Doctors Issue Urgent Health Alert as New COVID Variant from China Fuels Outbreak in California
A newly detected COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is rapidly spreading in California and five other U.S. states, sparking concern among health officials and doctors who warn of a potential summer surge.
Pusha T Slams Drake’s Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track: “It Cheapens the Art”
In a fiery new interview, Pusha T breaks his silence on Drake’s legal battle with Universal over Kendrick Lamar’s "Not Like Us"—and he's not holding back.
Floyd Shivambu Recalled as MK Party Secretary-General, Redeployed to National Assembly
Jacob Zuma announces major leadership shake-up in MK Party as Floyd Shivambu is recalled from his role as Secretary-General and redeployed to Parliament.
MTN Bushfire Festival 2025: From Legendary Performances to Lasting Impact in Eswatini
With performances by K.O, Zee Nxumalo, and Boom Shaka lighting up the main stage on Friday the 30th of May among others, MTN Bushfire 2025 reaffirmed its place as Africa’s…
R&B Singer Jaheim Faces New Animal Cruelty Charges in Georgia
Jaheim has been arrested in Atlanta on six new counts of animal cruelty, echoing a similar 2021 case. Authorities allege the R&B singer endangered multiple dogs under inhumane conditions.
Afreximbank Named Sole Financial Adviser to R31.5bn SUISO Coal-to-Fertiliser Megaproject
Afreximbank has been appointed as sole financial adviser to the R31.5-billion SUISO project—South Africa’s largest coal-to-fertiliser initiative—marking a major milestone in Africa's green industrialisation and agricultural independence.
EFF Takes Finance Minister to Court Over “Unlawful” Fuel Levy Increase
The EFF has filed an urgent court application to stop Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana from implementing a fuel levy hike, calling it unconstitutional and harmful to South Africans. The case…
SABC Cancels ‘Muvhango’ After 28 Years, Marks End of an Era in SA Television
After nearly three decades, the iconic SABC2 drama Muvhango is coming to an end. The final episode airs 8 August 2025, closing a chapter in South African TV history. New…
Piers Morgan Slams Cyril Ramaphosa Over ‘Kill the Boer’ Remarks as SA Remains Divided
UK broadcaster Piers Morgan has criticised South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for defending the controversial liberation song “Kill the Boer,” calling the lyrics a literal threat. Ramaphosa insists the chant…
Elon Musk Exits Trump Administration Amid Sharp Criticism of “Big Beautiful Bill”
Elon Musk has officially ended his 130-day tenure as a special government employee under Donald Trump’s administration, citing deep frustrations with government inefficiency and rising federal spending.
Man Arrested in Connection With Olorato Mongale’s Murder, Car With Blood Traces Found in Durban
An elderly man has been arrested in KwaMashu after police found a VW Polo linked to the murder of Olorato Mongale in Phoenix, Durban. Two suspects remain at large and…
South Africa in Talks with Zambia, Zimbabwe Over Grand Inga Power Line Deal
South Africa is engaging Zambia and Zimbabwe to facilitate a cross-border electricity transmission line from the DRC’s Grand Inga hydropower project, aiming to import 2,500 MW of clean energy despite…
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch Crushes Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in Surprise Box Office Showdown
Despite high-octane stunts and Tom Cruise’s enduring star power, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has been outpaced at the global box office by Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, which…
Ramaphosa Defends BEE: Says Exclusive Ownership, Not Redress, Is Hurting South Africa’s Economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed claims that BEE is stifling South Africa’s economy, arguing instead that exclusive ownership and historic inequality are the real culprits. His comments follow a challenge…
Janet Jackson Honoured with Icon Award at 2025 AMAs After Electrifying Return to the Stage
Janet Jackson made a triumphant return to the spotlight at the 2025 American Music Awards, delivering her first televised performance in seven years and receiving the coveted Icon Award. The…
Abednigo Mbuyane Pleads for Forgiveness After Killing Wife’s Suspected Lover at Kwanyoni Lodge
Abednigo Mbuyane, a municipal traffic officer in Mpumalanga, has pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife’s suspected lover, Thamsanca Nkosi. The emotional courtroom confession comes amid calls for justice…
Charles Rangel, Congressman Behind 1987 Push Against U.S. Investment in Apartheid South Africa, Dies at 94
Charles Rangel, a decorated war veteran, civil rights icon, and one of the longest-serving U.S. lawmakers, has died at age 94. He is remembered for his 46-year tenure in Congress,…
South Africa Mourns the Loss of ‘Tsotsi’ and ‘The River’ Star Presley Chweneyagae at 40
Presley Chweneyagae, renowned for his Oscar-winning role in Tsotsi and beloved character in The River, has passed away at the age of 40. The acclaimed actor leaves behind a powerful…
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: From Rejected Brewmaster to India’s Billionaire Biologics Pioneer
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw turned a brewing career rejection into a $3.2 billion biosimilars empire, making Biocon a global force in affordable biologic drugs.
Clifton Vacant Plots Sold for Record R170 Million in Landmark Property Deal
Two vacant plots on Clifton's elite Nettleton Road have sold for R170 million, marking one of South Africa's biggest undeveloped land deals. A global buyer plans to build a luxury…
