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Chile airport heist
news

Heist gone wrong claims two lives at Chile airport

Lion's Head
Cape Town

Hiker’s body recovered near summit of Lion’s Head

pit toilet
Eastern Cape

4-year-old girl found DEAD in school pit toilet

Chile airport heist
World News

Heist gone wrong claims two lives at Chile airport

Lion's Head
Cape Town

Hiker’s body recovered near summit of Lion’s Head

pit toilet
Eastern Cape

4-year-old girl found DEAD in school pit toilet

Mark Pilgrim
Celeb News

Mark Pilgrim retweets in proof of life: I’m ALIVE!

By Garrin Lambley10-02-2023 06:47

Reports of radio presenter Mark Pilgrim’s ‘death’ spread like wildfire on Thursday evening, but have since been confirmed as fake news.

Mark Pilgrim death UIM
News

Mark Pilgrim: Reports of DJ’s death confirmed as FAKE NEWS

By Garrin Lambley09-02-2023 22:49

Reports of radio presenter Mark Pilgrim’s ‘death’ on Thursday has been confirmed as fake news. The popular DJ is still alive.

Paco Rabanne
Fashion and Beauty

RIP: Fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies

By AFP03-02-2023 18:28

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne, known for his eccentric clothing designs and for founding one of the world’s top fragrance brands, has died.

Sheba tiger
Offbeat

Carte Blanche investigation: There’s a tiger on the loose – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley31-01-2023 08:49

The recent escape of the tiger in the Walkerville area of Johannesburg captured the attention of the South African public.

Bongani Njoli
Celeb News

E.tv pays tribute to ‘the voice’ Bongani Njoli – RIP

By Garrin Lambley23-01-2023 16:49

E.tv has paid tribute to former radio presenter and ‘voice’ of the channel, Bongani Njoli, who tragically died on Sunday morning.

Bongani Njoli
Celeb News

RIP: ‘Voice of e.tv’ Bongani Njoli dies

By Garrin Lambley23-01-2023 14:13

Tributes have poured in for radio presenter and “voice of e.tv” Bongani Njoli who died on Sunday morning from health issues.

French nun dead
World News

RIP: World’s oldest person, a French nun, dies aged 118

By Garrin Lambley18-01-2023 13:54

The world’s oldest person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died in her sleep at her nursing home in Toulon aged 118.

Escaped TIGER still on the loose in Johannesburg
News

BREAKING: Search for missing tiger ends on sad note

By Garrin Lambley18-01-2023 07:15

The search for the tiger that escaped from its enclosure on a smallholding south of Johannesburg last Saturday evening, is over.

Nepal plane South Africans
World News

No South Africans on board tragic Nepal flight – CONFIRMED

By AFP16-01-2023 10:07

There were no South Africans among the 72 people on board the Yeti Airlines ATR 72 flight which crashed on Sunday morning.

Nepal
World News

Hopes of survivors in devastating Nepal plane crash ‘NIL’

By AFP16-01-2023 09:39

Nepali rescue workers scoured a debris-strewn ravine on Monday for more bodies with hopes of any survivors now “nil”, according to officials.

Gerrie Coetzee
Boxing

Gerrie Coetzee: Cause of death confirmed

By Garrin Lambley13-01-2023 08:37

Former South African heavyweight boxer Gerrie Coetzee died on Thursday at the age of 67. His cause of death has been confirmed.

Lisa Marie Presley
Celeb News

RIP: Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis Presley, dies

By AFP13-01-2023 07:04

Singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, died on Thursday hours after being hospitalised.

Gerrie Coetzee
Boxing

Gerrie Coetzee: South African boxing legend dies – post your condolences

By Garrin Lambley12-01-2023 21:26

Former South African heavyweight boxer Gerrie Coetzee died on Thursday at the age of 67. Post your condolences.

Gerrie Coetzee
Boxing

RIP: South African boxing legend Gerrie Coetzee dies

By Garrin Lambley12-01-2023 21:11

Former South African heavyweight boxer Gerrie Coetzee has died at the age of 67. Condolences to all family and friends.

Gianluca Vialli
Soccer

RIP: Shock as Italian great Gianluca Vialli dies

By AFP06-01-2023 13:29

Former Juventus, Chelsea and Italy striker Gianluca Vialli has died aged 58 of pancreatic cancer, his former clubs announced on Friday.

Barry Lane
Golf

RIP: Former European Ryder Cup player Barry Lane dies

By Garrin Lambley02-01-2023 18:51

England’s former Ryder Cup player and five-time DP World Tour winner, Barry Lane, has died at the age of 62.

shane warne rip
Sport

RIP | Final farewells: 9 notable deaths in sport in 2022

By Garrin Lambley30-12-2022 14:18

Shane Warne, Bill Russell and Pele – just three sports icons who passed away in 2022. A look at their legacies plus six others.

Pele
Soccer

Brazil declares THREE days of mourning for Pele

By Garrin Lambley30-12-2022 08:39

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has declared three days of national mourning for Pele, after the legendary footballer died at age 82.

Babes
Celeb News

Babes Wodumo dances at Mampintsha’s memorial service [watch]

By Goodwill Thomo30-12-2022 08:16

‘She’s strong’ Gqom star Babes Wodumo has been praised for her strength after a video of her dancing at Mampintsha’s memorial service

Cyril Ramaphosa
News

Cyril Ramaphosa mourns loss of life in tragic Boksburg tanker explosion

By Virginia Keppler-Young27-12-2022 11:37

President Cyril Ramaphosa is mourning the loss of life in the Boksburg tanker explosion near the OR Tambo Memorial Hospital on Saturday.

Shane Warne
Sport

RIP | Final farewells: 8 notable deaths in sport in 2022

By AFP20-12-2022 08:48

Shane Warne, Bill Russell, Lester Piggott – just three sports icons who passed away in 2022. A look at their legacies plus five others.

Security guard charged with mu
News

Security guard charged with murder after a shooting

By Michelle Swart25-11-2022 14:04

A security guard has been arrested and charged with murder after opening fire on a 20-year-old man in Secunda

Leslie Jordan dead 67 Will & Grace
Celeb News

RIP: ‘Will & Grace’ star Leslie Jordan dies at 67

By Thandeka Mthethwa24-10-2022 23:57

Leslie Jordan is suspected to have suffered some sort of medical emergency when he crashed his BMW into the side of a building.

sinkhole
News

[WATCH] Man dies from being SWALLOWED by swimming pool sinkhole

By Rorisang Kgosana24-07-2022 12:25

Staff were enjoying and socialising in a pool when suddenly a sinkhole opened up and swallowed the water, including a 32-year-old man.

David Genaro
Soapies

‘Hold the nipple connections’: Watch fan-favourite David Genaro scenes

By Rae Seleme24-05-2022 18:51

We go through a list of all our favourite quotes and scenes from Jamie Bartlett’s popular character David Genaro in ‘Rhythm City’.

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