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Rope swing death a ‘shocking accident’, coroner says
Brooke Wiggins, 12, died in 2024 after a tree branch snapped and crushed her in Banstead, Surrey.
Switzerland confirms Hantavirus case with ship passenger who is back home
Passenger disembarked from the MV Hondius cruise ship prior to news of the outbreak
Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best
I tested all the major webcams across the price spectrum in attempts to find the very best. Here’s what I learned.
Warning for diesel vehicle owners in South Africa
The sale of adulterated diesel has increased in South Africa as sellers try to take advantage of the surging diesel price.
White House App Is a Terrifying Security Mess
New submitter spazmonkey writes: From a hidden GPS tracker polling your location every 4.5 minutes to JavaScript loaded from a random GitHub account, no SSL certificate pinning, and an in-app browser that silently strips cookie consent dialogs and paywalls from every page you visit, the new White House app seems to have a little bit of everything. A security researcher pulled the APK apart to...
Homeless shelters under pressure as the cold weather sets in
Homeless shelters in Johannesburg are facing increased pressure as colder weather persists.
Between Meetings With Sowetan | Your Daily Lunchtime Read
Your daily leisurely read.
Chinese car tops SA sales charts for first time
History was made last month when a Chinese vehicle became South Africa’s most popular passenger car for the first time.
Gautrain development potential contrasts with Hong Kong rail property success story
The Gautrain faces a pivotal transition in 2026 that could redefine how urban rail is funded and whether it continues to rely on big public subsidies. A comparison with Hong Kong’s MTR model highlights how capturing land value around stations could offer a more sustainable alternative to fare-dependent financing.
Delayed ICT upgrade leads to third NSFAS administration
Persistent ICT system failures and governance instability see the National Student Financial Aid Scheme again placed under administration.
How to dispose of used motor oil safely in South Africa
South African motorists, workshops, small businesses, and industrial operators have more convenient disposal options than ever, thanks to the ROSE Foundation.
Sundowns or Orlando Pirates: When is the PSL trophy handover?
When is the PSL trophy handover?
Sundowns will play their final league match on 12 May while Orlando Pirates will have to wait until 23 May.
OUR CITY NEWS: New Joburg reservoir brings relief, but water problems persist with 43 leaking reservoirs
While City officials and politicians celebrated the opening of the new Brixton reservoir and tower – a full year behind schedule – the city’s water issues remain a major challenge due to underinvestment and lack of money.
Kenya: The One Mistake That Could Cost You Kuccps University Placement
[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya — Students across the country are racing against time as the university and college placement portal closes at midnight today.
BUDGET BUST: Finance minister warns Joburg is in ‘severe financial distress’ in letter to Mayor Morero
Enoch Godongwana has ordered Joburg’s mayor to stop the implementation of a budget-busting wage deal and warns it could affect the national economy.
Eswatini is being ‘kept and fed’ by Taiwan, fumes China
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te returned home yesterday from a surprise trip to Eswatini
Fatal incident in Knysna as tree crushes vehicle
Gerhard Otto has warned people not to park under big trees as the high speed winds can be dangerous.
Apple Will Pay $250 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Siri’s AI Features
If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as Apple settles class-action lawsuit.
Tributes pour in for Good Hope FM presenter Lorenzo Darries
Darries died in hospital on Tuesday morning.