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American rapper, GloRilla, has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after her sister accused her of failing to financially support their family, reigniting debate around the concept of “Black tax”. The Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Gloria Woods, was thrust into the spotlight after her sister, Victoria Woods, went viral on social media alleging that their family is struggling financially and often has to […]
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has made significant progress in processing funding applications for the 2026 academic year, with tens of thousands of additional students approved. Acting CEO, Waseem Carrim, said the scheme had previously flagged a major backlog of outstanding documentation. “As we move to our 2026 application cycle, we had indicated that about 200,000 students had outstanding documents with the fund,” Carrim said. He […]
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that its investigation into X - formally known as Twitter - is aimed at enabling the courts to distinguish facts from narratives. The ministry stressed that the probe seeks to establish whether the platform is preventing harmful or illegal use of its artificial intelligence systems, including ensuring that its artificial intelligence (AI) is deployed responsibly. Authorities have raised concerns about the sharing […]
Frustrated residents in Midrand and surrounding areas say they have reached breaking point, accusing Rand Water of repeated failures and empty promises as taps remain dry for days on end. Many claim they have been without water for nearly a week, saying prolonged outages have become a routine hardship rather than an exception. Rand Water says the disruptions were caused by a combination of power failures and maintenance at key […]
Some social media users have expressed mixed reactions to multi-award-winning rapper, Cassper Nyovest, after he admitted to unknowingly sharing an artificial intelligence (AI)–generated song. Nyovest, whose real name is Refiloe Phoolo, said he shared the track titled SUKA by an artist named Rea Gopane, believing it to be the work of an emerging vocalist. The hip-hop star says the incident highlighted just how advanced AI-generated music has become. "I really […]
Convicted Facebook rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to South Africa’s highest-security prison, the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says his transfer is part of routine practice, guided by established security risk assessments to ensure the safety and stability of correctional facilities. Bester was previously detained at the Kgosi Mampuru C Max facility following his dramatic escape from Mangaung […]
American rapper, Nicki Minaj, has dismissed criticism over her support for President Donald Trump, saying the backlash has only strengthened her backing of him. Minaj made the remarks while speaking at the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit in Washington on Wednesday night. Celebrities just want money Niki Minaj who's not producing very much of music anymore was seen holding hands with Donald Trump. " I support everything he does, he […]
Some social media users are calling for justice following reports of the death of a man believed to be a controversial political figure, Goolam Vowda. The 50-year-old, who was widely known for posting political exposés on X, was reportedly found at a hotel in Sandton on Wednesday under circumstances that have not yet been disclosed. No death is worth celebrating, we have lost our moral compass as peoples, I would […]
Some South African prepaid mobile users have welcomed the new regulations that they will soon allow unused data bundles to be rolled over. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) gazetted the rules yesterday, with the regulations set to take effect on 23 January 2026. Under the new framework, telecommunications companies will be required to allow at least one data rollover on the same terms and conditions as the […]
