Athlone rocked by fatal shootings as gang violence escalates
Two men have been shot and killed in separate incidents in Athlone, Cape Town, with police suspecting gang involvement.
Crime
News
Major recall announced for 2024 Ford Ranger
The National Consumer Commission has announced a recall of the 2024 Ford Ranger due to a potentially dangerous defect in the front suspension.
News
Budget Speech 3.0: Key takeaways from Godongwana’s third attempt
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered South Africa’s third budget speech for 2025, confirming no VAT increase, boosting social spending, and outlining major infrastructure investment.
Technology
What is ‘io’? – Sam Altman and Jony Ive announce merger
Sam Altman and Jony Ive have announced that their teams—OpenAI and io—are merging to design a new generation of AI-powered products.
News
CONTEXT: Facts about the Malema video played at the White House
US President Donald Trump played a video of Julius Malema at the White House, but South African leaders say the clip was taken out of context.
News
Johann Rupert debunks ‘Afrikaner genocide’, targets John Steenhuisen in Trump talks
Johann Rupert dismissed claims of white-targeted violence in South Africa during US talks, while exposing crime rates in DA-led Western Cape.
News
Watch: Malema makes it to the White House in SA-US talks [video]
During a tense White House meeting, US President Donald Trump played videos of Julius Malema to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, escalating discussions on land reform and racial tensions.
Crime
Two Gqeberha women arrested hours after abducting two infants from Dora Nginza Hospital
Two women have been arrested after allegedly abducting two premature infants from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha, with both babies safely recovered.
Crime
WC police probing drowning at Cape Royal Yacht Club
Police are investigating the drowning of an elderly Polish couple at the Cape Royal Yacht Club in Table Bay Harbour.
News
Johann Rupert touted to save South Africa ahead of Trump White House meeting
Johann Rupert is reportedly playing a key role in a high-stakes White House meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump amid diplomatic tensions.
News
Budget Speech 3.0: What to expect, how to watch live stream
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver Budget Speech 3.0, a crucial address following the reversal of the VAT hike and mounting pressure over the R75 billion budget shortfall.
News
Midrand and Ekurhuleni rocked by 3.0 magnitude tremor
A tremor was felt in Midrand and Ekurhuleni on Tuesday evening, with emergency services on alert as authorities investigate the cause and impact.
News
Ramaphosa asks apex court: Are Copyright and Performers’ Protection Bills fair — or do they break the Constitution?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Constitutional Court to decide whether parts of two copyright bills are legal and fair before he signs them into law.
International
Exhibits obtained from Diddy’s New York hotel surface online
Photos of items found in Diddy’s hotel room, including drugs and baby oil, have been released as evidence in his ongoing trial.
Local
Ex-inmate claims Jub Jub was most-feared in prison
A former inmate has described how rapper Jub Jub was treated with unusual respect and fear during his time in prison, linking it to his mother’s influence.
News
Hammanskraal warned to brace for 10-hour water outage on Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The City of Tshwane has announced a planned water outage in Hammanskraal due to maintenance work at the Temba Water Purification Plant.
Crime
Meyerton taxi rank shooting linked to private security rivalry
Police are investigating a shooting between two private security companies at the Meyerton taxi rank, which left one guard injured.
News
When is Cornal Hendricks funeral? – Here’s everything you must know
Cornal Hendricks will be laid to rest this Sunday in Wellington, with memorial services planned in Wellington and Paarl before the funeral.
International
HBO Max drops first trailer to ‘IT’ prequel series
HBO Max has released the first trailer for ‘Welcome to Derry’, a prequel series exploring the early terror caused by Pennywise the Clown.
News
Watch: Amajita receive hero’s welcome at OR Tambo International Airport [video]
Amajita were welcomed by fans and officials at OR Tambo International Airport following their U-20 Afcon victory and now prepare for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.
International
Meet Evie Pig – Momma Pig gives birth to Peppa Pig’s baby sister
Peppa Pig’s family has grown, with Mummy Pig giving birth to a baby girl named Evie. The new sibling will debut in cinemas on 30 May 2025.
Technology
HONOR 400 Lite: The smartphone awarded to Amajita for winning U-20 Afcon title
South Africa’s U-20 national football team, Amajita, received HONOR 400 Lite smartphones and prize money after winning the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Ramaphosa arrives in US ahead of crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington DC ahead of his bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump to reset South Africa-US relations.
News
Mayfair police probing possible neglect in daycare fire that killed four toddlers
Four toddlers have died in a fire at an unregistered daycare in Mayfair, Johannesburg, as police investigate the cause and possible neglect.
International
Taylor Swift teases new snippet in Episode 9 of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Taylor Swift’s rerecorded version of ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ made a surprise debut in the latest episode of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, sparking fan speculation.
News
Eskom shoots down 14-hour loadshedding reports as fake news
Eskom has dismissed widely circulated claims of a 14-hour loadshedding schedule in June, confirming that the national grid remains stable and loadshedding is suspended.
News
SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for May 2025
SASSA has confirmed the May 2025 grant payment dates, implemented new grant increases, and addressed misinformation about the Older Persons Grant being stopped.
International
Megan Thee Stallion addresses claims of ‘new evidence’ in Tory Lanez case
Megan Thee Stallion has responded to Tory Lanez’s legal team after they presented new claims related to her 2020 shooting.
International
Watch: Denzel Washington checks photographer at Cannes [video]
Denzel Washington confronted a photographer at the Cannes premiere of his new film, just before receiving the festival’s top honour.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: Here’s what happened on Monday, 19 May 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumed on Monday, 19 May 2025, with the cross-examination of lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda, focusing on vehicle tracking data and forensic evidence.