On This Day in History: From the Cradle of Humankind to World-Changing Moments on December 20

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South African court orders mother to return four-year-old son to Switzerland

Chevon Booysen|Updated

A South African court has ruled that a mother must return her four-year-old son to Switzerland, following her unilateral decision to remain in South Africa, citing ...

Secret Santa Pays Off Lay-Bys for 260 Families in Eastern Cape PEP Store, Spreading Christmas Cheer

Daily News Reporter|Published

A Good Samaritan warmed the hearts of many by clearing the debt of customers of a PEP store in the Eastern Cape, who owed balances on lay-by items

Well-known Polokwane security company owner shot dead, police launch manhunt

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in Limpopo are on the hunt for suspects following the shocking murder of a well-known security company owner in Polokwane, raising concerns about safety in ...

Cheating husband forfeits portion of wife's pension fund in divorce settlement

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A Limpopo husband partially forfeits a claim to his wife's pension fund due to serious allegations of abuse and financial neglect during their marriage.

Watch VideoGood thing Eskom doesn’t power ChatGPT - this is how much power the AI app uses

Michael Sherman|Published

ChatGPT’s staggering annual electricity consumption of 17.23 terawatt-hours, equivalent to powering New York for nearly four months or China for 15 hours, highlights ...

Gone but not forgotten: South African stars who passed in 2025

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Reflecting on a poignant year, 2025 saw South Africa bid farewell to many beloved artists, actors and cultural figures whose legacies continue to shape our creative ...

Watch VideoF1 in South Africa in 2028? Kyalami has already secured approval for between R83 and R167 million rand track upgrades

Michael Sherman|Published

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is set to undergo upgrades costing between R83 and R167 million to become an FIA Grade One circuit, with plans to host an F1 event by ...

Witness Assassination Will Not Stop Madlanga Commission, Interim Report Delivered to Ramaphosa

Daily News Reporter|Published

The Madlanga Commission remains resolute in its mission for justice following the assassination of witness Marius van der Merwe.

NSRI Urges Beach Safety as Thousands Flock to Durban Beaches During Summer Heatwave

Daily News Reporter|Published

With summer in full swing, thousands flock to Durban's beaches. The NSRI urges beachgoers to follow essential water safety tips to ensure a fun and safe holiday ...

Inside South Africa’s billion-Rand building hijack economy being linked to DJ Warras's death

Staff Reporter|Published

DJ Warras's death has shed light on Johannesburg's hidden-in-plain-sight crisis of building hijacking, where criminal syndicates are generating billions of rand ...

Did You Know the World’s Longest Wine Route Runs Through South Africa?

Greg Hutson|Published

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Three arrested, including a teenage girl, for hijacking a Botswana woman in North West

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Three suspects, including a 17-year-old girl, have been arrested in Potchefstroom after a 65-year-old Botswana national was hijacked at gunpoint and forced to withdraw ...

Court recognises KZN woman's 30 years of dedication in divorce ruling

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A 58-year-old woman has won a significant legal victory, receiving a share of her husband's estate after dedicating over three decades to caring for him and his ...

Tragic Verulam temple collapse declared a crime scene as investigations begin

Sipho Jack|Published

Five men lost their lives in the tragic Verulam temple collapse, prompting a criminal investigation into the construction practices and regulatory compliance surrounding ...

Penelope Msimango appointed as KwaZulu-Natal's new Head of Department for Health

Sipho Jack|Published

Penelope Msimango has been appointed as the new Head of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, with MEC Nomagugu Simelane expressing confidence in her ability to ...

IN PICTURES: Tears and tributes as slain Madlanga Commission witness is laid to rest

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Tears and grief filled Medley House in Brakpan on Wednesday as family and gathered for the memorial service of Marius van der Merwe, the Madlanga Commission whistle-blower ...

Maydon Wharf shootout: SAPS fatally wounds suspect wanted for murder

Mthembeni Vuma|Published

SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal shot and killed a suspect following a dramatic shootout at Maydon Wharf. The suspect, wanted for serious crimes including murder, was linked ...