Brackenfell Teen Crash: Families Mourn Victims
Four Cape Town teenagers died when their car hit a tree and caught fire. Families and schools remember the victims while police piece together the cause.
Public Protector Denies Talks With ZHRC Over Healthcare
Public Protector Denies Talks with ZHRC
Brackenfell Crash Tragedy Claims Four Lives
The Brackenfell crash tragedy struck Cape Town on 3 August, claiming four young lives when a car veered off Cecil Morgan Drive, hit a tree, and burst into flames. Two matric pupils from Fairmont High School were among the victims, leaving the
Asteroid 2025 OT7 Flies by Earth Today
A newly listed near-Earth object makes a monitored approach today, with tracking data updating as new observations refine the orbit and timing.
Saudi Arabia Executes 17 in 3 Days Amid Global Outcry
Saudi Arabia executed 17 people between July 28 and 30, primarily for non-violent drug offences like trafficking hashish and amphetamines, bringing the 2025 execution total to at least 100. This intense wave has drawn global criticism, with human rights groups condemning the
Farmer Lured Women to Pigs, Survivors Reveal in Trial
Farmer Accused of Feeding Women to Pigs
ConCourt Overturns Billion-Rand ‘Please Call Me’ Ruling
The Constitutional Court overturns the billion-rand ruling in the "Please Call Me" case, marking a critical victory for Vodacom and reshaping legal precedents.
SANDF Soldier Killed by Elephants in Limpopo Border Patrol
A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier has been trampled to death by elephants while on border patrol in Limpopo, officials confirmed.
Patients Froze to Death in Northern Cape Hospital
A Health Ombud investigation confirmed that at least two patients froze to death at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital due to hypothermia, caused by a year-long power outage and inadequate heating. Professor Taole Mokoena’s report exposed severe management failures, including thin
Nyanga Stray Bullet Tragedy: 5 Year Old Killed
On 28 July 2025, the Nyanga stray bullet tragedy struck when five-year-old Melokuhle Tshaka was fatally shot while walking to a shop with her aunt on Klipfontein Road, Lusaka, Nyanga, around 6:40 pm. The bullet, likely from a gang-related shootout, hit her
Trump Tariffs Hit South Africa’s Economic Relations with US
New Trump tariffs threaten key South African industries, raising concerns over economic stability, trade disruption, and potential job losses.
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