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Building a home you can hear | Vuyo McGlad redefines Joburg’s live music scene

At just 26, Kwanda Tangweni — better known as Vuyo McGlad — is quietly reshaping how young South Africans experience music, culture, and community As the founder of NarowBi and Kids Love Jazz, McGlad has created spaces that feel less like events and more like living rooms: warm, intentional environments where jazz, poetry, fashion and conversation coexist without hierarchy or gatekeeping. "We start by asking: what do we want people to exhale into when they arrive?" McGlad explains. "Feeling becomes […]

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DJ Warras remembered as family calls on South Africans to honour his legacy

The family of slain DJ and podcaster, Warras, has called on South Africans to honour his legacy by celebrating his life and the values he stood for. The funeral service of the former Y DJ, Warrick Stock, was held in Rosebank on Tuesday, following his tragic shooting in Johannesburg last week. Speaking at the service, DJ Warras’ sister, Nicole Stock-Mbatha, said her late brother belonged not only to his family, but to the nation. Stock-Mbatha said that while his physical […]

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Minnie Dlamini rejects claims that she stole NLC funds

Media personality, Minenhle 'Minnie' Dlamini, has denied allegations that she stole money from the National Lottery Commission (NLC) in 2016, accusing the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of unfairly damaging her reputation. Dlamini is reportedly among several beneficiaries who received funding through the Mshandukani Foundation, a non-profit organisation implicated in the SIU’s investigation into the misuse of NLC funds. She says she was booked at the time for a professional engagement and was paid R50,000 for services that ultimately did not […]

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Tributes pour in for slain DJ Warras as family and colleagues honor his legacy

Family, friends and colleagues of slain media personality and former Y personality, DJ Warras, gathered in Sandton on Friday to celebrate his life, remembering him as a gifted broadcaster, devoted father and outspoken thinker whose voice resonated across social and cultural divides. Warras, whose real name was Warrick Stock, was shot and killed earlier this week in the Johannesburg CBD after being approached by three unknown men. Police say the suspects fled the scene on foot and remain at large. […]

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2025 in Review | Mkhwanazi’s July 6 bombshell rewrote South Africa’s political landscape

  The 6th of July 2025 marked a turning point in South Africa's political landscape when KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, appeared before the nation in full military regalia and laid bare what he described as deep-rooted rot within the criminal justice system. Mkhwanazi ignited a political storm after placing several high-profile politicians and senior officials at the centre of the alleged corruption, including embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu (who is on special leave), suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, […]

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Alleged holiday scammer to learn bail fate next week

Alleged vacation swindler, Premila Shunmugam, will find out next week whether she will be granted bail. The 57-year-old woman is accused of defrauding clients since 2006, with the most recent case involving more than R5 million under the pretense of operating a travel agency, Silver Touch Events and Travel. Prosecutor Chris Maruma told the Pretoria Magistrate's Court that the evidence against Shunmugam is overwhelming, suggesting she remain in custody at least until her trial concludes. In addition to the 37 […]

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NTI workers face bleak festive season without salaries

North West Transport Investment (NTI) employees, supported by the South African Workers Union Ya Bashumi, have taken their fight for unpaid salaries to the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, demanding the immediate release of an outstanding subsidy owed to the state-owned bus operator. The demonstration follows months of unpaid wages, with workers warning that ongoing delays could leave them spending yet another festive season without an income. The union says the situation has pushed employees to the brink, placing […]

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MK Party accuses Batohi of arrogance, lodges formal complaints

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has accused National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Advocate Shamila Batohi of arrogance and misconduct, following her abrupt departure from proceedings at the Nkabinde Inquiry without permission. The party's acting parliamentary leader, Des van Rooyen, said Batohi's conduct showed “utter arrogance” unbecoming of someone holding such a senior office, adding that legal consequences should follow. The party has lodged two formal complaints against Batohi with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), accusing her of corruption and […]

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Thuli Madonsela claims eviction attempt, raises estate irregularity concerns

Former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, has revealed that she allegedly faced an attempt to evict her from the home she shared with her late partner, Richard Edward Foxton, just days after his death, an experience she says left her and her children traumatised while they were still in mourning. Madonsela spoke during an online media briefing on Wednesday, addressing ongoing concerns for her personal safety and raising serious questions about the administration of her late partner’s estate. She alleges that […]

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