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Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles, has hit back at what she's described as "racist and self-hating" critics following mixed reactions to her daughter's new blonde hairdo. The 42-year-old "Drunk in Love" hitmaker was accused of lightening her skin when she went blonde for her recent Renaissance film premiere. The singer rocked platinum hair and a glittery silver dress.  Some fans were not impressed with the look, with many accusing the singer […]

The only way to find a solution to ending GBV is to stop holding talk shops for the elite, but rather opening the doors for every man on the street in order for them to get a chance to actively participate in in these conversations. That's according to rights group, Voice It in Action's president, Kgothatso Moloto. "When one says it is all talk shops, it sounds as though you […]

Bulls loose-forward, Nizaam Carr, wants the Bulls to keep up their proud home record when they host the Sharks on Saturday in the seventh round of the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versveld, in Pretoria. Jake White's charges sit in third spot on the URC log after their emphatic win over Connacht last week. Saturday's clash will be the first South African derby of the season. Speaking to the media […]

Some South Africans are hopping mad over The Star's controversial headline, implying that black women do not want to use condoms. The article, which highlighted the higher prevalence of HIV infection among South African women compared to men, suggested that black women are more likely to refuse condoms during sexual intercourse.The publication cited a 2022 study into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council, as its source."(HIV) […]

Civil society forum, the South African National Aids Council (Sanac), says while the decrease in HIV infections is highly welcomed, more need to be done to decrease the gap that remains high among youth, especially young women. On Monday, a Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) study on HIV prevalence in the country, revealed that the highest prevalence of HIV in the country is among women between the ages of 15 […]

Sports Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has appointed a new Boxing South Africa Board, which comprises of seven members and will be in office for the next three years. Kodwa announced on Tuesday morning that the chairperson of the board, Sifiso Shongwe, Sakhiwo Sodo, Romy Titus, Nande Mshe, Princess Nongoma and Mary Sitata will be the new board members until 2026. They will be in office from December 12. Shongwe holds an […]

Five Springboks, who were part of the Rugby World Cup winning squad, have been nominated for the 2023 SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award. Two-time World Cup winning captain, Siya Kolisi, has been nominated for the coveted award alongside Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe and Damian Willemse SA Rugby announced the nominees, which were voted for by members of the media and key stakeholders within the […]

Global music sensation, Tyla, has made yet another international TV appearance.The "Water" hitmaker sat down with US singer, Jennifer Hudson, on her talk show, just one month after her sit down on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon".The pair discussed Hudson's deep love for African music, as well as Tyla's rise to success in the competitive music business. Showing off her viral dance moves, Tyla and the "Dream Girl's" star […]

As the festive season draws near, private investigator Mike Bolhuis has urged travelers to be positively paranoid, as they plan their holiday itinerary. The warning comes as young people usually go missing during this time, which he says, is because human traffickers are usually out on the hunt for their next victim. The private investigator has urged parents and guardians to make use of apps such as FIND ME, which […]