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,…
Scores of Motorists Arrested in KwaZulu-Natal Road Safety Blitz
A late-night road safety blitz in KwaZulu-Natal led by a women-led law enforcement team resulted in multiple arrests for drunk driving, illegal firearms, and stolen vehicles. Transport MEC Siboniso Duma…
IDT Scandal: Suspended CEO Tebogo Malaka Tied to R16m Mansion as Workers Go Unpaid
A Daily Maverick investigation has revealed how suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka allegedly benefited from payments linked to a Gauteng businessman’s foundation, which had secured a R60m state contract. While…
South Africa Counters U.S. Trade Pressure with New Fruit Export Deal to China
South Africa is moving to offset U.S. tariff pressure by securing a new trade deal with China, opening the door for stone fruit exports and signalling a deeper economic pivot…
‘Don’t Accept Cold Drink’: Mkhwanazi Warns New Constables Against Bribery
Over 1,900 new police constables graduated across South Africa. KZN Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and National Commissioner Fannie Masemola urged recruits to reject bribes, fight crime, and serve communities with integrity.
E-Hailing Crisis Deepens: 13 Drivers Killed in Two Weeks as Violence Escalates
South Africa faces a deadly wave of attacks on e-hailing drivers, with 13 killed in two weeks. EPCO, Bolt, Uber, and Santaco condemn the violence as police investigate execution-style murders.
Danny Jordaan Fraud Case Postponed to September 2025 Amid Ongoing Legal Delays
The high-profile fraud case involving South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan has been postponed again, with the court setting a new date of 12 September 2025.
Court Dismisses Harassment and Surveillance Case Against ANC Veteran Mathews Phosa
ANC veteran Dr Mathews Phosa has been cleared in a high-profile legal case after the North Gauteng High Court dismissed allegations of harassment, unlawful surveillance, and reputational sabotage brought by…
DeVon Franklin Marries Maria Castillo in Star-Studded Lakeside Wedding at Casa Lago
Film producer and author DeVon Franklin tied the knot with personal trainer Maria Castillo in a glamorous lakeside ceremony at Casa Lago Beverly Hills, attended by A-list celebrities.
Letjobana Malapane to Host “Western vs African Systems” Panel in Mafefe | Celebrated Model & PR Expert Takes Center Stage
Letjobana Malapane, renowned model, PR professional, and rising MC, will host the “Western vs African Systems” panel in Mafefe, sparking cultural dialogue and promoting community growth.
Chris Brown Gifts Fan and Her Mother $10,000 and a Brand-New Car at Breezy Bowl Tour
A young fan and her mother walked away from Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl Tour with far more than memories — the R&B star surprised them with $10,000 in cash, a…
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star and Respected Veterinarian, Dies at 60
Danielle Spencer, beloved as Dee Thomas in the 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!! and later a respected veterinarian, has died at 60 after a long battle with cancer.
Enoch Godongwana Confirms New Crypto Cross-Border Framework
South Africa’s finance minister has confirmed that the Reserve Bank will release a new framework to regulate cross-border cryptocurrency transactions, following a court ruling that current exchange control rules do…
Gauteng Tourism Revenue Surges to R61bn, MEC Lebogang Maile Unveils Growth Plans
Gauteng Tourism recorded R40 billion from foreign visitors and R21 billion from domestic travel in the past year, with MEC Lebogang Maile outlining new plans to cement the province as…
African Nations Scramble to Re-Negotiate Trump’s Tariffs Amid Fears of Job Losses
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs have hit dozens of countries, including South Africa, sparking urgent talks as African nations warn of crippling job losses and economic damage.
Lewis Hamilton’s Neat Burger Chain Collapses Into Liquidation Amid F1 Struggles
Lewis Hamilton’s vegan burger brand Neat Burger has gone into liquidation, marking another blow for the F1 star as he faces his worst-ever start to a season with Ferrari.
ATM Calls for Investigation and Removal of Minister Gayton McKenzie Over Racist Remarks
The African Transformation Movement has lodged a formal complaint against Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, citing resurfaced tweets containing racial slurs against black South Africans and calling for…
Traditional Leaders Withdraw Support from Jacob Zuma’s MKP Over ‘Erosion of Dignity’ Claims
Three major traditional leadership groups — Injeje yabeNguni, iMpuma Kapa Royal Kingdoms, and Transvaal Kingdom of Monarchs — have withdrawn support for Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party, citing disrespect and…
Aaron Motsoaledi: No System to Recover Treatment Costs for Undocumented Migrants in Public Hospitals
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says provincial health departments have no mechanism to reclaim unpaid treatment costs from undocumented migrants’ countries of origin, as pressure mounts on South Africa’s public healthcare…
Gayton McKenzie Hires Top Law Firm to Probe Kenny Kunene Over Criminal Allegations
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has appointed Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr to investigate deputy president Kenny Kunene’s alleged links to a criminal syndicate tied to DJ Sumbody’s murder.
