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The case against ten suspects, including police officers and a traffic official, has been postponed to 14 November to allow for further investigation. The group faces charges of theft, fraud, and corruption for the alleged theft of nearly R900,000 taken during a raid at a shop in Dragon City, in June. They appeared briefly at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court today. The accused include Captain Letlhogonolo Andrew Molatlhegi, Warrant Officer Mabutho […]

The late Kgaogelo Marota’s cousin, Boikgantso Kekana, has revealed that Marota endured months of abuse at the hands of her ex-boyfriend and sought help from police moments before her brutal murder last week. The 20-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death outside a local tavern in Maubane Village, Hammanskraal. The suspect, Lazarus Lito Anthonio, later confessed to the crime on social media and remains in police custody. Kekana, who was very […]

Content Warning: This article contains disturbing details that may be upsetting to some readers.  The Johannesburg High Court has found self-confessed child killer, Amber Lee Hughes, guilty of premeditated murder and one count of rape for the 2023 drowning of her ex-lover's daughter, four-year-old Nada Jane Challita. Although the verdict brought some relief, it left a bitter aftertaste for the victim’s family, who had hoped for convictions on all charges. […]

Some social media users have branded American rapper, Offset, a troll after he advised men to think twice before tying the knot, following his divorce from Cardi B. The hip-hop star, speaking on the Full Send Podcast, said marriage should be an optional life chapter, not a default. https://www.tiktok.com/@jokes_butnolies/video/7543423766764850487?_r=1&_t=ZS-8zG41okA71d Offset and Cardi B officially separated last month. The couple, who married in 2017, share two daughters, Kulture Kiari and Blossom, and […]

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final squad for the Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria, next month. South Africa will face Lesotho on September 5 and then Nigeria four days later, with both matches set to take place at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Bafana currently sit top of Group C with 13 points from six matches, with a five-point […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it is taking its fight against the Equality Court’s ruling, which found party leader, Julius Malema, guilty of hate speech, to the Supreme Court of Appeal. The ruling stems from remarks Malema made during an EFF rally in 2022, where he told supporters they must “never be scared to kill.” The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) took the matter to court, arguing that […]

Tributes continue to pour in for renowned broadcaster and journalist, Tshidi Madia, who passed away today at the age of 42. Her family confirmed the news, announcing that she died in hospital following a short illness. Family spokesperson, Mahlatse Mahlase says the loss has left the family devastated. "We are still shocked. Tshidi had been hospitalised only for a short period and with the fighter that we know her to […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has threatened to file a motion of no confidence against Premier Panyaza Lesufi, blaming him for the province’s crime problem. The DA today led an anti-crime campaign and protested outside the premier’s offices in Johannesburg, raising concerns about rampant crime and chronic under-resourcing at police stations across the province. The protest comes amid growing frustration from both residents and opposition parties, who say Lesufi […]

The actual turnout at American actor and musician Will Smith's UK concert has come under scrutiny, amid allegations that AI-generated crowds were used in footage shared online. Some social media users raised questions after Smith posted a video thanking fans, saying: “My favourite part of the tour is seeing you all up close. Thank you for seeing me, too.” The Hollywood star is currently touring Europe, Morocco and the United Kingdom […]

Content creator and influencer, Honour Zuma, popularly known as Cyan Boujee, has come under fire following her apology over the controversial Alabuga Start program in Russia. The 24-year-old's apology follows widespread criticism for promoting a program, which many believe may be linked to a trafficking operation targeting young South African women. The Alabuga Start program is marketed as a two-year opportunity for young women abroad. However, it is currently under […]