Some social media users are calling on Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy, to humble himself and apologise to the woman he had removed from his recent show in Denver, US as backlash over the incident continues to grow. This comes as the Afrobeats star has cancelled several dates on his No Sign of Weakness North American tour. While his team has not given reasons for the cancellations, some online users […]
Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya, has granted tainted sitting Judge Portia Phahlane special leave pending her corruption case. The Pretoria High Court Judge, was arrested this week on corruption and money-laundering charges. The Judge is accused of accepting bribes to the tune of R2 million to rule in favour of International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) leader Michael Sandlana in the succession battle case. Chief Justice Maya says measures will be put […]
SA Drug Policy researcher, Shaun Shelly, says rising global cannabis use has placed growing pressure on health systems, and South Africa should prepare for the same trend. Shelly says international research shows that as daily cannabis use increases, more young people are seeking help for anxiety, dependency, and impaired functioning linked to heavy use. "We have seen an increase in youth use because people are being prescribed it medically more, […]
As the Class of 2025 prepares to write its final matric papers, education activists are urging learners to celebrate responsibly, cautioning that "pens down" festivities often come with serious safety risks. More than 900,000 candidates have sat for the National Senior Certificate exams over the past six weeks, and excitement is mounting as this year’s matric class prepares to write its final paper on Thursday. But the festivities that follow […]
Government's recent announcement labelling Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a National Crisis at the G20 Social Summit — followed by its official classification as a National Disaster — has sparked mixed reactions, with experts warning that the move may not have the practical impact many expect. GBV advocacy group, the Tears Foundation, says the messaging has created confusion, as the National Disaster Management Centre’s classification does not equate to […]
White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has faced backlash after saying President Cyril Ramaphosa was "running his mouth a little bit," a remark many South Africans have criticised as undiplomatic and disrespectful. Leavitt made the comment while dismissing claims that the US would participate in this weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. She said only Chargé d’Affaires, Marc Dillard, would attend, and solely to fulfil the diplomatic protocol of the […]
Non-profit organisation, Smartphones-Free Childhood SA says the country should consider following Australia, the US and parts of the EU in introducing legally enforced age restrictions for social media use. The organisation argues that excessive screen time is damaging children’s mental and physical wellbeing and warns that a lack of regulation is leaving young people exposed to serious developmental risks. SFC-SA Head of Administration, Kate Fabio, says global attitudes are shifting […]
Some social media users have accused American rapper, Nicki Minaj, of spreading false and misleading information. This follows her public endorsement of US President Donald Trump’s claims that Christians are being targeted in Nigeria, made during her speech at a UN event yesterday. Her remarks come just weeks after Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, rejected Trump’s allegations of Christian persecution. Posting on his Truth Social page, Trump said the United States […]
Australian lawmakers have defended the federal government’s decision to revoke the visa of a South African civil engineer who was seen attending a neo-Nazi rally outside the New South Wales state parliament in Sydney. Matthew Gruter, who has lived in Australia for three years, was among those who took part in an anti-Jewish protest earlier this month organised by the National Socialist Network. Members of the group, dressed in black, […]
