A South African Police Service (SAPS) Constable allegedly shot and killed his wife and two of her siblings on Saturday, 29 April. The deadly incident followed a dispute in the marriage. ALSO READ: Off-duty police captain arrested for killing a housebreaking suspect MASOYI CONSTABLE ALLEGEDLY SHOOTS DEAD WIFE AND HER SIBLINGS According to reports, the […]

Approximately 120 000 birds have died or have been culled since avian influenza was detected at two commercial layer farms in the Paardeberg area in the Western Cape. The provincial Department of Agriculture is advising the public and farming sector to remain vigilant. ALSO READ: Avian flu detected in Western Cape, 120 000 birds culled RISK […]

The producers of a reality show about a couple who married in their mid-teens have been fined R50,000 over a scene in which the husband smashed his wife’s phone and admitted hitting her. The reality television show Isencane Lengane showed a scene in which a husband smashed his wife’s phone and admitted hitting her. Dozens […]

State power utility Eskom has announced that load shedding will be ramped up to higher stages this afternoon (Tuesday) due to delays in the return to service of at least nine generating units. Stage 6 load shedding will commence from 4 pm this afternoon until 5 am on Wednesday morning. This will be followed by […]

The Automobile Association (AA) said unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates a MASSIVE increase in the prices of both grades of petrol. THE MASSIVE PETROL PRICE INCREASE WILL COME INTO EFFECT WEDNESDAY Petrol prices are currently at R22.64 a litre (93) and R22.97 (95) inland. The expected increase would put these fuel grades at […]

A man, believed to be around 40-years-old, has survived a shark attack in Mdumbi, Transkei. The attack took place around 14h00 on Monday (1 May). The man had been free diving. Bruce Sandman, NSRI Headquarters Operations Manager, said NSRI Mdumbi lifeguards and NSRI Headquarters lifeguard instructors, who were fortunately in the area conducting lifeguard training, responded. […]

South Africa’s foreign minister Dr Naledi Pandor welcomed home the remaining group of South Africans who were evacuated from conflict-stricken Sudan. Speaking at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, the Minister expressed delight at the return of the citizens. “We thought that it is important that the people of South Africa see that all the […]

Two adorable and much loved Scottish Terrier dogs need urgent help to return safely to South African from Sudan. Amanda-Leigh Robinson says in her latest update (posted Sunday morning) that their human dad, Adam, has finally managed to get his “two furry family members to safety” after a nightmare few days. However they are currently in […]

Capitec apologised for any confusion but assured its users that this upgrade will only impact the business clients only. Capitec Bank addresses confusion about the system upgrade. Photo: Capitec/ web Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s leading digital banks, has clarified the confusion about its system upgrades currently underway. CAPITEC FRUSTRATES CONFUSED CLIENTS Numerous Capitec […]

Former Post Office branch manager Reginah Kefilwe Tshabalala who is facing charges of fraud and money laundering is granted R10 000 bail. Former Post Office branch manager appears in court for a bail hearing. Image: Bongiwe Mchunu/African News Agency (ANA) Archives Former SA Post Office branch manager Reginah Kefilwe Tshabalala appeared at the Delareyville Magistrates’ […]

Two convicted rapists escaped from the Ngqeleni Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape on Freedom Day, 27 April. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has launched a manhunt for the prisoners. RAPISTS ESCAPED THROUGH SPORTS FIELD, INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY Siyabulela Khohliso, who was serving a 10-year service for rape, and Athini Nothi Mzingelwa, serving eight years for rape, […]

Tributes have been pouring in for a South African expat, Warwick Tollemache, who went overboard during a cruise between Australia and Hawaii. The 35-year-old’s body has not yet been found, but a search and rescue operation by the ship’s crew and the US Coast Guard has been suspended following a difficult decision made in collaboration […]

The family of a 26-year-old South African in Thailand are desperately searching for anybody who may have seen him.  The missing man is Ruan Swanepoel, otherwise known as Swannie or Ru. He was last seen in Witthayu Road in Bangkok and at the Embassy of South Africa in the city. UPDATE: The missing South African […]

The mood among South Africans has soured. The latest findings from the representative survey that’s done every year by the country’s Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) shows some disturbing new trends. By Joleen Steyn Kotze, University of the Free State and Benjamin Roberts, Human Sciences Research Council The most marked are: a decline in levels […]

South Africans around the country, and the world, have responded with so much generosity after hearing about the plight of Pretoria stable manager, Marissa Barnard (30). The kind-hearted stable manager from Donkerhoek suffered a devastating kick to the face while lunging a horse at her workplace, The Burgh Equestrian Estate, on 30 November 2020. The […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says freedom cannot be meaningful when the broader society faces a slew of social ills, including unemployment and inequality. Addressing the 2023 Freedom Day celebrations in Klerksdorp, North West, the President said many more gains stand to be realised to give true meaning to the concept of freedom. “Freedom cannot […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of international singer, actor, cultural and civil rights activist, Harold George ‘Harry’ Belafonte, who died yesterday (Wednesday 26 April). Belafonte was also an esteemed member of the National Order of the Companion of OR Tambo. President Ramaphosa said Belafonte’s passing, on the eve […]

Crime has free rein in one of Cape Town’s poorest suburbs. By Sandiso Phaliso Freedom Day dawns in Philippi, Cape Town, with daily gunshots, murders, robberies, car-jackings and the intimidation of City of Cape Town contract workers. Crime has free rein here in one of Cape Town’s poorest suburbs: dustbin collectors have withdrawn services in Philippi […]

Caught on CCTV finds the most fascinating real-life moments caught on camera, while CCTV cameras are often associated with catching criminals and preventing theft, they have also captured some hilarious moments, weird moments, and sometimes terrifying moments. READ: Kaizer Chiefs: Newest addition confirmed! Watch incredible real-life moments caught on camera below: Footage of a truck catching fire […]

Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has lost his latest High Court case and will have to repay more than R37m to Stellenbosch University. Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux. Photo: Getty Images. Towards the end of last year, it was finally confirmed that Roux was set to finally vacate his position as SA Rugby […]

According to Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko  the department has been experiencing a huge shortage of male and female condoms in all its districts. “Contract RT75_condom suppliers didn’t have stock to deliver to Province from the inception of the new contract in February 2022 as suppliers were awaiting SABS sample approval prior ordering bulk stock from […]

Investigations conducted by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the fish that died on 11 April at the Hartbeespoort Dam, was due to extremely low oxygen levels in the dam. This comes after thousands of dead fish among the hyacinth were discovered closer to the shore by the Ifafi Aquatic Club […]

Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman and her 39-year-old partner in connection with the murders of two children, Nqobile Zulu and Tshiamo Rabanye, in Soweto. The children’s mutilated bodies were found last Thursday morning, after they went missing on the Wednesday night. [JUST IN] Gauteng @SAPoliceService have made a breakthrough in their investigations into the […]

Alleged drunk driver, Joseph Hebron Maponya, made his first appearance in the Middelburg Magistrates Court today, more than 18 months after he allegedly caused the car crash that killed five-year-old Amé Jansen van Rensburg. Maponya faces charges of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving as well as driving under the influence of alcohol. Amé’s mother, […]

South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections are regarded as a realistic opportunity for coalition governments to be formed in some provinces and also at the national level. This would mark a dramatic change from the current situation in which coalition governments have only been formed at local level. Electoral trends since 2016 underscore these […]