KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli Congratulates Luyanda Zuma on First Princess Title at Miss South Africa 2025
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli praises Pietermaritzburg’s Luyanda Zuma for earning First Princess at Miss South Africa 2025, calling her a symbol of pride and empowerment for the province.
President Ramaphosa Congratulates Qhawekazi Mazaleni on Being Crowned Miss South Africa 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates Qhawekazi Mazaleni’s Miss SA 2025 win, praising her advocacy for women’s empowerment and inclusive education.
High Court Rejects Appeal of Man Who Offered Goats After Assaulting Fiancée
The Pietermaritzburg High Court dismissed Philani Mcebo Zondi’s appeal against his 10-year sentence for assaulting his fiancée, ruling that offering goats as apology cannot mitigate violence.
Amber Lee-Hughes Awaits Sentencing for the Rape and Murder of 4-Year-Old Nada-Jane Chalita
The South Gauteng High Court is set to sentence Amber Lee-Hughes for the rape and murder of 4-year-old Nada-Jane Chalita, a case that has horrified South Africans and reignited calls…
NHS under pressure to expand Covid jab rollout after hidden benefits revealed
Experts urge the UK government to expand Covid vaccine access after studies link mRNA jabs to improved cancer outcomes. Critics warn the NHS’s limited rollout risks deepening health inequality.
Mashoto Mokgethi to Spotlight South Africa’s Domestic Tourism Growth at SATOVITO Conference
South African Tourism’s Head of Domestic Tourism, Mashoto Mokgethi, will address the SATOVITO Conference, highlighting strategies that drive local travel, boost the domestic market, and advance South Africa’s post-pandemic tourism…
Katlego Maboe’s Ex-Girlfriend Monique Muller Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession in Ravensmead
Monique Muller, the ex-girlfriend of TV presenter Katlego Maboe, has been arrested in Ravensmead for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm. Police say her arrest, alongside five others, may be linked…
President Cyril Ramaphosa Awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Malaya for Global Leadership
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Malaya in Malaysia, recognising his contributions to international relations, democracy, and global development — becoming only the second…
Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica as Record-Breaking Category 5 Storm Approaches
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 260km/h winds and potential record-breaking devastation. Authorities warn of catastrophic flooding, 40 inches of rain, and life-threatening storm surges.
Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Wins Re-Election, Extending His Four-Decade Rule
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state at 92, has won re-election with 53.66% of the vote. The result extends his 43-year rule amid protests and opposition…
Top SAPS Officials Implicated in Multi-Billion Rand Tender Scandal Exposed at Madlanga Commission
Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission has revealed allegations of senior SAPS officers pocketing kickbacks from a multi-billion rand health-services tender. Protected witnesses accused top cops of tampering with investigations…
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s denied Bail Again as High Court Upholds Detention
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s second bid for bail has failed after the Johannesburg High Court ruled that his release would not be in the interests of justice. Matlala faces charges…
MK Party Rejects Bheki Cele’s “Baseless” Allegations of Funding by Louis Liebenberg
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has dismissed former police minister Bheki Cele’s claims that alleged diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg funded the party, calling the remarks false, malicious, and politically motivated.…
Nedbank’s R1.65-Billion iKhokha Acquisition Wins Competition Commission Approval
Nedbank’s R1.65-billion acquisition of fintech company iKhokha has been recommended for approval by the Competition Commission without conditions. The deal marks a major step in Nedbank’s SME support strategy and…
Black Motion, Kelvin Momo, and Thandiswa Mazwai Dominate SAMA31 with Five Nominations Each
The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has revealed the Top 5 nominees for SAMA31, with Black Motion, Kelvin Momo, and Thandiswa Mazwai leading with five nominations each — signalling…
Rubben Mohlaloga Ordered to Begin 20-Year Prison Sentence for R6 Million Land Bank Fraud
Former MP Rubben Mohlaloga has been ordered to start serving his 20-year prison sentence after losing his final appeal in a R6 million AgriBBBEE fund fraud case. The Pretoria Specialised…
SAMRO Music Creation Fund 2025: Applications Open for South African Musicians and Producers
SAMRO has opened applications for its 2025 Music Creation Fund, offering financial support to South African songwriters, composers, and producers to cover studio time, writing camps, mixing, mastering, and release…
Rev. Musa Zondi to Address 4th Annual Township & Village Tourism Intra-Trade Conference
KwaZulu-Natal MEC Rev. Musa Zondi to address township & village tourism growth at SATOVITO Conference, 13–14 Nov 2025, Ladysmith, KZN.
Anica Kiana Hits No.1 with “Not the Same” on 5FM and God Quality Radio
Rising South African R&B artist Anica Kiana claims the No.1 spot on 5FM and God Quality Radio with her EP “Not the Same,” marking a defining moment in her career…
CIAM 2025 Conference Lands in Johannesburg — A Milestone for African Music Creators
The CIAM 2025 General Assembly comes to Johannesburg this October, bringing global music leaders, creators, and innovators together for a week of collaboration, AI dialogue, and songwriter empowerment hosted by…
