France Revives The Jungle Jail, Sending Drug Kingpins And Extremists To The Amazon
A brutal new fortress deep in French Guiana will silence drug lords and radicals – far from their empires, phones, and favours.
Musk’s Drug Habit Left Him Open To Russian Spies, Says Former FBI Agent
Between ketamine binges, late-night texts with Putin, and a messiah complex, Elon Musk might be more liability than legend.
Top Joburg Principal Quits Amid Alleged Scandal Of Missing Money & Mayhem
The school principal of Reddam House Helderfontein said he’s off to write a book, but parents and staff think he was booted after a storm of allegations rocked the school.
From Five-Bedroom To Fallout: The Curious Case Of Afrikaans “Refugee” Charl Kleinhaus
He left behind his dogs, his mom – and allegedly a mining empire – only to end up in the U.S. asylum system with a past that’s anything but squeaky clean.
Orcas Swirling In Algae Soup In Antibes Sparks Global Outrage: “This Is Not An Option” [Video]
If the best we can do in 2025 is “well, we brush the algae,” it’s not just the orcas that are circling the drain.
This Californian Ranch Selling For R18 Million Comes With Its Own Waterfall
Silver Ridge isn’t just a ranch, it’s a wild slice of magic with a price tag that laughs in South African.
The BBC Blows Open Brutal Report On Rampant Sexual Abuse Of Children In SA’s Illegal Mines
With around 6,000 disused mines scattered across South Africa, most left wide open, the trade shows no sign of slowing. As long as they remain accessible, so will the children – lured, trafficked, and thrown into the dark.
51-Year-Old Man Climbs Everest For The 19th Time, Because Once Just Isn’t Hardcore Enough
The British mountaineering machine just broke his own record, proving Everest might be tall but he’s got the edge.
This Is Your Shot To Showcase South Africa’s Natural Beauty – And Win With WWF!
Snap the soul of South Africa and stand a chance to win with WWF’s Our Country, Through Your Lens – where your vision meets our wild legacy!
Cape Town Car Deal Turns Deadly: Hawks Bust Alleged Kidnappers After Ransom Horror
A vehicle viewing turned into a nightmare as a Cape Town man was kidnapped, ransomed, and murdered. Now four suspects are facing the music.
South African Artist Marlene Dumas Smashes Record As World’s Priciest Living Female Artist
Another record broken, another South African blazing trails.
Mom Of The Year? Texas Woman Busted For Equipping Son With Weapons For Alleged School Attack
When your kid’s planning mass violence and your response is a shopping trip to the army surplus store, parenting has officially left the chat.
State Execs Cash In: Mantashe Spills On SOE Fat Cats And Their Pricey Paydays
Million-rand salaries, billion-rand losses – Gwede Mantashe says it’s all “aligned” with government guidelines.
Internet Loses It Over AI Humanoid Going Haywire And Attacking Workers In Chinese Factory [Video]
A dangling droid lost the plot mid-test, flailing like a caffeinated octopus.
Two African Cities Were Acknowledged In List Of Best Cities For Culture In 2025
Pack curiosity. Leave your clichés behind. Africa’s cultural capitals are calling, not whispering.
Gone Without A Trace: DA Slams Correctional Services Minister Over Pollsmoor Prisoner Vanishing Act
Three violent offenders disappeared from a maximum-security prison, and now the DA wants to know if the minister’s story is smoke and mirrors.
Savour The Shift: A Cocktail For Every Moment From Autumn To Winter
From golden days to firelit nights, Fitch & Leedes crafts the perfect cocktail for every stage of South African autumn.
Jurassic Or Just Hype? The Congo’s Elusive Dinosaur Myth Is Rearing Its Head Again
More locals are spotting the legendary Mokèlé-mbèmbé, but is it a living dinosaur, or just the last roar of a vanishing wilderness?
British Teen Vanishes In Thailand, Reappears Pregnant And Busted For Drug Smuggling
A luxury-loving UK student went missing in Thailand, now she’s pregnant and locked up in a Georgian prison after allegedly trying to smuggle 30 pounds of weed.
64-Year-Old Woman Summits Iconic Table Mountain Peaks 64 Times In 64 Consecutive Days To Raise Money
Tania Morkel raised over R125,000 by summiting Table Mountain 64 times in 64 days – just 18 months after nearly dying on it.
Salma Hayek Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Debut At 58 And She Has A Few Things To Say About It
“If somebody had told me I was gonna be in it at 58, I would have sent them to the madhouse.” — Salma Hayek
Somerset West’s Sewers Are Clogged With Nappies, Grease And Gutsy Roots
Sanitary pads, nappies and kitchen grease are turning Somerset West’s sewers into a plumbing horror show.
The 10 Baby Names That Rose The Most In Popularity Last Year
So… just how hip is your baby’s name right now?
China And Russia Shake Hands On Slapping A Nuclear Reactor On The Moon
As NASA scales back, China and Russia are carving out lunar turf, and powering it with nukes, in a high-stakes revival of colonial ambition, now with robots and reactors. It looks like South Africa has signed up, too.
Video Shows Crazy Moment Car Goes Flying Onto Glencairn Beach, Lands On Roof Under Full Moon Drama
A Flower Moon lit the scene like a spotlight, and this driver still managed to turn Glencairn Beach into a crash site.
Billionaire Buys R3.6 Billion Superyacht, Then Puts It Up for Sale Without Ever Using It
When you’re so rich, even a massive superyacht becomes an impulse buy.
Behind The Scenes: PUMA Mostro Transformed Cape Town Castle Into A Cult Sneaker Playground
Yep, Puma transformed the historic stronghold into a neon-drenched playground for the style-obsessed.
Trigger Happy Cape Town – Over 350 Shootings In 28 Days
Cape Town’s gang hotspots are under siege, and ShotSpotter is the only one hearing the screams.
Earth’s Eviction Notice: NASA Predicts When Life Will Get The Boot
Supercomputers, solar tantrums, and a slow-burn apocalypse – turns out humanity might be checking out way before Earth’s final curtain call.
McDonald’s Robbery Mayhem In Strand Sparks Involved Manhunt
A swift and coordinated crackdown is turning the heat up on suspects after an armed robbery rocked a local McDonald’s.