South African runner William Kaptein has been stripped of his 2025 Two Oceans Half-Marathon title after testing positive for cannabis, ending his historic claim as the first local winner since 1998. The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed that William received a one-month suspension following an out-of-competition test that detected the banned substance […]
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Three DA MPs, including Parliament’s Portfolio Committee Chairperson Ian Cameron, survived an attempted hijacking in Cape Town after their car was attacked with bricks while returning from an oversight visit in Philippi East. No belongings were stolen, but Ian and his colleagues Nicholas Gotsell and Lisa-Maré Schickerling sustained minor injuries. “This afternoon, following an oversight […]
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Similar to a few ANC leaders, former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has found herself at the receiving end of public wrath. This comes after a clip of her emotional breakdown in court failed to elicit any sympathy. Mapisa-Nqakula made yet another appearance at the Pretoria High Court as she stands accused of 12 counts […]
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“Please be careful, my people” – these are the words of South African actress Leleti Khumalo, who recently cautioned her fans to be wary of online scammers using her name and face to promote medical drugs. The Sarafina actress recently took to her Instagram page, issuing a statement in which she condemned scammers using her […]
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Reality TV star and businesswoman Nozipho Ntshangase is beaming with pride and joy, as she announced that her son Luthando Ntshangase will study in Spain. The doting mother took to her Instagram page to share the news, detailing the journey of finding a suitable institution with the help of an educational consultancy. The Mommy Club […]
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The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government has pledged its support to the grieving family of Mthokozisi (Siyanda) Mvelase, a 27-year-old e-hailing driver who was brutally killed outside Maponya Mall in Soweto last week. Mthokozisi, originally from Nhlungwane near Ulundi in northern KZN, had recently moved to Johannesburg to pursue work as an e-hailing driver. On 13 August 2025, […]
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The fifth annual South African Social Media Awards (SASMA) are now officially within reach, and some of Mzansi’s top online creatives have begun leading the way as front-runners in the various categories. The event is dedicated to celebrating the best content and campaigns on social media across all platforms, and is set to take place […]
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Content creator Honour Zuma, popularly known as Cyan Boujee, recently took to social media platforms to deny that she is dating Blaq Diamond member, Ndu Browns (real name Ndumiso Mdletshe). The 23-year-old from Mamelodi revealed that the allegations are untrue and have been bothering her. In the video clips shared, Cyan claimed that she and […]
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Members of the Zulu nation have been left in disbelief after it was reported that the personal advisors of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini put forward a suggestion for them to make R10 donations every month for the upkeep of the royal family. The Zulu monarchy is one of the most powerful and historically influential monarchies in […]
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Vasti Spiller, boxing coach and author, shared a touching message of love and encouragement after her fiancé, Dricus du Plessis, lost his UFC middleweight championship to Khamzat Chimaev. A tough night in Chicago The title fight took place on Saturday, 16 August, at the United Center in Chicago. Chimaev, a Russian-Emirati mixed martial artist, delivered […]
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Is it really over between Married At First Sight stars, Makoto Phumodi and Nkululeko Mahlangu? The couple, who had not seen eye-to-eye since they exchanged vows at the altar, recently shocked viewers when they agreed that they should call it quits because their union is not working. It was when the show introduced a dynamic […]
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American R&B star Joe Thomas has recently become one of the international stars to have their names engraved onto South African soil. The 52-year-old No One Else Comes Close hitmaker was recently honoured with the first-ever Walk of Fame Star ahead of the grand opening of Ndlala Mall. View this post on Instagram […]
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