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The South African Guild of Actors says the passing of veteran actress, Nandi Nyembe, has once again exposed the deep structural failures within the country's entertainment industry. Affectionately known as Mam Nandi, Nyembe passed away over the weekend at the age of 75 — just four days after celebrating her birthday. She had been wheelchair-bound in recent months due to deteriorating health. Renowned for her powerful performances in iconic series […]

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has issued a strong warning to young South African women, urging them to exercise extreme caution when considering job opportunities abroad. This comes in the wake of viral videos circulating on social media, in which influencers are seen promoting a so-called Start Program in Russia. The Alabuga Start program, reportedly a two-year opportunity for young women abroad, has gained traction through endorsements […]

Delegates participating in the Y20 Summit have emphasized the importance of youth cohesion, as a driving force for influencing government policy and fostering social change. The five-day summit, held in Boksburg, brought together hundreds of youth from across the continent and around the globe. The Y20 Summit, a youth engagement group under the G20, serves as a platform for young leaders to draft recommendations that will be presented to G20 […]

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has been forced to replace injured Bok centurion Willie le Roux with Aphelele Fassi at fullback for the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday. Le Roux, who became the eighth player in South African rugby history to feature in 100 Tests earlier this season, suffered a niggle at training earlier this week and has not responded to treatment. This prompted Erasmus […]

Nigerian music sensation, Ayra Starr's, recent performance at Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour earlier this week, has sparked social media comparisons to South African Grammy award winner Tyla. The way we can all tell who she's imitating is actually embarrassing😭 https://t.co/kxTG6Cbvzm — 𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓲💋 (@ohyessratii) August 21, 2025 While some said that their style isn't exactly similar, others further pointed out that the 23-year-old's aesthetic is similar to Mzansi's star […]

  The Johannesburg Magistrates Court has denied bail for one of the four people arrested in connection to the viral smoking incident involving a 4-year-old boy from Newclare, west of Johannesburg. The 30-year-old, identified as accused number two, was arrested alongside three others - including the child’s mother - after a video surfaced allegedly showing the group encouraging the boy to light and smoke an unknown substance using a bottleneck […]

  The 26-year-old man who confessed to killing his ex-girlfriend on social media has been arrested. The suspect allegedly fatally stabbed 20-year-old, Kgaugelo Marota, and attempted to kill his current 20-year-old girlfriend. Marota's body was found lying next to a tavern with multiple stab wounds in Maubane village on Thursday. Police say the suspect allegedly went back to his house after killing Marota and stabbed his current girlfriend multiple times. The victim was […]

Some young activists have added their voices to the calls for Israel to halt its continued onslaught on Gaza. Scores of demonstrators marched to the Department of Trade and Industry in Tshwane today, accusing Israel of undermining development through continued aggression in its war against Palestine. The protest, held under the banner of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA), saw hundreds of participants braving the scorching sun, […]

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader, Gayton McKenzie, says he is innocent and ready to defend himself in court if necessary. In a detailed letter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), McKenzie argued that none of his old tweets, which recently resurfaced on social media, demonstrated an intention to incite harm or promote hatred. The PA leader says he only found out through social media reports that the Commission was […]