Imekhaya Primary pupils survive horror poisoning after eating spaza shop snacks [video]
Nine pupils from Imekhaya Primary School, in Mossel Bay, fell terribly ill after sharing a packet of chips bought from a spaza shop.
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Crime
Eersterivier broad daylight shooting caught on camera
Footage of the gory ambush has since surfaced online and can be watched below.
News
Watch: Sandown Village office park goes up in flames [video]
The building, situated across the road from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), on the ever-busy Maude Street, houses several businesses which, from what we understand, remain closed until further notice.
Crime
German narc lord on INTERPOL’s most-wanted red list arrested at OR Tambo
For eight years, the suspect used fake German and Israeli passports to move around the continent, evading INTERPOL’s hot trail by hiding in plain sight.
Crime
Brazen robbers take down cash-in-transit truck in Diepkloof [video]
Police have cordoned off parts of Red Show and Immink Drive, collecting forensic evidence and working diligently to clear the debris.
News
eThekwini Municipality clears the air on M19 pipe burst
In addition to addressing the pipeline break, eThekwini’s emergency team is evaluating the impact on nearby informal settlements, which bore the brunt of the flooding.
News
Stilfontein rescue efforts escalate after urgent court order
The ruling requires authorities to reopen access routes at the disused mine to allow emergency services to assist hundreds of illegal miners trapped underground.
Technology
Netflix hit by outages ahead of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
Attempting to watch the live-stream event on the platform pulls an automatic error, pointing the problem to the user’s internet connection.
Viral
Amanda Serrano’s trainer blasts Katie Taylor in epic post-fight rant
Amanda Serrano’s trainer, Jordan Maldonado, didn’t hold back in his post-fight criticism, accusing Taylor of intentional headbutts and calling for stricter officiating if there’s a third match.
News
Ramaphosa announces interventions to deal with ‘poisonous’ spaza shops
To address the crisis, Ramaphosa announced a comprehensive plan consisting of immediate, medium-term, and long-term measures:
Crime
Limpopo police crackdown on zama-zama gold refinery
The arrest, made during a targeted operation on Thursday, resulted in the seizure of mining equipment valued at R3 million.
Crime
Hawks arrest suspect behind Bellville bomb threats
On Friday, 15 November, a search and seizure operation in Mamre led to the arrest of the suspect and the confiscation of several items believed to be connected to the case.
Viral
JSE slams Thabi Leoka with career-ending ban
Economist Thabi Leoka has been banned by JSE for misrepresenting her PhD credentials. The five-year ban ends her career in listed companies.
Crime
Shops targeted in Eastgate Mall robbery reopen amid ongoing investigation
Private security sources claim the iStore and Woolworths were the primary targets during the heist, though Eastgate management has yet to confirm this.
News
Who is Jabu Mbalula? – Fikile’s brother gets top post in Free State
Jabu Mbalula, Fikile Mbalula’s brother, is acting Premier of Free State amid corruption claims against Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae.
Viral
Watch: Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul during weigh-in [video]
The altercation unfolded after the two fighters stepped on the scales ahead of their eight-round bout.
Viral
Bafana Bafana qualify for 2025 AFCON with games in hand
Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON 2025, making Hugo Broos the first coach to secure back-to-back AFCON appearances for South Africa.
Crime
Kutloano Shalaba: Search escalates for toddler abducted in broad daylight
Gauteng police are searching for two-year-old Kutloano Shalaba, who was abducted in Boipatong by men in a silver-grey VW Polo.
Crime
Hamilton Ndlovu defies order to give up R6 million luxury assets
On Thursday, the Special Tribunal found Ndlovu in contempt for his failure to forfeit specific luxury items, as previously directed.
Crime
Alexandra police station shooting – Here’s what happened
A man launched a sudden attack at the Alexandra police station, injuring two officers before being fatally wounded. Here’s what we know so far.
Crime
Stilfontein mine latest news: One dead body retrieved from abandoned shaft
One body has been recovered from the Stilfontein mine, where over 4,000 illegal miners remain trapped as government officials stand firm on a non-intervention policy.
News
Mfuleni butchery found selling sausage mixed with dog meat
Authorities in Cape Town uncovered an unlicensed butchery in Mfuleni allegedly using dog meat in sausage production.
Lifestyle
World Diabetes Day 2024: Exploring the ‘sneaky’ insipidus condition
On World Diabetes Day 2024, we highlight diabetes insipidus, a rare but impactful condition distinct from type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Rand Water rubbishes reports of ‘poisoned’ Vaal water
The chain messages, which have spread rapidly on platforms like WhatsApp, claim that residents should avoid drinking or cooking with tap water due to a supposed poisoning incident involving “Indians pouring poison” into the dam.
Technology
Five ways to enhance your ChatGPT search
Here’s a guide to maximising the effectiveness of ChatGPT search while understanding its limitations.
News
Woolworths Food dragged into fake Lucky Star fish scandal
Woolworths Food faces scrutiny after counterfeit Lucky Star fish cans were found stored in its branded boxes.
News
Comrades Marathon 2025: How to enter, competition rules, prize money
This year’s Down Run will challenge runners to complete approximately 89 kilometres, stretching from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, on Sunday, 8 June 2025.
Local
Kelly Khumalo ‘reborn’ as traditional healer on 40th birthday
Despite her celebration, Kelly Khumalo remains closely linked to the tragic 2014 murder of her former boyfriend, soccer star Senzo Meyiwa, a case that continues to unfold over a decade later.
News
South Africa’s latest official unemployment rate drops to 32.1%
Statistics SA reported an increase in the number of young South Africans neither employed nor in education or training (NEET).
News
Danny Jordaan arrested over R1.3 million SAFA fraud
The Hawks confirmed that Jordaan and his co-accused were detained following a raid earlier this year at SAFA’s offices in Johannesburg.