Springboks vs All Blacks: Cape Town road closures and ways to travel
Springboks vs All Blacks road closures for Saturday, 7 September 2024, with free shuttles and train services available for easy travel to DHL Stadium.
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Gaming
‘Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions’: How to play, Playstation Plus download, and everything to expect
‘Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions’ launches today, offering fans a chance to play the iconic wizarding sport with customisable characters and online co-op.
Technology
Takealot has sold Superbalist: Here’s what we know
Takealot has sold Superbalist to a consortium led by Blank Canvas Capital as part of a strategy to focus on its core businesses.
Technology
Brazilian Supreme Court upholds nationwide ban on X
Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds the national ban on X (formerly Twitter) after the platform refused to comply with Brazilian laws.
Technology
Apple Event on 9 September 2024: iPhone 16 and everything to expect
One of the most talked-about features is the inclusion of Apple’s new A18 chip, which will power advanced AI capabilities across the entire lineup.
Technology
Telegram CEO arrested in Paris: Here’s everything we know
According to sources, Durov was travelling aboard his private jet from Azerbaijan when he was apprehended by authorities around 20:00 local time.
Gaming
Xbox Game Pass: Free games you can still play in August 2024
Xbox Game Pass is keeping gamers entertained this month with a slew of new titles and updates.
Technology
Super blue moon appearing on Monday night will only return in 2037
This rare celestial event combines a supermoon and a blue moon, making it a must-see spectacle that won’t occur again for 13 years.
Crime
UK stabbings: Manchester man arrested after fatal gutting spree
According to UK reports, a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing spree in the Gorton area on Monday.
News
Shelly Beach traffic chaos ends with several injured in two crashe
Shelly Beach experienced significant traffic chaos on Monday due to two separate crashes that left several people injured.
Viral
Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? – Here’s what we know about Thailand’s new prime minister
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has become the new prime minister of Thailand after being confirmed by parliament.
Technology
Grindr struck by global outage: Here’s everything we know
Grindr users around the globe are facing difficulties accessing the app, with reports flooding in about connection failures, chats not loading, and profiles disappearing.
Technology
OpenAI expected to unveil ‘Project Strawberry’ today: Here’s what we know
Despite the shroud of mystery, some details about ‘Project Strawberry’ have come to light through leaks and industry insiders.
Technology
NASA set to deliver update on two astronauts stranded in space
The astronauts have been on the ISS since 5 June 2024, after launching on the Boeing Starliner as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Viral
Freight truck crash near Majuba Pass attracts looters [video]
In a video captured by an eyewitness, a large crowd can be seen looting goods from a freight truck that had overturned on the M11 near Majuba Pass.
Crime
Watch: Midrand home invasion caught on camera [video]
The footage shows three individuals carefully manoeuvring through the house, appearing to be well-coordinated and armed with handguns.
Technology
‘So cringe!’: Gemini Live demo suffers embarrassing fail [video]
The demo malfunctioned twice, leading to an awkward and disappointing moment for Google, especially as the event was live-streamed.
Technology
NASA discovers evidence of liquid reservoir on Mars
The discovery of liquid water on Mars is a groundbreaking development for future space exploration.
Viral
Peter Hyballa steps down as Sekhukhune coach after sex tape leaks online
Peter Hyballa resigned from his position as Sekhukhune United head coach after an explicit video of him at a Johannesburg brothel was leaked online.
Viral
Nigeria gifts Team SA a spot in the 4x400m relay final
South Africa’s 4x400m relay team was handed an unexpected opportunity to compete in the final after Nigeria’s disqualification.
Viral
Botswana declares ‘off day’ after Letsile Tebogo gold medal win
Tebogo’s victory is not only a historic moment for Botswana but also for Africa, as he became the first African to win a gold medal in the 200m at the Olympics.
News
Chatsworth floods: Gift of the Givers launches rescue operations
The cold front approaching Cape Town contributed to the flooding, with the dam walls giving way and inundating the surrounding areas.
Crime
Five shot dead in Khayelitsha cash-in-transit heist
The suspects were allegedly planning a cash-in-transit heist when they were confronted by members of a private security company.
Viral
More details surface about viral Matsediso Primary School video
A disturbing incident at Matsediso Primary School involving armed men, including Pastor Mboro, has gone viral. Here’s what we know.
Gaming
Watch live: ‘FC 25’ Ultimate Team deep dive [video]
The ‘FC 25’ Ultimate Team introduces several groundbreaking features that promise to revolutionise the gameplay experience.
Viral
Noah Lyles reacts to winning mens 100m gold medal
Despite being considered an underdog, Team USA’s Lyles surged to victory, clocking an impressive 9.79 seconds.
Viral
Team USA women’s medley relay team breaks world record
The women’s 4 x 100m medley relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics was a thrilling event that saw Team USA dominate the pool and set a new world record.
Gaming
Watch live: ‘FC 25’ Career Mode deep dive [video]
The ‘FC 25’ Career Mode introduces several groundbreaking features that promise to revolutionise the gameplay experience.
Technology
Turkey bans Instagram amid escalations over Ismail Haniyeh death
Turkey’s infotech regulator announced on Friday that access to Instagram has been blocked without providing a specific reason or duration for the ban.
Viral
How San Diego Comic-Con hosted a high-stakes human trafficking sting operation
The iconic comic book and pop culture event, held at the San Diego Convention Center, draws over 100,000 attendees every summer, providing an opportune setting for traffickers to exploit vulnerable individuals.