UPS identified as cause of Steve Biko Hospital fire
The fire was traced to the Uninterrupted Power System (UPS) in the plant room on the seventh floor.
News
International
Conor McGregor found guilty in 2018 rape case
Irish MMA star Conor McGregor has been found guilty of rape in a 2018 incident, with damages awarded to the victim.
News
Civil cases heard for money lent totalled R71.1 million in September 2024
Civil cases for money lent accounted for R71.1 million in judgments in September 2024. Here’s a breakdown of civil debt trends in South Africa’s credit landscape.
News
Magda Wierzycka will do anything but return to South Africa – Here’s why
Magda’s departure followed threats to her personal safety, leading her to settle in the UK.
Gaming
‘Wuthering Waves’ PS5 game gets official release date
The release coincides with the rollout of Version 2.0, bringing fresh updates and a seamless gaming experience for console users.
Cape Town Buzz
Rare sighting of elephant seal in Camps Bay sparks frenzy [photo]
Conservation experts are urging people to maintain a safe distance and keep pets away from the seal to avoid stress or injury to the animal.
International
US Supreme Court reverses Jussie Smollett conviction
The ruling, delivered Thursday, concluded that Smollett’s conviction violated his due process rights.
News
Watch: Terbufos found at spaza shop linked to Siyabonga Mnisi’s death
The toxic substance is banned for household use and has been implicated in similar food poisoning cases across the country.
News
Stilfontein mine latest news: North West police investigating claims of extortion
According to reports, a suspect reportedly demanded a 30% cut from the rescue team, tasked with aiding illegal miners believed to be stuck underground.
News
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israel Prime Minister
The arrest warrants remain classified as “secret” to protect witnesses and safeguard investigations.
Travel
FlySafair Lanseria-Durban flight forced to make emergency flight
FlySafair made it clear that bird strikes, though uncommon, are managed efficiently by trained pilots to ensure passenger safety.
News
Yaz Plus birth control recall – Here’s what you must know
The current mix-up could lead to unintended pregnancies, especially if users are unaware of the error.
News
Foodborne illnesses declared a national disaster in South Africa
Declaring foodborne illnesses a national disaster enables the government to marshal resources across departments to address the crisis comprehensively.
Technology
Google President reacts to US govt’s call for the sale of Chrome
Google President Kent Walker denounces the US DoJ’s call to sell Chrome and Android, citing risks to security, innovation, and user privacy in a heated antitrust battle.
Technology
Reddit survives global outage: Here’s a report on what happened
Reddit attributed the outage to a bug in a recent update, which disrupted both desktop and mobile app access.
News
Expired antibiotics among dated items found in Bluff spaza warehouse
Police also discovered hazardous chemicals stored next to consumables, including the pesticide “Sniper,” a systemic termite control insecticide that contains the active ingredient fipronil 5%.
News
South Africa’s consumer inflation drops to new low: Here’s what you must know
South Africa’s consumer inflation hit a new low at 2.8% in October 2024. Here’s what this means for the average household.
News
‘antiretrovirals are not Panado’ – Motsoaledi on Stilfontein illegal miners receiving ARVs
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi rejects calls to distribute ARVs to Stilfontein illegal miners without prescriptions.
News
National Lottery Commission fires two execs over R32m fraud
The National Lottery Commission fired two senior officials over R32m fraud after an SIU probe.
Crime
Four suspects arrested for alleged George Mukhari Hospital extortion
Four suspects were arrested for alleged extortion and assault at George Mukhari Hospital. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Foreign spaza shop trader reportedly arrested for killing teen
A Somali spaza shop trader has reportedly been arrested for fatally shooting a teen in Boksburg. Here’s what we know.
News
KRN 2 deadline looms for 2.1m inactive Eskom customers
Eskom has expressed concern over how these inactive users have managed without purchasing tokens, given their prolonged inactivity.
News
Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Renowned for his extraordinary skill and dubbed “the god of football” by fans, Moripe dominated the golden era of South African football with his flair and finesse.
Crime
Empangeni shootout ends in instant karma for robbery suspects
Two robbery suspects were killed in a shootout with Empangeni police, while four others were arrested in a separate house robbery sting.
Crime
Ruja Ignatova: FBI’s most-wanted ‘CryptoQueen’ hiding in Cape Town – report
Investigations into the murders of four Bulgarians in Constantia with ties to Ruja Ignatova’s crime network reportedly led to this revelation.
Cape Town Buzz
City halts waste collection services in Kraaifontein after receiving extortion letter
The service suspension has affected the following informal settlements.
Gaming
The Game Awards 2024: Nominees, how to watch live in South Africa
This year, the event is making waves by confirming that DLCs, expansions, remakes, and seasonal content will be eligible for all categories, including Game of the Year.
Crime
Solin Roman: Reformed ‘Americans’ gangster targeted in shooting
Police confirmed Solin Roman was ambushed around 21:13 while walking along Renoster Road.
Cape Town Buzz
Bafana Bafana vs South Sudan: Road closures, parking, how to watch live
Motorists are advised to avoid these areas and use alternative routes where possible, ahead of Tuesday’s Bafana Bafana vs South Sudan fixture.
Crime
Bloem teen mom wanted for abandoning newborn baby in hospital
Sergeant Nthabiseng Ranthako, who is leading the case, has called on the public to assist in identifying the teen mother.