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Technology expert, Priyanka Raath, says the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is getting more advanced and people can be easily fooled. Her remarks come after a video purporting to be that of convicted US singer, Robert Kelly, popularly called R. Kelly, went viral on social media. It shows different scenes from a prison; a courtroom with a man that is said to be the singer playing the piano and singing […]

With the new school year underway, food vendors say they are taking extra precautions to ensure learner safety.  It follows a devastating spate of food-borne illnesses that claimed more than 30 young lives last year.  Of the 41 food-borne related deaths reported, at-least 38 were children. The tragedy prompted calls from communities for government to regulate unregistered spaza shops and street vendors.  Mam'Lucy Mate's magwinya (Vetkoek) business, located outside Nellmapius […]

A threat to the late "Queen of African Pop", Brenda Fassie; a loving father who was not celebrated enough for his contribution to the arts sector are some of the tributes friends, industry colleagues and relatives paid to two late South African legends, Winnie Khumalo and Victor Bogopane, affectionately known as Doc Shebeleza. The duo's memorial services were held at separate venues in Johannesburg. They both passed away, two days […]

Proteas fast bowler, Anrich Nortje, has been ruled out of the remainder of the third season of the SA20 as well as next month's ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury. Just mere days after being announced in the Proteas’ 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan, scans have revealed the extent of his injury, prompting Cricket South Africa (CSA) to make the announcement this […]

Hoerskool Akasia's management, in Pretoria North, is accused of corruption. Angry parents marked the first day of South Africa's 2025 school calendar through protest outside the school, claiming they've been asked to pay bribes to secure placement for their children. One of them, Howard Nkwe, says he is still struggling to secure placement for his 13-year-old daughter. He’s accused school officials of exploiting parents' desperation, alleging widespread bribery and corruption. […]

The new voice of "Mufasa: The Lion King", Aaron Pierre, has taken the world by storm and has women from all walks of life gushing over him. Pierre's piercing green eyes has the internet spellbound. The 30-year-old British actor recently went viral after posting his Spirit Tunnel video from the Jennifer Hudson Show, where he dances down a corridor as 'Aaron Pierre, that's Mufasa' is chanted. Aaron Pierre, that’s Mufasa […]

  As the class of 2024 looks forward to the future, experts have advised those who might still be undecided on what they want to study or whether they want to rewrite to think carefully about their next step. Education Activist, Dr Corrin Varady, says learners should look into future ready skills like data analysis, coding and cybersecurity, among others. https://hrforecast.com/a-guide-to-future-oriented-skills-skills-in-demand-to-watch-in-the-next-five-years/ The education activist in the clip below outlines how […]

Controversial blogger, Musa Khawula, has been remanded in custody after appearing before the Alexandra Magistrates Court. The 33-year-old in is hot water for allegedly contravening Section 13 of the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 and hate speech. He is due back in court next Tuesday for bail application. Authorities say the notorious blogger was apprehended in KwaZulu-Natal. “He was arrested in connection with the Sandton (GP) case, but in Dundee […]

The Pretoria Capitals handed Sunrisers Eastern Cape their second bonus point defeat of SA20 Season 3- by 6- wickets on Tuesday at Centurion. Capitals' captain, Rilee Rossouw, won the toss and elected to bowl at the short of form back-to-back champions. That decision proved justified when the men in orange slipped to 4/3 inside two overs and then 50/6 before Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer finally established a meaningful partnership. […]