Kaizer Chiefs Offered R16 Million Deal as Soweto Giants Eye Premiership Title
Kaizer Chiefs have started the 2025/26 season strongly, and with a R16 million offer from Polokwane Municipality on the table, Amakhosi look set for both financial and on-field success.
Johannesburg Preschool Teacher Amber Lee Hughes Convicted of Murder and Rape of Four-Year-Old Stepdaughter
The South Gauteng High Court has convicted 25-year-old preschool teacher Amber Lee Hughes of murdering and raping her four-year-old stepdaughter, Nada-Jane Challita. The case, which shocked Johannesburg, has been postponed…
Taiwan Rebukes South Africa’s Ronald Lamola Over False Claim on Washington Office
Taiwan has strongly refuted South Africa’s Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola’s claim that it has no representative office in Washington, DC. The Taiwanese government accused Ronald Lamola of spreading…
French Montana Engaged to Dubai’s Sheikha Mahra After Her High-Profile Divorce
Rapper French Montana has confirmed his engagement to Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra, marking a new chapter for the royal following her widely discussed divorce. The couple, spotted together since 2024,…
Matric Dance Police Officers Suspended for Blue Light Escort
KZN police officers have been suspended after using a state vehicle for a blue-light escort to a matric dance in Estcourt. Provincial Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has ordered disciplinary action and…
South Africa’s New Divorce Laws: Experts Warn Couples to Review Marriage and Property Agreements
South Africa is preparing to introduce new divorce laws through the General Laws Amendment Bill, 2025. Experts warn couples—married or not—to reassess their property arrangements, as courts may gain power…
Stellenbosch University Mourns Death of Botanist Dr Donovan Kirkwood After Field Trip Fall
Stellenbosch University is mourning the loss of Dr Donovan “Don” Kirkwood, curator of the SU Botanical Garden, who died after a fall during a conservation field trip in the Jonkershoek…
Offset Says Marriage Is Off the Table: “That Chapter Is Closed”
Offset says he has no plans to remarry, admitting marriage isn’t for him. The former Migos rapper opened up about love, relationships, and moving on from Cardi B during a…
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike Targets Influencers in Russian ‘Alabunga Jobs’ Scam Probe
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike confirms that South Africa has handed over a list of social media influencers implicated in the Russian “Alabunga jobs” scam to police for investigation. Victims were…
Suge Knight Claims Drake’s Tupac Death Row Chain Is Fake
Former Death Row boss Suge Knight says the chain Drake allegedly bought as Tupac’s Death Row piece isn’t authentic. Knight insists Pac only wore his original diamond-covered chain after being…
Julius Malema Found Guilty of Hate Speech by Equality Court
Equality Court has ruled that Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, is guilty of hate speech over remarks made in 2022. The judgment reignites debate about race, rhetoric, and free…
EWN’s Tshidi Madia Passes Away After Short Illness: SA Journalism Mourns a Trailblazer
South Africa is mourning the loss of renowned political journalist Tshidi Madia, EWN’s Associate Editor: Politics, who passed away on 27 August 2025 after a short illness. Tributes have poured…
Bheki Cele Linked to Tender Boss Cat Matlala Through 100 Calls Before Arrest
Former police minister Bheki Cele phoned tender boss Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala 10 times before his arrest, despite denying a close relationship. Records reveal more than 100 exchanges between them as…
Legendary South African Actress Nandi Nyembe Passes Away at 75
South Africa mourns the loss of one of its most treasured icons of the arts, Nandi Nyembe, who passed away at the age of 75.
Mahikeng Children’s Shelter Allegedly Occupied by Government Officials
A government-owned shelter in Mahikeng, once meant to house homeless children, is allegedly being used by officials and ANC members, leaving children vulnerable to the streets, drug abuse, and exploitation.
Lemogang Tsipa: The South African Actor Making Waves on Local and International Screens
Lemogang Peter Phetolo Tsipa (Professionally known as Lemogang Tsipa or Lemo)
President Duma Boko Welcomes Qatari Billionaire Family for Strategic Investment Mission in Botswana
Botswana’s President Duma Boko has welcomed Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member of Qatar’s ruling family, as part of a high-level delegation exploring strategic investments…
Knysna Launches Marine Tourism Incubation Programme for Youth and Women Entrepreneurs
The African Coastal Marine and Maritime Tourism Alliance, in partnership with Knysna Local Municipality, has launched a marine tourism incubation programme to train youth and women in skipper licensing and…
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille Dissolves SA Tourism Board Amid Governance Concerns
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has dissolved the SA Tourism Board with immediate effect, citing governance issues and leadership concerns. The decision comes at a critical time for South Africa’s…
Kid Cudi Says He and Drake Ended Their Feud but Will Never Be Close Again
Kid Cudi revealed that he and Drake have squashed their long-standing beef after a Kanye West-arranged meeting, but says their friendship is permanently changed. While the rapper holds no grudges,…
