In a move that has sent ripples through South African politics, Stanley Mathabatha, the former Premier of Limpopo and current Deputy Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, has resigned from his position as Chairperson of the ANC in Limpopo. His resignation, announced in a letter to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula dated 1 September 2025, […]
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Nasrec buzzed with energy as tens of thousands of fans, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts descended on the venue for Comic Con Africa 2025, the continent’s largest festival of comics, gaming, anime, and cosplay. With at least 70,000 attendees expected over four days, the event proved that in South Africa, fandom is more than just […]
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South Africans may be closer than ever to high-speed satellite internet, even if Starlink remains absent from local networks. Despite political controversies surrounding Elon Musk, experts argue that his SpaceX satellite service could offer unprecedented access to digital resources for rural communities. Controversy and Misunderstanding Talks to bring Starlink to South Africa stalled earlier this […]
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Your Whole Foundation Can Feel Like Sand It’s a storyline you’d expect in a telenovela, but when TikTok user @fabrisgassmoney revealed his own life unraveling, headlines went into a frenzy. Fourteen years of marriage, three children he cherished… turned out none were biologically his. The man thought he was building a family; instead, he woke […]
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Global electronics leader TCL Electronics, the official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category, and Arsenal’s global consumer electronics partner, is expanding its home appliance range in South Africa with the launch of two premium front-loading washing machines: the TCL P1108FLG 8kg Front Loading Washer Direct Drive and […]
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Lobby group AfriForum has defended its call for targeted sanctions against corrupt ANC leaders, saying this won’t harm the broader South African economy. The group distanced itself from any blame if South Africa faces wider US sanctions, insisting their advocacy is only aimed at individuals, not the country. This follows the approval of the US-South Africa […]
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United States President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 30% tariff on all South African imports, set to take effect on 1 August, unless a new trade agreement is reached. The announcement was made in a letter addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa and shared on Donald’s Truth Social platform, citing ongoing trade imbalances […]
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Led by the African Transformation Movement (ATM), the call to rename South Africa to Azania continues to grow louder and louder. However, it has not come without controversy and pushback as some reject the change. As part of a broader effort to amend South Africa’s constitution in a way that addresses colonial legacies, ATM and […]
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South Africa is taking centre stage in global affairs in 2025 as we host the G20 Summit in November. But what exactly is the G20 – and why should it matter to you? The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an international forum for governments and policymakers from 19 countries and two economic regions: the […]
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South Africa’s national beer partners Big Save to host the globe’s largest braai, this Heritage Day. Castle Lager, the 130 year old, South African beer brand has partnered with Big Save to orchestrate the World’s Biggest Braai on 24 September 2025, uniting thousands across the country in a shared moment of national pride. Thomas Lawrence, […]
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South Africa is on the brink of overhauling decades-old divorce legislation, with sweeping reforms set to protect spouses better left financially stranded after a marriage ends, particularly those in unions without the legal cushion of shared assets. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is spearheading this legal shake-up through the proposed General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill of […]
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South Africa’s wine industry is steeped in history, but for too long, that history has overlooked the black winemakers reshaping the scene. As diversity and representation take root in the vineyards, a new generation of Black South African winemakers brings bold ideas, unique heritage, and global acclaim. We take a look at these five trailblazers […]
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