Matthew Perry Death: ‘Ketamine Queen’ to Plead Guilty
The “Ketamine Queen” has pleaded guilty to supplying the fatal dose that led to Matthew Perry’s death. She now faces prison as fans mourn the Friends star.
SAHRC Probes Gayton McKenzie Over Racist Posts
The SAHRC has launched an investigation into Minister Gayton McKenzie over resurfaced racist and xenophobic posts, including the use of the K-word.
Young Bonteheuwel Mom Killed in Street Shooting
A young Bonteheuwel mom was shot and killed near a supermarket in Jakkalsvlei Avenue. The community mourns 26-year-old Tharwah Bazier as police investigate her murder.
ICE Raids Protests 2025: DC Mobilises Guard
ICE raids protests 2025 intensify from LA to DC. The White House mobilises the DC National Guard as arrests mount and organisers plan new actions. We explain what’s confirmed, the legal limits on deployments, and why some LA posts use “24 Hour
Eldorado Park Father Murder Case Back in Court
The Eldorado Park father murder case has returned to the Protea Magistrate’s Court, where a man faces charges of raping and killing his four-year-old daughter. The case has sparked outrage in the community, with residents demanding justice and calling for harsher action
Lotus River Shooting Leaves One Dead, Four Injured
A 20-year-old man has been killed and four others injured in a Lotus River shooting after gunmen opened fire from a passing vehicle in 5th Avenue. Police say no arrests have been made and are appealing for information, as the attack forms
South Africa Unemployment Rate Hits 33.2% in Q2
South Africa unemployment rate rose to 33.2% in Q2 2025, leaving 8.4 million people jobless as the expanded rate hit 42.9%. Youth and women remain hardest hit, while provinces diverge sharply. However, modest sector gains failed to shift the outlook, underscoring urgent
Eldorado Park Child Murder: Father Faces Court
A 35-year-old father has appeared in court in the Eldorado Park child murder case, facing charges of murder, rape, sexual assault, and child neglect after his 4-year-old daughter died from severe injuries. The case has sparked community outrage and renewed calls for
AI Companionship as Emotional Comfort Trends
More people are turning to AI for companionship, finding emotional comfort and connection through online communities, social media, and even AI “relationships.”
Muizenberg Palestine Protest: Boycott Targets Starbucks
Audio from the Muizenberg Palestine protest captures veteran activist Horst Kleinschmidt urging South Africans, “don’t pretend we’re neutral,” as protesters chant “One, two, three, four, Starbucks, no more.”
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