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In a dramatic turn of events at the South Africa–Zimbabwe border, two foreign nationals were arrested following a shootout with South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel, and three high-value vehicles were recovered. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in combating illegal cross-border activity and smuggling in the region. The event unfolded in the Madimbo area,…

Fans of *Skeem Saam* are still in shock following a powerful and heartbreaking episode that may alter the direction of the popular soapie forever. In a storyline packed with tension, emotion, and devastating consequences, Clement’s confrontation with Lehasa ends in tragedy, leaving viewers questioning whether Lehasa is once again headed back to prison. The drama…

A tragic discovery has been made at Tonga Hospital in Mpumalanga, where the decomposed body of a woman who went missing earlier this month was found near the hospital’s sewerage area. The woman, 51-year-old Judith Tinana Ntimane, was reported missing on May 13, just eleven days after being admitted to the hospital. Ntimane was last…

A single image, shared quietly online, has stopped thousands mid-scroll and drawn an outpouring of grief from across the region. It shows a mother performing a final act of care for her child, a moment so intimate and painful that it has sparked both heartbreak and debate in equal measure. Within hours, messages of condolence…

The Moretele Local Municipality in the North West Province has been plunged into deep mourning following the tragic death of 35-year-old Kenosi Mashishi, who was struck and killed by lightning while attending a cultural event. The devastating incident occurred on Saturday, 3 January 2026, at the Mphebatho Sports Ground in Dertig during a troupes festival…

After weeks of intense conflict and public exchanges of insults, the feud between Gogo Maweni and Gogo Skhotheni has finally come to an end. The two prominent Sangomas had been embroiled in a bitter dispute that captured widespread attention, with the tension escalating to the point where personal attacks involving their husbands and children were…

The worst fears of a grieving community were realized on Tuesday afternoon, 5 August 2025, when the lifeless body of eight‑year‑old Siyabonga Mkhwanazi was recovered from an open manhole just five houses from his home in Emdeni, Soweto. His tragic end followed four days of desperate searching by family, community members, and authorities. Siyabonga had…

The Tsakane community in Gauteng has been left reeling after the tragic and senseless killing of 20-year-old Xabiso Kambi, who was shot and killed on New Year’s Eve while working at her family’s shop. The devastating incident has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for action against violent crime, particularly crimes targeting young women and…

The unfolding legal battle involving popular Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego “Shebeshxt” Chauke took another dramatic twist this week when his highly anticipated bail hearing was unexpectedly postponed. The artist, who returned to the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court for what was meant to be the continuation of his bail application, now faces mounting complications as fresh allegations…