Brackenfell Teen Crash: Families Mourn Victims
Four Cape Town teenagers died when their car hit a tree and caught fire. Families and schools remember the victims while police piece together the cause.
Priest Murder Trial: Sergeant Faces Charges in SA Court
The priest murder trial involving Sergeant Mokgesseng Moleko, accused of killing his wife and a Catholic priest, is underway in Johannesburg, raising concerns about police accountability and firearm control in South Africa.
Delft Day Hospital Negligence Blamed for Newborn’s Death
A Wesbank mother alleges Delft Day Hospital negligence led to her four-day-old son’s death, raising concerns about healthcare standards.
Cape Union Mart Protest Challenges Protest Rights
Activists opposing Cape Union Mart’s alleged ties to Israel are challenging a court interdict they say threatens South Africans' constitutional rights to protest.
Fourth Burnt Body of Woman Found at Waltloo Station
Police confirm a fourth Watloo train station burnt body of a woman while a specialised task team probes links to earlier cases along the rail corridor.
Trump Urged to End Gaza War by Israeli Officials
Hundreds of former Israeli officials have urged Donald Trump to intervene in the Gaza war, citing damage to Israel’s security and global standing. The open letter calls for a ceasefire to halt civilian suffering and regional instability, emphasizing a diplomatic solution. Trump
Stellenbosch University Confirms Cause of Death of Beloved Student
University confirms the death of student Chris Scheffers from meningococcal meningitis and outlines contact tracing, prophylaxis and campus precautions.
Four Suspects Killed in Randfontein Shootout
Police intercepted an alleged robbery plot in Randfontein. A stop on Ventersdorp Road escalated into gunfire; four suspects were killed, officials said.
Public Protector Denies Talks With ZHRC Over Healthcare
Public Protector Denies Talks with ZHRC
Brackenfell Crash Tragedy Claims Four Lives
The Brackenfell crash tragedy struck Cape Town on 3 August, claiming four young lives when a car veered off Cecil Morgan Drive, hit a tree, and burst into flames. Two matric pupils from Fairmont High School were among the victims, leaving the
Asteroid 2025 OT7 Flies by Earth Today
A newly listed near-Earth object makes a monitored approach today, with tracking data updating as new observations refine the orbit and timing.
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