Three Arrested in Gauteng for Possession of Stolen SASSA Cards
January 17, 2025

Three Arrested in Gauteng for Possession of Stolen SASSA Cards

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in Gauteng, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary law enforcement team, has arrested three suspects for possession of stolen South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) cards.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Trump May Intervene to Prevent TikTok Ban
January 17, 2025

Trump May Intervene to Prevent TikTok Ban

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take action to delay TikTok's ban ahead of the January 19 deadline. The Supreme Court is set to rule on a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, to sell the platform or face restrictions. ByteDance has refused to sell and may shut down the app for its 170 million US users.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Capitec Phoenix Plaza Branch Temporarily Closed for Renovations
January 17, 2025

Capitec Phoenix Plaza Branch Temporarily Closed for Renovations

Capitec Bank has announced the temporary closure of its Phoenix Plaza branch for renovations. While the bank has not provided a confirmed completion date, clients are advised to visit alternative Capitec branches for their banking needs.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Alleged Hitman Arrested in Murder of Umzimkhulu Policewoman
January 16, 2025

Alleged Hitman Arrested in Murder of Umzimkhulu Policewoman

A 36-year-old alleged hitman has been arrested in connection with the murder of police Sergeant Ntombi Mbanjwa in Umzimkhulu. The suspect was apprehended in Mpolweni, near Pietermaritzburg, on Wednesday and is set to appear in court on Friday alongside Sergeant Ntokozo Mngqithi.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Alleged Affair Linked to Murder of Durban Businessman
January 16, 2025

Alleged Affair Linked to Murder of Durban Businessman

An alleged affair has been identified as a possible motive in the murder of Durban businessman Shailen Singh. This was revealed during the bail application for murder suspects Ferrel and Darren Govender at the Durban Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Cocaine Use in France Nearly Doubles as Drug Violence Spreads
January 16, 2025

Cocaine Use in France Nearly Doubles as Drug Violence Spreads

A new report reveals that cocaine use in France has nearly doubled, with 1.1 million people using the drug in 2023, up from 600,000 in 2022. The French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (OFDT) attributes the rise to factors such as record global cocaine production and a shift in how the drug is perceived. Once seen as a recreational substance for the wealthy, cocaine is now increasingly used by individuals in blue-collar industries to cope with intense workloads.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Saif Ali Khan Stabbed During Home Invasion, Recovering in Hospital
January 16, 2025

Saif Ali Khan Stabbed During Home Invasion, Recovering in Hospital

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times during a violent home invasion at his Mumbai residence early Thursday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 am when an unidentified intruder broke into the property.

Y Yashmika Dukaran