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Mzwakhe Mbuli has spoken out against the continued violence facing women in South Africa, describing the country’s gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) crisis as a painful reflection of a society struggling to protect its most vulnerable. Also see: Gayton McKenzie draws criticism for backing Chris Brown concert amid GBV concerns Mzwakhe Mbuli condemns violence against women […]
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Podcaster and broadcaster Sol Phenduka has once again found himself at the centre of intense social media outrage after issuing a public apology for insensitive jokes made during a recent episode of Podcast and Chill with MacG. It raised fresh questions about creator accountability in South Africa’s digital landscape. Also see: Sol Phenduka apologises after […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has been temporarily booked off from public engagements after falling ill, the Presidency confirmed last night, 16 September 2026. Also see: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ‘clock it’ divides South African youth According to the Presidency, Ramaphosa’s medical team has advised him to rest and recover. The President returned to South Africa on Monday […]
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Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni has revisited a powerful post she shared in October 2020 about the safety of women in South Africa, saying the situation has only become worse in the years since. Also see: Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni celebrate 5 years of marriage The former Miss South Africa took to her Instagram page to […]
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Disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo has been arrested at the Legal Practice Council (LPC) offices in Gauteng after police executed a warrant linked to a contempt of court matter. Also see: Malesela Teffo faces arrest after surprise court appearance According to Daily Sun, Malesela was arrested on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, after visiting the LPC offices […]
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Podcaster Solomzi ‘Sol’ Phenduka has apologised after comments and jokes made while discussing the disappearance of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo sparked backlash online. Also see: ‘Our society is slowly rotting’: Sol Phenduka speaks on Spring Day chaos The Podcast and Chill with MacG co-host faced criticism after a clip from the podcast circulated on social media, […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s formal address regarding the serial murders of women across Ekurhuleni and Kempton Park has drawn fierce public backlash. Citizens and social media commentators are condemning the official state response as performative, delayed, and severely disconnected from the reality on the ground. Also see: Surging femicide and violent crime fuel growing petitions to […]
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Former Miss South Africa and Miss Supranational winner Lalela Mswane has spoken publicly about a frightening attempted abduction that left her traumatised and highlighted the dangers many women face in South Africa. Also see: Seventh woman found dead in East Rand amid growing murder probe Lalela Mswane details alleged abduction In a video shared on […]
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South African television presenter and entrepreneur Kamohelo ‘Kamo’ Bombe has penned an open letter to Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, calling for greater unity among women in the fight against gender-based violence. Also see: Who funds March and March? Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma provides answers In a post shared on social media, Bombe addressed Ngobese-Zuma directly, saying South African women need […]
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A brazen execution-style shooting outside the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Doornfontein campus has sparked widespread public outrage, with hip hop artist Cassper Nyovest leading online condemnation over the normalisation of daylight violence in South Africa. Also see: Cassper Nyovest gets the nod as a guest star in ‘Mr K.O and the members’ 10th anniversary celebration […]
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Tiger’s Milk has apologised and removed the names of notorious killers from the walls of its unisex bathrooms after the décor sparked widespread backlash on social media. Also see: Thabo Bester’s trial delayed again as hearing pushed to 2027 The controversy began after a woman shared a video showing the names of convicted South African […]
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Musa Kekana has told the Johannesburg High Court that police officers allegedly assaulted him, covered him with a duvet and threatened to shoot him during his arrest in April 2024. Also see: Musa Kekana to take the stand as Cat Matlala trial continues Musa, who is accused alongside alleged crime boss Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and […]
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