Three double murders in one day grip Kraaifontein in fear
Police are investigating three double murders in the latest Kraaifontein shooting incidents, as gang violence continues to terrorise the community.
Crime
News
‘Ms Mokoena’ takes DCS to court over rights to wear makeup and women’s clothes in prison
Nthabiseng Mokoena, a transgender inmate, is taking the Department of Correctional Services to court for refusing her gender-affirming healthcare and the right to wear makeup and women’s clothes.
Crime
Mamelodi SAPS hostage standoff with constable ends in murder-suicide
A 16-hour Mamelodi hostage standoff ended in tragedy when Constable Thapelo Mashego killed his nephew before taking his own life.
News
Police clash with Coronationville residents in protests over water supply
Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at Coronationville protests as residents clashed with authorities over the ongoing lack of water in their community.
Viral
Gen Z spills blood to change the course of history in Nepal
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned after 22 people were killed in violent Nepal protests led by Gen Z demonstrators against corruption and censorship.
News
Qatar denies receiving warnings from White House before Israeli attack
Qatari officials have rejected Donald Trump’s claims that they were warned in advance of the Qatar attack, calling the White House version of events “completely false.”
News
Durban live traffic updates: Incidents to take note of on Wednesday, 10 September 2025
This live Durban traffic update shows real-time data on incidents, road closures and other important alerts.
News
Gauteng live traffic updates: Incidents to take note of on Wednesday, 10 September 2025
This live Gauteng traffic update shows real-time data on incidents, road closures and other important alerts.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town live traffic updates: Incidents to take note of on Wednesday, 10 September 2025
This live Cape Town traffic update shows real-time data on incidents and road closures.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 10 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Scattered thunderstorms in KZN and Free State. High fire danger continues across western and central regions.
News
South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in October 2025
South African petrol prices face further hikes in October 2025, with under-recoveries for both fuel types exceeding R0.11 and R0.05 per litre, respectively.
Fashion
Nike sneakers, prices and release dates for September 2025
Here are the confirmed Nike sneakers dropping in South Africa in September 2025, including retail prices, release dates, and drop details.
News
South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 10 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 10 September 2025: No severe alerts; fire danger persists in Free State, North West, Northern and Eastern Cape.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Check the Daily Lotto results today for Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Winning numbers, jackpot updates, predictions, and responsible gambling advice.
Technology
NASA’s Artemis II mission just got very interesting
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission in decades, and people around the world can now send their names to fly aboard the spacecraft.
News
Walmart in South Africa: America’s biggest retailer is coming to Mzansi
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has confirmed plans to open branded stores in South Africa later this year, promising low prices and local partnerships.
Crime
Lebo Mniki’s family stage picket at missing student’s Midrand residence
The family of Lebo Mniki, a 35-year-old Johannesburg man who disappeared in August, is camping outside a Midrand student residence demanding CCTV footage to help in their search.
Crime
Mamelodi SAPS in tense hostage standoff with one of their own
A police constable has allegedly taken his family hostage in Mamelodi East, firing shots before officers arrived, sparking a tense Mamelodi hostage standoff.
Podcasts
Cape Town gang war: How the Fancy Boys rose during 2025’s bloodiest months [PODCAST]
The rise of the Fancy Boys gang fueled Cape Town’s bloodiest months in 2025. Stream the latest Crime Central SA episode below.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s PowerBall results and payouts: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
PowerBall results today: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 winning numbers and payouts are live. See the next jackpot forecast, trending numbers, and get help with safe gameplay.
International
MTV VMAs 2025: Here’s the complete winners list
The MTV VMAs winners for 2025 include Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Sabrina Carpenter, who all took home top awards at the ceremony in New York.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 9 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Thunderstorms expected in Free State, KZN, and Eastern Cape. Fire danger high across the central and northern regions.
Crime
Who is Umar Akbar? – ISIS cell arrested in Johannesburg has a checkered history
Alleged ISIS member Umar Akbar was arrested in Johannesburg with stolen goods, but his long history of terror-related cases in South Africa shows a pattern of arrests that never materialised into convictions.
Cape Town Buzz
Graham Howes: Search for missing kitesurfer ends in tragedy
The body of Graham Howes, a kitesurfer from Bloubergstrand, was recovered at sea on Monday after an extensive two-day search off Cape Town’s coastline.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Monday, 8 September 2025
Check the Daily Lotto results today for Monday, 8 September 2025. Find the winning numbers, jackpot details, payout breakdown, prediction trends, and responsible gambling advice.
News
South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 9 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 9 September 2025: Severe thunderstorm warnings for Free State and KZN; fire danger across central and northern regions.
Viral
2025 Blood Moon lunar eclipse in pictures
Sky gazers around the world captured striking images of the Blood Moon on Sunday, as the rare lunar eclipse painted the moon red for more than an hour.
Viral
Several injured after viral Umhlanga mall brawl [video]
A violent Umhlanga mall fight broke out on Saturday evening after a music event, leaving several people with minor injuries.
Travel
WestJet botched landing at Sint Maarten airport caught on camera
A WestJet Boeing 737-800 suffered a hard landing at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport on September 7, 2025, causing damage to the aircraft but no injuries.
Events
Bafana Bafana vs Nigeria: Team news, how to watch, score prediction
Bafana Bafana face Nigeria in a must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein, with group leadership, history and a place at the finals at stake.