The South African Football Association (SAFA) has received immense backlash from citizens after they revealed that, after making South African football history by winning the U20 AFCON tournament, Amajita players will not be compensated for their efforts. Amajita’s journey to the 2025 U20 AFCON championship was merely a tale of resilience and discipline, grit and […]
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The Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) expects Budget 3.0 to pass today, following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s third presentation of the national budget to Parliament. In a turbulent global context, the passing of this budget will likely be read as a sign of domestic political and market stability, and as an indication that South Africa’s […]
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South Africa’s unemployment rate has hit 32.9% according to the latest data from the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2025, released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in a staggering revelation. The situation is particularly dire for young people aged 15 to 34, who comprise a significant portion of the […]
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As vaping trends upward among South African teenagers, a worrying narrative is unfolding that underscores potential dangers to their mental health and cognitive development. Packaged in colourful designs with ‘fun flavours’ and marketed as less harmful than traditional tobacco products, vaping appears to be a socially accepted pastime for the youth. However, alarming statistics reveal that over […]
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A South African student recently went viral on social media after a classmate shared a video of him styling his hair into waves at school. The video, posted by TikTokker @lifewith_mabhena, shows the young man using various hair care tools to achieve his desired look. With two types of brushes and a bar of soap, […]
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The US singer, songwriter and actress, Chloe Bailey, has put mzansi out of their misery by revealing her actual reasons for visiting the country, as many were wondering. The American star revealed that she has been shooting a movie for two months in South Africa, and the film wrapped recently. “I put so much love, […]
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As if the country does not have enough to celebrate, South Africa’s epic 2010 FIFA World cup has been ranked as ‘Best World Cup’ in history of the tournament. It is barely hard to believe that it has been 15 years since mzansi hosted the coveted 2010 FIFA World Cup, an event that left a […]
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South Africans will soon be paying more for everyday essentials as the government considers an increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said in the 2025 Budget Speech that the government proposes to increase South Africa’s VAT rate by 0.5 percentage points in 2025/26 and 0.5 percentage points in 2026/27. This will […]
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Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool has earned the stamp as a true patriot of South Africa after questioning the United States President Donald Trump. His actions have resulted in his expulsion from the US, and mzansi has a lot to say about the matter. Tensions between South Africa and the United States continue to escalate significantly and […]
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If you feel like your grocery bill keeps climbing, you’re not alone. In a recent article by Business Tech, Malcolm Libera shared recent data from the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity (PMBEJD) group shows that Gauteng remains the most expensive province for groceries in 2025, with Johannesburg topping the list as the priciest city, followed by […]
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In a world where self-expression is celebrated, home design has become more than just functionality—it’s a reflection of personality. But are South Africans embracing bold choices, or are they sticking to safe, predictable styles? In an article by City Press, Tim Culley, founder of Pixalot, explores how thoughtful design elements can elevate a house into a […]
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South Africa’s national tourism agency has called on African nations to strengthen partnerships to drive economic growth through the tourism sector. Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, tourism levels across the world generally decreased as many restrictions put in place became the new norm. However, five years after the pandemic, tourism numbers have begun to pick […]
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