Bekkersdal Tavern Shooting: 10 Foreign Nationals to Appear in Court as Public Anger Grows
Ten foreign nationals and one South African will appear in court over the deadly Bekkersdal tavern shooting that killed 10 people. The case has sparked public frustration.
Chinese EV Giant Leapmotor Enters South Africa in R8.9 Billion Deal as Industry Consolidates
Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor, which launched in South Africa this year, has secured a major R8.9bn investment deal with state-owned FAW Group amid EV industry consolidation.
Murder of AFASA KZN Chairperson Mbongeni Skhakhane Shocks Farming Community
AFASA KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Mbongeni Skhakhane was shot dead during a house robbery in Pietermaritzburg on Boxing Day. Police are hunting four suspects.
Minnie Dlamini Reaches R50,000 Settlement With SIU in National Lotteries Probe
Actress Minnie Dlamini has reached a settlement with the SIU, agreeing to repay R50,000 linked to irregular National Lotteries Commission funding.
Gauteng ‘Tender Tycoon’ Arrested for Drunk and Reckless Driving in KZN During RTI Festive Crackdown
A Gauteng-based government contractor with multi-billion-rand state contracts has been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal for drunk and reckless driving during an RTI festive-season road safety operation.
Cody Wayne Adams Charged After Christmas Target Practice Bullet Kills Neighbor
An Oklahoma man faces first-degree manslaughter charges after a stray bullet from Christmas Day target practice fatally struck an elderly neighbor sitting on her porch holding a baby.
Toyota Tundra Finally Arrives in South Africa With 326kW Hybrid V6 Power
The Toyota Tundra is now available in South Africa via Rospa Imports, featuring a 326kW hybrid twin-turbo V6 and prices starting at R3.92 million.
Italy Arrests 9 Suspected of Funding Hamas Through Charities
Italian authorities have arrested nine people linked to charitable organisations accused of channeling millions of euros to Hamas through international funding networks.
A$AP Rocky to Open 2026 as First Musical Guest on SNL After ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Album Release
A$AP Rocky will kick off 2026 as the first musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing new music just one day after releasing his fourth album, ‘Don’t Be Dumb’.
Transnet Ports Authority Sued for US$110m Over MV Smart Grounding at Richards Bay
Transnet National Ports Authority faces a US$110 million lawsuit over the 2013 grounding of MV Smart at Richards Bay, with claims of negligence and cargo loss.
Dave Chappelle Defends Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival in Netflix Special The Unstoppable
Dave Chappelle addresses backlash over his Saudi Arabia comedy festival appearance and fires back at Bill Maher in his new Netflix special The Unstoppable.
Former ‘Lion King’ Child Star Imani Dia Smith Killed; Boyfriend Charged With Murder
Imani Dia Smith, who played Young Nala in Broadway’s The Lion King, has died after a fatal stabbing in New Jersey. Her boyfriend has been charged with murder.
Urgent Warning Issued After Man Suffers Life-Changing Stroke From Drinking Eight Energy Drinks a Day
Doctors warn of serious health risks after a healthy 50-year-old man suffered a permanent stroke linked to drinking eight energy drinks daily.
Fury Over Kiffness Concert at Kirstenbosch Sparks Protests and Constitutional Row
Pro-Palestine groups have condemned SANBI and Kirstenbosch for hosting The Kiffness, accusing the state-funded venue of violating constitutional values and fuelling division.
Patriotic Alliance Praises Trump for US Air Strikes in Nigeria Amid Christian Killings Debate
The Patriotic Alliance has praised US President Donald Trump for authorising air strikes in Nigeria, citing the protection of Christians, as critics warn of civilian harm and sovereignty risks.
Idris Elba’s Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Unlocks His Phone Using Face ID
Idris Elba was left stunned after his new Madame Tussauds wax figure in London successfully unlocked his phone using Face ID, drawing praise for its lifelike detail.
DJ Warras Murder: Two Suspects Appear in Court as Police Probe Targeted Hit
Two men accused of murdering DJ Warras have appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court as police investigate whether the killing was a targeted attack linked to his security work.
SIU Freezes Presley Chweneyagae’s Pretoria Home in R15 Million NLC Fraud Probe
The SIU has obtained a preservation order to freeze a Pretoria property linked to late Tsotsi actor Presley Chweneyagae in a R15 million National Lotteries Commission fraud case.
Kimora Lee Simmons Publicly Challenges Russell Simmons Over Support Claims
Kimora Lee Simmons has accused ex-husband Russell Simmons of lying about financial support, calling on him to face sexual misconduct accusers instead of posting from abroad.
We Buy Cars Fined R2.5 Million, Ordered to Repay R3.4 Million to Consumers
We Buy Cars has been fined R2.5 million and ordered to refund R3.4 million to consumers after its sales contracts were found to violate South Africa’s Consumer Protection Act.
