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Social media has been abuzz after images and videos surfaced showing the 'prestigious' Miss Universe Nigeria. The spotlight has been on the pageant after the 'controversial' Chidimma Adentshina was recruited to take part in it following her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa competition. Miss Chidimma does not look impressed with the setup for the “prestigious” Miss Universe Nigeria!🥹 pic.twitter.com/eOxsbhM7EK — 𝗢𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗲 🔥🚀 (@unclescrooch) August 25, 2024 So this […]

Springbok centre, Jesse Kriel, is of the view that the Boks are currently a much better team than they were in the 2023 World Cup final against New Zealand in Paris. The two nations will renew their bitter rivalry on Saturday afternoon at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium. The Springboks have already won their first two matches of the Rugby Championship, away, against Australia. Both matches saw the Springboks winning […]

Civil rights organisation, #NotInMyName International, says the involvement of South African citizens in cross-border crimes is tantamount to treason. The organisation was reacting to the visa scandal, South Africa's ambassador to Dubai,  Tsepo Lebona, is embroiled in. Lebona allegedly orchestrated break-ins at his office as part of his visa-selling scheme to United Arab Emirates (UAE) citizens. The diplomat is accused of issuing handwritten study visas and work permits to applicants. […]

Managing Director at Reputation First Group, Tshepo Matseba, says fabricated death-rumors shared on digital platforms about individuals don’t only impact them but their loved ones too. “The rumors of someone suggesting that they have passed on can be devastating, especially on digital platforms, where children have access.“ says Matseba. Matseba referenced to an example of a child receiving news of their parent’s death on social media, saying such information has […]

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton Mckenzie has lauded Lewis Hamilton for supporting the plan to have a Formula 1 race in South Africa. We truly appreciate the help of @LewisHamilton , we will make sure it’s coming to South Africa this time. I also wanna thank Minister @PatriciaDeLille for her passion and help. https://t.co/oGjTvG1GIr — Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) August 23, 2024 The minister met with Acting President Paul Mashatile […]

Cape  Town City coach, Eric Tinkler, is optimistic of his side's chances in next  Tuesday's MTN8 first-leg semi-final encounter against his former team, Orlando  Pirates. The  Citizens will host the Buccaneers at the DHL Stadium on Tuesday night (19:30  kick-off) with a return fixture scheduled just four days later in Soweto. Tinkler’s troops will be looking to cause an upset, with the Sea Robbers aiming to defend the title that […]

The South African e-hailing Association (SAeHA), has raised concern over the possible xenophobic violence, the Bolt prank on social media might spark between South Africans and Nigerians. The SAEHA's remarks come hot on the heels of e-hailing service Bolt's decision to block inter-continental rides, following a surge of fake rides that cost drivers their time and money. Initially, some South Africans on social media have been participating in a trend […]

Orlando  Pirates coach, Jose Riveiro, is aware that the Buccaneers will not have it easy on Friday night when they face Madagascar champions, Disciples FC. This is the second leg of their first preliminary round tie in the CAF Champions League at the  Orlando Stadium tonight. The fixture is on a knife's edge after the first leg hosted by Disciples in  Mauritius ended in a goalless stalemate, despite Pirates creating […]

MK National Organiser Floyd Shivambu has clarified his decision to leave the EFF, saying it was not driven by the party's electoral decline. Shivambu, a co-founder of the EFF, addressed speculation about his departure during a media briefing on Thursday, alongside MK Party President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Dr John Hlope. His appointment as MK's National Organiser comes days after his resignation from the EFF. Shivambu says his decision […]