Soweto Derby: What the stats say, road closures, how to watch live
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates face off in the Nedbank Cup final this Saturday — here’s what fans need to know about the match, road closures, and how to watch.
Events
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 37
The court set a timeline for sentencing in the Joshlin Smith trial, with victim impact statements and expert evidence to be presented later this month.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 37, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The court will begin preparing for sentencing after convicting Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn of human trafficking and kidnapping.
News
Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? – Here’s what we know about the new Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church — here’s what we know about his life and journey.
Crime
Police recover two bodies believed to be missing Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli
Police have recovered two bodies believed to be missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and her partner Zodwa Mdhluli, following arrests in a cross-provincial investigation.
News
Sir David Attenborough turns 99: Here’s a look at his trailblazing history
Renowned broadcaster and natural historian Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 99th birthday, marking nearly eight decades of pioneering work in television and nature documentaries.
News
Malatjie informal dwellers protest over Eskom removing illegal connections
Residents of the Malatjie informal settlement have launched a protest after Eskom removed illegal electricity connections in the area near Lanseria Airport.
News
Daybreak Foods crisis deepens as workers take frustrations in Delmas protests
Workers at Daybreak Foods have blocked roads in Delmas over unpaid wages as the company faces a deepening crisis affecting both employees and livestock.
Crime
Two suspects due in court over murder of Grade 10 Musi High School pupil
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Grade 10 pupil Cebo Biyela following a violent altercation involving university students.
Viral
Frontier Airlines agents fired for heckling a passenger [video]
Several Frontier Airlines agents have been fired after a viral video showed them mocking a passenger who complained about a surprise check-in fee.
Crime
AKA murder trial set for June 2025 — but there are caveats
The murder case of rapper AKA and Tebello Motsoane has been postponed to June 2025 for pre-trial, with defence readiness still in question.
Crime
Wynberg court shooting: Fifth suspect to make first court appearance
A fifth suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in court for the April murder outside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.
News
N12 highway near Soweto closed after reported shooting
The N12 highway near Soweto has been closed due to an active crime scene, with unconfirmed reports suggesting a possible shooting.
News
Julius Malema denied UK visa ahead of Cambridge Conference
Julius Malema has been denied a UK visa just hours before travelling to speak at Cambridge, prompting backlash from the EFF.
Crime
Corrections Dept clarifies death of Goodwood Prison inmate
An inmate died after attacking a prison official at Goodwood Correctional Centre; the Department of Correctional Services has confirmed an investigation and suspensions.
News
ConCourt decision on SA citizenship explained: Here’s what it means
The Constitutional Court has ruled that South Africans who lost their citizenship after acquiring another nationality without official approval will have their citizenship restored.
Gaming
‘GTA 6’: Trailer, what to expect, release date
Rockstar Games confirmed that ‘GTA 6’ will be released in 2026, and dropped a trailer revealing key story and gameplay details.
Crime
Man last seen with Aserie Ndlovu and his partner due in court
One of the suspects arrested in the case of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli is expected to appear in the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court following a 77-day-long investigation.
Viral
Who is Charlotte Lavish? – Woman accuses Marcus Thuram of abuse
Adult star Charlotte Lavish has accused Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram of abuse in a TikTok video, just days before a crucial Champions League match.
International
Rihanna takes over Met Gala 2025 with pregnancy reveal
Rihanna confirmed she is pregnant with her third child alongside A$AP Rocky at the Met Gala 2025, months after Rocky’s court victory.
Local
Who is Victoria Gonzalez? – Here’s what we know about Black Coffee’s new girlfriend
Black Coffee has publicly introduced Victoria Gonzalez as his girlfriend—here’s what we know about her and his past relationships.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: Here’s what happened on Monday, 5 May 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa trial session focused on logistical updates, outstanding cross-examinations, and defence requests for key vehicle tracking data.
News
Eskom winter outlook 2025: Stage 2 loadshedding is the ‘worst-case’ scenario, Eskom says
Eskom says South Africa’s worst-case loadshedding scenario for winter 2025 is limited to Stage 2, as it continues to improve generation capacity and reduce outages.
Health for Dummies
New light therapy offers hope for Parkinson’s patients struggling with memory and mood
A clinical trial has found that near-infrared light therapy could help improve memory and mood in people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Health for Dummies
ALA shows promise in reducing diabetes risk in schizophrenia patients on antipsychotics
A new study found that alpha-lipoic acid may help reduce diabetes risk in people with schizophrenia treated with antipsychotic medications.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025: Here’s everything that went down on Day 4
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025 ended on 4 May with Star Wars Day highlights, cosplay finals, and gaming competitions, ahead of the Johannesburg event in August.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025: Here’s everything that went down on Day 3
The third day of Comic-Con Cape Town 2025 brought star meet-and-greets, epic cosplay, comic art workshops, and K-Pop performances that kept fans entertained all day long.
Lifestyle
Fuel prices in South Africa: How much it costs to fill a tank in May 2025
Fuel prices in South Africa dropped in May 2025, lowering the cost of filling petrol tanks across a wide range of vehicles.
News
Joshlin Smith house burned to the ground: Here’s everything we know
The house where Joshlin Smith was last seen before her disappearance has been burned down, hours after her mother and two others were found guilty of trafficking and kidnapping her.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025: Here’s everything that went down on Day 2
Comic-Con Cape Town entered Day 2 with cosplay, anime stars, and interactive panels – here’s what happened and what’s still to come.