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South Africa weather forecast: Mostly fine inland, cloudy with showers along the coast. Damaging wave and fire danger warnings in effect today.
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Emmanuel Haro update: Parents of missing baby charged with murder
In a shocking baby Emmanuel Haro update, California authorities announced that the parents of the missing seven-month-old child have been arrested and charged with murder.
Trending News
Newcastle United responds to Alexander Isak social media statement
Newcastle United has responded to Alexander Isak’s social media post accusing the club of breaking…
PFA Awards 2025 winners and team of the year announced
Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey were the big winners at the PFA Awards 2025, with…
Gayton McKenzie refuses to apologise ahead of SAHRC deadline
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has denied racism and hate speech allegations,…
Gauteng school war ends with Hoërskool Roodepoort principal among injured
Three learners and the principal of Hoërskool Roodepoort were injured after a violent clash with…
Editorial picks
South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in September 2025
Fuel forecast shows strong over-recoveries for diesel and paraffin as of Monday, 18 August 2025, suggesting possible price cuts for September, despite the levy.
Frustrations on boiling point in Soweto as Eskom struggles with escalating power outages
Eskom has failed to restore power in large parts of Soweto, with outages now stretching…
Soweto and surrounding areas suffer more blackouts on Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Several areas in Soweto and nearby townships remained without power on Wednesday as Eskom worked…
True Crime
Kgaogelo Nnonu boyfriend posts confession video after murdering her
Kgaogelo Nnonu was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Hammanskraal, who later admitted the killing in a viral social media post.
Podcasts
PODCAST: Crime Central South Africa: Henri van Breda – The Family Killer | Episode 001
Listen to Crime Central South Africa’s latest episode on the chilling case of Henri van Breda, the man…
Trevor Noah ‘What Now?’ podcast launches with Dwayne Johnson as first guest
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson joined Trevor Noah on the inaugural episode of ‘What Now? with Trevor Noah’ podcast,…
Unsolved Murders South Africa podcast: Tune in to Episode 015 – ‘Inside the Twisted Mind of the Station Strangler’
Today, we invite you to step into that darkness as we explore one of South Africa’s most haunting…
Entertainment
‘F1 movie’ now available online – How and where to stream
Brad Pitt’s blockbuster F1 movie is now officially available to stream worldwide. Here’s how to…
Is Tyla spiralling? – Viral video sparks concern after she appears passed out at party
A viral Tyla video shows the singer being carried to her car by security after…
Sol Phenduka breaks his silence on Kaya 959 suspension
Sol Phenduka speaks out after his Kaya 959 suspension linked to Minnie Dlamini’s legal action,…
‘Grand Prix of Europe’: Cast, plot, how to watch in South Africa
‘Grand Prix of Europe’ is a new animated sports comedy hitting South African cinemas this…
Reports of Chidimma Adetshina spotted in South Africa sparks outrage
Rumours of Chidimma Adetshina being back in South Africa have stirred public anger, with the…
New movies coming to cinemas this week
Three new films hit cinemas this week — ‘Grand Prix of Europe’, ‘Nobody 2’, and…
‘Gradius Origins’ and these four new games are out right now: Here’s everything you must know
Five new titles — ‘Gradius Origins’, ‘House of the Dead 2 Remake’, ‘Operation Night Strikers’,…
‘Weapons’ movie: Cast, plot, how to watch in South Africa
‘Weapons’ is now showing in South African cinemas, and here’s everything you need to know…
‘Tin Soldier’ movie: Cast, plot, how to watch in South Africa
Action thriller ‘Tin Soldier’ hits cinemas in South Africa this week, featuring big names like…
Open Chats becomes the latest podcast to court legal trouble over controversial commentary
The Open Chats Podcast is facing legal action after its hosts made offensive comments about…
Kelley Mack dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Kelley Mack, known for her role as Addy on ‘The Walking Dead’, has died at…
MTV VMAs 2025: Nominees, ceremony watch date
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and Sabrina Carpenter lead this year’s MTV VMAs nominations.
Health For Dummies
Three little-known tips for buying fitness equipment and saving money
Buying fitness equipment doesn’t have to be expensive. These three tips show you how to…
Three key elements to a golf-specific fitness program that can improve your game
Learn the three key elements of a golf-specific fitness program that help improve swing power,…
Six tips for six-pack abs that actually work
Trying to get visible abs? These six practical tips for six-pack abs break through fitness…
US scientists warn of mega tsunami set for Pacific Coast within the next 50 years
Scientists warn that a mega tsunami, triggered by the Cascadia Subduction Zone, could devastate the…
Wage study shows women earn 40% less than men in South Africa
A report by the Commission for Gender Equality reveals that women in South Africa earn…
Diepsloot woman who dumped her infant in pit toilet admitted to hospital
The infant’s condition has not been disclosed, but authorities have confirmed that medical intervention was…
Wendy Williams makes startling claims about her conservatorship in new interview
Wendy Williams speaks out about her conservatorship in a new interview, shedding light on her…
Research finds physical exercise boosts mental health and emotional resilience
The study was motivated by the premise that movement and mental health are interconnected, with…
TECHNOLOGY & GAMING
Apple rolls out new surprise update: Everything coming to your devices with iOS 18.6.1
Apple has quietly released iOS 18.6.1, a surprise update that restores the Blood Oxygen feature…
OpenAI scores gold in one of the world’s top programming competitions
OpenAI has won gold at the 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics, placing first among AI…
OpenAI launches GPT-5, it’s most advanced generative model yet
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, its most advanced AI model to date, replacing all previous…
Skywatching in August 2025: Important celestial events to look out for this month
August 2025 offers exciting skywatching moments including a close meetup between Venus and Jupiter, the…
PlayStation ‘Ghost of Yōtei Limited Edition’: Specs, release date, how to buy
Sony and Sucker Punch launch a limited‑edition PS5 styled after ‘Ghost of Yōtei’, featuring Japanese art…
Temu curbs import taxes and breaks into SA market with new warehouse
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu has quietly launched a warehouse in South Africa, accelerating delivery times…
‘Gradius Origins’ and these four new games are out right now: Here’s everything you must know
Five new titles — ‘Gradius Origins’, ‘House of the Dead 2 Remake’, ‘Operation Night Strikers’,…
PlayStation Plus in August 2025: New games available for free download
August’s PlayStation Plus lineup brings ‘Lies of P’, ‘DayZ’, and ‘My Hero One’s Justice 2’…
‘Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2’: What to expect, console specs, how to download
‘Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2’ is out now. Here’s what players can expect, which…
TRAVEL
A24 plane crash: Russian passenger jet found burning near Tynda, no survivors
The A24 plane crash near Tynda, Russia, has left all 48 people on board dead…
South African passport returns to Top 50 in latest global ranking
The South African passport is now ranked 48th in the world, marking its return to…
FlySafair forced to cancel flights as pilot strike kicks off
FlySafair has cancelled multiple flights as a pilot strike begins, with no immediate resolution in…
FlySafair pilot strike threatens operations: Here’s what you must know
FlySafair has confirmed some pilots may go on strike after failed wage talks, but the…
Cape Town voted ‘Best City on Earth’ at 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards
Cape Town has once again been voted the best city in the world by readers…
Zeusch Aviation clears the air on deadly London Southend Airport crash
Four people have died after a Zeusch Aviation aircraft crashed at London Southend Airport; an…
Vietnam dominates Top 25 summer getaways in 2025
Vietnam tops Emirates’ list of summer getaways for 2025.
SAA clears the air on viral video showing air hostess in suspicious exchange
SAA says a viral video showing air hostesses in a suspicious exchange predates 2019 and…
Hundreds of Finnair flights amid escalating mass strike action
Finnair has cancelled hundreds of flights due to ground staff strikes at Helsinki Airport, and…
Global passenger air traffic records 5% growth in May 2025
Global air passenger traffic rose by 5% in May 2025, with Africa showing steady growth…
SAA announces direct flights to Mauritius and these regional destinations
South African Airways announces new direct flights to Mauritius and regional destinations, with operational improvements…
OR Tambo International Airport implements new security changes that could effect passengers
Passengers travelling through OR Tambo International Airport may experience delays due to new security procedures….