George building collapse: Here’s the latest news on Friday, 10 May 2024
Here are the latest updates on the George building collapse, as of Friday, 10 May 2024.
Cape Town Buzz
News
Rafah invasion: Israel forges ahead with military operations
Following a decisive escalation, Israel continues its military offensive in Rafah, drawing global attention and concern.
Crime
Soshanguve Sasol targeted in brazen ATM bombing
A Sasol station in Soshanguve becomes the latest site of an ATM bombing, with the suspects still at large and the cash recovery uncertain.
Cape Town Buzz
George building collapse: Here’s the latest news on Thursday, 9 May 2024
Here are the latest updates on the George building collapse, as of Thursday, 9 May 2024.
Crime
Who is Chong Cheng? Accused in Adelaide mass shooting due in court
Chong Cheng, the man accused of the Adelaide mass shooting, is set to appear in court following his arrest while attempting to flee the country.
Travel
Here’s what you really get with an R10 FlySafair ticket
Understand what a R10 FlySafair ticket includes as the airline celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a massive sale.
Cape Town Buzz
Huguenot Tunnel traffic: Officials reopen both lanes after collision
The Huguenot Tunnel in Paarl is now open to traffic after being closed due to a collision last night.
Cape Town Buzz
Who owns Liatel Developments? – Here’s what we know about the contractor behind George building collapse
Liatel Developments is at the centre of investigations following a building collapse in George that claimed 12 lives.
Crime
Tafelsig Primary School shooting rocks community: Here’s what we know
Shooting near Tafelsig Primary School in Cape Town prompts police investigation.
News
Zizi Kodwa threatens court action over controversial DA political ad
Minister Zizi Kodwa is considering legal steps against the DA for a political ad that shows the burning of the South African flag.
International
Drake reportedly unharmed after shooting outside his house
An early morning shooting occurred outside Drake’s Toronto mansion, with the rapper confirmed safe and an ongoing police investigation.
News
Eqinisweni Secondary School suicides puzzle Gauteng Education Dept
The Gauteng Education Department is investigating after four Eqinisweni Secondary School students died by alleged suicide within ten days.
Viral
Bolt South Africa sparks outrage after driver allegedly stabs passenger [photo]
Two women were allegedly stabbed by a Bolt driver in Cape Town, sparking a public outcry amid the e-hailing service’s silence.
Viral
Watch: Pennsylvania pastor survives horror assassination attempt [video]
A Pennsylvania pastor narrowly escaped death when a gunman’s weapon jammed during a church service in North Braddock.
News
Is Shell leaving South Africa? – Here’s what you must know
Shell plans to divest its majority shareholding in its South African downstream unit, ending over a century of operations in the region.
News
MK Party implosion: Jabulani Khumalo files request to declare Jacob Zuma candidacy null and void
Tensions have escalated within the MK Party, with founder Jabulani Khumalo petitioning to have Jacob Zuma’s candidacy declared invalid by the IEC.
News
Eskom hauls City Power to court over R1.07 billion debt bill
Eskom has taken legal action against City Power, seeking a declaratory order for the payment of a R1.07 billion debt.
International
Drake drops ‘The Heart Part 6’ Kendrick Lamar diss
In a direct response to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us,’ Drake has fired back with his own diss track, ‘The Heart Part 6.’
Crime
Nyanga mass shooting leaves three dead, several injured: Here’s what we know
A mass shooting in Nyanga, Cape Town, has left three people dead and several others injured.
Local
Mpho Sebeng dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Renowned South African actor Mpho Sebeng has died at 31.
Events
Friends of Amstel Festival makes a spectacular debut in Cape Town
Cape Town’s debut Friends of Amstel festival at the Laurent wine estate brought exclusive experiences and electrifying performances to attendees.
International
Kendrick Lamar drops bombshell on new Drake diss ‘Meet The Grahams’
Kendrick Lamar dropped bombshells about Drake’s alleged hidden daughter on ‘Meet The Grahams’, less than an hour after Drizzy’s ‘Family Matters’.
Viral
Boris Johnson turned away from voting in UK local elections – Here’s why
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was denied the chance to vote in the UK local elections. Here’s why.
News
SCA upholds NSFAS appeal in postgraduate LLB student funding saga
The Supreme Court of Appeals recently ruled in favour of NSFAS, affirming the decision to exclude postgraduate LLB student funding.
Viral
Watch: Glenvista High pupil caught on camera assaulting teacher [video]
A video showing a Glenvista High School pupil and teacher involved in a physical altercation has spread widely online.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town Jazz Festival returns this weekend: Motorists advised to avoid these roads
Cape Town gears up for the return of the Jazz Festival with essential road closures to note for attendees and residents.
News
DEVELOPING: N4 Elands Valley road closed after truck accident [video]
A truck accident has led to the closure of the N4 road in Elands Valley, impacting traffic between the Malaga Hotel near Emgwenya and Airlie.
News
DEA expected to reclassify marijuana: Here’s what it means for cannabis regulation in South Africa
The DEA is set to reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category, potentially influencing cannabis regulation in South Africa.
News
Cause of M1 highway fire revealed: Here’s what you must know
Criminal activities have been identified as the cause of the recent M1 highway fire in Johannesburg.
News
‘It’s Dr Rassie Erasmus to you’ – Springbok coach awarded honorary doctorate
South Africa’s renowned rugby coach, Rassie Erasmus, receives an honorary doctorate for his contributions to rugby and coaching science.