Questions over how more than R1 million was allegedly spent renovating former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s Johannesburg home took centre stage in the Pretoria High Court, as the state continued to probe the financial trail. The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA)

A 28-year-old man from Soweto has been arrested after allegedly orchestrating his own kidnapping in an attempt to extort R100,000 from his family, Gauteng police said. The alleged abduction was reported to SAPS Johannesburg Central on August 4 2026 after

Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly spent between $7 million and $8 million on legal representation during his nearly two-year federal criminal case, according to reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The reported legal fees covered a team of trial and

An Indian parliamentary panel has called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to apologise for the temporary removal of July 23 video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi’s video, addressing students during youth-led protests on July 23, was briefly removed from

Lifestyle entrepreneur and television personality Martha Stewart says she has no desire to remarry, insisting she is happier being single and enjoys spending time with younger men. Speaking to People magazine as she recreated the cover of her iconic 1995

A 15-year-old footballer was shot de@d "by mistake" after playing in a friendly match. Former São Paulo youth player Micael Leandro da Silva was k!lled after a Taça das Grotas amateur football tournament game. According to police, he was not

Canadian rapper Drake reportedly distributed more than $1 million in cash and luxury gifts to women during the third edition of his annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks event held in Toronto. The invite-only event took place on Tuesday night at

A former child pop star has filed a lawsuit against Singapore Airlines, alleging that a chicken skewer served during a flight caused injuries that permanently damaged her vocal cords, leaving her with lasting health problems and affecting her singing career.

The Gauteng Department of Health has expressed shock and sadness following the death of a 19-year-old first-year female nursing student at Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College in Soweto. Police are investigating the death of the student who was found in

The sudden deaths of two pupils from Johannesburg's prestigious St Stithians College have left the school community reeling, as police launch an inquest surrounding the tragedy. Former pupil Ethan Coetzee, 19, and Grade 11 pupil Cameron Waldeck-Cooks, 17, were found

The annual two-week maintenance of Table Mountain’s aerial cableway is near completion and, should it all go according to plan, the attraction will be operational by Monday, August 10. The Table Mountain Cableway Company (TMACC) said its shutdown has entered

A Limpopo grandfather is expected to appear in the Seshego Magistrate’s Court for the rape of his granddaughters. The 74-year-old man was arrested by members attached to the Seshego Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. The provincial

Football transfer specialist, Fabrizio Romano, has shared insights regarding the future of Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo and two other top players at the club. Tosin joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Fulham in the summer of 2024; however, he