Entertainment

5 Springbok-inspired books you need to read

Discover the stories of some of South Africa’s greatest rugby stars through their own experiences in the gentleman’s game. The annual Rugby Championship competition kicked off this past weekend, and the Springboks will aim to successfully defend their title. Following an excellent display of rugby in last year’s tournament, the team is determined to keep […]

Read more...

SEE: Floyd Shivambu meets the king – Mayibuye aiming to top SA politics

Floyd Shivambu, founder of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, says he had a “productive” meeting with Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini during his visit to KwaZulu-Natal on Monday. The discussions focused on the movement’s direction and the possibility of formally establishing a political party. “Siyabonga Isilo sa Mabandla, our King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini, Indlulamithi for giving us […]

Read more...

Minister De Lille axes SA tourism board in shock move

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has dissolved the SA Tourism board with immediate effect, citing unlawful conduct. She said the board illegally convened a special meeting on 1 August 2025 after its chairperson resigned, despite previous warnings about governance breaches. “As of 1 August 2025, the board had no chairperson to lawfully convene a special […]

Read more...

Minnie Ntuli makes shocking return to Gagasi FM

Minnie Ntuli, a beloved radio presenter on Gagasi FM’s breakfast show The Uprising, has made her return to the airwaves following a brief hiatus that began in July. She rejoined co-host Felix Hlophe to resume her role—an announcement warmly received by listeners who flooded social media with messages of support. Her time away stemmed from […]

Read more...

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi blames deadbeats for rampant crime levels

South Africa’s top cop, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has sparked some debate after linking the abnormally high crime rates to the equally elevated levels of deadbeatism that plague the country. He spoke during the ‘Imbizo’ programme held in Umlazi. As an effort to create conversation, restore community safety, rebuild the public’s confidence in communities, as well […]

Read more...

Ntsiki Mazwai asks followers for donations to cover legal expenses

Renowned poet and social activist Nstiki Mazwai is seeking all the help she can get as she recently turned to some of her loyal social media followers to assist her with donations to cover her legal expenses. Nstiki has a bill of R200 000 to pay after she lost a defamation case against musician Euphonik. […]

Read more...

The Department of Transport’s R900 million mistake garners backlash

Just when South Africans thought things could not possibly get any more chaotic, it has been revealed that after embarking on a trip to France, a six-person Department of Transport delegation returned with a R900m tender oversight. It is no secret that South Africa is a nation with its fair share of issues and challenges, […]

Read more...

Sol Phenduka suspended from Kaya 959 pending internal investigations

Podcaster and radio presenter Sol Phenduka has been suspended from Kaya 959 with immediate effect while internal investigations are underway. Sol, whose real name is Solomzi Thandubuntu Phenduka, joined the station in 2022 where he initially co-hosted the breakfast show with Dineo Ranaka. Yesterday, Kaya 959 released a statement citing that internal investigations are still […]

Read more...

Springboks take the game to the community with open training in Belhar

On Wednesday, South African rugby lovers were treated to a national spectacle when the World Champion Springboks hosted their first open training session in nine years at the Erica Sports Grounds in Belhar, Cape Town. The Boks are currently in the Mother City where they are preparing for their second test against Australia, a team […]

Read more...

Is it too soon to assume a new dawn for Kaizer Chiefs?

After wrapping up a less than desirable 2024/25 Betway Premier Soccer League (PSL) season, it appears to be a new dawn for Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs, who have secured three consecutive wins to start the 2025/26 season. Approximately 55 years ago, Kaizer Motaung founded Kaizer Chiefs Football Club, which has come to be more than […]

Read more...