Former Minister of Police Bheki Cele appears to be the next ANC cadre to enter the hot seat, after phone records reveal a history of communication with alleged criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, despite denying any connection to him. The African National Congress (ANC) currently finds itself in a sticky situation, where, despite being the face […]
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The documentary covering the life of one of South Africa’s most notorious criminals, Thabo Bester, will soon be making its way to our television screens. International streaming platform Netflix has officially unveiled the trailer of their latest three-part crime docuseries titled Beauty and the Bester. The show tells the story of Thabo Bester, a man […]
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Dr Ziphozenkosi Nzimande, the wife of award-winning gospel singer Dumi Mkokstad, candidly shared the infertility struggles she experienced before her two-year-old son, Neyame, was born. She shared her testimony in celebration of her son’s birthday, and to inspire other women who may be trying to conceive. She highlighted that it was not an easy journey […]
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Barney Pityana, chairperson of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), has tendered his resignation with two years of his five-year term remaining. Barney informed Trade, Industry and Competition (TIC) Minister Parks Tau of his decision via letter, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told GroundUp. The reason for his decision is unclear, but he […]
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Randall Abrahams has officially stepped into the world of political podcasting with the launch of Both Sides, which aired its first episode on eNCA on Sunday, 24 August. According to IOL, the show aims to move past soundbites and create space for nuanced conversations around South Africa’s most pressing issues. “‘Both Sides’ is a space for […]
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Two-time Emmy Award winner Trevor Noah is set to kickstart his journey as a producer in the film industry with his latest movie, The Island. According to the prominent American news website, Deadline, the film tells the story about “two polar opposites — a successful alpha businesswoman and a hopelessly dedicated male high school teacher, […]
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Former Proteas star JP Duminy marked a special milestone this past weekend as his daughter Bella celebrated her 10th birthday. The cricketer, who shares two daughters with his ex-wife Sue Duminy, posted a touching tribute on Instagram that quickly drew warm responses from friends, family, and fans. A heartfelt birthday message Duminy shared a photo […]
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Minister Gayton McKenzie finds himself labelled as the culprit behind the increased racism from the coloured community, as the public angrily reacts to a clip of a Knysna High School learner calling using the k-word. This follows the resurfacing of McKenzie’s old, racist posts. What started as Minister Gayton McKenzie fighting and advocating for the […]
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On Sunday, many of the country’s top athletes gathered at the Sun City bowl in celebration of the 2025 South African Sports Awards. The occasion recognizes the contribution of sports to social cohesion and unity, and celebrates courage and excellent performance in the field of sports. The evening is nothing without the distribution of awards […]
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Popular podcaster MacGyver Mukwevho, better known as MacG, made a surprising cameo on the historical series Shaka iLembe, leaving many shocked and entertained. The Podcast and Chill host made his brief appearance when King Shaka stick-fought the Qwabe King and subsequently conquered him. MacG was a staunch supporter of Qwabe alongside choreographer and dancer, Robot […]
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The recent passing of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, who experienced financial difficulty, has has inspired some of Mzansi’s entertainers to revisit the conversation regarding the Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill, which they believe is their best shot at financial security. Not long before she transitioned to the other side, Nandi Nyembe’s financial challenges were put on […]
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Fresh off the back of their victory against Australia, the Springboks and coach Rassie Erasmus have been hit by another hurdle as one of their players has tested positive for the use of a banned substance. The player in question – Lions and recent Springbok debutant Asenathi Ntlabakanye. The 26-year-old was one of several promising […]
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