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Sociologist, Dr Mbali Mazibuko, says young couple's decision to not want children at their weddings signifies social class mobility. Mazibuku says the events that young people and the middle-class host speak to the growing consumer culture in the country which is evident by the well curated weddings and other social events they host. She was weighing in on a fresh social media conversation on whether children should be invited to […]
A man has taken to social media, threatening to sue the Health Department and his medical doctor for failing to warn him about the side effects of circumcision. The man, Abednego, has also called on men who want to join his lawsuit to message him. The US-based South African claims that his sexual health was significantly better before undergoing the procedure, and he feels deceived by the health authorities. "We […]
Convicted killer-couple, Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, return to the Pretoria High Court this morning for pre-sentencing proceedings. In November, the pair were convicted for orchestrating the brutal murder of Lerato’s ex-partner and father of her child, Sibusiso Sithebe. The couple, found guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and fraud, will argue for leniency before the court determines their final sentence. The Mahlangus’ crime was part of a plan to […]
The Proteas have bowed out of another major international tournament in the knockout stages. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck brilliant centuries as New Zealand posted the highest-ever Champions Trophy total of 362-6 in their semi-final against South Africa in Lahore, Pakistan. Ravindra amassed a 101-ball 108 while Williamson hit 102 off 94 balls on a batting-friendly Gaddafi Stadium pitch after New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat […]
With just six weeks in office, US President Donald Trump has the world on its toes. Trump started off his second term with a bang, from signing over 200 executive orders to withdrawing from organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) amongst others, to cutting foreign aid across the world, leaving countries scrambling about what their next move will be. He has reversed the course of US policy […]
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is calling on the Minister of Police to immediately declassify the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report on PhalaPhala and give South Africans the transparency they deserve. In a written response to ATM's parliamentary question, Minister Senzo Mchunu refused to release the report, saying it was top secret. He did not give reasons for why the report was classified. IPID investigated the conduct of the […]
Media personality, Somizi Mhlongo, has found himself at the centre of a heated public dispute with businessman and promoter, 'ManB' Tyekana, who has accused the renowned choreographer of unprofessionalism. The drama began when Somizi was booked by ManB for an event in East London. Things took an unexpected turn when the 52-year-old seemingly used the opportunity to attend another gig he was also booked for in the province, raising eyebrows […]
The Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, announced that 296 spaza shops have been closed downs as of 02 March as a direct response to national government’s call for the registration of local spaza shops and all food handling outlets by the 28th of February 2025. This forms part of the oversight drive by provincial and local governments in response non-compliance concerns particularly in Gauteng. The recent […]
Social media users have expressed concern for TV host, Gayle King, who is set to embark on a space trip in one of billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket ships this year. The 70-year-old will be joining Bezos' fiancé, Lauren Sánchez; musician Katy Perry; research scientist, Amanda Nguyen; former NASA engineer, Aisha Bowe, and film producer, Kerianne Flynn. Speaking during an interview, King revealed that she was terrified about the looming experience. […]
The EFF is calling on South Africans to support the Student Debt Relief Bill that's aimed at cancelling student debt. The draft bill is open for public comment until the end of this month. The party's call comes just weeks after some institutions of higher learning across the country were rocked by student protests over accommodation and historic debt. According to the EFF student command president, Sihle Lonzi, if approved […]
