The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial will only cross-examine ballistics expert Lieuetenant Colonel Christian Mangena on 20 May. On Monday, 15 April, the defence was expected to grill Mangena who testified in August 2023 about the alleged murder weapon. COURT TO HEAR EVIDENCE OF OTHER WITNESSES IN SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL On Monday, … Read more
Tiger Brands, a prominent player in the food industry, says the South African peanut-butter category accounts for 50% (R1.7bn) of the total South African spreads market. This market, which excludes margarine, is worth R3.4bn. Black Cat peanut butter top of the shelf Due to the high demand, Tiger Brands has invested R300 million in a … Read more
Nigerian comedian and actor John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr Ibu, will be buried on 28 June – three months after his death. This is according to a family statement released this week, revealing how and when the eleborate funeral ceremony will take place. MR IBU FUNERAL DETAILS The veteran Nollywood actor passed away on 2 March … Read more
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 16 April. Suspected wife killer Werner de Jager died in the Westville correctional center on Monday, allegedly from a drug overdose. In other news, four people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and disruptive rain on Sunday evening. Meanwhile, a … Read more
![Gold or silver? Cassper Nyovest shows off his wedding ring [video]](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cassper-Nyovest-has-promised-to-be-a-good-husband-to-his-bride-Pulane-Mojaki.jpg "Gold or silver? Cassper Nyovest shows off his wedding ring [video]")
Newly married rapper Cassper Nyovest — real name Refiloe Phoolo revealed his wedding ring for the first time since tying the knot as seen in a video shared on social media on Saturday, 13 April — this comes after his wedding videos were recently leaked on social media. HALALA! FANS REACT TO CASSPER NYOVEST’S VIDEO, … Read more
Gun Free SA’s plan for the world’s inaugural bulletproof park in Mitchells Plain has been embraced by crime fighters, albeit with reservations about gang presence. Bulletproof park in Mitchells Plain Earlier this week, Gun Free SA issued a statement revealing their proposal to create a secure park in Mitchells Plain. Their aim is to offer … Read more
Orlando Pirates left Golden Arrows and AmaZulu wounded with 7-1 and 4-2 defeats. Coach Jose Riveiro has revealed that his team has overcome a certain obstacle. ORLANDO PIRATES COACH JOSE RIVEIRO CONFIRMS CONQUERED OBSTICLE Speaking to the media after the Nedbank Cup win over Usuthu in Durban last weekend, the Spaniard said Orlando Pirates previously … Read more
From Enoch Mpianzi to Latoya Temilton, drowning incidents during excursions continue to plague Gauteng schools. Two learners from the Daveyton Skills School have drowned on the Hennops River near Centurion. The incident happened on Monday, 15 April. DROWNING INCIDENTS PERSIST IN GAUTENG SCHOOLS City of Tshwane Emergency Services spokesperson Charles Mabaso said they received a … Read more
Pets bring immense joy and companionship to our lives, but as pet owners, we are responsible for ensuring their happiness and well-being. However, maintaining your pet’s health doesn’t have to break the bank. With creativity and resourcefulness, keeping our furry friends healthy and content is possible without straining our budgets. Jason Higgs, the Senior Deals … Read more
Almost a month after his alleged suicide, police have yet to provide any information on the whereabouts of Markus Jooste’s body or plans for a funeral. In fact, they also can’t confirm his death. Last month, Jooste allegedly died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on a Hermanus beach. The 63-year-old’s mysterious death … Read more
