Nedbank Appoints Standard Bank’s Nomonde Hlongwa as New CCO
Nedbank has named Nomonde Hlongwa as its new Group Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), succeeding Daleen du Toit, who is set to retire in May 2025. With nearly two decades of…
Drake Drops Legal Petition Against iHeartMedia, Continues UMG Battle
Drake has officially withdrawn iHeartMedia from his legal petition concerning Kendrick Lamar's hit "Not Like Us." While settling with iHeart, the rapper remains locked in a legal battle against Universal…
Netflix and DStv Levy Explored as SABC Faces Financial Crisis
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is facing a dire financial crisis, prompting Communications Minister Solly Malatsi to explore a potential levy on local and international streaming services like Netflix…
Ashanti on Love, Legacy, and Breaking Barriers in Music and Film
Grammy-winning icon Ashanti reflects on her career, upcoming film No Address, love with Nelly, and her evolving journey in music and entertainment.
Lottery Secretary Nompumelelo Nene Resigns After Pocketing R6 Million While on Suspension
Suspended National Lotteries Commission (NLC) company secretary Nompumelelo Nene has resigned after earning nearly R6 million on full pay since her suspension on 18 November 2022. Her last official day…
Hidden Dangers in Braiding Hair: Study Finds Carcinogens in Popular Brands
A recent study by Consumer Reports has uncovered a disturbing reality for consumers of synthetic braiding hair. Tests conducted on ten popular synthetic hair brands revealed the presence of cancer-causing…
Cosatu Proposes Pension Fund Holiday to Avoid VAT Hike
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has entered the fray over the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase, suggesting that the government negotiate a pension contribution holiday with the…
China and South Africa Strengthen Tourism Ties Through Winter Tourism Seminar
In a bid to enhance travel between South Africa and China, the China Centre of Culture and Tourism in Mauritius recently hosted a Winter Tourism Promotional Seminar at the Sandton…
South African Airways Joins as the Official Travel Partner for Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Expo 2025
South African Airways (SAA) has been announced as the official travel partner for the Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Expo 2025, happening on April 15-16 in Nelson Mandela Bay. This partnership…
Rachel Kolisi Steps Down as CEO of Kolisi Foundation
In a major transition for the Kolisi Foundation, Rachel Kolisi has announced her departure as CEO, a role she has held since the organisation’s inception in 2020.
Judgment Reserved in DA’s Legal Challenge Against Msunduzi Municipality’s R27 Million Sponsorship of Royal AM
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has reserved judgment in the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) court challenge against the Msunduzi Municipality’s controversial R27 million sponsorship of Royal AM Football Club. The DA is…
Bank Blunder: Citigroup Accidentally Deposits R1.5 Quadrillion Instead of R5,200
In a financial blunder of epic proportions, Citigroup mistakenly credited an account with $81 trillion (approximately R1.5 quadrillion) instead of the intended $280 (roughly R5,200). The costly typo was the…
Arsenal Take Immediate Action to Stop William Saliba from Joining Real Madrid
Arsenal are determined to prevent star defender William Saliba from leaving for Real Madrid, with reports revealing their strategy to keep him at the club. The Gunners are prepared to…
COPE Demands Removal of McDonald’s-Branded Foldable Desks in Schools
The Congress of the People (COPE) has condemned the government’s partnership with McDonald’s, which resulted in branded foldable desks being distributed to Grade 1 learners in the Eastern Cape. COPE…
Senzo Mchunu vs. AfriForum: Farm Murder Statistics Disputed
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has called on AfriForum to back up its claims that the recent national crime statistics misrepresent the number of white farm murders in South Africa.
Pop Smoke Murder Suspect Corey Walker Sentenced to 29 Years in Prison
Corey Walker, one of the suspects in the 2020 murder of rising rapper Pop Smoke, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison. The 29-year-old apologized to the late rapper’s…
R&B Legend Angie Stone Dies in Tragic Car Crash at 63
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone has tragically passed away at the age of 63 following a car accident in Alabama. Her daughter, Diamond Stone, confirmed the heartbreaking news on social…
Top U.S. Diplomat Dana M. Brown Resigns Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions with South Africa
Dana M. Brown, the acting Chief of Mission at the U.S. consulate in South Africa, has resigned from the U.S. State Department. Her departure comes at a time of increasing…
Skype Bids Farewell: Microsoft to Shut Down Iconic Video Calling Service
After two decades of connecting people across the globe, Skype is officially shutting down. Microsoft has confirmed that the once-revolutionary video and voice calling service will no longer be available…
New Car Assembly Plans by Mahindra for South Africa
Mahindra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to explore the possibility of setting up a full-scale vehicle assembly plant in the country.…
