Cape Town water outages: Scheduled maintenance to affect several areas this week
The City also reassured residents that every effort is being made to minimise inconvenience and complete the work on schedule.
Cape Town Buzz
Lifestyle
Final Full Moon of 2024 lights up South African skies tonight
For stargazers in South Africa, this moon offers a brilliant display and a chance to reflect on its astronomical and cultural significance.
Viral
Donald Trump named TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’ for the second time
Trump first received the title in 2016, following his election as the 45th president.
Technology
Major outage disrupts Meta apps worldwide
Meta’s apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, faced a major outage on Wednesday, disrupting services globally.
Events
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, marking the second tournament in the Middle East after Qatar 2022.
Technology
OpenAI officially launches Canvas for GPT-4o users
OpenAI launches Canvas for GPT-4o users, offering an interactive workspace for writing and coding projects.
Technology
Cognition Labs unveils Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer
Cognition Labs launches Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer, to revolutionise software development with task automation and seamless integrations.
Crime
Six suspects due in court over Motherwell cash-in-transit heist
Six suspects linked to an Eastern Cape CIT robbery are due in court today.
Viral
South Korean defence minister attempts suicide amid Martial Law investigation
Kim Yong Hyun is being held in Seoul for his involvement in advising President Yoon Suk Yeol to declare martial law during a political crisis last week.
International
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ was the most-searched song on Google in 2024
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ drew attention not only for its popularity but also for its content, which included ‘pdf’ accusations directed at Drake.
Technology
OpenAI blocks new Sora signups amid soaring demand
Existing Sora accounts remain unaffected, and current users can continue leveraging the platform’s full suite of features without interruption.
Technology
The Geminid meteor shower: How to watch December’s stunning celestial event
While those in the Northern Hemisphere enjoy slightly better visibility, South African viewers still have excellent opportunities to witness this cosmic event.
International
Tony Buzbee targets ‘alleged perp’ Jay-Z in new statement on lawsuit
Tony Buzbee accused Jay-Z’s legal team of harassment in a new explosive statement.
Travel
Refuelling challenges cause delays at OR Tambo International Airport
ACSA issued a statement confirming the disruption, attributing the issue to technical difficulties affecting the airport’s refuelling infrastructure.
International
‘Hawk Tuah’ creator Hailey Welch faces backlash over failed crypto launch
Hailey Welch described the crypto coin as “an exciting way for the Hawk Tuah family to grow together and prosper.”
Travel
SAA warns of more flight cancellations as pilot strike persists
With the strike now in its second day, SAA has hinted at further cancellations this weekend.
Events
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns will face these clubs in Group G
Sundowns have been pitted against some of the world’s top clubs.
Crime
Sabie rescue operations resume as over 100 illegal miners remain trapped underground
Authorities estimate that more than 100 miners remain trapped in the abandoned mine shaft.
Local
Jan Bloukaas dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
His final album, God Kan, was launched on 27 November 2024, just days before his passing.
News
Public Protector investigates Gayton McKenzie for alleged misuse of public funds
The office further noted that it had informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of the investigation, with a commitment to expedite the process despite its complexity.
Gaming
’30 years of PlayStation’: How to select console themes on PS5
Sony has made it simple for PS5 users to apply one of these retro themes, which not only change the console’s visuals but also feature the startup sounds unique to each generation.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town water quality report: Best and worst beaches this week
Cape Town’s Atlantic and False Bay coasts continue to host some of the country’s top-rated beaches for swimming, based on the most recent water quality report.
News
South Africa’s GDP declined 0.3% in Q3:2024 – Here’s what it means
The contraction in GDP signals a continuation of challenges that have plagued South Africa’s economy for several years.
News
Kusile fraud accused Trindade declared unfit to stand trial as case continues
The psychiatric assessment, conducted by experts at Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital, also highlighted Trindade’s frail physical condition.
Crime
Pretoria businessman’s wife, three others arrested in kidnapping case
According to investigators, Fatima allegedly befriended the suspect at a gym and plotted the kidnapping.
Crime
Bail ruling due for siblings accused of defrauding ‘Noem My Skollie’ actor David Manuel
In deciding whether to grant bail, the court will determine if the release of Wanda and Sindiswa Mbele serves the interest of justice.
News
Sandton power outage persists as Eskom suspends City of Joburg disconnection
Eskom Gauteng confirmed the issue but has yet to provide an estimated time for restoration.
News
Thembi Simelane removal agenda takes a new turn
Insiders suggest factions within the ruling party may be leveraging the VBS scandal to oust Simelane from her post.
Fashion
Nike sneaker release dates for this week: Monday, 2 December 2024
First in the lineup is the Kobe 8 Protro in three colourways: the University Red, White and Court Purple, and Black and University Gold.
Technology
Standard Bank clears the air on Monday’s system outage
In a statement, Standard Bank acknowledged the problem and apologised for the inconvenience caused to its customers.