Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has commended the South African Police Service (SAPS) for its efforts in combating extortionists, including those involved in the so-called construction mafia. The police have taken significant steps to address the growing extortion problem, which has plagued construction sites and businesses across the country. Deputy President … Read more
South African influencer and YouTuber Mihlali Ndamase has sparked controversy following remarks made during a recent Instagram Live session, where she allegedly referred to her ex-boyfriend, Leeroy Sidambe, as “After 9,” a term widely perceived as a homophobic slur. The comment has fueled ongoing tensions between the former couple, whose tumultuous relationship has played out … Read more
South African superfan Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke has announced her engagement to her French boyfriend, Nicolas “Papa Joy” Pitaud, in a heartwarming social media post. The joyful news comes after Pitaud proposed to Chauke during a weekend trip to Cape Town, where the couple had traveled to watch the Springboks’ thrilling 18-12 victory over the … Read more
Ukhozi FM presenter Siya Mhlongo has been arrested and is set to appear in court on Friday, 6 September, after allegedly assaulting and stabbing his boyfriend on Saturday, 31 August. The arrest was confirmed by KZN police spokesman Colonel Robert Netshiunda. “Police in Durban Central have arrested a 40-year-old man for assault with intent to … Read more
Durban businessman Thoshan Panday is set to spend the weekend behind bars following his arrest on tax fraud charges. The 51-year-old appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) revealed that he faces 27 counts of fraud, specifically related to VAT and income tax. The alleged fraud has … Read more
Nearly two decades after defrauding the Northern Cape Department of Health, 71-year-old Gaston Savoi has been sentenced in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Savoi, the owner of Intaka Holdings, pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud and six counts of corruption related to a scheme that cost the government over R100 million. The fraud occurred between … Read more
The three men accused of the murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane have once again abandoned their bail applications. Elia Maeko (36), Ali Sithole (30), and Nido Gumbi (29) appeared in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where prosecutor Tumelo Letaoana confirmed that the state would oppose any bail requests. The trio faces schedule six … Read more
The Free State Education Department has expressed strong disapproval of any form of violence in schools following an altercation between a teacher and a Grade 8 learner at HTS Welkom on Monday. A viral video shows the teacher and the learner involved in a physical struggle over a mobile phone after the teacher allegedly asked … Read more
Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC, Lebogang Maile, has praised the City of Tshwane for its recent improvements in municipal performance following a challenging three-year period of poor audit outcomes. Maile’s comments came in response to the Gauteng municipalities’ audit results, released last week by the Auditor-General. The City of Tshwane, which previously had unqualified … Read more
Rappers Nadia Nakai and Tshego have teamed up for an exciting new venture—a podcast that promises raw, unfiltered discussions about modern relationships. The duo premiered their first episode on YouTube this Thursday, diving straight into the hot topic of setting boundaries in casual relationships. Nadia took to social media to share the inspiration behind the … Read more