Aldrin Sampear returns to Newzroom Afrika after road rage controversy Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear made his return to television screens today, nearly a month after a viral road rage incident that led to his indefinite suspension. The altercation, which occurred on April 17, 2025, in Randburg, Johannesburg, involved Sampear
Seven teen girls arrested for assault in Bellevue, Johannesburg Seven girls aged 13 to 14 were arrested on May 10, 2025, after allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Bellevue, Johannesburg. A viral video of the incident circulated online, prompting authorities to open a case of common assault. The minors were
Lonzi fires at ANC leaders, ‘Their kids must be hungry too’ EFF MP Sihle Lonzi stated that if unemployment affects the people, it must also affect the children of political leaders like Cyril Ramaphosa. If the public is hungry, then the children of Gwede Mantashe should feel that hunger too.
Nigerian Maybach driver flees scene after crashing into DJ Kyeezi in Cape Town On May 16, 2025, Khanya ‘Kyeezi’ Siyengo, a popular Good Hope FM radio presenter and former Metro FM DJ, survived a serious hit-and-run accident in Cape Town. The crash occurred when Michael Jaimu, a Nigerian national allegedly
Dr Louisa Dlamini has made history as the first Black student to graduate with a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Radiation Oncology from the University of Pretoria. Motivated by the lack of access to cancer treatment in disadvantaged communities, Dr Dlamini said her goal was to be part of the
Two women arrested in stolen Toyota Hilux, driver still on the run Two young women, aged 19 and 20, were taken into custody after being found inside a stolen Toyota Hilux GD6 on the R101 near the Polokwane Weighbridge. The vehicle had been reported stolen, and officers intercepted it during
Meth secures R381m lifeline to save SA post pffice jobs Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has announced a R381 million lifeline to stabilize the South African Post Office (SAPO), safeguarding nearly 6,000 jobs. The funding, provided through the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS), was formalized
Health Ombud launches probe into death of medical intern at KZN Hospital The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, has launched a formal investigation into the tragic death of Dr Alulutho Mazwi, a 25-year-old medical intern who collapsed and died while on duty at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital on May 12.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington, D.C., kicking off a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will see him meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday. Joining him on the trip are key members of his delegation: DA leader John Steenhuisen, Trade and Industry Minister
Johannesburg – A quiet morning in Mayfair turned tragic when a fire ripped through a house on Tuesday, taking the lives of four small children. The blaze erupted in a Johannesburg home that doubled as a daycare facility. While the exact cause is still under investigation, early reports point
