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General manager at Rhema Bible Church, Pastor Wayne Chaff, says the late Pastor Ray McCauley did not only change lives behind the pulpit but went out to make a difference in the world. The 75-year-old spiritual giant passed away at his home last night. McCauley started the Rhema Bible Church 45 years ago in his parent's house and has now grown to become one of the most prominent churches in the Southern […]

The newly elected mayor of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, has vowed to prioritise service delivery in township communities and address the long-standing concerns of residents.  She made the commitment earlier after succeeding ousted mayor, Cilliers Brink.  Moya secured 122 votes, beating the DA councillor's 86.  Her predecessor's tenure was marred by allegations of financial mismanagement and neglect of township communities. Speaking at the back of her appointment, Dr Moya promised […]

Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree Ellis, has announced the 23-player squad that will participate in the European Tour from 21 – 31 October. The announcement took place in Auckland Park, ahead of the African Champion’s high-profile international friendly matches against Denmark and England. Our ⭐️⭐️⭐️ our golden generation 💛 Our 23 player squad to participate in the European Tour 😍⚽️❤️🇿🇦 🇩🇰vs🇿🇦 25 October 2024 Aalborgh Stadium, Aalborgh Denmark KO 18:00 […]

  South Africans remain divided over Chris "Breezy" Brown's upcoming concert in the country. While some believe he should be barred from entering South Africa, which has a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) crisis that needs to be addressed, others say - that's not going to solve the issue. Like anti-GBV NPO, Women for Change, GBV Monitor South Africa founder, Omogolo Taunyane-Mnguni, is one of those who believes that the uproar over […]

The mother of 7-year-old, Katlego Oliphant, who is fighting for his life in ICU after eating suspected contaminated snacks, says she can only pray he pulls through.  This after five learners died in Soweto at the weekend, allegedly after consuming snacks from a local spaza shop. Lydia Oliphant's desperate cries come as she grapples with uncertainty over her son's fate.  She says while Katlego remains critical at a local hospital, […]

 Music producer, Nhlamulo 'Nota' Baloyi, has warned men that sex could get them in trouble. Posting on X hours after he was released on bail, Baloyi spoke cryptic language and said he took lashes like splashes. That warm vortex could be the gateway to hell, tread carefully… Only the chosen can descend down to those depths, take satan by the horns & return unscathed. I took those lashes like splashes, […]

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) says the will of South Africans who voted for Dr John Hlophe's participation in all parliament duties assigned to him has been constitutionally undermined. The MKP made the remarks while announcing Hlophe's resignation from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) with immediate effect. "The MK Party will not allow the name of Dr John Hlophe (MP) to be associated with or used to legitimise a patently […]

South African musical genius, Siyabonga ‘Slikour’ Metane, has described the pledge by the Arts and Culture Minister to advance hip-hop culture as a step in the right direction, saying sustainability plans for artists are key. Minister Gayton McKenzie recently announced that his department will fund at least 12 hip-hop concerts a year. He says R1 million will be set aside each month to aid hip-hop artists. Slikour says the most […]

Relatives and residents of Ngobazana Village in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, have been left in limbo after the case involving three suspects, allegedly linked to the recent fatal shooting of 18 members of the community was not on the court roll today. On Sunday, Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu raised the residents' hopes after he told those gathered at a memorial service for the deceased that three "persons of interest" […]

Johannesburg e-hailing drivers say they are living in fear of being targeted by organised criminal groups.  The recent murder of Gaza Dingani, a Bolt driver who was gunned down in Yeoville by two suspects posing as passengers, has heightened their concerns.  Kwandokhule Ngubane, one of the suspects in his murder, made a brief appearance in the Protea Magistrate's Court today.  The 26-year-old has been charged with possession of an unlicensed […]