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The actual turnout at American actor and musician Will Smith's UK concert has come under scrutiny, amid allegations that AI-generated crowds were used in footage shared online. Some social media users raised questions after Smith posted a video thanking fans, saying: “My favourite part of the tour is seeing you all up close. Thank you for seeing me, too.” The Hollywood star is currently touring Europe, Morocco and the United Kingdom […]

Content creator and influencer, Honour Zuma, popularly known as Cyan Boujee, has come under fire following her apology over the controversial Alabuga Start program in Russia. The 24-year-old's apology follows widespread criticism for promoting a program, which many believe may be linked to a trafficking operation targeting young South African women. The Alabuga Start program is marketed as a two-year opportunity for young women abroad. However, it is currently under […]

Controversial businessman, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, will spend more days behind bars after his attempted murder case was postponed to next week, for a formal bail application. Matlala, his wife Tsakani, and three other co-accused - Musa Kekana, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, and the daughter of one of the accused - face charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The businessman is accused of orchestrating a failed assassination attempt on […]

Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, insists that he is innocent - arguing that National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s decision to suspend him was both unlawful and procedurally flawed. Sibiya approached the Pretoria High Court to challenge his suspension, which followed explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The case was expected to be heard today, but the applicants instead requested a special allocation rather than proceeding on the urgent […]

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has suspended the Department's Deputy Director-General, Jabu Hlatshwayo and Director-General, Adv Doctor Mashabane, following delays in the start of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The commission was set to begin hearings on 1 September, but the Justice Department failed to procure the required infrastructure in time. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the Commission in April, in response to KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's […]

The police’s handling of key evidence in the case of embattled lawyer, Carel Benjamin Schoeman, came under intense scrutiny during today’s proceedings. Schoeman, who faces 26 charges including rape, child exploitation, human trafficking, and kidnapping, is at the center of a fresh controversy as his defense team, claims police mishandled sensitive evidence saying it may have even tampered with. He is alleged to have purchased a 13-year-old girl from her […]

Residents of Hammanskraal have threatened to take the law into their own hands should murder accused Lazarus Anthonio be granted bail. The 26-year-old Portuguese national was arrested last week for allegedly stabbing his 20-year-old ex-girlfriend, Kgaogelo Marota, multiple times. Her body was discovered outside a tavern in Maubane Village near Hammanskraal. Following the attack, Anthonio reportedly went to his residence where he attempted to kill his current girlfriend, before posting […]

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach, Cedric Kaze, says Wednesday’s league clash against champions, Mamelodi Sundowns will serve as the perfect measure of the team’s progress. Chiefs, head into the fixture at FNB Stadium with confidence, having secured three consecutive wins over Stellenbosch FC, Polokwane City and Richards Bay FC. The Brazilians come into this fixture licking their wounds after Orlando Pirates dumped them out of the MTN8 cup competition in the […]

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 […]