Major cyber attack paralyses national power grid in Eldoria
In a shocking turn of events that has plunged millions into darkness, a sophisticated cyber attack has crippled the national power grid of Eldoria, affecting major urban centres and critical infrastructure.
Climate change: The human cost of a warming planet
As the Earth’s climate continues to warm, millions of people are being forced to flee their homes due to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation.
Global Markets Shaken as Tech Sector Faces Historic Sell‑Off
AI Index plunges 15% in a single trading session, marking its steepest decline since its inception.
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German man drowns in Corsica
A 45-year-old German man has died in Corsica after he was washed away by rapidly rising water in a storm, the island’s authorities said on Thursday.
Man demands drugs and money back after raid
Minutes after police exited an alleged drug den in Korsten on Wednesday, a man dressed in flashy clothes arrived and demanded back the money and drugs that were confiscated.
Historic cross to be restored and returned to St Peter’s in South End
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) is taking decisive steps to restore the historic cross which once stood at St Peter’s Church in South End, a landmark effort that celebrates the area’s vibrant multiracial and spiritual heritage.
Advocate accused of ethical breach in Cradock Four Inquiry
There was a flurry of drama during the Cradock Four Inquiry in the Gqeberha high court on Wednesday as a legal representative for the victims’ families accused the advocate representing a retired security police general of an ethical breach.
Judgment looms in bail bid for Micah murder accused
Judgment in the bail applications of four young men accused of playing a part in the murder of up-and-coming soccer player Micah Klaasen, 16, will be handed down on Friday.
‘Witness A’ praises Mkhwanazi for exposing police rot
A police investigator who spent two days testifying before the Madlanga commission of inquiry has concluded his evidence by expressing deep gratitude to KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for his “explosive” media briefing on July 6, which he said exposed the hidden challenges faced by honest police officers.
Woman accused of defrauding investors in fake scheme to appear in court
A 41-year-old woman accused of being involved in an investment scheme which allegedly defrauded unsuspecting members of the public out of more than R100,000, has been summonsed to appear in court.
Trump says Hamas must disarm or be disarmed, perhaps violently
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had communicated to Hamas that the militant group must disarm or it will be forced to.
‘Teachers are burnt out’: Sadtu calls for more mental health support as matric exams begin
As the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway for nearly 900,000 candidates across South Africa, teacher unions are sounding the alarm over the mounting mental strain they face, particularly those teaching matric pupils.
Gangs using young teens as drug runners in Westbury: Masemola
The recruitment of youths by gangs in Westbury has been highlighted by national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola during a visit to the crime-ravaged Johannesburg suburb.
Three life terms for Welkom lawyer who sexually abused minors
The high court in Bloemfontein has sentenced Jan Gysbert Maritz, a practising lawyer from Welkom, to three life terms for 16 counts of serious sexual offences against five minor victims.



























