Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 14
On Day 14 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Lourentia Lombaard was grilled over inconsistencies in her confessions, with the defence challenging her credibility and timeline of events.
Crime
News
SASSA deadline: What to do when Gold Cards stop working on 20 March 2025
SASSA Gold Cards will stop working at midnight as beneficiaries switch to PostBank Black Cards. Here’s what you need to know.
Crime
Doornfontein taxi rank a no-go zone after deadly shooting
A deadly shooting at the Doornfontein taxi rank in Johannesburg has left four people dead, with links to ongoing taxi violence in Gauteng.
News
Ashwin Trikamjee dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Prominent religious leader and legal expert Ashwin Trikamjee has passed away at 79. Here’s what we know about his life and legacy.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 14, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
With each testimony shaping the direction of the case, Day 14 is expected to be another crucial day in court.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 20 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 20 March 2025: Fire danger warnings issued across parts of the country, with a heatwave expected in the Eastern Cape.
News
Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding: Here are the latest updates
Eskom has announced Stage 2 loadshedding due to generation unit failures. Here’s what this means for consumers.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R500,000! Here are the winning numbers.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Lotto jackpot is a staggering R11 million.
News
Health Dept ban on cannabis-infused and hemp foods receives widespread backlash
Opposition parties and industry stakeholders have criticised the Health Department’s decision to ban cannabis-infused and hemp food products.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 13
On Day 13 of the Joshlin Smith trial, intense cross-examination caused State witness Lourentia Lombaard to suffer a panic attack, leading to an abrupt adjournment.
Technology
MultiChoice confirms 2025 DStv prices: Here’s what you must know
MultiChoice has announced its DStv price increases for 2025, with adjustments across several packages. Here’s what subscribers can expect.
News
Consumer inflation stabilised at 3.2% in February 2025: Here’s what this actually means
South Africa’s consumer inflation remained at 3.2% in February, with food and medical costs rising. Here’s what that means for consumers.
News
EMPD officers shut down R21 over wages and ‘working conditions’
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers have blocked major highways, protesting wage cuts and working conditions, leading to heavy traffic congestion.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 13, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
With tensions high and each testimony shaping the direction of the Joshlin Smith trial, Day 13 is set to be another crucial day in court.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 12
On Day 12 of the Joshlin Smith trial, the defence challenged witness testimonies, grilling the protected witness and State’s key witness, Lourentia Lombaard, on inconsistencies in their statements.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R550,000! Here are the winning numbers.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Powerball results and payouts: Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Powerball jackpot is a mouth-watering R96 million.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 19 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 19 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in KZN and Gauteng, with extreme fire danger in the Western and Northern Cape.
News
Taxpayers set to carry burden of Eskom debt with tariff hikes and new Bill
NERSA has approved a 12.74% electricity price increase for Eskom direct customers from April 2025, alongside a revised Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill to manage the utility’s financial burden.
Lifestyle
How can you benefit from business consulting services?
People often approach business consulting services as they benefit their company’s growth. Read the blog to learn how.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 12, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
As the Joshlin Smith trial resumes today, the cross-examination of the protected witness is expected to continue.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 17 March 2025
Western Cape dam levels declined to 67.6% on 17 March 2025, reflecting a 1.7% drop from the previous week. Low rainfall and steady water usage contributed to the decrease.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Monday, 17 March 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R500,000! Here are the winning numbers.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 18 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 18 March 2025: Isolated showers and thundershowers across multiple regions, with extreme fire danger in parts of the Western and Northern Cape.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 11
On Day 11 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Kelly Smith’s sister made a shocking claim about Joshlin’s whereabouts, while a witness described a tense argument between Kelly and Jacquen the day before the child vanished.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Kelly’s sister reveals ‘Joshlin was in Saldanha’ during frantic search
Kelly Smith’s sister, Mickeyla Daniels, testified that Kelly claimed Joshlin was in the informal settlement but that Saldanha was a ‘hotspot,’ adding to the contradictions in her statements.
News
IPID gives Commissioner Mkhwanazi two days to respond to corruption allegations
IPID has launched an investigation into KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi over allegations of interference in an arrest, giving him until 19 March to respond.
News
SASSA’s plans to shorten queues and improve grant payment system
About 1.4-million people still need to replace their SASSA cards before the deadline.
Crime
Michael Lomas: Accused Eskom fraudster bail set to be determined today
The Johannesburg High Court will decide today whether former businessman Michael Lomas, accused in Eskom’s Kusile corruption case, will be granted bail.