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It was supposed to be just another quiet Sunday evening in Vosloorus, a township on the outskirts of Johannesburg. But on that night, South Africa lost its national soccer captain, Senzo Meyiwa, and gained a mystery that has haunted the country for nearly a decade. The story, which began with a single gunshot in the…
The Mtubatuba community in northern KwaZulu-Natal is reeling in shock following the brutal murder of a 25-year-old woman, Lungelo Dube, who was ambushed and shot while on her way to collect money for her children. The heartbreaking incident took place last week near Bhoboza Fuel Station, an area increasingly plagued by violent crime. According to…
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is reeling from the aftermath of severe thunderstorms that have caused extensive destruction across the province. The storms, which struck at level 8 intensity, have claimed the lives of at least 11 people, including a young boy who tragically died after being struck by lightning. The storm, which started over the weekend, has…
As Johannesburg braces for plummeting temperatures this winter, the city has already witnessed its first cold-related tragedy. A homeless man was found dead on Sophie de Bruyn Street near Park Station on Tuesday morning, with hypothermia suspected as the cause of death. According to eyewitnesses and those who frequent the area, the deceased was a…
The Influencer Who Set the Internet Ablaze In the ever-changing world of social media influencers, beauty standards continue to evolve. Recently, South African influencer Wandi Ndlovu found herself at the center of a heated online debate after revealing her bold cosmetic transformation. Known for her glamorous online presence, Wandi shocked her followers with the extent of her surgeries, including…
A sense of shock and grief has gripped both the communities of Durban and the Eastern Cape after the tragic news of Asemahle Maqolo’s death was confirmed. The young woman, who had been reported missing in the Durban Central Business District (CBD) late last month, has been found brutally murdered. Asemahle’s disappearance sparked widespread concern…
Air travel to and from the region has also been severely affected. AirLink, one of the primary carriers operating at Mthatha Airport, announced that flooding in and around the airport has brought flight operations to a halt. The airline is working closely with local authorities and has assured passengers that updates regarding flight statuses will be…
The aviation community and the country at large are mourning the untimely loss of 23-year-old pilot Nqobile Biyela, whose life was tragically cut short in a recent plane crash. The heartbreaking incident took place near Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, and claimed the lives of Nqobile and two passengers who were with her onboard. The small aircraft departed…
On 25 May 2025, South Africa was shaken by the heartbreaking news of the tragic death of 19-year-old Katlego Makuwa. Her lifeless body was discovered in her student accommodation in Carletonville, Gauteng. The brutality of the crime has left the nation reeling and reignited urgent calls to declare gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide a national…
A tragic accident claimed the life of a 14-year-old pedestrian in the Brakpan area of Ekurhuleni on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Accident Bureau responded to the scene at approximately 13:45 after being alerted to the incident at the intersection of Northdene and Medeley Streets. Upon arrival, EMPD officers discovered…
