Body of teen who drowned at Umdloti Beach recovered

Mercury Reporter|Published

Tragedy struck at Umdloti Beach as the body of a 17-year-old boy, who drowned while swimming, was recovered by lifeguards.

Breakthrough in DJ Warras murder as two charged

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Two people have been charged with the murder of DJ Warras and are expected in court on Christmas Eve.

Judge puts lights out on Eskom-Nersa behind-closed-doors settlement

Zelda Venter|Published

The court not only refused to make the settlement an order of court but said it is untenable that such a decision could be made without public participation.

Three fatalities reported as severe flooding struck Amanzimtoti and Margate

Mthembeni Vuma|Published

Tragedy strikes as search and rescue teams recover two bodies in Amanzimtoti, raising the death toll to three amid devastating floods that have wreaked havoc in ...

Tuesday Weather: More rain and thunderstorms on the way

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to impact central and eastern South Africa, with heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds posing risks of flooding.

Gauteng government welcomes arrests in DJ Warras murder, vows to tackle criminal syndicates

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

In a significant development, the Gauteng Provincial Government has welcomed the swift arrests of two suspects linked to the brutal murder of DJ Warras,

German hiker dies on Lion's Head as festive season brings increased trail risks

Staff Reporter|Published

As Cape Town's popular hiking trails become increasingly congested during the festive season, Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) warns of specific dangers and provides ...

Kimberley doctor shares path from gang violence to medicine

Genevieve Serra|Published

A Kimberley-based medical doctor, Dr Niklo Staggie, shares his powerful journey from growing up amid gang violence on the Cape Flats to serving patients at Robert ...

Watch VideoMoroccan playmaker Brahim Díaz joins the elite list of scorers of AFCON's opening goals

Herman Gibbs|Published

Brahim Díaz's spectacular opening goal in the AFCON 2025 has placed him among the football legends who have scored the opening goal at the continental showpiece ...

History stacks up against Bafana Bafana ahead of AFCON opener against Angola

Lunga Biyela|Published

Bafana Bafana begin their 2025 AFCON campaign against Angola, carrying both the weight of a poor recent record against their opponents and the pressure that comes ...

Fake news: City of Johannesburg denies cutting electricity at ANC's Luthuli House

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The City of Johannesburg has officially refuted reports claiming that electricity was disconnected at the ANC's Luthuli House headquarters over an alleged R365,000 ...

Families mourn as bodies of two men recovered from floodwaters in Amanzimtoti

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Families in Amanzimtoti are devastated as search teams recover the bodies of two men swept away by floodwaters while attempting to cross a low-level bridge. The ...

Western Cape municipalities manage to contain fires, but SAWS warns of warm to hot temperatures this week

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Western Cape municipalities are making progress in containing fires, but residents must remain vigilant as warm temperatures are forecasted for the week ahead.

Popular Langleg Pleasure Resort set to reopen after flood repairs

Morgan Morgan|Published

Langleg Pleasure Resort in Riverton will reopen to the public on December 24 after flood-related repairs, as Sol Plaatje Municipality ramps up festive-season readiness ...

Deputy mayor defends use of toy gun at cultural event as political storm brews

Staff Reporter|Published

Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi refutes allegations of firearm misuse during a traditional ceremony, igniting a fierce political debate.

Scammers are using fake traffic fines to target South African drivers during festive season

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Scammers are taking advantage of the festive season and confusion around South Africa's new AARTO traffic system to trick motorists into paying fake fines. Learn ...

Timeline: How the Bondi Beach mass shooting unfolded

AFP|Published

Before and after the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia

As US battles China on AI, some companies choose Chinese

AFP|Published

Despite considerable geopolitical tensions, Chinese open-source AI models are winning over a growing number of programmers and companies in the United States.

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns face season-defining second half after slow start

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Sundowns’ inconsistency, coaching challenges, and missed domestic opportunities have put their title hopes under pressure, making the second half of the season crucial ...