Rapper Shane Eagle has entered a new chapter of fatherhood after welcoming his second child with his partner, Nicole ‘Nikki’ Hughes. Also see: Emtee’s father speaks out after rapper’s release on bail The couple shared the joyful news this week, introducing their newborn to fans and followers on social media. According to TimesLIVE, Shane and Nikki […]
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South African music icon Thandiswa Mazwai has recently withdrawn from the 2026 Mangaung African Cultural Festival (MACUFE) just days ahead of her scheduled performance on 12 September 2026. Also see: Thandiswa Mazwai honours Maria McCloy in heartfelt post Thandiswa Mazwai announces withdrawal The award-winning musician took to Instagram to announce she will no longer be performing […]
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Global streaming platform Netflix has officially confirmed that the hit reality dating franchise Love Is Blind is getting its first African adaptation. As the 13th international iteration of the juggernaut social experiment, Love Is Blind: South Africa joins a global lineup that includes editions in the UK, Japan, Brazil, and Sweden. Also see: Is ‘Married […]
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Award-winning musician Themba Sekowe, popularly known as DJ Maphorisa, is putting in the work behind the scenes as he prepares for one of his biggest upcoming performances — but according to his trainer, his fitness journey is not about losing weight or gaining muscle. Also see: WATCH: DJ Maphorisa’s warm welcome melts hearts The amapiano […]
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American actress and singer Adrienne Bailon-Houghton is embracing the South African experience while in Mzansi, giving fans a taste of local culture with the iconic song Sister Bethina. Also see: Raven-Symoné takes over Cape Town while filming ‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen’ The Cheetah Girls star, who is currently in South Africa filming, shared a […]
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On Tuesday, 8 September 2026, a light aircraft crashed at the intersection of the R101, New Road, and Old Pretoria Main Road in Glen Austin, Midrand, causing severe traffic disruptions. Also see: Family Mourns Zwelethu Tekete: Tragic Death During JMPD Training Officials head to the scene The Johannesburg Metro Police said that the Emergency Management […]
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South African DJ and producer Mörda has melted hearts with a touching birthday message dedicated to his daughter, Asante Mohosana. Also see: Murdah Bongz’s heartfelt tribute to DJ Zinhle melts hearts A father’s heartfelt message Taking to Instagram, Mörda shared a sweet video of his little girl alongside a deeply personal birthday message. In the caption, […]
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Civil rights groups, business bodies, and ordinary consumers across South Africa are uniting in fierce opposition against Eskom’s latest tariff proposals. Also see: Eskom reports R30.3 billion profit for year ended March 2026 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) recently opened public consultations on Eskom’s 2027/28 Retail Tariff Structural Adjustment (ERTSA), which outlines […]
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Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied allegations that the word “wig” was used as a code for a cash bribe during her corruption trial in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Also see: Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continues High Court testimony as state raises junior counsel concerns According to TimesLIVE, Nosiviwe is facing 12 counts of […]
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Bafana Bafana will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in Soweto after the South African Football Association (SAFA) confirmed the Orlando Stadium as the venue for the opening Group D clash against Guinea. Also see: SAFA under pressure over Bafana Bafana World Cup bonuses The match is scheduled for Saturday, 26 September 2026, giving South […]
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The 53-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing 21-year-old Tshepang Nyathi during Spring Day celebrations in Refilwe, Cullinan, has abandoned his bail application. Also see: 53-Year-old man to appear in court over Spring Day water-splash murder The accused appeared briefly at the Cullinan Magistrate’s Court outside Pretoria on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, where he faces a […]
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The government has issued a stern warning against civilian vigilantism and unlawful passport checks, reiterating that state authorities alone enforce immigration law. Speaking on behalf of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration Management, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi urged South Africans to refrain from taking the law into their own hands amid […]
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