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Award-winning TV and radio host, Thami Ngubeni, has distanced herself from a deepfake video of her encouraging people to invest in a financial scheme. The recording is doing the rounds on social media platform, Facebook. In the video, the broadcaster, featuring South African-born tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa, is telling people about a platform where they can make a quick buck. Deepfake is the use of Artificial […]

Controversial music executive, Nhlamulo Baloyi, better known as Nota, is set to spend the festive season from the comfort of his home. Baloyi was released earlier this week after spending less than 20 days behind bars. The 34-year-old officially hinted at his release in two social media posts, one of which he was asking about where he will spend thanksgiving. Baloyi, who was arrested last month while appearing for his […]

Non-profit child protection organisation, Women and Men Against Child Abuse, is urging South Africans not to turn a blind eye when they suspect that a child is abused or neglected but should contact the police and the Department of Social Development. The organisation is reacting to the case of a 32-year-old woman who is on trial for alleged human trafficking; conspiracy to commit robbery and making a false statement to […]

While the SAPS seems to be making some strides in their fight against crime in the country, concerns about Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remain from various quarters. Earlier, Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, revealed that the murder rate has dropped by 5.8%, while sexual offences went down by 2.5%, and rape decreased by 3.1% during the second quarter of this year. GBV stats’ breakdown 10 191 rapes were reported during the period […]

TV and radio personality, Afrika Mdutyulwa aka Smash Afrika, has advised Yires wishing to enter the entertainment space to always remain true to themselves and be easy to work with. The entertainer began his presenting career as a Y DJ in 2012. Mdutyulwa, who has worked on various shows at the station for five years, was recently named as the new host for Big Brother Mzansi. The 36-year-old will take […]

Yires, who suspect they might have completed the recalled batch of Yaz Plus birth control pills, are encouraged to visit their doctor or pharmacy urgently, as they might be at risk of falling pregnant. Yesterday, the pharmaceutical company, along with the South African Health Products Authority (SAHPA) announced a recall of some of its batches. The error is recorded only on batch WEW96J, which expires in March 2026. The recall […]

Authorities and NPOs are urging young people who can't take care of their newborns to place their children up for adoption instead of abandoning them. They were reacting to the news of a newborn, who was left for dead in a refuse bag at a dumping site in Amanzimtoti, outside Durban. According to the Department of Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal, the infant was found by a community member. The child, […]

The Psychological Society of South Africa’s Shazia Ismail Mia says while social media provides a platform for creativity and connection, it also comes with significant risks to mental health challenges that sometimes lead to poor decisions, in pursuit of attention or validation. Mia warns that when individuals become consumed by the idea of social media fame, they may also experience a distortion in their sense of reality and accountability. She […]

Image: Thulani Mbele The Former Director General of Water Affairs, Professor Mike Muller, says the City of Johannesburg needs to find a balance when conducting its operations to disconnect illegal connections. The scholar says while the move is commendable, residents should not be left completely without water, as a basic need. Prof Muller's remarks come as the community of the Phumlamqashi informal settlement near Lenasia, have threatened to reconnect themselves […]