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The South African Guild of Actors says the passing of veteran actress, Nandi Nyembe, has once again exposed the deep structural failures within the country's entertainment industry. Affectionately known as Mam Nandi, Nyembe passed away over the weekend at the age of 75 — just four days after celebrating her birthday. She had been wheelchair-bound in recent months due to deteriorating health. Renowned for her powerful performances in iconic series […]

Nigerian music sensation, Ayra Starr's, recent performance at Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour earlier this week, has sparked social media comparisons to South African Grammy award winner Tyla. The way we can all tell who she's imitating is actually embarrassing😭 https://t.co/kxTG6Cbvzm — 𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓲💋 (@ohyessratii) August 21, 2025 While some said that their style isn't exactly similar, others further pointed out that the 23-year-old's aesthetic is similar to Mzansi's star […]

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader, Gayton McKenzie, says he is innocent and ready to defend himself in court if necessary. In a detailed letter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), McKenzie argued that none of his old tweets, which recently resurfaced on social media, demonstrated an intention to incite harm or promote hatred. The PA leader says he only found out through social media reports that the Commission was […]

Families of the Life Esidimeni victims have accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of dragging its feet on justice, nine years after they brutally lost their loved ones. This follows the NPA’s disclosure to families that a legal opinion recommends prosecuting Qedani Mahlangu and Dr. Makgabo Manamela but only for two out of 144 people who lost their lives at the facility. Last year, the Pretoria High Court handed down […]

Black Scottish people have recently taken center stage on social media, drawing global attention and sparking conversations about the diversity of Black identities around the world. Their presence has generated significant interest online, particularly among African-American content creators, who have reflected on how the diversity of blackness across the globe, encompasses a wide range of cultures and experiences. Some have jokingly admitted they didn’t know Black Scots even existed at all. […]

Some social media users have rejected a proposal by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s advisors for Zulu people to make monthly donations toward the upkeep of his estate. Reports indicate that each Zulu person would be expected to contribute R10 per month to the royal household as it seeks greater independence from the state. The proposal comes days after, King Misuzulu, announced that the annual Umkhosi woMhlanga, also known as the Zulu […]

Mozambican national, Phethe Simiao, has admitted to being intoxicated when he raped and killed 6-year-old, Amantle Samane. Simiao appeared in the Johannesburg High Court today, where he pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping, murder, and contravening the Immigration Act. In his plea, the 25-year-old detailed how he carried out his violent attack on the six-year-old, revealing that he strangled the Amantle to conceal the crime. During proceedings, Amantle’s mother was […]

Grammy-winning rapper, Cardi B, has spoken out amid the backlash faced by South African music star Tyla, questioning whether fans truly dislike celebrities. The 23-year-old artist has been targeted on social media over her identity and the sales of her latest album. The controversy reignited after an old TikTok video of Tyla discussing her ethnicity resurfaced, sparking fresh debate online. @breakfastclubam asked #tyla about the “coloured” vs. black woman debate […]

The latest US State Department's report on Human Rights violations in South Africa has been widely criticized, with legal experts and government officials denouncing it as politically biased and inaccurate. Human Rights lawyer, Sheldon Magardie, says it's unfortunate that the reports, which were once a trusted and well-known research tool, have become politicized. Margardie says this has become evident, particularly under US President Donald Trump's administration. The annual document which […]