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Cultural expert condemns tribalism, urges national unity

Cultural expert, Musa Xulu, has spoken out against tribalism and cultural superiority, warning that such attitudes threaten South Africa's unity and fuel division. Xulu made the remarks in response to tribalist and colorist comments directed at Nokubonga Ngobeni, the wife of Shaka iLembe star Wiseman Ncube. Ncube recently married his long-time partner in a traditional ceremony in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, attended by family, friends, and colleagues. https://www.tiktok.com/@sbahlengenjabulo/video/7555406149932043527?q=WISEMAN%20MCUBE&t=1759228873266 Although many people celebrated […]

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Tiwa faces ‘savage’ backlash for apologising on behalf of Tyla

Nigerian Artist, Tiwa Savage, has faced major backlash on social media users after apologising on behalf of South African Grammy winner Tyla, who labels herself as "coloured"—a term many Americans find offensive due to the country’s history. Savage made the apology during an interview on America’s popular radio show The Breakfast Club this week, explaining that Tyla did not intend any harm. "Where I am from, when something like that […]

todaySeptember 26, 2025 267

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HIV/AIDS activists concerned over UNAIDS looming closure

HIV/AIDS activist organisation, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), says the looming closure of UNAIDS is a major setback that threatens decades of progress in the fight against HIV. The United Nations recently proposed closing the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS by the end of 2026 following significant funding cuts by the US. This comes months after President Donald Trump slashed global HIV/AIDS funding, raising alarm over the impact on South […]

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‘Alcohol ads are shaping the next generation of drinkers’: SAAPA

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance is calling for stricter regulations on alcohol advertising, warning that exposure significantly increases the risk of underage drinking. Earlier this week, SAAPA shared research, which shows children exposed to alcohol marketing are more likely to start drinking at a young age and engage in heavy consumption. The survey shows that nearly 50,000 learners revealed high levels of underage drinking, with alcohol often sourced from shops, […]

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South Africa still searching for medal at World Champs

Sinesipho Dambile is now South Africa's only remaining realistic hope for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo qualifying for the men’s 200m final on Thursday. The 23-year-old secured his spot by finishing third in his semi-final. Meanwhile, 400m SA champion, Zakithi Nene, missed out on a podium finish, placing fifth in the final with a time of 44.55 seconds. Botswana’s Busang Collen Kebinatshipi made history by winning […]

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Dambile, van Niekerk through to World Champs semis

South African 200m champion, Sinesipho Dambile and former world champion Wayde van Niekerk, have both advanced to the semifinals of the 200m event at the World Championships in Tokyo. Both athletes secured automatic qualification on Wednesday, by finishing in the top three of their respective heats. Dambile placed third in his heat with a time of 20.27 seconds, just behind second-placed Nigerian Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike. Van Niekerk, who won silver […]

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Edgar Lungu’s family suffer another legal blow in burial dispute

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an appeal by the family of former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, which upheld a previous ruling that he must be buried in Zambia. The family approached the court for leave to appeal the matter in the Supreme Court of Appeal. But the High Court in Pretoria found that there were no reasonable prospects for success. The ruling is seen as a legal victory […]

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G20 Prep | Urban 20 Summit kicks off in Joburg

  Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero, has raised concern over city's the high migration rate in and rapid population growth, warning that the strain on infrastructure is becoming unsustainable. He was speaking at the opening of the three-day Urban 20 (U20) Summit in Sandton, co-hosted by Johannesburg and Tshwane as part of South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency. The three-day which got underway today, brings together lobal city leaders to shape urban […]

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The festive season is upon us: Here’s what you need to know to keep it fun and safe!

It’s almost that time of the year. It's important to prepare for the festive season and ensure that you make it safely to the other side of 2019. From Choice Assorteds, to six packs, fireworks and the joy of spending time with family, We all can agree that a South African festive season is like no other in the world. Here, the sun blazes different (LOL), our music pops, we […]

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