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Cultural expert, Professor Musa Xulu, has moved to quell critics' concerns over the Zulu monarch’s call on his people to embrace other cultures who want to be Zulu, saying by doing so, the Zulu nation would grow. King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, was speaking at the opening of the two-day annual reed dance, known as Umkhosi woMhlanga in KwaNongoma, on Saturday. This raised eyebrows of some from the Zulu kingdom, with critics […]

South Africa's super fan, Joy Chauke who is affectionately known as Mama Joy, is officially off the market after tying the knot with her French lover, Nicolas “Papa Joy” Pitaud. The country's most colourful and loved megafan said 'yes' to the love of her life at her home province of Limpopo at the weekend. The two love birds met last year during the Rugby World Cup in France. Mama Joy […]

Proteas seamer, Lungi Ngidi, has highlighted the importance of their upcoming three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates, stressing that they won't be taking their opponents lightly. The two nations will face each other in a series for the first time, having previously only locked horns in World Cups, including the recent T20 World Cup semi-finals earlier in the year. Speaking to the media today, Ngidi […]

Financial advisor from Inkunzi Wealth Group, Thobile Ndlovu, says its concerning that some companies haven't been contributing towards the pension funds of their employees. This comes as many South Africans have been taking advantage of the two-pot retirement system, which kicked off at the beginning of this month. According to the Pension Fund Adjudicator and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, some firms have not been contributing towards their employees’ pension […]

Former Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel, has come out in defense of Pravin Gordan following the EFF’s scathing remarks about the late former statesman.This as Gordon’s friends and family gathered at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, just hours after the news of his passing broke. The EFF, which seems to not have been moved by the former minister’s passing, says he embodied greed, corruption and elitism.The party has labelled his […]

Orlando Pirates striker, Tshegofatso Mabasa, is not worried about going up against his former coach, Morena Ramoreboli, when the Buccaneers take on Jwaneng Galaxy in their CAF Champions League second preliminary round clash in Gaborone on Saturday. Ramoreboli coached Mabasa at Bloemfontein Celtic and at Bafana Bafana (in Cosafa) and has also mentioned his familiarity with other players such as Kabelo Dlamini, Sipho Chaine, and Monnapule Saleng. Ramoreboli is the […]

Social media have been abuzz following the news that former Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, will be one of the judges at the prestigious Miss Universe Vietnam pageant. Tunzi, who many in Mzansi regard as the longest serving Miss Universe, will be at the 7th edition of the competition, which is set to take place tomorrow. The announcement of her joining the competition, was shared on a post on Instagram. […]

There's been mixed reaction to Pravin Gordhan's formidable decades of civil service. The 75-year-old politician passed away in hospital this morning after battling cancer. Gordhan retired from politics earlier this year, after having served in a number of government portfolios including Public Enterprises, National Treasury and Cogta. The ANC stalwart also served as the commissioner of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) from 1999 till 2009. While many have hailed […]

The introduction of South Africa’s two-pot pension system, which allows workers to withdraw a portion of their retirement savings annually, has sparked both concern and reflection on the country’s broader pension system, the glaring inequalities in its labour market and the hypocrisy of capital establishment. As of September 1, Alexander Forbes administrators reported withdrawal requests totaling just over R1 billion, with an estimated R270 million of that amount being paid […]

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper, Denis Onyango, is backing his teammate, Ronwen Williams, to win the prestigious Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or Awards. Onyango believes Williams can make history and become the first African to win the award since its inception in 2019. Senegal keeper, Édouard Mendy, came second behind Gianluigi Donnarumma three years ago. “It’s incredible and for a goalkeeper he has done an incredible job. It’s not easy for […]