The Glen mall robbery: Suspects make off with Kay Jewelers haul [video]
A popular jewellery store was targeted in a robbery at The Glen mall, and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
Crime
News
Joburg areas affected by power outages on Saturday, 27 April 2024
Several areas in Johannesburg experienced unexpected power outages on Saturday, 27 April 2024. Here are the latest updates.
News
South Africa’s food and beverage sector sees notable growth in February 2024
The food and beverage industry in South Africa experienced notable growth in February 2024, with substantial contributions from catering services
Travel
OR Tambo Airport departure flights delayed on Friday, 26 April 2024 – Here’s why
Departure flights at O.R. Tambo International Airport faced delays on Friday, 26 April 2024. Here are the latest updates.
News
Loadshedding in winter likely to reach Stage 5: Here’s what you must know
Eskom forecasts that winter loadshedding in 2024 will not exceed Stage 5 in the worst-case scenario. Here’s what it means.
News
Tanzania to cut off hydropower due to excess electricity
It must be nice… Tanzania has deactivated several hydroelectric stations after achieving excess electricity production.
News
SAA collapsed Takatso takeover could be investigated by SIU
A parliamentary committee has recommended that the SIU investigate the collapsed deal between SAA and Takatso Consortium.
International
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned: Here’s what you must know
New York’s top court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ruling that the trial was unfair.
News
Gqeberha woman drowns after car plunges into harbour
A 32-year-old woman working at Gqeberha harbour drowned early Thursday morning when her vehicle fell into the water.
Viral
Johann Steynberg dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Johann Steynberg, the former CEO of Mirror Trading International, has reportedly died while under house arrest in Brazil.
Travel
Joburg Market operating times on Freedom Day and Workers’ Day
The Joburg Market has announced its operating hours for the upcoming public holidays, including Freedom Day and Workers’ Day.
Travel
New US air travel rule forces airlines to make automatic refunds for delayed flights
The US Department of Transportation has issued a new rule mandating automatic refunds for cancelled or significantly changed flights.
Cape Town Buzz
‘Cape Independence’ movement blasted for running ‘stop-and-search’ blockade on WC border [video]
The Referendum Party conducted a stop-and-search operation at the Western Cape border while promoting its manifesto for Cape Independence.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Judge orders police protection for lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu
The judge in Senzo Meyiwa’s murder trial ordered police protection for Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu after threats to his safety.
Lifestyle
New study reveals 20 million South Africans struggle to afford electricity
Over 20 million South Africans face affordability issues with electricity amid rising tariffs, according to a new study.
News
Who is Berdine Odendaal? – Markus Jooste’s ex-lover loses R60 million assets in SARS seizure
The SA Reserve Bank has seized over R60 million in assets from Berdine Odendaal, the former romantic partner of the late Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste.
News
Jacob Zuma health scare: MK Party leader reportedly collapsed on the campaign trail
Jacob Zuma reportedly collapsed on the campaign trail due to health issues, sparking concern among MK Party leaders.
News
Electricity Minister warns the return of loadshedding is ‘imminent’
South Africa’s Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa alerts that loadshedding is likely to return due to ongoing issues at Eskom.
Crime
Lihle Zenzile murder: Suspect deemed fit to stand trial
The suspect in the murder of 10-year-old Lihle Zenzile has been declared fit to stand trial after a year’s delay.
News
Phoenix school transport crash leaves 14 pupils injured
A school transport accident in Phoenix, Durban, resulted in injuries to 14 pupils. Here are the latest updates.
Crime
Dealbreaker or decoy? – Tipoff leads KZN authorities to R15 million cocaine haul
Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal seized cocaine worth R15 million from a ship arriving from Columbia. Here’s everything we know.
News
More than 2,000 bodies remain unclaimed in 2024, health dept reveals
Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla revealed that over 2,000 bodies remain unclaimed in South African government mortuaries.
News
Buffalo City reportedly plans to pump more millions into ghost NU2 swimming pool
Despite previous investments totalling R30 million, the NU2 swimming pool in Mdantsane remains incomplete. Buffalo City Metro plans further spending to complete the project.
Crime
Watch: Kenilworth Centre robbery caught on camera [video]
A brazen daytime robbery that occurred at Kenilworth Centre in Claremont, on Monday, was captured on camera.
Crime
Watch: DJ Mashata caught on camera moments before murder [video]
DJ Mashata, a beloved figure in Pretoria’s entertainment scene, was caught on camera moments before he was assassinated.
Crime
Teboho Joala murder suspects unmasked in court
The suspects involved in the murder of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala appeared in court, on Monday. Here’s the latest on the case.
News
ANC loses MK Party trademark case: Here’s what it means for copyright law in South Africa
The Durban High Court has dismissed the ANC’s lawsuit to prevent MK Party from using its name and logo. Here’s what it means for trademark law in South Africa.
Local
Is Sello Maake kaNcube’s honorary PhD fake? – Here’s what you must know
According to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande, the honorary PhD awarded to actor Sello Maake kaNcube by Trinity International Bible University is fake.
Viral
FlySafair makes emergency landing after losing wheel on take-off [video]
A FlySafair flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town lost a wheel during take-off and made a safe emergency landing back at OR Tambo International Airport.
News
Randburg power outage on Sunday, 21 April 2024: Here’s what you must know
On Sunday, 21 April 2024, Randburg and several other neighbourhoods experienced power outages.