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.
Cape Town Kids Stranded After Soccer Tour
A group of Cape Town kids stranded in Spain after a football tournament sparks concern. BT Football Academy cites visa delays and funding issues.
Pagad Member Arrested in Cape Town After 8 Years
Cape Town police have arrested Pagad member Faizel Felix after an eight-year manhunt. The 52-year-old faces charges of illegal firearm possession.
FlySafair Pilot Wage Strike Disrupts Flights Amid Wage Dispute
FlySafair faces flight disruptions as pilots strike over a wage dispute. Solidarity demands a 10% pay hike, while the airline offers 5.7%, sparking a lockout and cancellations.
Gauteng Taxi Violence: Task Team to Curb Deadly Clashes
The Gauteng government has launched a dedicated task team to combat rising taxi violence, following deadly clashes over minibus routes. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and SANTACO are working to ensure commuter safety.
E-hailing Drivers Demand Regulation in Joburg Protest
E-hailing drivers rallied outside Uber’s Johannesburg offices, urging government regulation to address low pay, high commissions, and poor safety in the industry.
Maitland Stabbing Incident – Victim Speaks Out
A Cape Town taxi driver faces attempted murder charges after stabbing a motorist in Maitland. The viral video sparked outrage and taxi industry scrutiny.
Sibiya was Told to Step Aside Amid Political Killing Probe
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accuses Brigadier Phindile Sibiya of obstructing probes into political violence, including the 2022 assassination of ANC councillor Siyabonga Mkhize, prompting SAPS to tell Sibiya to step aside. This internal conflict within the South African Police Service has sparked a
Court Orders Meta to Unmask an Exploitation Account
On July 14, 2025, the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg issued an urgent interdict compelling Meta to unmask the operator of social media profiles distributing exploitative content involving South African schoolchildren on Instagram and WhatsApp. Judge Mudunwazi Makamu ordered Meta to shut
Jayden-Lee Meek Murder Investigation: New Leads Emerge
In the ongoing Meek murder investigation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is pursuing new leads in the tragic death of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, found dead in Fleurhof, Johannesburg, on 14 May 2025. Following the arrest of the boy’s mother, Tiffany Nicole
Tiffany Meek’s Murder Charge Shocks Community
Tiffany Meek faces a murder charge after the death of her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee. The case continues in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court as investigations proceed.
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