A South African luxury train transporting international tourists to Zimbabwe for the Easter holiday collided with a freight locomotive on Friday, causing several carriages to derail and resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred near the town of Gwanda in southern Zimbabwe. The Rovos Rail train was en route
An American missionary who was recently freed from a kidnapping ordeal is still recovering from the traumatic experience and did not attend the Easter service at his church in the Eastern Cape. Pastor Josh Sullivan was held captive for nearly a week before being rescued by police on Tuesday.
The International Court of Justice has given Israel an additional six months to respond to South Africa’s genocide accusations related to its military actions in Gaza. Originally, Israel was scheduled to submit its response by the end of July. That deadline has now been moved to 12 January 2026.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Bloemfontein after authorities discovered hundreds of suspected stolen electronic devices inside his flat, with an estimated value of R2.5 million. The arrest was the result of a targeted operation involving multiple law enforcement teams. It followed the earlier apprehension of 12 individuals
A 14-year-old Grade 9 student at a high school in Cape Town is living in fear after being threatened with a knife following a classroom joke that offended a fellow learner. According to the boy’s grandmother, Zulfah, the situation escalated when the classmate allegedly called friends from another school,
Six people have now been confirmed dead following a devastating head-on collision between a bakkie and an SUV on the N4 highway, between Belfast and Machadodorp in Mpumalanga. According to provincial authorities, one of the victims who was injured in the crash later died from their wounds while receiving
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended heartfelt Easter wishes to all South Africans, encouraging citizens to embrace the spirit of the holiday by resting, reconnecting with loved ones, and reflecting on the values of compassion and hope. In his message, the president described the Easter weekend as a meaningful time
The Easter weekend began on a tragic note in Mpumalanga after five people were killed in a head-on collision on the N4 toll road between Belfast and Machadodorp on Thursday afternoon. The accident involved a bakkie and an SUV, according to the provincial Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison.
Lekau Sehoana steps into retail, opens new store in Soweto Entrepreneur Lekau Sehoana, known for founding the popular Drip Footwear brand, has expanded his business ventures with the grand opening of a new store as the newly EasyPrice Holdings. The launch of the store in Moroka, Soweto on 17 April
Trio nabbed in Norkem Park drug and battery bust Three suspects were arrested on Du Plessis Avenue in Norkem Park after Ekurhuleni Metro Police uncovered a stash of powerful prescription drugs and high-value solar batteries. Acting on a tip-off, officers descended on a house where they discovered narcotics and cash.
