A Compliment That Captured Mzansi’s Spirit What started as a casual remark on a podcast in Dubai has sparked a wave of national pride back home. An American music producer, appearing on the @jibberwithjaber podcast, declared that South Africans speak some of the clearest English in the world and create music that stands on its […]
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The return of Checkers’ Little Shop promotion has once again captured South Africa’s attention, but this time it is not just about collecting. A Johannesburg mother has sparked a viral conversation after turning her minis into something entirely new: Crocs charms. A Campaign That Always Gets South Africans Talking On 22 September 2025, Checkers relaunched […]
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The Miss South Africa Organisation has announced its finalists for 2025, each chosen for leadership, advocacy and heart. Meet the finalists below and learn more on the official site. (Miss South Africa). Picture: Miss SA / Facebook Bridgette Jones (28) from Bridgetown, Athlone, is a flight attendant studying International Management online to gain global experience. She seeks cross-border […]
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The University of Cape Town (UCT) has acknowledged concerns raised by students regarding the quality and safety of food in residence dining halls. Reports and images shared by students included a fly in a meal and yoghurt past its sell-by date. UCT said it is taking steps to address these matters and improve food services. […]
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Operation Dudula president Zandile Dabula has opened a case against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng. This follows the EFF’s claim that it had opened a case against Dabula and her movement after the death of a one-year-old child at the Alexandra Community Health Care Centre in July. The EFF alleged the child, whose mother […]
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ selection of the team to face Argentina in the final round of the 2025 Rugby Championship season has raised questions on whether he now prefers the fast pace of youth above the experience of senior players. On Tuesday, Springboks held a press conference in London where they unveiled the 23-man squad […]
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Social media influencer Cindy Makhathini recently broke her silence and offered clarity on what caused her to crash into a petrol station. Cindy shared that the unfortunate event took place on Sunday, September 28 when she lost control of her vehicle and drove into the petrol station. Taking to her Instagram page, she explained that […]
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Shocked is an understatement when it comes to the reaction the public has had regarding the texts Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo exposed between alleged criminal masterminds Brown Mogotsi and Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Similar to top cop General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, General Dumisani Khumalo has gained the public’s favour as […]
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John Whitmore: The Man Who Shaped South African Surfing For generations of South African surfers, John Whitmore is more than a name—he’s a legend. Now, his life and contributions to the sport are immortalised in The Oom, a biography by Miles Masterson, offering an intimate look at the man who discovered iconic waves, introduced modern […]
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It is just a few more weeks to go until a new Miss South Africa is expected to be crowned, and the organisation is faced with yet another setback. It appears that having a seamless run is something the organisation can only dream about. This comes as they have continued to face an enormous amount […]
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From Diplomat to Meme Trend: Bonang Matheba and the Online Reaction to Nathi Mthethwa’s Death The sudden passing of former South African police minister and diplomat Nathi Mthethwa in Paris has sparked an unexpected twist in social media culture—this time, it involves Bonang Matheba. On Tuesday, September 30, Mthethwa was found dead in the inner […]
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Ticket holders await a refund after Hey Neighbour has officially announced that the 2025 edition has been cancelled. The organisers explained that the music festival will return in 2026, allowing them adequate time to secure funding and the necessary artist line-up, with intentions to build an experience that captures the event’s spirit and standard. Initially, […]
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