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.
South Africans Escape Myanmar Trafficking Compound
Several South Africans escape Myanmar trafficking compound after being lured by fake job offers in Thailand. Officials are working to bring them home safely.
Stellenbosch University Sheep Suffocation Sparks Outrage
Stellenbosch University has admitted that agriculture students suffocated a sheep during a feed study, sparking national outrage and an internal investigation into animal welfare violations.
Zuma to Repay R28.9m, Foundation Vows Court Fight
The Pretoria High Court ordered Jacob Zuma to repay R28.9 million in state-funded legal fees with interest, within 60 days. The JG Zuma Foundation slammed the ruling as unconstitutional, says officials should face PFMA action, and signals a possible damages claim against
Alberton Plane Crash Hits School
A light aircraft crashed into Hoërskool Alberton’s tuckshop during an emergency landing after engine failure on 26 October 2025. The instructor and student pilot escaped unharmed, NSC exams continue uninterrupted, and SACAA is investigating the incident.
Woodstock Child Alcohol Video Under Investigation
Cape Town authorities are investigating the Woodstock child alcohol video after a mother filmed herself giving liquor to her toddler. The child is safe, and police have opened a case.
Louvre Jewellery Heist Arrests: Two Suspects Held
French prosecutors confirm Louvre jewellery heist arrests after the $102m daylight robbery. Two men were detained near Paris, including one at Charles de Gaulle Airport, as investigators pursue the missing jewels and other suspects.
Probe Into Fake Matric School at DUT Intensifies
DUT is investigating “Matric Scholars,” an alleged fake matric school at DUT that took over R8,000 per learner without valid NSC exam numbers. The DA demands urgent learner placement at recognised centres and accountability from DUT.
Eastville Primary Sexual Misconduct Probe Sparks Outrage
The Eastville Primary sexual misconduct case in Mitchells Plain fuels outrage as a volunteer allegedly made explicit remarks to pupils. Consequently, parents demand reforms while investigations intensify.
Milnerton High Assault: Teens Granted Bail
Eight Milnerton High School learners, aged 17–18, faced court on 23 October 2025, charged with brutally assaulting a 16-year-old cancer survivor. The viral video of the Milnerton High assault shows the Grade 10 learner beaten with a hockey stick, hosepipe, and belt.
Kruger Park Name Change Dismissed by Government
The government has dismissed claims of a Kruger Park name change. The Environment Department says no such proposal exists, confirming the park keeps its historic name.
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