South African News

A solemn night prayer service ended in tragedy after a powerful lightning strike claimed the lives of three worshippers and left five others injured in a rural village in Limpopo. The devastating incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning when severe weather conditions struck while congregants were gathered for worship inside a church […]

A devastating tragedy has struck the Ntshongwe area, where an 8-year-old girl was found brutally murdered. Her body was discovered in a forest, partially concealed by trees, and her head was severed. ## The Child’s Disappearance According to Maputaland Community Radio, the mother’s boyfriend, Mr. Ntongolozi Gumede, recounted the events leading up to the discovery. […]

A devastating shack fire has left the community of Villa Liza in Ekurhuleni in mourning after four children tragically lost their lives on Friday, 27 June 2025. The victims—Mfanelo Ntuli (4), Nkazimulo Mthabela (4), Emihle Shabalala (5), and Anele Shabalala (14)—were trapped inside a four-room shack that became engulfed in flames in the evening. The […]

The Meadowlands community in Soweto is reeling after the brutal killing of 27-year-old Boitumelo Lebotse, who was allegedly fatally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend at her home in Zone 1 on 13 December 2025. Her death has once again drawn attention to the persistent and devastating scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa, a crisis […]

Nompumelelo Vilakazi, best known for her portrayal of Sne in the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela DiepCity, has become a beacon of inspiration in South Africa. Her journey from a small-town girl to a celebrated actress is a testament to resilience and determination, despite facing significant challenges early in life. Early Life and Struggles Born on October […]

Tragedy struck Limpopo’s Mopani District on Tuesday, 29 April, as three people lost their lives in two separate road accidents on the R531 near Hoedspruit. The crashes have raised new concerns about road safety in the province, even as national statistics show an overall improvement during the 2025 Easter weekend. According to the Limpopo Department […]

After months of heartbreak and unanswered questions, the Makroti family of Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has finally laid their beloved daughter, twelve-year-old Liqhawe Makroti, to rest. Her funeral took place on Saturday, 25 October 2025, following the long and painful process of identifying her remains through DNA testing. Liqhawe was among five family members who tragically […]

Crash investigation service The Diepkloof community in Johannesburg has been left reeling after a tragic and deeply unsettling incident claimed the life of 10-year-old Sfiso Vilakazi. The young boy died after being attacked and fatally constricted by a snake while swimming with friends, sending waves of grief and fear throughout the area. The horrific incident […]

Following the untimely passing of renowned South African gqom artist Mampintsha, a wave of heartbreak has swept through the nation—not only because of his death, but due to a startling revelation uncovered by his widow, Babes Wodumo. While mourning the loss of her husband, Babes reportedly unlocked his phone and discovered shocking evidence of his […]

The funeral service of slain media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock is being held today in Rosebank, Johannesburg, as a grieving nation comes together to honour a life cut tragically short. Family members, close friends, colleagues from the media industry and devoted fans have gathered to pay their final respects to a man whose voice, […]