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DURBAN — What was meant to be a glamorous trip to one of South Africa’s biggest lifestyle events, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, turned into a nightmare for a Limpopo woman who found herself stranded in a Durban hotel with just R7.50 in her pocket — and no way to get home.South African travel experiences The young…

A 33-year-old woman from Ermelo in Mpumalanga is set to appear in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, facing a charge of murder following the gruesome killing of her boyfriend, 37-year-old Sibusiso Maseko. According to police reports, Maseko was fatally stabbed during what is believed to have been a heated argument at the couple’s residence. While…

What started as a routine beauty treatment turned into a terrifying ordeal for 31-year-old Refilwe Motiang from Midrand, Gauteng. Hoping to enhance her appearance with eyelash extensions, Refilwe instead found herself in the emergency room, nearly losing her eyesight due to a suspected chemical injury caused by lash glue. The incident took place when Refilwe…

The community of Ganyesa in North West is reeling in shock after the tragic death of a 16-year-old Grade 10 learner from Huhudi Secondary School, who allegedly died while being punished for arriving late to class. The incident, which occurred on Friday, August 8, 2025, has sparked outrage, grief, and renewed calls for accountability in…

Tensions between South African taxi associations and private vehicle owners have once again surfaced, with disturbing reports circulating about alleged restrictions being imposed on motorists by members of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO). According to claims made by concerned community members, taxi drivers are reportedly warning that private car owners are not allowed…

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – The community of Gqeberha is reeling from the devastating loss of Lisakhanya Labi, 21, and Monalisa Ojoni, 20, who were laid to rest this past weekend after a horrific act of gender-based violence that has reignited national outrage. The two friends were fatally shot on July 18, 2025, by off-duty police…

The family of 27-year-old Mthokozisi Mvelase, an e-hailing driver brutally murdered in Soweto, is pleading for assistance to repatriate his remains to KwaZulu-Natal. Mvelase was tragically shot and then set alight inside his vehicle during a violent attack at  Maponya Mall on Wednesday, in what is believed to be part of the ongoing clashes between taxi operators…

The family of 27-year-old Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase is reeling from shock and heartbreak after the young man was killed in Johannesburg, just two days after beginning his new job as an driver. According to his aunt, Zanele Khuzwayo, Siyanda had only recently relocated from KwaZulu-Natal to the bustling city in search of better job opportunities. Determined…

A woman has come forward to share her painful experience of domestic violence at the hands of her baby daddy. In an emotional account, she revealed that this was not the first time she had suffered abuse from him. However, this time, the situation escalated to the point where she ended up in the hospital,…

A wave of tension has gripped parts of Soweto after a minibus taxi was set alight between Pimville Zone 2 and Zone 3, only a short distance from the bustling Maponya Mall. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has sparked concern among residents and commuters as authorities work to piece together the circumstances that led…