The sudden cancellation of Sunday’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon due to dangerous high winds left thousands of runners disappointed but sparked an immediate show of community spirit and corporate responsibility. As athletes gathered for what was meant to be Africa’s premier running event, organisers made the difficult decision to prioritise safety over spectacle. Social media became […]
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In an industry obsessed with image and labels, South African singer-songwriter Nanette is choosing something different: grounding herself in who she is, not who people assume her to be. For years, strangers and even peers, have mistaken her for coloured, often before asking about her heritage. Instead of letting it slide, she’s made it clear: […]
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Nelson Mandela has officially joined TikTok, well, sort of. An AI-generated account named Madiba has become the latest internet obsession in South Africa, dropping surreal videos of the former president doing everything from DJing to grocery delivery. For a generation raised on memes and mashups, it’s equal parts entertaining and unnerving. The videos are slick, […]
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Amapiano star’s dramatic turnaround reopens debates about money, mental health, and accountability in the music industry Tebogo G Mashego has once again put Mzansi in conversation mode — but this time, not with insults or accusations, but with a calm, unexpected apology. Just weeks after making explosive claims that he was owed R23 million by […]
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Media personality Somizi Mhlongo has proven to be a jack of all trades with his recent venture in the fashion space. Following the success of his first fashion show, Somizi shared that he scored two gigs to design and sew matric dance dresses. He continues to inspire many through his courage to start, as well […]
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Nelisiwe Sibiya Blurs Lines Between Fiction and Reality in ‘Ithonga’ Nelisiwe Sibiya, the actress who once warmed hearts as the compassionate Dr Mbali on Durban Gen, is now turning heads for an entirely different reason. Her portrayal of Zama Ntanzi, a spoiled, manipulative, and ruthless character—on Ithonga has stirred strong reactions from fans, some of […]
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Grammy award-winning artist Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, has urged fans to refrain from sharing his children’s pictures on social media. This comes after his popular divorce with actress Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa that dragged for years. “I understand you people believe everything you read and that’s fine, as a father I have one […]
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Sofia Richie Grainge Glows in Second Pregnancy Reveal During Fashion Launch Sofia Richie Grainge is celebrating more than just style this week, she’s adding a little more joy to her family. The 27-year-old model and fashion muse, daughter of music legend Lionel Richie and designer Diane Alexander, has revealed that she’s expecting her second child […]
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Entrepreneur and television personality Basetsana Kumalo has once again received a top accolade for her powerful impact on those around her. The former pageantry model recently took to Instagram, sharing the exciting news that she has been acknowledged with a BPI Mid-Mile category award. The BPI Iconic Leadership and Excellence Awards are hosted by the […]
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“A Few Months Ago I Didn’t Even Have a Rand” Picture this: you’re in your early twenties, still dreaming, still waiting for your break. Then one day you walk into a BMW dealership and drop R2 million in cold, hard cash—just like that. This is exactly what a 21-year-old South African known as @crossonnnnnn did, […]
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A single photograph sent social media into a whirlwind of laughter, shock, memes, and serious debate. The image shows what appears to be a bottle store window set up for drivers—no need to park, just roll forward, point, pay, and go. For many across South Africa, this concept felt absurd, yet strangely fitting. It tapped […]
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From Dance Floor Spark to Ring on Her Finger She’s known for her dramatic screen presence, but in real life, love found Rorisang Mohapi in the most cinematic way. The House of Zwide actress recently revealed that she met fiancé Prince Grootboom on the dance floor at an event—a moment that would set their romance […]
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