Ronald Ralinala
A woman has been shot and killed in broad daylight in the heart of Johannesburg’s central business district, sending shockwaves through the area and leaving witnesses in a state of disbelief. The fatal shooting took place at the corner of Fox and Joubert Streets, a busy public location in the Johannesburg CBD, in what is … Read more
Johannesburg residents braced for rough weather as the Weather Service issues updated warnings for several provinces, with heavy rain, flooding risks, and damaging winds featuring prominently in forecasts for the week ahead. The alert comes as meteorologists warn that conditions could worsen quickly in affected areas, especially where strong downpours are most likely. Weather Service … Read more
A handwritten prison letter has sent shockwaves through South African political circles after it was presented before Parliament, containing explosive allegations made by notorious tender kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala to a fellow inmate. The letter, authored by Jermaine Prim, a former cellmate of Matlala, was handed over to Parliament by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. … Read more
Alan Ritchson Faces Probe After Nashville Dirt Bike Video Altercation Reacher star Alan Ritchson investigation underway after neighbor fight caught on video Alan Ritchson, best known for playing Jack Reacher in Prime Video’s action series, is now the subject of an active investigation after a tense neighborhood confrontation in Nashville, Tennessee. The incident reportedly unfolded … Read more
Investors Slash Exposure to Gold as Iran War Spurs Risk-Off Mood Gold, silver, and platinum have resumed a sharp sell-off this week, underlining how quickly market sentiment can flip when geopolitical tensions intensify. Traders appear to be stepping back from precious metals—often treated as a hedge—while focusing instead on other parts of the market amid … Read more
Fraudster Pamela Gwinnett accused of £300,000 abuse: UK pensioner ‘silenced’ then cash spent in Tenerife A “shameless” fraudster convicted of exploiting a vulnerable pensioner has been traced living in Tenerife, Sky News reports, despite being sentenced in her absence and breaching bail conditions. Pamela Gwinnett, 63, was found guilty of theft and fraud by abuse … Read more
Asian stock markets slid sharply as investors reacted to fresh worries that tensions between the United States and Iran could worsen. Traders largely focused on the risk of disruption to global energy supplies, a theme that quickly spilled into equity markets across the region. The move was broad-based, with Japan’s Nikkei hit particularly hard. The … Read more
Beneficiaries of SASSA grants are set for small payment increases from 1 April 2026, with one major exception: the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will not rise and will remain at R370 through 31 March 2027. For most long-running, permanent grants, the adjustments come out to about 3.6%–3.7%, slightly edging above the current … Read more
Inter Miami returns to MLS duty after Champions Cup setback, Messi set for NYCFC clash Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are putting the Concacaf Champions Cup disappointment behind them and returning to league play with a high-profile matchup against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, March 22. The game marks a fresh … Read more
Barcelona take charge in La Liga title race with tense win over Rayo Vallecano Barcelona put themselves in a commanding position in La Liga after edging past Rayo Vallecano at Spotify Nou Camp, a result that moved them seven points clear at the top of the table. The atmosphere was understandably cautious rather than celebratory … Read more