Australian police are collaborating with international authorities to locate a man believed to have fled the country after pouring boiling coffee on a nine-month-old baby in Brisbane. The random attack, which occurred in late August, left the infant with severe burns on his face and limbs, requiring multiple surgeries and a long road to recovery.
Two women have come forward to the BBC, accusing controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate of rape and strangulation. Another woman has alleged, for the first time, that she was raped by his younger brother, Tristan Tate. These allegations add to the existing charges the brothers face in Romania, where they are accused of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Andrew Tate also faces a separate charge of rape in Romania. Both brothers deny all charges.
As thousands of rugby enthusiasts cheered on the Springboks in their thrilling clash against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Green Point, Cape Town, on Saturday, police were busy cracking down on vendors selling counterfeit rugby merchandise outside the venue.
Police have initiated a manhunt for suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a member of the Elsies River Community Policing Forum (CPF) in Cape Town.
Police in North West have reported a surge in arrests of suspected illegal miners following a recent tip-off. Over the weekend, a major operation in Rustenburg led to the apprehension of 20 individuals who tried to evade capture by hiding underground.
Siya Kolisi, the two-time World Cup-winning captain, has returned to the Sharks after spending just one season with Racing 92 in France’s Top 14. The Sharks confirmed Kolisi’s return on Monday morning following a statement from Racing 92 released the previous day.
DNA testing is set to commence in Kenya on Monday to identify the boys who tragically lost their lives in a devastating school dormitory fire last week. The blaze, which occurred at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County, central Kenya, claimed the lives of 21 young students who were asleep at the time.
The Activists and Citizens Forum (ACF) has voiced strong support for the police's strategy of responding to criminal attacks with equal force. The ACF asserts that the nation is increasingly resembling a war zone, particularly as suspected extortionists recently engaged in a shootout with police.
Gauteng Health has initiated an investigation into Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg following a viral video posted by patient Tom London. The video, which highlights non-functioning medical equipment and poor infrastructure, also criticizes the state of communication between doctors and patients. London claims that patients are sometimes left unattended for extended periods.
KwaZulu-Natal police are actively searching for the gunmen responsible for the murder of a taxi boss in Kwamashu, north of Durban. The victim was shot multiple times outside his home on Nogolantethe Road on Saturday night. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle speeding away from the scene.
South African kwaito icon Sandile Ngwenya, known professionally as Mapaputsi, has passed away. According to a close family source, Ngwenya died on the night of Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Several vehicles were damaged in a fire that broke out at the Bethlehem Airshow in the Free State, with authorities suspecting the blaze was caused by someone attempting to braai meat. The annual airshow, which aims to boost tourism, had returned after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than six years after the devastating Listeriosis outbreak, families affected by the tragedy are still seeking justice. Over 200 people lost their lives, and thousands were impacted by the deadly bacteria traced to a Tiger Brands factory.
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) residents are bracing for a sharp drop in temperatures, which meteorologists attribute to a high-pressure system known as a ridging high. Thandiwe Gumede, a South African Weather Service forecaster, explained that this system follows a recent cold front, bringing cold, moisture-laden air from the Southern Ocean to the south-eastern parts of the country, including KZN.
Megazone Media Announces Rebranding of Megazone Hit Radio to Zone Radio From KZN
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will focus the next five years on advancing three key strategic priorities: inclusive growth and job creation, reducing poverty, and addressing the high cost of living. Speaking at the annual Nedlac Summit in Sandton, Johannesburg, Mashatile emphasized the government's dedication to tackling unemployment and improving living conditions in South Africa.
Durban businessman Thoshan Panday was arrested for alleged tax fraud and is set to remain in custody over the weekend. He faces charges related to false tax returns for 2010 and 2011, which reportedly caused SARS to lose over R7 million. Panday appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Thursday, facing 27 counts of violating tax legislation. The State plans to oppose his bail, with his next court appearance set for Monday. Panday is also facing charges related to a multi-million rand SAPS tender for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
The mother of one of the boys allegedly abused by a community leader in Verulam is calling for the harshest possible punishment. The woman revealed that her son reported being threatened by the coach, who allegedly said he would kill the boy and his family if he spoke out. The coach is accused of drugging the boys under the guise of providing energy pills.
Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) suggests that petrol and diesel prices could see a fifth consecutive reduction in October. The latest figures from the first week of September indicate a significant over-recovery, with prices exceeding R1 per litre for both fuels.
Five years after the first plastic road was laid in Jeffreys Bay, recent updates indicate it has outperformed traditional tar roads, showcasing substantial potential for the future of road construction in South Africa.
Five people have died and thirteen others have been injured in a tragic crash at Mgwenyane location in Libode, Eastern Cape. The incident occurred when a minibus taxi, carrying passengers to KwaMajola village, overturned on a gravel road.
Businessman Gaston Savoi has been sentenced by the Pietermaritzburg High Court after pleading guilty to charges of fraud and corruption. Savoi's case involves inflated contracts for water purification and oxygen units provided to KwaZulu-Natal’s Health and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs departments.
The Giyani Water Project, aimed at providing water to residents in 46 villages, has yet to deliver on its promise. The initiative has faced frequent stoppages and significant cost overruns, with allegations of corruption complicating the situation.
