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Residents of Phum'lamqashi informal settlement near Lenasia, in Johannesburg, say they are facing a devastating and unlivable water crisis. This comes after Joburg Water cut off illegal connections in the area on Monday, leaving them without running water for five days now. Aggrieved residents took to the streets in violent protest, demanding that their water supply be restored. By today, scores of residents began queuing since the early hours of […]

Many South Africans are heartbroken over Mia Le Roux's decision to withdraw from the 2024 Miss Universe Pageant. Le Roux has been suffering from severe vertigo affecting her balance.  The reigning Miss SA queen has also cited deaf fatigue as part of her health challenges. Deaf fatigue is a common result of hearing loss that occurs when the brain works harder to process sounds and words. South Africans, who continue […]

Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) without kicking a ball after South Sudan beat the Republic of the Congo 3-2 in a Group K clash. That victory means Congo (four points) cannot catch either South Africa, who are currently second in the group on eight points, or leaders Uganda, who have 10 points. The top two teams from each group qualify for Africa's most […]

Senior Counsellor at Love Life, Malebo Makgaka, says people who are bullies always work in groups. She describes this as the first sign of collective bullying. Makgaka was reacting to the recent developments in Lesego Peka's fight for justice for her baby, Kaone, who died under questionable circumstances. Following the successful exhuming of Kaone's remains, she now finds herself in the middle of another battle. She alleges that she's now […]

Authorities and NPOs are urging young people who can't take care of their newborns to place their children up for adoption instead of abandoning them. They were reacting to the news of a newborn, who was left for dead in a refuse bag at a dumping site in Amanzimtoti, outside Durban. According to the Department of Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal, the infant was found by a community member. The child, […]

Governance expert, Professor Sam Koma, says no country that would allow criminality and defiance to continue to rear its head without consequences. Koma's remarks come amid mixed reactions to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni's utterances on illegal miners who have been refusing to come to the surface in Stilfontein, in the North West, fearing arrest. The miners have reportedly run out of basic necessities and are said to have […]

Hip-hop artist Lesely 'Da L.E.S'  Mampe says he owes it all to God as he recovers from a stroke. The music sensation suffered a severe stroke on his birthday in July and was hospitalised. In a statement giving an update on his health, Da L.E.S expressed gratitude for being alive. "He is receiving rehabilitation and is taking things slow with the support of his loving family" He says it's truly a miracle that […]

South African Football Association (Safa) President, Dr Danny Jordaan, will return to court on the 5th of next month after he was released on R20 000 bail earlier today. He says he intends pleading not guilty to the fraud allegations levelled against him. [WATCH] SAFA President Danny Jordaan, Safa CFO Gronie Hluyo, and Grit Communications' Trevor Neethling appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court for charges of theft and corruption […]

‏Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Michael Masiapato, says they are prepared for fresh protests, should tensions escalate at the Mozambican border.  His comments come as police and border management authorities remain on high alert following the unrest at the Lebombo border post last week.  The commissioner says at this stage, the post remains open as they have not identified any immediate threats.  “Everything is going according to plan. We continue […]