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…
Minister Gayton Mckenzie confirms VAR payment, leaving the ball with Safa.
The first Betway Premiership Monthly Awards winners of the second half of the season have been confirmed, with coach Miguel Cardoso, Relebohile Mofokeng and Glody Lilepo recognised for their respective club performances during the January–February period. The winners were selected by an independent panel of PSL-accredited journalists and broadcasters. Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso earns…
Here’s the famous oukapi knife used by the suspect during his arrest after assaulting a woman.
These are guns confiscated from three armed robbery suspects caught in Zone 1, Ga-Rankuwa, and Orchards in Pretoria North, facing charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
