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A sad start to the new year for the entertainment industry following the news of the passing of legendary musician, Winnie Khumalo. According to reports, the 51-year-old singer passed away today at her home after a short illness. Khumalo, known for hit songs such as 'Live My Life' and 'Kulezontaba', came into the music scene at the tender age of 15 as a backing vocalist for the late Brenda Fassie. […]
South Africa's Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has described leading the Proteas to their maiden ICC World Test Championship Final as the pinnacle of his Test career since his debut in 2014. South Africa secured their place in the once-off final with a commanding performance in the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion. The victory marked the culmination of a successful campaign in the WTC cycle, during which the Proteas won […]
There've been mixed reactions to 18-year-old singer Naledi Aphiwe's apology after a chaotic stage incident at the Mthandeni's Summer Experience in KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend, which caused may to question the roles of managers and event organisers. A video of the teenage musician has gone viral on social media, where she ran onto the stage while Maskandi artist, Gatsheni, was performing. She was resisted by the crowd who threw objects […]
South Africans have been urged not to panic over the new respiratory virus that's gripped China after social media users expressed concern over it. China has been dealing with a spike in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections since late last year, which has reportedly led to overcrowding in hospitals and new monitoring measures. Hong Kong, Malaysia and India have, over the past month, also reported a spike in cases. Health expert, […]
AmaZulu are to loan striker Sede Junior Dion (31) and defender Yanga Mjoli (21) to the struggling Marumo Gallants for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. As the transfer window opened last week Wednesday, AmaZulu said the 31-year-old forward and 21-year-old centre-back have signed six-month deals. The Cote d'Ivoire born striker spent two seasons at Gallants before moving to AmaZulu in mid-2022. Junior Dion and Yanga Mjoli have joined @_Marumogallants […]
Some social media users have come out in defense of Meghan Markel following the backlash she's been receiving following the announcement of her upcoming Netflix series. The star-studded series called - With Love, Meghan - is a lifestyle show that's set to premiere next Wednesday and will showcase the Duchess of Sussex's cooking skill. The first trailer of the series has caused quite a stir. https://youtu.be/Vdro1p53LYQ?si=rDi-bKZh0qxSWP6L Meghan McCain, who […]
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is urging holidaymakers to check the weather updates before returning to their destinations. The weather service has warned of heavy and disruptive rain nationwide this week. A level 8 warning has been issued for KwaZulu-Natal's coastal areas, which have been hardest hit by inclement weather. The warning comes as heavy traffic flows are expected to peak on the country's major routes as travelers return […]
In October, South Africans were left reeling after the sudden passing of six children in Naledi, Soweto, in a suspected food poisoning incident. The friends, Zinhle Maama (7), Monica Sathekge (6), Njabulo Msimango (7), Karabo Rampou (8), Isago Mabote (7), and Katleho Olifant (7), died within days of one another after eating snacks from their local spaza shop. The tragic loss of the six young lives would be the catalyst […]
Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina—that's the name of the 23-year-old who divided South Africans for most of 2024. Not only was she at the centre of an identity fraud scandal, but the controversy surrounding her citizenship laid bare how widespread corruption is at the Home Affairs Department. A can of worms was opened after South Africans questioned the model’s heritage and identity during her bid to become Miss South Africa. The public […]
2024 proved to be a significant year for South Africa, on almost all fronts. From the inception of the Government of National Unity, which some have hailed as a victory for ordinary South Africans who were tired of corruption and one-party state complacency, to local musicians and actors taking over global stages, the sporting fraternity was no different. It produced many outstanding moments, from the Springboks' successful season to the […]
