Man driving Ferrari F8 killed outside prominent Witbank trucking company
A businessman driving a Ferrari F8 was shot and killed outside Today’s Destiny Logistics in Witbank in what appears to be a targeted hit.
Crime
Lifestyle
South Africa fuel price forecast for March 2025: Here’s what motorists should expect
This week’s data indicates potential decreases in petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin prices, with over-recoveries suggesting relief for South African consumers in March 2025.
News
Kabelo Gwamanda left with ruined reputation after NPA drops fraud case
The NPA has provisionally withdrawn fraud charges against former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, but legal and political uncertainties remain.
News
ACSA wants appeals court to green light R3 billion tender to overhaul baggage screening processes
ACSA is appealing a court ruling that blocked its R3 billion baggage screening overhaul, arguing it has the legal mandate to manage airport security.
News
Budget Speech faces new uphill battle as GNU at odds over ‘wealth tax’
South Africa’s Cabinet has rejected Enoch Godongwana’s revised Budget over tax disagreements, deepening the standoff within the GNU.
Technology
NASA makes new projections on chances of astroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth
While concerns about an Earth impact have been ruled out, NASA scientists have noted a small possibility—currently estimated at 1.7%—that asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact the Moon on 22 December 2032.
Crime
Six suspected cash-in-transit heist suspects killed in shootout with Laudium police
Six suspected cash-in-transit robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Laudium, as authorities crack down on CIT heists.
Local
Nota defends ‘white people are inferior’ comments amid SAHRC court case
The SAHRC is taking Nota Baloyi to court over alleged hate speech, while Nota stands by his controversial remarks on white people.
Local
Radio 2000 silent about DJ Sbu’s resignation
DJ Sbu has announced his resignation from Radio 2000 before his contract’s end, while the station remains silent on the matter.
Local
Anele Mdoda survives horror Uber experience in Cape Town
Anele Mdoda alleges an Uber driver in Cape Town threatened her, prompting an investigation by Uber and raising concerns about e-hailing safety.
News
AGOA on shaky grounds but B-BBEE businesses score crucial deal on poultry imports
The South African government is allowing black-owned businesses to import US chicken without anti-dumping duties, but potential AGOA revocation could impact poultry prices.
News
Eskom issues update on loadshedding outlook for this week
Eskom explains the cause of Stage 6 loadshedding and outlines an optimistic forecast, with plans to exit power cuts by the end of the week.
News
Eskom escalates loadshedding to Stage 6 – Here’s what it means
Eskom has escalated loadshedding to Stage 6 after major power station breakdowns.
News
Eskom implements Stage 3 loadshedding as power grid suffers heavy breakdowns
Eskom has implemented Stage 3 loadshedding after weeks of stable power.
News
Latest crime statistics: What’s the current state of safety in South Africa?
The latest South African crime statistics show a decline in murder and robbery but an increase in assault and sexual offences—here’s a full breakdown of the report.
Viral
William Banks, convicted for stealing pro-Israel posters, films his escape from prison [video]
William Banks, a US inmate convicted of stealing pro-Israel posters, filmed his dramatic prison escape and posted it online—here’s what we know.
Crime
Investigation into Zanzou nightclub torture escalates with the arrest of a suspect
A 41-year-old Congolese national has been arrested in connection with the Zanzou nightclub torture case, with police confirming more arrests to follow.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial proceedings finalised: Here’s what we know
The Western Cape High Court has finalised pretrial proceedings in the Joshlin Smith case, with the trial set to begin in Saldanha Bay in March.
Crime
Cape Town’s most-feared killer reportedly gunned down in police shootout
Six suspects were killed in a police shootout in the Eastern Cape, including Cape Town’s most-feared criminal, Yanga ‘Bara’ Nyalara—here’s what we know.
News
Special Tribunal declares R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital contract unlawful
The Special Tribunal has declared the R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital lease and refurbishment contracts unlawful, following an SIU investigation into COVID-19 procurement irregularities.
Viral
Detroit woman who lost her kids to hyperthermia caught partying on Facebook Live
Tateona Williams, the Detroit mother whose two children froze to death in a van, was seen partying on Facebook Live, sparking public outrage.
Crime
Keneilwe Shalaba: Mom charged with selling her son gives birth in prison
Keneilwe Shalaba, accused of selling her two-year-old son, has given birth in prison—despite previously claiming she was pregnant with twins. Her bail judgment is expected soon.
Crime News
Juan Meyer: Person of interest in Priscilla du Toit murder at the centre of crypto scam
Juan Meyer, a controversial businessman linked to the unsolved murder of Priscilla du Toit, is now leading efforts to track down the founders of the Africrypt crypto scam.
News
Durban torrential weather claims two lives as rescue efforts continue
Two people have died in KwaMakhuta after heavy rains triggered a mudslide, while floods and infrastructure damage continue to impact Durban and surrounding areas.
News
G20 meeting kicks off today but how does this impact the ordinary South African?
South Africa hosts the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting under its historic presidency, amid US tensions—here’s what it means for the average citizen.
Technology
iPhone 16e: Features, release date, price in South Africa
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e with powerful features, a 28 February release date, and an expected starting price of around R11,000 in South Africa.
Technology
Apple Launch 2025: What to expect, how to watch live in South Africa
Apple is expected to unveil the new budget iPhone SE model at tonight’s event—here’s what to expect and how to watch live in South Africa.
Viral
Watch: Theft suspect caught on camera escaping Johannesburg court [video]
A suspect charged with housebreaking and theft escaped from a Johannesburg court by scaling down the building, prompting a police manhunt.
News
Budget Speech postponement sets off ZAR tumble
The postponement of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech due to cabinet disagreements sent the South African rand tumbling amid economic uncertainty.
Crime
Joshlin Smith disappeared on this day: Here’s what’s happened in a year
The Diazville community held a prayer session for Joshlin Smith on the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, as the legal case against her mother and two others progresses.