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Home Affairs expands services to banking apps in major digital shift

The Home Affairs Department has partnered with Capitec and FNB to allow clients to apply for smart IDs and passports directly through their banking apps, marking the first time such services will be available digitally. The new model, part of a plan to expand Home Affairs services to 1 000 bank branches by 2029, aims […]

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WATCH: Handre Pollard introduced as the new face of Invictus Brandy

Affectionately referred to by many as the Springboks’ “Ice Man” flyhalf, Handre Pollard has once again reinforced this narrative by placing his ice where it belongs; some brandy. The 31-year-old recently followed in the footsteps of many of his teammates by ensuring that his aura off the field balances that which he oozes while on […]

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Shauwn Mkhize ordered to pay back sponsorship money

Business tycoon and media personality Shauwn Mkhize faces yet another challenge following the loss of her soccer club, Royal AM FC. This comes after the Pietermaritzburg High Court rulling that declared the R27 million sponsorship deal with the Msunduzi Municipality unlawful. The ruling highlighted that Shauwn as the owner of the club is required to […]

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AyaProw breaks silence on why he left MacG’s Podcast & Chill

Renowned sound engineer and content producer AyaProw has finally put the ongoing speculation surrounding his exit from Mac G’s Podcast and Chill to rest. Known for being the sound engineer to the popular Podcast & Chill show, AyaProw, real name Ayabulela Phakade became a big part the network’s family. Not only was he tasked with the […]

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Emtee and Mshini Lekwadu respond to dating rumours

Former Big Brother Mzansi (BBM) star, Siphesihle Mshini Lekwadu and musician Mthembeni Ndevu – better known as Emtee, found themselves embroiled in a dating rumour. This comes after a private chat that was had on Direct Messages (DM), between the two made rounds on social media. In their chat, Emtee asked for Mshini’s home address, […]

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Nobuhle Mthembu leaves ActionSA, accuses party of failing transparency and democracy

ActionSA’s Johannesburg leader, Nobuhle Mthembu, has resigned from the party with immediate effect, citing internal dynamics, a lack of transparency, and poor internal democracy. Her departure follows her removal as council Speaker through an ANC-backed motion of no confidence, after ActionSA refused to support a motion against Mayor Dada Morero. Mthembu, who became regional leader […]

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‘Sex workers deserve rights’ — Malema pushes for prostitution to be legalised

EFF leader Julius Malema has urged the government to decriminalise prostitution, arguing that sex workers deserve legal protection and the ability to report abuse without facing disrespect from police. Speaking at a Women’s Day rally in Mpumalanga over the weekend, he said prostitution is “the oldest profession” and should be recognised as legitimate work with […]

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Thebe set to celebrate 30 year music career with star-studded performances

Fans of the iconic South African music genre, Kwaito, will soon have the opportunity to experience a sense of nostalgia as the legendary musician Thebe celebrates a milestone in entertainment. Known for hit songs like Lenyora, Bula Buti and Groovers Prayer, Thebe has built himself quite a reputation as one of the original godfathers of the kwaito genre. […]

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Operation Dudula and co. want Gayton McKenzie booted as minister

The storm clouds are gathering around the self-proclaimed ‘Minister of Happiness’, Gayton McKenzie as various organisations, as well as some members of the public have called for his removal from cabinet. This comes as the minister currently tops the trends list across social media platforms after his old and controversial posts have resurfaced and sparked […]

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Inside EFF drama: Floyd Shivambu calls out ‘planned chaos’ in parliament

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy leader, Floyd Shivambu has criticised the party’s “disruptive and rude” behaviour in parliament, saying it was deliberately planned by one individual rather than the collective leadership. Addressing members of the Mayibuye consultation process, he said, “One of the things I was not comfortable with throughout my years in parliament, […]

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