Eskom’s Easter Egg: Loadshedding takes a holiday, but will it last?
Eskom suspends loadshedding for the Easter weekend thanks to additional generation capacity and expected lower demand. Can South Africans expect uninterrupted power?
News
Crime
Faizel McKenzie murder: Tensions in Westbury are palpable as police scramble for clues
More than 48 hours after Faizel ‘Faya’ McKenzie was brutally murdered inside his Pharmacy, Westbury police are nowhere near a clue on the motive.
Viral
Watch: Putco bus catches flames with passengers on board [video]
A Putco bus went up in flames with passengers onboard, on Wednesday morning, and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
International
Watch: Footage shows devastating aftermath of Diddy raids [video]
A recent video reveals the extensive damage to Diddy’s home following federal raids, amid his strong condemnation of the government’s actions.
Local
Jackie Phamotse sentenced for defaming Basetsana Khumalo
Phamotse’s ill-fated tweet and her 2019 book, I Tweet What I Like: So … Sue Me, were the linchpins in a case that tested the boundaries of free speech and the sanctity of personal reputation.
News
Rob Hersov dies on the hill for Gayton McKenzie in emotional retirement speech [video]
Private investor Rob Hersov ended his career in political activism with a keynote address that shook up the political arena. Here’s what he said.
Crime
Hillbrow TOPS at Spar resumes business after botched robbery [video]
One suspect was arrested in connection with the robbery at TOPS at Spar in Hillbrow, Joburg, on Tuesday. Here’s what we know.
News
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula motion of no-confidence set to go ahead
Parliament has approved the DA’s motion of no-confidence against disgraced Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Here’s what happens next.
News
Eskom suspends loadshedding: Here’s a look at tonight’s forecasted demand
Eskom has announced the suspension of loadshedding from 16:00 today until the same time Wednesday due to improved generation capacity.
News
MK Party registration was ‘above-board’, Electoral Court rules – Here’s what this means
The MK Party scored a crucial victory over the ANC after the Electoral Court ruled their IEC registration was above-board.
International
Diddy sex trafficking investigation: Here’s what happens next after the raid
Federal agents orchestrated a multi-state raid on several properties belonging to mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
Crime
Zahraa Mohammed and Hafez Mohammed Bataviya kidnapping ordeal ends in relief
Thanks to the stellar work of North West police, Zahraa Mohammed and Hafez Mohammed Bataviya were rescued 20 days after they were brazenly kidnapped outside a Brits primary school.
Crime
Murder of two Eldorado Park victims caught on CCTV [video]
A deadly drive-by shooting that claimed the lives of two Eldorado Park victims was captured on CCTV and the footage has surfaced online.
Crime
Witbank cash van guard viciously killed in broad daylight
A cash van guard was viciously killed in Witbank’s central business area, with robbers fleeing without attempting a robbery.
Crime
Pharmacist killed in brazen Westbury shooting
A pharmacist, Faizel ‘Faya’ McKenzie, was viciously killed outside his Newclare Pharmacy in Westbury. Here’s what we know about the shooting.
News
Every ‘gift’ Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula declared since 2016
Not a single mention of ‘Nombasa Ndlovu’ was found in Mapisa-Nqakula’s declarations from 2016 to 2023.
Events
Rocking the Daisies 2024: Headliners, festival dates, how to buy tickets
Rocking the Daisies is set for October 2024 at Cloof Wine Estate, Cape Town, with Snoh Aalegra headlining. Details on ticket sales included.
Crime
Joshlin Smith accused, Lourentia Lombard, back in court
The fourth suspect accused in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, Lourentia Lombard, returns to Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court, on Monday.
Lifestyle
Petrol price forecast for April 2024: Here’s what motorists should expect
Forecasted petrol prices for April 2024 suggest an increase. Here’s what you must know.
Viral
Who was behind the Moscow Crocus City Hall attack? – Here’s what you must know
The Moscow Crocus City Hall attack left 40 people dead and over 100 injured.
Local
‘Tracking Thabo Bester’ review: A torturous echo chamber of TikToks and empty insights
‘Tracking Thabo Bester’ delivers an excruciatingly hollow experience, recycling old news under the guise of a docuseries.
International
Kendrick Lamar vs Drake beef – A complete timeline
Kendrick Lamar’s latest bars in Future and Metro’s new album point directly at Drake, escalating their ongoing feud.
News
Markus Jooste dies: Cause of death, biography and reactions
Markus Jooste, ex-CEO of Steinhoff International, tragically died on Thursday, 21 March 2024. Here’s everything we know.
News
Stage 3 blackouts return on Thursday: Here’s the latest loadshedding schedule
The sudden resurgence of Stage 3 blackouts this Thursday evening leaves many grappling with the reality of disrupted daily routines and plans.
Health for Dummies
Mass General Hospital makes history with the world’s first genetically edited kidney transplant
Massachusetts General Hospital performed the world’s first genetically-edited kidney transplant from a pig to a human, marking a historic milestone in medicine
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Coca-Cola truck looting caught on camera [video]
In the scorching Cape Town heat, Kreefgat residents were filmed lugging cases of looted Coca-Cola, with one woman seen chugging down a 1.5-litre bottle, completely oblivious to the fact that she was recorded committing a crime.
Viral
Who is Kudakwashe Mpofu? – Qualifications, work experience and controversies
The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed Kudakwashe Mpofu’s fraud case, accused of using a fraudulent permit in South Africa.
News
Human Rights Day: Five of the most important rights South Africans have in 2024
Human Rights Day in 2024 shines a light on the essential rights that South Africans continue to champion and protect.
Crime
Elias Mkhize: Durban man sentenced to two life terms for beheading mom and sister
Elias Mkhize was sentenced to two life terms plus ten years for the murder and dismemberment of his mother and sister in December 2023.
Crime
Markus Jooste has a month to pay R475 million fine, FSCA rules
Markus Jooste, former CEO of Steinhoff International, has been fined R475 million by the FSCA for his role in the company’s accounting fraud, with payment due by April 2024.