A 17-year-old boy is still recovering emotionally after a cigarette-related argument in Victoria West turned violent, leaving him stabbed and shaken. The confrontation happened on September 19, 2024, when Klaas Babers, 34, got into a heated dispute with the teenager. What began as a disagreement quickly escalated, ending with
Police have intensified the search for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe, the man they believe played a critical role in the assassination of 30-year-old engineer Armand Swart — a whistleblower who was gunned down after exposing alleged tender fraud linked to Transnet. Swart, who worked for Q Tech Engineering in Vereeniging,
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed he will hold high-level talks with world leaders during the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, using the opportunity to advance South Africa’s goals ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November. Speaking in Pretoria on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said he’s scheduled to meet
The Eastern Cape is reeling after powerful storms brought devastation to several communities, claiming at least seven lives in just 24 hours. In Decoligny Village near Mthatha, six people tragically lost their lives after relentless rainfall and violent winds battered the area. Another body was discovered in Tsolo, near
Johannesburg’s winter season has begun with a tragic reminder of the dangers of severe cold, as a man has become the city’s first victim of the chilly weather. The man, believed to have died from hypothermia, was discovered on Sophie de Bruyn Street near Park Station on Tuesday. He
Three suspects with ages between 35 and 50 linked to an alleged drug manufacturing laboratory in Memel, eastern Free State, were each served with summons to appear before the Vrede Regional Court on 30 June 2025 on charges of dealing in drugs and manufacturing of drugs. Free State Hawks
A 40-year-old suspect is set to appear before the Theunissen Magistrates Court on 22 July 2025 after he was summoned by the Welkom based-Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on Sunday, 08 June 2025. Free State Hawks Spokesperson Warrant Officer Fikizwa Matoti said the suspect has been secured before
The streets of Los Angeles remain tense as protests stretch into their fourth day, prompting President Donald Trump to order a fresh wave of National Guard troops and Marines into the city. The decision has drawn sharp criticism. California Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to challenge the deployments in
What may look like a magical winter scene is causing real trouble on the ground. Motorists in KwaZulu-Natal have been warned to steer clear of snow-covered routes, as extreme weather conditions force the closure of major roads. The N2 between Kokstad and Port Shepstone has been shut down completely
Shock and sorrow hang heavy over the town of Stellenbosch after the tragic killing of former Deputy Mayor Nyandiso Jindela. He was shot dead on Monday, June 9, in the Kayamandi area, leaving a community in mourning and searching for answers. The news was confirmed in a statement from
