Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal – A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on Tuesday afternoon when an 18-year-old autistic teenager jumped from the third floor of his family’s apartment, ending his life. The incident occurred at a residential complex in Verulam, north of Durban. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a distress call just before 15:45 requesting immediate medical assistance….
Year: 2025
Tragedy in Duduza: Two 11-Year-Old Best Friends Drown in Dam Near Mega City
The tight-knit community of Duduza in Ekurhuleni has been plunged into mourning following the heartbreaking drowning of two 11-year-old best friends. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, June 20, 2025, at a dam located behind the Mega City shopping complex. The two boys, Molefe Kgatli and Samukelo Gift Frans, were close friends who lived in…
Tragic Bus Accident on R21 Claims 12 Lives, Injures 45
Emergency Medical Services have confirmed a devastating accident on the R21 north this morning, where a bus overturned, resulting in the tragic loss of 12 lives and injuries to 45 others. Injured Transported to Hospitals Following the accident, emergency responders rushed to the scene to assist the victims. The injured passengers were transported to O.R….
Tragic Bus Accident on R21 Claims 12 Lives, Injures 45
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BREAKTHROUGH IN DJ SUMBODY MURDER CASE: BUSINESSMAN KATISO MOLEFE ARRESTED
In a significant breakthrough, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of popular South African musician and businessman DJ Sumbody, whose real name was Oupa John Sefoka. The arrest was made on Monday, bringing renewed hope for justice in a case that has gripped the nation since the star’s tragic death. The…
Tragedy in Ngonyameni: Young Mother Arrested After Deaths of Her Two Children
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Breaking News: Five Killed in Tavern Shooting in Olievenhoutbosch, Pretoria
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Man Electrocuted While Trying to Steal Copper Cables in Mamelodi
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A Final Farewell to Shoki House of Zwide Fans Mourn a Devastating Loss
It was a scene that left millions across South Africa in tears. In a heartbreaking farewell, House of Zwide viewers witnessed the emotional burial of Shoki — a character who had become a symbol of strength, sisterhood, and resilience. The funeral scene was as painful as it was powerful. At the graveyard, grief poured out in raw…
ATragedy on R42: Toddler Among Six Killed in Horrific Meyerton Crash
Tragedy on R42: Toddler Among Six Killed in Horrific Meyerton Crash A tragic road accident on the R42 Heidelberg Road near Meyerton has claimed the lives of six people, including a three-year-old child, leaving the local community reeling in grief The fatal crash occurred on the morning of July 14 and involved a collision between…
