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Experts caution parents on sharing children’s photos online as school year begins

South African content regulator, the Film and Publication Board (FPB), is urging parents to be cautious when posting photos and videos of their children starting school on social media. While such posts often celebrate an important milestone, the FPB warns that images showing children in school uniforms, especially with visible school names, could put them at risk. The warning comes as governments around the world tighten regulations to protect children […]

January 16, 2026 47

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Kai Cenat’s fans rally behind him amid criticism over his reading skills

Some social media users have come to the defence of American streamer and YouTuber, Kai Cenat, after he faced criticism for sharing videos of himself learning to read. The 24-year-old recently went viral after posting clips in which he stumbles over certain words and looks up their meanings — content many viewers described as relatable and inspiring. However, others mocked Cenat online, focusing on his difficulty pronouncing some words. okay […]

January 15, 2026 232

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Presidency slams King Dalindyebo for spreading misinformation

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has criticised King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo for what she describes as the spread of misinformation. Ntshavheni says the King is incorrect to suggest that South Africa requires a referendum to determine its foreign policy stance, noting that the country has never used referendums for such decisions. She further linked his comments to narratives originating in the United States and organisations such as AfriForum. King Dalindyebo […]

December 10, 2025 54

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SA Guild of Actors sounds alarm over rising AI use in film and TV

The South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) has raised concerns over the growing use of Artificial Intelligence in film and television, warning that the technology is already displacing performers in an industry with almost no regulatory safeguards. The concerns mirror those raised in the United States, where actors have long cautioned that AI could replace human roles or replicate their likeness without proper compensation. Jenna Ortega speaks out on the […]

December 2, 2025 44

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SA will remain an active, constructive G20 member: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will remain a full, active and constructive member of the G20 — dismissing what he calls the United States’ theatrics. This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to bar South Africa from the G20 summit when America takes over the presidency in 2026. Trump has doubled down on false claims of white killings in South Africa — the same assertions behind his boycott […]

November 27, 2025 57 1

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Expert warns youth on cannabis risks as daily use hits record highs

SA Drug Policy researcher, Shaun Shelly, says rising global cannabis use has placed growing pressure on health systems, and South Africa should prepare for the same trend. Shelly says international research shows that as daily cannabis use increases, more young people are seeking help for anxiety, dependency, and impaired functioning linked to heavy use. "We have seen an increase in youth use because people are being prescribed it medically more, […]

November 26, 2025 46

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White House press secretary under fire after scathing remarks about Ramaphosa

White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has faced backlash after saying President Cyril Ramaphosa was "running his mouth a little bit," a remark many South Africans have criticised as undiplomatic and disrespectful. Leavitt made the comment while dismissing claims that the US would participate in this weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. She said only Chargé d’Affaires, Marc Dillard, would attend, and solely to fulfil the diplomatic protocol of the […]

November 21, 2025 224

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Ramaphosa: SA won’t be bullied, declares GBVF a national crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa "will not be bullied", insisting that the G20 declaration will go ahead without the United States. Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 Social Summit’s closing ceremony at Nasrec, Ramaphosa reaffirmed that preparations for this weekend’s historic gathering — which will host leaders from 40 nations — are on track. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump warned Pretoria against issuing a joint […]

November 20, 2025 68

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Government probing arrival of over 150 Palestinians in SA: Lamola

International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, says government is investigating the circumstances surrounding the recent arrival of more than 150 Palestinians in South Africa. Speaking at a media briefing on the country’s readiness to host the G20 Summit, Lamola raised concern about Palestinians being relocated from their homeland. The group, which travelled from Kenya, was initially denied entry at OR Tambo International Airport after immigration officials were unable to verify their […]

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