Limpopo police launch manhunt for escaped serial rapist
Mahlaela Patrick is accused of four counts of rape and two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances.
Crime
Crime
Police arrest two more suspects in Ditebogo Phalane murder
One of the suspects was out on bail, police confirmed,
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Data analyst links suspects with damning cellphone evidence
A data analyst linked suspects in the Senzo Meyiwa trial with damning cellphone evidence.
International
Who is Oleksandr Usyk? – Five things to know about the new world heavyweight champion
Discover key facts about Oleksandr Usyk, the new world boxing heavyweight champion who defeated Tyson Fury.
Gaming
Roblox goes down on Saturday, 18 May 2024: Here’s what we know
Roblox experienced a global outage on Saturday, 18 May 2024, affecting millions of players worldwide. Read about the details and reactions here.
Gaming
‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ clears the air on online gameplay
Ubisoft clarified questions about ”Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ online gameplay.
Technology
ChatGPT-4o takes generative AI to the next level: Here are five features that will change the game
OpenAI launches ChatGPT-4o, setting new standards in AI with multimodal capabilities and enhanced interaction speeds.
Technology
Telkom goes down on Monday, 13 May 2024: Here’s what we know
On Monday, 13 May 2024, Telkom users experienced widespread service disruptions. Here’s an overview of the outage, the reported issues, and the current understanding of its cause.
News
Solar storm set to impact South Africa: Here’s what you must know
SANSA warns of a severe solar storm hitting South Africa, potentially affecting GPS and radio communications across the region.
Technology
Apple unveils new iPad Pro: Here’s everything you must know
Apple introduces the new iPad Pro with cutting-edge features like the Ultra Retina XDR display and the powerful M4 chip.
Technology
Amazon officially launches in South Africa: Here’s what you must know
Amazon.co.za is now live, bringing a diverse selection of products and enhanced shopping services to South African customers.
Viral
Nuggets deal LA Lakers a second consecutive Playoffs sweep
The Denver Nuggets secured another playoffs sweep against the LA Lakers with a dramatic 4-1 series win.
Viral
Watch: Market Square shooting caught on camera [video]
A late-night altercation at Market Square during Fiesta celebrations led to a fatal shooting involving two men.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic Con Cape Town 2024: Daily schedule, Guest lineup, What to expect
Comic Con Cape Town 2024 is set to dazzle fans with star-studded guests, exclusive events, and a family-friendly KidsCon experience.
Travel
Cheap holiday destinations you can visit in 2024
Planning your 2024 vacation doesn’t have to break the bank. Discover the most budget-friendly destinations and times to travel for South African citizens.
Crime
Krugersdorp police seize R250k worth of counterfeit goods from fake jeweller
In Krugersdorp, police have confiscated counterfeit branded watches valued at R250,000 and arrested a suspect for violating the Counterfeit Goods Act.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic Con Cape Town 2024: Animation creators you can expect this weekend
Comic Con Cape Town 2024 gears up for a star-studded lineup of animation creators. Here’s what to expect at this year’s International Animation Festival.
Viral
Watch: Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney highlights [video]
Ryan Garcia secures a majority decision victory over Dave Haney, dropping him three times. Tune into the highlights right here.
Gaming
PlayStation Plus: Free games catalogue for April 2024
April’s PlayStation Plus free games catalogue includes a slew of exciting PS5 and PS4 titles.
Viral
LA Lakers secure 7th seed and set a showdown encounter with Denver Nuggets
The LA Lakers clinched the 7th seed in the NBA Playoffs with a victory over the Pelicans, setting up a fiery matchup with the Denver Nuggets.
Viral
Watch: Kenyans caught on camera letting Chinese runner win Beijing Marathon [video]
The Beijing Half Marathon ended controversially when footage emerged showing Kenyan and Ethiopian runners seemingly allowing Chinese athlete He Jie to win
Movies
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ movie release date revealed
Universal and Blumhouse Productions have announced that a sequel to the horror hit “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is underway.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Storm: Woman killed clearing vegetation on Wemmershoek mountain
A 22-year-old woman working on alien vegetation clearing near Wemmershoek mountain tragically lost her life during the Cape Storm.
Gaming
Does ‘EA SPORTS FC 24’ Title Update 12 fix South Africa ping issue? – Here’s what we know
South African players of ‘EA SPORTS FC 24’ continue to struggle with high ping rates, raising questions about the effectiveness of the newly released Title Update 12 in resolving these issues.
Technology
WhatsApp and Instagram outage reports for Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Social media was abuzz with reports of WhatsApp and Instagram experiencing outages on Wednesday evening.
Technology
Facebook helped Netflix spy users’ private messages, antitrust lawsuit claims
A lawsuit alleges Facebook allowed Netflix access to users’ private messages in exchange for data.
Gaming
‘EA FC 24’ goes silent on Southern African players four days into high ping glitch
EA FC 24 has been caught offside as players in Southern Africa report crippling latency issues and high pings in key game modes.
News
DA tables motion of no-confidence against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
The Democratic Alliance seeks the removal of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as Speaker due to allegations of corruption and a breach of ethical conduct.
Gaming
‘World of Warcraft’: How to play ‘Plunderstorm’ and rewards players can earn
Learn how to play the pirate-themed ‘Plunderstorm’ in ‘World of Warcraft’, the rewards you can earn, and how to access this event.
Lifestyle
When is the March equinox in 2024? – Here’s everything you must know
Discover when the March equinox occurs in 2024, its significance, what happens during this astronomical event, and who discovered it.