Women vs men net worth gap in South Africa: Here’s what the data shows
A new study shows that women in South Africa have a net worth about 35% lower than men, with men holding more valuable assets and more diversified wealth.
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Jessica Radcliffe orca attack is completely fake: Here’s why
A viral video claiming that marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe was killed by an orca has been proven false, with no evidence the person or the park in question even exist.
Crime
Cape Town SAPS officials arrested for selling blank affidavit forms for R100
Two SAPS members from Table View police station have been arrested for allegedly selling signed blank affidavit forms to the public for R100 each.
Crime
Times Square shooting sparks fear amid rising violent incidents
A teenager has been arrested after three people were injured in a shooting at New York’s Times Square, with police linking the violence to a dispute outside a fast-food restaurant.
Crime
Man linked to Whale Coast Mall shooting due in court
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of taxi owner Julia Alam outside the Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus and will appear in court on Monday.
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Gayton Mckenzie reported to SAHRC for ‘k-word’ meltdown
ActionSA has lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzie over resurfaced social media posts containing a racial slur.
Crime
Eldorado Park parents in court for attempted murder of four-year-old daughter
A four-year-old girl is in critical condition after an alleged assault in Eldorado Park. Her parents are due in court facing attempted murder charges.
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Mpho Mofikoe axed for exposing R90 million SAMRO fraud
Mpho Mofikoe has been suspended by SAMRO after reportedly uncovering R90 million in questionable payments and fraud.
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US tariffs come into effect: Ramaphosa holds crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump discussed trade ahead of new US tariffs that could hurt South African exports and retail businesses.
Crime
Oudtshoorn corrections officials stabbed during search operation
Four prison officers were stabbed and an inmate died after violence broke out during a search at the Oudtshoorn prison in the Western Cape.
News
Latest Stats SA report shows more women are ‘discouraged work-seekers’ than men
Stats SA’s latest quarterly labour report highlights that, in South Africa, women are more likely than men to give up looking for work due to lack of opportunities.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: Defence kicks off its case with a discharge application
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes with the defence applying for a Section 174 discharge, arguing the State has not provided enough evidence to justify continuing the case.
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Open Chats becomes the latest podcast to court legal trouble over controversial commentary
The Open Chats Podcast is facing legal action after its hosts made offensive comments about coloured people, prompting a backlash led by the Patriotic Alliance.
Crime
DJ Sumbody murder case: State fighting tooth and nail to keep Katiso Molefe behind bars
Katiso Molefe appeared in court where the state opposed bail, arguing that the man accused of DJ Sumbody’s murder is a flight risk with ties to multiple killings.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 7 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 7 August 2025 – Severe thunderstorms with hail and wind expected in the northeast. Showers and cold in many areas.
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Ad-hoc committee on Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi SAPS allegations escalates probe
Parliament has set a deadline to finalise its programme for investigating explosive claims by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about corruption and political interference in SAPS.
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Tebogo Malaka bribery exposé: Suspended IDT CEO caught on camera offering journalist R60,000
Suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka and spokesperson Phasha Makgolane were filmed trying to bribe a Daily Maverick journalist with R60,000 in cash to suppress a corruption investigation.
Crime
Ga-Rankuwa hijacking attempt caught on camera
A surveillance video shows an attempted Ga-Rankuwa hijacking in broad daylight.
News
Wage study shows women earn 40% less than men in South Africa
A report by the Commission for Gender Equality reveals that women in South Africa earn 40% less than men, exposing a deep gender wage gap across industries.
News
Eskom is a month away from achieving zero loadshedding in winter
Eskom could achieve zero loadshedding this winter for the first time, thanks to improved power station performance and fewer breakdowns.
International
Kelley Mack dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Kelley Mack, known for her role as Addy on ‘The Walking Dead’, has died at 33.
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Who is Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa? – Get to know the woman behind the R240m Naspers stock frenzy
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa sold R240 million in Naspers shares to settle taxes and expenses.
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Ion Iliescu dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first freely elected post‑communist president, has died at age 95 from lung cancer, leaving a complex and controversial legacy.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Fuel prices change again from 6 August 2025 — petrol is cheaper, but diesel, paraffin and LPG will cost more.
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Thomas Partey makes his first court appearance on five rape charges
Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today on charges of rape and sexual assault and denies all allegations.
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Death toll increases as Legionnaire’s diseases spreads in the US
A second person has died and over 50 others have fallen ill in a growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem, New York.
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South Africa lays out plans to soften the blow on 30% tariff
South African businesses are feeling the impact of the new 30% tariff imposed by the United States, and the government has introduced a multi-part plan to protect local industries and jobs.
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Barberton illegal miner tally rises as more invaders surface from Sheba Gold shaft
Twenty-eight more illegal miners have emerged from the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, pushing the number of arrests to 546 since last week, with police saying more are expected.
News
Stats show South African women with degrees are more likely to be unemployed compared to men
New data from Statistics South Africa shows that women continue to face significant inequality in the workplace, with lower employment rates, higher joblessness, and less pay compared to men.
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Search for British woman missing in Greece escalates as more details surface
A 59-year-old British woman has been reported missing in northern Greece after disappearing from a beach in Kavala while swimming with her husband.