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Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) has strongly condemned the alleged abuse of female workers at Kopanong Gold Mine in the North West, where women are reportedly forced to strip naked during security searches. The organisation has called for immediate accountability, saying such degrading treatment not only traumatizes the women involved but also undermines broader societal safety. According to the Forum For South Africa (FOSA), security personnel at the […]

South Africa’s veteran talk show host, Felicia Mabuza-Suttle, has praised Grammy Award-winner Keri Hilson for her display of Ubuntu. In a heartwarming video, the iconic talk show host is seen bumping into the songstress at an American Bistro, Houston restaurant . Hilson also shared exciting news, revealing that she will be visiting South Africa in July, sparking electrifying excitement among her fans. The talented musician revealed that the last time she […]

Pressure is mounting on podcast host, Macgyver "MacG" Mukwevho, to issue an apology to media personality, Minnie Dlamini, following degrading comments he made against her on his platform. In the controversial episode that has sparked outrage, MacG was heard making disparaging remarks about Minnie's hygiene on Podcast and Chill. MacG, who is no stranger to the headlines, can be heard taking a swipe at Minnie's relationship history. "Why can’t she […]

As questions remain over where 6-year-old Joshlin Smith is, her mother, Kelly, and her two co-accused have been found guilty of trafficking and kidnapping the little girl. After more than a month-long trial, Judge Nathan Erasmus found that the state has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt that the accused played a role in the disappearance of Joshlin. Her mother and her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van […]

Family of missing three-year-old, Mojalefa Savhuli, says police have let them down in the search for the toddler. The three-year-old went missing in Tshepisong on Sunday while he was following his peers to a local spaza shop. The frantic search for the autistic boy continues, with community members now joining the efforts. The toddler's uncle, Solomon, says when they reported the child missing on Sunday, police made jokes about the […]

South Africa has recorded a remarkable drop in road crashes and fatalities over the Easter long weekend. The number of crashes fell significantly from 209 in 2024 to just 141 in 2025, while fatalities saw an even steeper decline from 307 last year to 167 this year. This marks the lowest figures recorded in the past three years, reflecting progress in road safety efforts and public awareness during high-traffic holiday […]

The South African Students Federation (SASF) has welcomed Namibia’s decision to introduce free tertiary education at all state institutions, calling it a powerful reminder that victory is certain. Namibia’s newly elected president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, recently announced that her government will fully fund tertiary education as part of its efforts to tackle youth unemployment and expand access to higher learning. Nandi-Ndaitwah says as a nation, they have a moral imperative to […]

Calls for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's head continue to mount despite the reversal of the proposed 0.5% VAT hike. South Africans woke up to some good news that VAT will remain at 15% following the National Treasury's consultation with various political parties on finding alternatives. In an unprecedented move, the tabling of the national budget in Parliament was postponed from February to March. The contentious budget was later passed in […]

The family of slain Walter Sisulu University student, Sisonke Mbolekwa, says the autopsy report confirms he was shot from behind. Family spokesperson, Ncedo Kolanisi, condemned the brutality of the incident, saying it’s clear the 24-year-old was trying to retreat when he was gunned down. Mbolekwa was among scores of students protesting against poor living conditions on campus when he was murdered. Several other students were injured in the confrontation. The […]