City Power outage affects these areas on Friday, 24 May 2024
City Power reported a widespread outage affecting several areas on Friday, 24 May 2024. Here’s the latest.
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Fire breaks out near King Shaka International Airport: Here’s what we know
A veld fire near King Shaka International Airport has caused significant traffic disruptions amid ongoing taxi protests in Durban.
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Juju Valley shooting: Tsiamo Lebaka still in ICU unable to speak, family confirms
Nine-year-old Tsiamo Lebaka remains in ICU after being struck by a stray bullet during a clash between ANC and EFF supporters in Juju Valley.
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Durban taxi shutdown: Latest updates on Friday, 24 May 2024
Durban faced major traffic shutdown on Friday as taxi drivers blocked key roads, causing extensive gridlock.
Lifestyle
Weekend loadshedding schedule starting Friday, 24 May 2024
Here’s a look at this weekend’s loadshedding schedule.
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Western Cape weather warning: Spring tide expected to peak this weekend
SAWS has issued a warning for rough sea conditions due to a Spring tide peaking this weekend along the Cape coastline.
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Cheruiyot Kirui: Kenyan hiker dies on his 10th Mount Everest summit
Kenyan hiker Cheruiyot Kirui tragically passed away while attempting his tenth Mount Everest summit.
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Watch: Tshwane Metro officers caught on camera manhandling motorist [video]
The footage, recorded at Jean Avenue in Centurion on Wednesday, shows officers manhandling a motorist for using his phone.
Crime
Klipgat revolt: Mob loots Somali shop over murder of Ethiopian businessman
In response to the murder of Ethiopian businessman Abdullah Abiso, Klipgat residents looted and burned a Somali shop.
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Port Shepstone rocked by taxi-truck shutdown: Here are the latest updates
Port Shepstone faces major disruptions due to a taxi-truck shutdown. Roads are blocked, and motorists are advised to avoid these areas.
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Source: Suspect in Sasko bakery murder is a Zimbabwean serial robber
Delft police arrested a Zimbabwean serial robber linked to the Sasko bakery double murder. Here’s what we know.
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Fears of 2023 riots mount as protests break out in Motherwell
Protests have erupted in Motherwell, raising fears of a repeat of the 2023 riots. Here are the latest updates.
International
Lauryn Hill tops Apple Music’s ‘100 Best Albums of All Time’
Lauryn Hill’s only body of work, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’, has been named the best album of all time by Apple Music.
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Consumer price index dropped to 5.2% in April 2024
The headline inflation rate for all urban areas in South Africa dropped to 5.2% in April 2024, down from 5.3% in March 2024.
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EFF Tshwane shutdown: Road closures for Thursday, 23 May 2024
The EFF shutdown in Tshwane on Thursday, 23 May 2024, will result in significant road closures. Here’s what you must know.
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AfriForum gears up to prosecute Fikile Mbalula over 2016 Dubai holiday
AfriForum is set to prosecute Fikile Mbalula over his 2016 Dubai holiday, citing significant investigative failures and alleged corruption.
Crime
Ottawa delivery biker collapses from poisoned pie
A delivery biker in Ottawa, KZN, collapsed after consuming a poisoned pie allegedly given to him by an ex-colleague.
Crime
2024 Comrades Marathon: Two KZN joggers targeted in brazen robbery
Two KZN joggers training for the 2024 Comrades Marathon were robbed in a brazen attack, resulting in a heart attack for a bystander who tried to help.
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Thato Tumahole: Charred remains found in abandoned shaft linked to missing teen
Charred remains found in an abandoned shaft may belong to missing teen Thato Tumahole.
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NUMSA drops hints of a possible ANC-EFF coalition government
NUMSA has advised against voting for certain parties, hinting at a possible ANC-EFF coalition post-2024 elections.
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Chelsea sacks Mauricio Pochettino: Does this pave a return for Thomas Tuchel?
Chelsea confirmed the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino, leading to speculation about a potential return of former manager Thomas Tuchel.
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James Selfe dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
James Selfe, a stalwart of South African politics, has died at 68.
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EFF shut down Durban CBD: Road closures motorists must avoid on Tuesday, 21 May 2024
The EFF shut down Durban CBD on Tuesday, causing significant road closures. Here are the routes motorists must avoid.
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London to Cape Town travellers spark outrage for turning down Toyota
Three adventurers driving from London to Cape Town sparked outrage by rejecting Toyota’s offer of a new vehicle after their 4×4 broke down.
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Passenger dies in London-Singapore Boeing 777 flight [video]
A passenger died on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore after severe turbulence. Here’s what we know.
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Violent Le Lycée Marius Cultier fight goes viral on social media
A violent fight between two girls from Le Lycée Marius Cultier went viral, with one girl hospitalized and the other under police investigation.
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Bandile Shabalala: Outrage soars over Shoprite’s ‘blanket’ statement
Outrage rises over the death of Bandile Shabalala in a Shoprite cold storage room, as the company awaits a police investigation before taking action.
Crime
Watch: Durban store robbery caught on camera [video]
A convenience store in Morningside, Durban, was targeted in a robbery and the chilling encounter was caught on camera.
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Gauteng sets aside R45 million to reopen Johannesburg City Library in 2025
The city has begun the procurement process to appoint service providers who will handle these critical upgrades.
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Watch: Spaza shop robber gets instant karma [video]
A spaza shop robber experienced instant karma when his attempt went horribly wrong. Watch the video to see what happened.