Lingelethu-West police are investigating a carjacking incident involving a Gift of the Givers vehicle in Khayelitsha on Friday, 3 October. Provincial police spokesperson Capt. F.C. van Wyk confirmed that the incident occurred at around 20:00. The complainant was driving a white Isuzu LDV marked with the organisation’s logo and was dropping two colleagues at Diki Nyeka Square when a Toyota Yaris stopped in front of them. Five armed men exited the Yaris, threatened the occupants, and forced them out of the LDV. The staff members were then made to enter the Toyota Yaris and were driven to an informal settlement…
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Supporters and family members of a group of activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla continue to anxiously wait for an update on their whereabouts. The flotilla, consisting of about 50 boats carrying aid to Gaza, was blocked from reaching the port of Gaza on Thursday. Cameras broadcasting live feeds from the boats showed armed Israeli soldiers in helmets and night vision goggles boarding the ships, while passengers were huddled in life vests with their hands up in the air. Reuters reports that more than 450 foreign activists have been taken captive. A number of South Africans are among the…
South Africa’s domestic new vehicle sales are on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, driven by strong consumer demand for affordable cars, the president of the auto industry group NAAMSA said. Speaking at NAAMSA’s annual auto conference on Wednesday, Billy Tom highlighted that the industry’s performance in the first half of 2025 demonstrated resilience, with consumer appetite driving growth despite global and local economic challenges. Domestic new vehicle sales in the first six months of 2025 increased by 14% compared to the same period in 2024, with imports rising 30.2%. Tom noted that the…
Taylor Swift has released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, marking a new era in her career. The album features a collection of upbeat pop songs covering themes of love, marriage, success, and personal rivalries. For the album, the 35-year-old singer reunited with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback, bringing their signature driving beats and catchy hooks to the 12-track project. Swift described the album as a “self-portrait” and a personal exploration of her life, posting on Instagram about the release with images of herself in showgirl outfits. The album includes tracks such as “Wish List,” which…
South Africa’s Men’s Under-20 national team, Amajita, will kick off their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign in Chile on Monday, with hopes of inspiring the senior Bafana Bafana squad to follow in their footsteps. Amajita have steadily built a reputation on the global stage, having first qualified for the 2019 tournament in Poland. While they finished bottom of Group F, which included eventual finalists South Korea and early favourites Portugal, several players gained valuable experience. Thabiso Monyane, Thabo Moloisane, and Oswin Appollis have since become first-team regulars at their clubs and have earned opportunities with Bafana Bafana. The U-20 team…
South Africa’s domestic new vehicle sales are on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, driven by strong consumer demand for affordable cars, the president of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said on Wednesday. Speaking at NAAMSA’s annual auto conference, Billy Tom highlighted that the industry showed resilience in the first half of 2025, with new vehicle sales up 14% compared to the same period last year. Imports also rose by 30.2%, largely due to an influx of affordable models, many from China. Tom noted that the market is likely…
South African motorists will experience mixed changes at the pumps this October, with petrol prices rising slightly while diesel prices decrease modestly. The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the official fuel price adjustments, effective from midnight on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Petrol prices for 93 and 95 octane will increase by 1 cent and 8 cents per litre, respectively. Diesel users will see a decrease of 8 to 10 cents per litre, while illuminating paraffin will drop by 11 cents per litre. The adjustments are attributed to fluctuating global oil prices, a stronger rand, and increases in forecourt…
Former South African police minister and ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has died. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirmed his passing following an apparent fall from a building in Paris on Monday. He had been reported missing the following morning. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola described Mthethwa as a distinguished public servant whose career included roles as police minister and as minister of sport, arts and culture. Mthethwa also served on the board of the 2010 FIFA World Cup local organizing committee. Appointed ambassador in December 2023, Mthethwa was tasked with strengthening bilateral relations between South Africa and…
South Africa has achieved a historic milestone in television, securing four nominations at the 2025 International Emmy® Awards, the most ever for an African country in a single year. A fifth nomination, Play Room Live, adds to the nation’s growing international acclaim. The nominations place South Africa third globally, behind only the UK and Brazil, highlighting the country’s growing influence in global storytelling. The nominated productions cover a range of genres: Chasing the Sun 2 (SuperSport), a Rugby World Cup documentary capturing the Springboks’ 2023 victory. Koek (Showmax), an Afrikaans crime drama recognised for its suspenseful storytelling. School Ties (M-Net),…
As Heritage Day approaches, South Africans are gearing up to celebrate the country’s diverse culture with a variety of music, art, food, and festive activities. Across the nation, events will showcase local talent, traditional crafts, and culinary delights. Music festivals will feature performances from both established and emerging artists, while art exhibitions will highlight the work of local painters, sculptors, and photographers. Food markets and pop-up stalls will offer a taste of South Africa’s rich culinary heritage, from street food favorites to traditional dishes. Communities will also host cultural workshops, storytelling sessions, and heritage-themed activities for families and visitors of…