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Business owner and strategist, Sne "The Marketer" Mkhize,  is encouraging young and aspiring entrepreneurs to grow their brands steadily, stressing the importance of identifying red flags before signing any contracts. "Many young entrepreneurs feel so intimidated starting out in the business industry that they are even ashamed to ask for help. I always say it's better to delay a deal than to spend years recovering from it," says Mkhize. Mkhize […]

Youth-led health movement #Keready’s leader, Dr Katlego Selikane, has emphasised the urgent need for comprehensive education to help dismantle the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, particularly among young people and females. Selikane was responding to the findings of the latest UNAIDS and SANAC Global AIDS Report, which was launched on Thursday at Bertha Gxowa Hospital in Germiston, in Ekurhuleni. The report revealed that in 2024, 630 000 people died from AIDS-related causes […]

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has taken a firm stand against FIFA’s decision to schedule the Men’s Club World Cup during two major women’s football tournaments, calling it a clear sign of blatant disrespect to the women’s game. The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is currently happening in Morocco while the Women's Euro's are ongoing in Switzerland. Ellis feels that the world's eyes should be on women's football, […]

The state has confirmed it is preparing to consolidate two additional criminal cases opened at the Pretoria West and Lyttelton police stations against controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. While the nature of the charges has not yet been disclosed, the state indicated that the cases will be merged with existing proceedings. Matlala, his wife Tsakani, co-accused, Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates' Court over charges […]

The so-called Government of National Unity (GNU) is increasingly showing signs of disentanglement. What was sold as a rational, inclusive political solution to South Africa’s fragmentation has now become a battleground of political sabotage, legal threats, ideological backstabbing, and administrative stagnation. Week in and week out, the GNU plays host to a political game where the ANC and DA chase each other, all the while lashing out with a venomous […]

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal investigating alleged sexual misconduct by Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has been adjourned and will reconvene on the 21st of October for oral arguments from both parties. The tribunal wrapped up earlier than expected on Thursday after the cross-examination of Mbenenge by evidence leader, advocate Salome Scheepers, concluded. Mbenenge’s legal representative, advocate Muzi Sikhakhane, informed the tribunal that the defence had no further witnesses to […]

Feminist and human rights activist, Lebo Ramafoko, has urged social media users to be moved by facts and not emotions. Ramafoko's appeal comes after a digital creator Belinda "Bee" Moloto recently went viral on social media following her appeal for donations, claiming she was left stranded in Durban following an altercation with her partner at the popular horse racing event, the Durban July. After some generous people, who were not […]

The Grand Chamber of the European Court has upheld a 2023 ruling confirming that Caster Semenya’s, appeal to a Swiss Federal Tribunal against regulations barring her from competing was in violation of her rights. The double 800m Olympic champion, is contesting World Athletics regulations that requires female athletes with differences in sexual development to medically lower their testosterone levels. While the Grand Chamber's decision, part of the European Court of […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation on Sunday in response to explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. A matter that the president has described to be of grave national security concern, emphasising that it is vital that the integrity of the country’s security services is safeguarded and that the rule of law is affirmed. Mkhwanazi’s fiery media briefing earlier this week has set off a […]

Former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba's urgent attempt to block the airing of his ex-wife Norma Mngoma's tell-all interview on Showmax has been dismissed by the Gauteng High Court. On Wednesday, Judge Julian Yende ruled in favour of MultiChoice - clearing the way for the broadcast of the highly anticipated episode, which is expected to reveal personal and potentially damaging details about Gigaba and Mngoma’s former marriage. Gigaba had argued that […]