Police seize R20 million worth of cocaine at upmarket estate in Midrand
Gauteng police have arrested a 56-year-old man after seizing R20 million worth of cocaine hidden in a storage room at a Blue Hills estate in Midrand. The drugs were reportedly…
Athletics South Africa moves to suspend president James Moloi over alleged credit card abuse
Athletics South Africa (ASA) plans to suspend president James Moloi following a SASCOC probe that found alleged misuse of an ASA-issued credit card for personal expenses.
Two suspects arrested after daring daylight diamond heist at Paris’ Louvre Museum
French police have arrested at least two suspects after a daylight diamond heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Priceless royal jewels, including tiaras and emerald sets, were stolen in…
Sakhumzi Maqubela to Headline SATOVITO Conference: How Soweto’s Restaurant Pioneer Put Township Tourism on the Global Map
Soweto entrepreneur and restaurateur Sakhumzi Maqubela, founder of the iconic Sakhumzi Restaurant on Vilakazi Street, will speak at the 4th Annual SATOVITO Township and Village Tourism Intra-Trade Conference in Ladysmith,…
South Africa officially delisted from FATF greylist — Here’s how it affects your banking and the economy
South Africa’s removal from the FATF greylist marks a major financial milestone. Learn how it could make banking cheaper, boost investor confidence, and strengthen the country’s global standing.
Kylian Mbappe breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s El Clasico record with Bernabeu goal
Kylian Mbappe scored his first El Clasico goal at the Bernabeu — something Cristiano Ronaldo never managed in nine Real Madrid seasons.
Alleged gangster’s wife killed in Surrey Estate shooting
A woman believed to be the wife of an alleged Hard Livings gang member has died after a drive-by shooting at a Surrey Estate petrol station. Police are investigating murder…
Is this wall worth R20 million? Outrage over unfinished Boitumelo Clinic project in Vaal
Residents are furious after nearly R20 million was spent on a perimeter wall for the Boitumelo Clinic in Vaal, with no clinic built after 15 years and no clear answers…
Please Call Me creator Nkosana Makate faces Vodacom over R13m legal bill
Nkosana Makate faces Vodacom again in the Supreme Court of Appeal over the Please Call Me case, as he challenges a R13 million legal bill and seeks fair compensation for…
Aubrey Tau Foundation donates R250,000 to Mamelodi East murder victims’ family
The Aubrey Tau Foundation has donated R250,000 to the family of Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga, two young women murdered in Mamelodi East. The donation follows the arrest of a 38-year-old…
ActionSA Demands Release of Ekurhuleni’s R1.8 Billion Tender Audit Report
ActionSA challenges Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza to release the late Chief Auditor Mpho Mafole’s R1.8 billion tender audit, alleging a cover-up and lack of transparency.
KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli Congratulates Luyanda Zuma on First Princess Title at Miss South Africa 2025
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli praises Pietermaritzburg’s Luyanda Zuma for earning First Princess at Miss South Africa 2025, calling her a symbol of pride and empowerment for the province.
President Ramaphosa Congratulates Qhawekazi Mazaleni on Being Crowned Miss South Africa 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates Qhawekazi Mazaleni’s Miss SA 2025 win, praising her advocacy for women’s empowerment and inclusive education.
High Court Rejects Appeal of Man Who Offered Goats After Assaulting Fiancée
The Pietermaritzburg High Court dismissed Philani Mcebo Zondi’s appeal against his 10-year sentence for assaulting his fiancée, ruling that offering goats as apology cannot mitigate violence.
Amber Lee-Hughes Awaits Sentencing for the Rape and Murder of 4-Year-Old Nada-Jane Chalita
The South Gauteng High Court is set to sentence Amber Lee-Hughes for the rape and murder of 4-year-old Nada-Jane Chalita, a case that has horrified South Africans and reignited calls…
NHS under pressure to expand Covid jab rollout after hidden benefits revealed
Experts urge the UK government to expand Covid vaccine access after studies link mRNA jabs to improved cancer outcomes. Critics warn the NHS’s limited rollout risks deepening health inequality.
Mashoto Mokgethi to Spotlight South Africa’s Domestic Tourism Growth at SATOVITO Conference
South African Tourism’s Head of Domestic Tourism, Mashoto Mokgethi, will address the SATOVITO Conference, highlighting strategies that drive local travel, boost the domestic market, and advance South Africa’s post-pandemic tourism…
Katlego Maboe’s Ex-Girlfriend Monique Muller Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession in Ravensmead
Monique Muller, the ex-girlfriend of TV presenter Katlego Maboe, has been arrested in Ravensmead for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm. Police say her arrest, alongside five others, may be linked…
President Cyril Ramaphosa Awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Malaya for Global Leadership
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Malaya in Malaysia, recognising his contributions to international relations, democracy, and global development — becoming only the second…
Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica as Record-Breaking Category 5 Storm Approaches
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 260km/h winds and potential record-breaking devastation. Authorities warn of catastrophic flooding, 40 inches of rain, and life-threatening storm surges.
