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Claire Mawisa’s ‘aunty’ chat ignites generational gap debate

There have been mixed reactions to assertions made by seasoned broadcaster, Claire Mawisa, that she is at an age where she wants to be called 'aunty' as a form of respect. Taking to social media, the TV current affairs show presenter spoke about how, back in the day, it was respectful to call older people by aunty, uncle, amongst others. Her comments have now sparked a debate on how such a situation should be dealt with not just in social […]

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WSU says person fatally shot on campus was not a student

The Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has dismissed claims that the person who was fatally shot on campus earlier today is a student at the institution. The university says it has launched an investigation into the deceased's identity and what they were doing on campus when a resident manager allegedly opened fire on protesting students, leaving two of them injured. The students have since been discharged from hospital. The implicated manager's wife was injured, and her husband's car burnt during the […]

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Fans accuse Moja Love of hypocrisy for calling X back

Some South Africans have slammed Moja Love as hypocritical after announcing the return of Xolani 'X' Khumalo for Season 4 of Sizokthola. The TV channel confirmed his comeback in a statement released this morning. This follows the provisional withdrawal of charges against Khumalo, pending further investigation. The anti-drug activist and presenter found himself on the wrong side of the law in July 2023, while filming an episode of the popular anti-drug show. During the shoot, suspected drug dealer Robert Varrie […]

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Cardoso seething after Nedbank Cup loss

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, has called for the speedy introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology following their exit in the Nedbank Cup after narrowly losing 1-2 to Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Cardoso feels Chiefs' winning goal, scored by substitute Ashley du Preez, should not have stood -  suggesting it was offside. He came to the post-match conference with his phone to show members of the media how his side was knocked out of the competition. […]

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Activist says young people need to be educated on apartheid crimes

The NGO dedicated to address apartheid crimes, Khulumani Support Group, is urging young people to acquaint themselves about the brutality of the apartheid regime to ensure that such crimes never happen again. The NGO's Dr Marjorie Johnson is also advocating for those behind the crimes to be held accountable, instead of authorities going around in circles. Khulumani Support Group's remarks come as the Pietermaritzburg High Court is this week hearing the inquest on late anti-apartheid activist and former ANC president, […]

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China TikTok leaves luxury brands’ lovers with heart palpitations

Some luxury brands' lovers are having a meltdown on social media after multiple videos of Chinese manufacturers have surfaced exposing where the high-end products are allegedly made. As the trade war between China and the United States rages on, the patriotic Chinese business people on TikTok are fighting back, revealing that most expensive items including from Gucci, Prada, Hermes and Louis Vuitton (LV) are made for far less in their country without any quality compromise. The unexpected move came after […]

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Naledi you are playing with fire, Fifi Cooper warns after theft allegations

Musician, Naledi Aphiwe, has come under fire, once again, and has been labelled an attention seeker after accusing rapper Fifi Cooper of stealing her iPhone 16. Without mentioning any names directly, Aphiwe claimed she had her phone with her until a "certain" celebrity entered the bathroom where they had been taking pictures. She implied that the celebrity abruptly left the event following the disappearance of the phone. “When we tracked the phone, it showed it was still at the venue […]

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To celebrate the release of ‘Sinners’, Y is giving away R2500 and double tickets to the screening of Sinners before it releases. To enter, watch the trailer and answer a qualifying question on @yfm on the socials, along with #Sinners. If selected, you’ll go head-to-head with another Yirer on Uncensored between 8pm and 10pm, where you and another Yirer will have 90 seconds to tell us about the best night of your life that could have been your last… Winner […]

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Casket-bearing protestors demand immediate action over mere words

Hundreds of  demonstrators from all walks of life and every spectrum of sexuality took their frustration over the poor implementation of the country's laws against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) to the Union Buildings, demanding urgent action to address the scourge that has devastating impact to the well-being of families, communities and the country at large. The demonstration, which was organised and led by non-profit organisation, Women For Change, handed a petition signed by approximately 150 000 people to Presidency […]

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