The three accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial seen appearing before court. 1 minute The state’s star witness in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial, Lorentia Lombaard, says she is overwhelmed by all the media attention. She is being cross-examined in the High Court sitting in Saldhana Bay in the Western Cape….
The coffin of the four-year-old girl from Eldorado Park who passed away just over a week ago Johannesburg ward councillor Juwairiya Kaldine says the death of the four-year-old girl from Eldorado Park has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She was speaking to mourners at the funeral…
Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) hits a shot as he defeated Grigor Dimitrov (not pictured) 4 minutes Carlos Alcaraz moved closer to a rare Indian Wells “three-peat” as he breezed past an exhausted Grigor Dimitrov 6-1 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Madison Keys tallied a 15th straight victory by beating Donna Vekic 4-6 7-6(7)…
University of Venda Thohoyandou Campus in Limpopo 2 minutes Some concerned families are accusing the University of Venda in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, of denying them access to visit and perform rituals at the graves situated on the campus. They say the university also vandalised their ancestral graves. According to the families, they previously held a meeting…
A graphic depicting a disease 1 minute City of Cape Town says it is taking action in areas where the Diphtheria bacterial disease has been confirmed. A public health response was initiated last month. Health authorities say a 34-year old woman has died in the province. Diphtheria is a contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection….
The scene of a crash in Botlokwa outside Polokwane in Limpopo (22 December 2024). 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has expressed his concern about the high number of road deaths in the Eastern Cape. The total is just shy of the 90 mark since the start of the festive season. Mchunu and the National…
A prison fence. A serial rapist has been sentenced to 55 years for raping five elderly women between 2017 and 2023 in KwaZulu-Natal. The 35-year-old Thanduxolo Manganyela’s sentence was handed down by the Mtubatuba Regional Court. He was further sentenced to an additional two years for stealing one of the victim’s cellphones. During the proceedings,…
Advocate Jeremy Gauntlett SC 2 minutes In the wake of sexual abuse allegations, well-known advocate Jeremy Gauntlett SC has retired from the bar. In his retirement letter, seen by SABC News, Gauntlett says the storm surrounding him is intolerable for him and his family. He also states that for some time, he has been planning…
All the winners from the third Annual DStv Content Creator Awards(Image supplied) Chris Rogers also won twice, taking home the Travel and Lifestyle Award and the Best Creator Campaign Content Award. Colour Me Simphiwe won the Beauty Award and the new addition for 2024, the Spirit of Africa Award, presented by Amarula Premium African Gin….
A person playing poker at a casino 3 minutes The North West province is losing more than R10 million annually to illegal gambling, a significant blow to the local economy. According to a report by the Financial Intelligence Center, the illegal gambling industry prevents the government from collecting taxes and levies, which could otherwise be…
