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
International
Former employee slaps Ye with bizarre lawsuit
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, faces a lawsuit filled with allegations of unpaid work, racial discrimination, and disturbing behaviour.
Local
‘Dog Food-Gate’: Polokwane City sues former player for R15 million
Polokwane City owner Johnny Mogaladi has taken legal action against Makola, over allegations he made during an interview that went viral earlier in August.
Local
Kabza De Small and Kelvin Momo embroiled in alleged contract dispute
Kabza De Small is embroiled in a legal battle with former friend and producer Kelvin Momo over a contract dispute.
International
Who is Adria English? – New woman sues Diddy over sex trafficking
Ex-porn star Adria ‘Omunique’ English claimed that she was coerced into drinking alcohol laced with narcotics like ecstasy and encouraged to flirt with guests.
International
Woman depicted in ‘Baby Reindeer’ sues Netflix
Fiona Harvey has sued Netflix for at least $170 million, claiming defamation and emotional distress over her portrayal in the series ‘Baby Reindeer.’
International
The-Dream blasted in sex trafficking lawsuit: Here’s what we know
The-Dream is accused of sex trafficking and abuse in a new lawsuit filed by a former protégée.
International
Kanye West accused of sexual harassment: Here’s what you must know
Kanye West is being sued by ex-employee Lauren Pisciotta for sexual harassment.
Viral
Musa Khawula dodges a second lawsuit with a court ruling against him for defamatory statements.
Murder-accused gossiper Musa Khawula dodges a second lawsuit with a court ruling against him for defamatory statements.
International
Seventh woman, April Lampros, files sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy
Diddy faces his seventh sexual assault lawsuit filed by April Lampros, detailing multiple incidents of alleged abuse in the 1990s.
International
Who is Crystal McKinney? – Latest victim sues Diddy over 2023 sexual assault
Crystal McKinney has sued Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs over alleged sexual assault in 2003. Here’s what we know about the former supermodel.
International
Beyoncé accused of conning New Orleans group in ‘Break My Soul’ lawsuit
Beyoncé is being sued by New Orleans group Da Showstoppaz over alleged copyright infringement in her hit song ‘Break My Soul.’
Viral
Here’s what caused the TS Galaxy and Sundowns clash [video]
Tensions erupted after TS Galaxy’s 1-1 draw with Sundowns, leading to a post-match clash between coaches Rhulani Mokwena and Sead Ramovic.
International
Who is Fauziya Abashe? – Woman files sexual assault lawsuit against DJ Akademiks
Fauziya Abashe has initiated a lawsuit against DJ Akademiks for alleged rape and sexual assault that occurred in July 2022 at his New Jersey home.
International
Megan Thee Stallion hit with fresh lawsuit: Here are the details
Megan Thee Stallion faces a new lawsuit from former cameraman Emilio Garcia, accusing her of harassment and creating a hostile work environment during a trip in Ibiza, Spain.
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.
International
Watch: Footage shows devastating aftermath of Diddy raids [video]
A recent video reveals the extensive damage to Diddy’s home following federal raids, amid his strong condemnation of the government’s actions.
Local
Jackie Phamotse sentenced for defaming Basetsana Khumalo
Phamotse’s ill-fated tweet and her 2019 book, I Tweet What I Like: So … Sue Me, were the linchpins in a case that tested the boundaries of free speech and the sanctity of personal reputation.
Cape Town Buzz
SAMPRA lays criminal charges against Tiger’s Milk parent company
SAMPRA has taken legal action against Tiger’s Milk parent company, Life and Brand Portfolio, for not paying music licence fees.
Technology
Elon Musk guns after Sam Altman in explosive OpenAI lawsuit
Elon Musk sues Sam Altman and OpenAI in a groundbreaking lawsuit, alleging a shift towards profit over humanity’s benefit.
International
Male producer becomes the latest victim to accuse Diddy in sexual assault lawsuit
A male producer is the latest to step forward with accusations against Diddy in a new sexual assault lawsuit.
Technology
Vodacom takes Nkosana Makate’s ‘Please Call Me’ case to apex court
If the Constitutional Court rules in Nkosana Makate’s favour, the payout could delve into the billions.
Technology
US couple blames Google for Cape Town robbery in explosive lawsuit
Jason and Katharine Zoladz, a US couple that was robbed in Cape Town, blames Google for routing them to Nyanga, in an explosive lawsuit.
International
Former WWE employee accuses Vince McMahon of sex trafficking
Vince McMahon faces a lawsuit for alleged sex trafficking, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, filed by former employee Janel Grant.
Gaming
The Pokémon Company launches investigation into new viral game ‘Palworld’
Amidst allegations of plagiarism, ‘The Pokémon Company’ announces an investigation into ‘Palworld’.
Local
Sonia Booth gets last laugh with court victory over Bongani Mthombeni-Moller
Sonia Booth secures a legal victory in defamation case against Bongani Mthombeni-Moller.
International
Diddy says ‘enough is enough’ after fourth accuser files lawsuit
Facing a new lawsuit, Diddy vehemently denies misconduct allegations, asserting his commitment to defending his legacy.
International
Jimmy Iovine too? – Music business bigwig targeted in sexual abuse lawsuit
Music executive Jimmy Iovine faces legal action for alleged sexual abuse, with a lawsuit filed in New York detailing claims of assault and battery.
International
Jamie Foxx hit with sexual assault lawsuit: Here’s everything we know
Actor Jamie Foxx is facing a lawsuit over allegations of sexual assault in a New York bar, adding to a series of claims made under New York’s Adult Survivors Act.
Local
Young Stunna reportedly hit with R1 million lawsuit
This lawsuit drama comes right after Young Stunna left people hanging at the Underground Pub in Mount Frere.