting
A suspect in the Kanana mass shooting that left seven dead has been arrested, while Cape Town police continue to search for another man linked to the case.
Events
Black Coffee set to headline 2025 Hey Neighbour Festival main stage
Black Coffee has been confirmed as a main stage headliner for the 2025 Hey Neighbour Festival, joining a line-up that includes Doja Cat and Central Cee.
Cape Town Buzz
Congolese in Cape Town mark DRC’s Independence Day with sombre march to Parliament
Dozens gathered in Cape Town to commemorate DRC’s Independence Day while raising alarm over continued conflict in eastern Congo.
Crime
Two hitmen linked to University of Fort Hare bodyguard murder arrested
Two suspects wanted for the 2023 murder of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor’s bodyguard have been arrested in Johannesburg, while one remains at large.
International
Deliberations in the Diddy trial begin today: Here’s what to expect
Jurors begin deliberations in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges after six weeks of testimony.
Viral
Ekurhuleni toddler mauled to death by pack of dogs
A three-year-old girl has died after being attacked by five dogs in the Marathon informal settlement in Ekurhuleni.
News
Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama due in court for Transnet tender fraud
Former Transnet executives Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama are in court over charges related to a controversial R93 million locomotive tender.
Travel
Rare bear invasion forces closure of Japan airport
To protect passengers and crew, the airport was temporarily closed, resulting in disruptions to more than 10 scheduled flights.
Cape Town Buzz
Intense storm ravages cars and homes in Cape Town [video]
Torrential rain and strong winds in Cape Town have led to road flooding, home damage, and a car being crushed by a fallen tree in Ottery.
News
DA withdraws from National Dialogue: Is this the end of the GNU?
The DA has pulled out of the National Dialogue, citing corruption and broken promises from the ANC-led government under President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Viral
Banyana Banyana stage wage boycott days before WAFCON
Banyana Banyana have refused to train ahead of WAFCON due to unpaid salaries from SAFA.
Cape Town Buzz
Springboks vs Barbarians: Road closures, free shuttle services and other important info
Cape Town prepares for the Springboks vs Barbarians rugby match with road closures and free transport options in place for spectators.
News
Watch live: DA issues ultimatum on the fate of the GNU
The Democratic Alliance is expected to announce its decision on whether to remain in the GNU after President Ramaphosa failed to meet their ultimatum to fire corrupt ministers.
News
Energy expert warns Eskom’s power grid is bound to collapse into loadshedding
Energy expert warns that Eskom’s power grid may soon collapse into loadshedding as unplanned outages rise above critical levels.
Crime
Cape Town police release images of ‘persons of interest’ in Kanana mass shooting
Police have asked for help finding two men who may have information about the Kanana mass shooting that left seven people dead.
Crime
Kanana mass shooting: Seven men killed in targeted ambush
Seven men were killed in a mass shooting in Kanana, Cape Town, in what police believe may have been a targeted attack.
Travel
Shandong Airlines flight to Shangai avoids devastating crash
A Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to make an emergency landing in Nanjing after a suspected engine malfunction at cruising altitude.
News
Eskom loadshedding report for this week: Here’s what you must know
Eskom reports a stable power system despite winter pressures, with updates on generation capacity, outages, and the likelihood of loadshedding.
Crime
Brown’s Farm hijacking turns to instant karma for three suspects
Three men suspected of hijacking a delivery vehicle in Brown’s Farm were killed moments later in a shooting, as police investigate the motive behind the deadly ambush.
News
R11 billion assets linked to State Capture Commission recovered
The criminal investigations and prosecutions work has resulted in the conclusion of four state capture commission cases with guilty verdicts.