Two people lost their lives in a head-on collision late Friday night on the R75 road between Gqeberha and Despatch. Police reported that the crash occurred around 11:20 p.m. near the Bayland intersection, involving a grey Hyundai and a silver Suzuki. The drivers, aged 62 and 52, were both
Wynberg Court shooting, accused to return to court in May The case against Brian Booysen and Wanay Farao, charged in connection with the deadly Wynberg court shooting, has been postponed to 9 May 2025. The delay will allow the accused time to secure legal representation and prepare for a potential
Buyer scammed out of R195,000 in alleged vehicle sale in Umhlanga, KZN A prospective car buyer lost R195,000 in an apparent scam on Friday, after armed men seized a vehicle he had just paid for. The victim had responded to an online advertisement for a 2023 white Ford Ranger Wildtrak,
Thousands gather for historic funeral of Pope Francis St. Peter’s Square is filled with more than 200,000 mourners today as the world bids farewell to Pope Francis. Known as “The People’s Pope,” the late pontiff is remembered for his humility, compassion, and tireless advocacy for the poor and marginalized. The
From doubt to dominance, Jose Riveiro’s glorious Orlando Pirates era When Jose Riveiro was unveiled as Orlando Pirates head coach in 2022, his appointment was met with widespread skepticism. An unfamiliar name in South African football, the Spaniard faced a barrage of criticism labeled as a plumber, inexperienced, unproven, and
A 41-year-old Mozambican national, Nelson Sambo, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in rhino poaching activities at Kruger National Park. The court heard that on December 2, 2020, Sambo and an accomplice named Gabriel illegally entered the park through the Stolznek section. Field rangers
A 33-year-old customs clearing agent from Durban has been sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding both the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and his clients of millions of rand. George Vorster pleaded guilty to 17 counts of fraud committed between February and April 2018. Acting through his
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has withdrawn a proposed 0.5% increase in value-added tax (VAT), ending a fierce budget dispute that threatened the stability of the country’s coalition government. However, political tensions remain unresolved between the African National Congress (ANC) and its main coalition partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA).
Johannesburg, 24 April 2025 – Hot 102.7FM has taken the number one spot as South Africa’s fastest-growing media company and secured a coveted place among the top five fastest-growing companies in the country. That’s according to the South Africa’s Growth Champions 2025 report by News24 and global research firm Statista
Steenhuisen seeks to strengthen Agricultural ties with Ukraine during Zelensky’s South Africa visit Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is looking to capitalize on the ongoing visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa, which began today, April 24, 2025. The visit, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa, provides a crucial opportunity
