Here’s why legal circles believe Drake’s filings are ‘embarrassing’
According to podcasters and legal commentators Josh Barro and Ken White, the filings appear more like a display of frustration than a well-founded legal strategy.
International
International
Diddy likely to spend Christmas in federal prison after losing third bail attempt
Central to the court’s decision was the nature of the charges and the strength of the evidence presented by the government.
News
City of Joburg issues list of roads affected by flooding
According to the Joburg Roads Agency, routes on and around low-lying bridges were inaccessible due to floods.
Technology
TV licences could be obsolete in 2025
A refreshed SABC Bill with a new policy imposed on streaming services means South Africans could be unburdened from paying TV licence fees.
News
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 27 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Wednesday, 27 November 2024.
Lifestyle
South Africa fuel price forecast for December 2024: Here’s what motorists should expect
For South African consumers, December is likely to bring higher costs for all fuel types.
News
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 25 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings for Monday, 25 November 2024.
News
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 24 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following warnings and advisories for Sunday, 24 November 2024:
News
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.
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
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
SARB announces repo rate cut: Here’s what you must know
Kganyago’s announcement comes on the heels of an announcement by Statistics South Africa that inflation had dipped to 2.8% – its lowest since June 2020.
News
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 22 November 2024
The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Friday, 22 November 2024.
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.
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
Stilfontein’s dangerous and desperate illegal mining industry
Zama zamas search for gold in a vast and unmapped underground network of tunnels.
News
Only targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns human rights activist
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores.
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.
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.
News
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 18 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings for Monday, 18 November 2024.
News
eThekwini Municipality clears the air on M19 pipe burst
In addition to addressing the pipeline break, eThekwini’s emergency team is evaluating the impact on nearby informal settlements, which bore the brunt of the flooding.
Crime
Limpopo police crackdown on zama-zama gold refinery
The arrest, made during a targeted operation on Thursday, resulted in the seizure of mining equipment valued at R3 million.