Remembering Jordan James Parke: The ‘Lip King’ and ‘Botched’ fan-favourite dies at 34

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Jordan James Parke, the British influencer known as the 'Lip King' and a former 'Botched' patient, has died at the age of 34. Police say his death is being treated ...

Home Affairs to cancel over 2,000 study visas fraudulently issued through internal syndicates

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says over 2,000 study visas were fraudulently issued through internal syndicates within the department, with administrative ...

Violence erupts in Mexico: 10,000 troops deployed following drug lord's killing

AFP|Published

Following the death of notorious drug lord El Mencho, Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to combat escalating violence, leaving residents fearful and prompting international ...

'I didn't receive R300,000 from Cat Matlala' | Shadrack Sibiya

Rapula Moatshe|Published

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya denies allegations of receiving R300,000 in cash from crime figure Vusimuzi Matlala.

Watch VideoNedbank Cup quarter-finals: KZN derby and giant-killers take centre stage

Smiso Msomi|Published

Golden Arrows face Durban City in a high-stakes KZN derby, while giant-killers Casric Stars look to stun AmaZulu in a wide-open Nedbank Cup quarter-final weekend. ...

UEFA suspend Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni after alleged racist abuse

AFP|Published

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni following accusations of racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League ...

Life lessons at the bottom of an empty gin bottle

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A gin bottle scam turns into my new favourite wake-up call.

Brazen cash-in-transit robbery leads to shootout and helicopter chase in KZN

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A brazen cash-in-transit robbery on Old Inanda Road in Brindhaven, KwaZulu-Natal, led to a dramatic shootout and a helicopter pursuit.

Tshepo Tshite smashes SA 3000m record twice in fortnight to ignite 2026 season

Rowan Callaghan|Published

South African middle-distance star Tshepo Tshite has enjoyed a record-breaking start to 2026, lowering the national 3,000m short track mark in Ostrava and Liévin. ...

Safety violation: 29 pupils found crammed in scholar transport vehicle

Chumani Mazwi|Published

During a recent enforcement operation, Durban Metro Police discovered a Volkswagen Kombi illegally transporting 29 children, far exceeding its capacity of 10. This ...

Twenty Home Affairs officials dismissed as SIU report exposes '20 years of visa maladministration'

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says 20 officials have been dismissed since April last year and more than 2,000 fraudulent study visas identified, following ...

Augrabies woman jailed after siphoning nearly R900k in payroll scam

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An Augrabies payroll clerk has been sentenced to six years’ direct imprisonment after fraudulently manipulating a company payroll system between February 2017 and ...

Watch VideoCatherine, Princess of Wales, rewears Gucci gown at BAFTAs 2026, cementing her sustainable style legacy

Gerry Cupido|Published

Catherine, Princess of Wales, returns to the BAFTAs in a re-worn Gucci gown, exemplifying the perfect blend of elegance and sustainability in fashion.

Brown Mogotsi to testify before MPs in person after security row

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Businessman Brown Mogotsi is expected to answer tough questions from MPs on Tuesday over his sweeping and untested allegations implicating senior police officials. ...

SASSA flags new R700 grant scam sweeping social media

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a warning about a fraudulent message circulating on social media, falsely claiming that applications ...

The internet is done: why this 'shocking' coffee machine underwear hack is going viral

Kamogelo Makhura|Updated

After sharing a questionable hack for washing underwear in a hotel coffee machine, a content creator faces backlash over hygiene concerns and the appropriateness ...

Uncovering R181 million in corruption: How Home Affairs officials have commodified visas in South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The SIU says its Home Affairs investigation uncovered organised corruption involving officials and syndicates, tracing over R181 million in financial gains linked ...

M7 tanker crash: Diesel looted by bystanders as paramedics worked to rescue trapped victims

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

In a dramatic incident on Monday, members of the public were caught on video looting diesel from a tanker that overturned on the M7 near the Bluff, while paramedics ...

Is this the end of menopause? The new science of ovarian tissue cryopreservation

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Discover how ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) could transform the experience of menopause for women, offering a potential way to delay this natural biological ...