South African News

A 52-year-old teacher from East London has been arrested on shocking charges of **human trafficking**, **sexual exploitation**, and **operating an illegal brothel**. Long-Term Investigation Exposes Shocking Crimes The arrest follows a year-long investigation led by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit, which began in **September 2023**. Authorities discovered that the suspect, a respected educator […]

Veteran South African television and radio presenter, Pabi Moloi, has recently sparked conversation online after appearing noticeably slimmer in recent videos and images shared on social media. Her transformation has left many fans both concerned and curious about the sudden change in her appearance. A recent video showing Pabi working out in the gym quickly […]

A 37-year-old Mozambican woman, Clara Masinga, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison by the Mpumalanga High Court for the shocking murder of her 11-year-old stepdaughter, Jennifer Gumbi. According to court evidence, Masinga deliberately poisoned the young girl by mixing rat poison into her ice cream. The child ate it without knowing the danger it contained and later died in excruciating […]

The internet has been plunged into mourning as news spreads that Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator, has died at just 24. Known universally for his silent humor and simple hand gestures that made complicated things look foolish, Khaby’s untimely death marks a heartbreaking end to one of the most inspiring digital success stories […]

The eTV drama Scandal! has gripped South African viewers once again, this time with a chilling storyline that delves into the painful realities of childhood trauma and abuse. The show’s beloved character, Tlhogi — portrayed by Makoma Mohale — is at the centre of a shocking revelation as she recalls a deeply traumatic memory from her past […]

The hiking community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Nomfundo, a young woman whose warmth and spirit touched many—even those who never met her in person. Though I never knew Nomfundo personally, our paths crossed through TikTok while preparing for our upcoming hike this Saturday. She was full of life and excitement about joining us. […]

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has confirmed that the tragic bus accident that claimed 42 lives in Limpopo on Sunday, 13 October 2025, was caused by severe overloading. The long-distance bus, which was travelling from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to Harare, Zimbabwe, was carrying far more passengers than its licensed capacity. Creecy visited the accident […]