Police have made fresh arrests in the shocking Kutumela insurance fraud and murder case, as investigators continue to unravel what authorities believe is a ruthless syndicate that allegedly killed people for insurance payouts worth millions of rand. The latest arrests were carried out in Limpopo this week as police intensified their investigation into the network…
A tragic road accident on the N6 between East London and Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape has left five people dead and dozens injured, sending shockwaves through communities and highlighting the ongoing dangers on South Africa’s highways. The fatal crash occurred on Sunday night, 9 March 2026, when a bus travelling toward Stutterheim collided head-on…
Sergeant Vhusani Eric Tshihanyise of the Botlokwa Detective was thorough in investigating the murder case with a positive conviction.
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Mayor Moya’s Leadership Highlighted in Tshwane Delivery Tour ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont has praised the leadership of Nasiphi Moya during the launch of the “Mayor Moya Delivery Tour”, saying the City of Tshwane is beginning to show signs of recovery after years of instability. Speaking at the launch on 4 March, Beaumont said the…
MultiChoice has announced that it will shut down Showmax, ending the streaming platform that was once positioned as the centrepiece of its growth strategy in Africa. Canal+ recently stated Showmax was “not a commercial success” and continued to bleed cash Showmax reported losses of R4.9bn in 2025. MultiChoice to Shuts Down Showmax After Years of…
The case against scholar transport driver Ayanda “Biggie” Dludla (22) returned to the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court this week, where the matter relating to the deaths of 14 learners in a tragic road crash earlier this year was postponed to 22 April 2026. Dludla remains in police custody. Dludla faces 14 counts of murder, three counts…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West province spent part of this week strengthening ties with local communities through a series of outreach programmes aimed at supporting vulnerable learners and addressing crime-related concerns. The initiatives, which took place in the Brits and Letlhabile policing areas, formed part of SAPS’ broader commitment to…
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years’ direct imprisonment by the Butterworth Regional Court after DNA evidence linked him to two rape incidents that occurred in Dutywa. The first incident took place on 30 October 2022 when a 41-year-old woman was raped by an unknown man while walking home from a local tavern…
Thabo Moroane and incumbent ward councillor, Mickey van der Westhuizen, are at each other’s throats in a contest for the hot-seat.
Since my son came back home from prison in October, my life has not been the same. It is now March, and every single month there has been a violent encounter in my own home. This morning he gave me a hot slap in my face. I have involved community members, tried talking, tried guiding…
