Watch: St David’s Marist Inanda honours Temba Bavuma with epic war cry
St David’s Marist Inanda performed a war cry to honour alumnus Temba Bavuma following the Proteas’ victory in the World Test Championship.
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International
Audio of Cassie threatening to kill male escort resurfaces online
An audio clip played in court has revealed Cassie threatening a man over an explicit video, as Diddy’s sex trafficking trial continues in New York.
News
Inside the Gupta Saxonworld mansions going on auction in July 2025
Three Saxonwold mansions linked to the Gupta family will be auctioned on 24 July 2025.
News
Floyd Shivambu announces new political party, calls EFF a ‘cult’
Floyd Shivambu has launched a new political party after his demotion from the MK Party, claiming internal sabotage and criticising both MKP and the EFF.
International
Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
Actor Derek Dixon has filed a $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry, alleging sexual assault and workplace harassment over several years.
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Formula 1 in South Africa is a step closer to becoming a reality
The FIA has approved design plans to upgrade Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to Grade 1, a major step towards hosting Formula 1 in South Africa.
Crime
Thabo Bester pre-trial hearing: Here’s everything you must know
The Thabo Bester case returned to court where new trial dates were announced and key issues about legal representation, extradition, and evidence were addressed.
Cape Town Buzz
Pecks Valley fire was arson, SANParks confirms
SANParks has confirmed that the fire in Pecks Valley was caused by arson, with religious groups fined for violating fire safety rules.
Events
Prudence Sekgodiso finishes third at Stockholm Diamond League
South Africa’s Prudence Sekgodiso placed third in the 800m race at the Stockholm Diamond League, while Abdurahman Karriem finished fifth in the 200m.
Events
Proteas homecoming details confirmed: Here’s what you must know
South Africa’s Proteas cricket team will arrive home on Wednesday after winning the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s.
International
Diddy trial: State expected to rest its case this week
Prosecutors are nearing the end of their case in Diddy’s federal sex trafficking trial, with five witnesses remaining before the defence begins.
Crime
KZN police clash with cash-in-transit suspects in Maphumulo
Police shot dead a suspect in a shootout in Maphumulo, KZN, while two officers were wounded and explosives were recovered.
Travel
Air India fleet crisis escalates as Boeing 787 bound for New Delhi makes emergency u-turn
A New Delhi-bound Air India flight returned to Hong Kong mid-air due to a suspected technical issue, days after a fatal crash involving the airline.
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Watch: Passenger on flight to Dubai films Iranian missiles headed for Israel [video]
A passenger on a Dubai-bound flight captured video of Iranian missiles launched toward Israel, as deadly attacks between the two countries continue to escalate.
Events
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns fixtures, how to watch live in South Africa
Mamelodi Sundowns prepare for their FIFA Club World Cup matches following a weekend of high-powered opening games.
Cape Town Buzz
Pecks Valley fire update: Rescuers contain blaze but Boyes Drive remains closed
A fire that broke out in Pecks Valley, Muizenberg has been largely contained, but Boyes Drive remains closed as firefighting operations continue.
News
Eastern Cape floods death toll climbs to 88
The death toll from severe flooding in the Eastern Cape has reached 88 as rescue efforts continue and officials clarify the dam’s limitations.
News
Iron Dome failures: Iran missile strikes cause mass casualties in Tel Aviv
Iran launched missile strikes that hit Tel Aviv, bypassing the Iron Dome system, killing at least eight people, injuring hundreds.
Lifestyle
2025 Father’s Day: Here are 10 interesting facts you probably didn’t know
Did you know Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman from Arkansas, US, is credited as the founder of Father’s Day?
News
Eskom provides latest update on likelihood of loadshedding
Eskom issues Power Alert saying the grid is stable but under pressure, warns that high unplanned breakdowns could bring Stage 2 loadshedding this winter.
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Who is Vishwashkumar Ramesh? – What we know about the Air India crash lone survivor
A lone survivor, 40-year-old Vishwashkumar Ramesh, emerges from the tragic Air India Dreamliner crash as investigators probe the cause.
Travel
Black box expected to provide answers to fatal Air India crash
Investigators have recovered the black box from the Air India crash that killed over 240 people, and the data is expected to reveal what caused the disaster.
Crime
What happened to Channelle Plaatjies? – Here are the latest updates
DNA results confirm that the body found in a Paarl East shallow grave is that of 16-year-old Channelle Plaatjies, as her family calls for justice and space to mourn.
Travel
Jetstar Asia set to shut down operations in July 2025
Qantas has confirmed Jetstar Asia will shut down by 31 July 2025, with refunds and rebookings offered to passengers as operations wind down due to rising costs and competition.
News
House of Natural Butters slapped with R500K for producing aflatoxin-contaminated peanut butter
House of Natural Butters has been fined R500,000 for supplying peanut butter containing aflatoxin, a dangerous substance that can cause cancer.
Crime
Police release image of man wanted for Armard Swart murder
Police have issued a warrant of arrest for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe, wanted in connection with the murder of engineer Armard Swart in April 2024.
Crime
Suspect accused of Likhona Fose’s brutal murder unmasked in court
Mduduzi Mnisi appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court for the murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose; bail proceedings postponed as investigations continue.
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Mthatha floods: Nine bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue
Flooding in Mthatha has killed nine people after a school transport bus was swept away, and search efforts are ongoing amid weather-related damage across the Eastern Cape.
Crime
Cape Town taxi war worsens as CATA and CODETA fight over Mfuleni-Somerset West route
Five people have been killed in a violent dispute between rival taxi associations over the Mfuleni-Somerset West route.
News
Eastern Cape torrential weather today: Four killed in minibus accident
A fatal minibus crash on the N2 outside East London, killing five people, occurred amid harsh weather in the Eastern Cape, which has also triggered road closures and power outages.