Tag: South Africa

ENTERTAINMENT

MacG Agrees to Gender Sensitisation Training Following Minnie Dlamini Controversy

MacG Set to Take Gender Sensitisation Training Amid Legal Battle with Minnie Dlamini Popular podcaster MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho has signalled his willingness to undergo gender sensitisation training after controversial remarks about TV personality Minnie Dlamini sparked public outrage and a legal complaint. The complaint, filed by Dlamini at the Johannesburg Equality Court, stems from comments […]

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NEWS

‘No Return Policy’: Petition to Deport Elon Musk Gains Attention

‘No Return Policy’: Mzansi Reacts as Petition to Deport Elon Musk Gains Attention From Pretoria to California, Should Musk Come Home? Elon Musk, the South African-born tech billionaire, has once again found himself at the centre of an unusual debate—this time, not about rockets or electric cars, but whether he should be sent “back” to […]

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South Africa Goes Viral Over Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s R300k Woolies Bag

South Africa Reacts in Hilarious Fashion to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s R300k Woolies Bag Saga When politics meets shopping bags, the nation can’t stop laughing South Africans have seen their fair share of political scandals, but Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s Woolworths bag moment has ignited a wave of online humour that no one saw coming. What started […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Mörda Surprises Parents with Dream Home, Leaving Fans Emotional

Mörda Gifts His Parents a Dream Home, Sparking Emotional Social Media Moments A Grammy-nominated son’s love leaves fans teary-eyed South African music sensation Mörda, born Bongani Mohosana has once again shown that giving back can be just as powerful as chart-topping hits. Over the weekend, the Grammy-nominated artist surprised his parents with a brand-new home, […]

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SA schools struggle as teacher exodus alarms education sector

South Africa’s public education system is facing mounting strain after more than 30 000 educators exited the profession in the past five years, a trend that unions warn is weakening learning outcomes and stretching classrooms beyond capacity. This growing loss of skilled teachers, confirmed in a recent parliamentary reply by the Minister of Basic Education, […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Uncle Don: The 50-Year-Old TikTok Star Who Won Drake’s Heart

Dancing Through Life: Uncle Don’s Rise from Dududu to Global Fame In the small town of Dududu, KwaZulu-Natal, a familiar smile and boundless energy have captured the hearts of millions. Emmanuel Madonsela, affectionately known online as Uncle Don, didn’t start his journey on a stage or behind a DJ console. His story began in the […]

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South Africa hit by surge of new name change proposals

South Africa is seeing another surge in proposals to rename towns, landmarks and public features, with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture confirming that more than a hundred requests have landed on its desk since the start of the previous financial year. Minister Gayton McKenzie, answering questions in Parliament, revealed that 104 applications have […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Heartfelt Reunion: Zelda La Grange Celebrates Rachel Kolisi’s Strength and Compassion

Heartwarming Reunion: Zelda La Grange Celebrates Rachel Kolisi’s Strength In a touching display of admiration and friendship, Zelda La Grange, former private secretary to Nelson Mandela and popular kykNET presenter, recently paid tribute to Rachel Kolisi, South Africa’s revered “first lady” of rugby. Their long-overdue reunion was more than just a catch-up—it was a celebration […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Nollywood Grieves as Odira Nwobu Dies Suddenly in Johannesburg

A Sudden Silence Fell Across Nollywood News broke on Monday that beloved actor and comedian Odira Nwobu passed away in a Johannesburg hotel at age 43. The announcement came from colleagues and close associates, sending waves of disbelief through fans, entertainers, and online communities alike. For many, the news came out of the blue—one minute […]

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NEWS

Law Firm Eyes Class Action for Women Affected by YAZ PLUS Packaging Error

Law Firm Explores Class Action After YAZ PLUS Packaging Error South African women who experienced unintended pregnancies after taking YAZ PLUS oral contraceptives may soon have a legal avenue for compensation. LHL Attorneys Inc. is exploring a class action lawsuit against Bayer (Pty) Ltd following a major packaging error that compromised the contraceptive’s effectiveness. The […]

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South African Women Urged to Get Paid Leave for National GBV Shutdown

Employers Urged to Support Women in National GBV Protest As South Africa continues to grapple with a gender-based violence crisis, activists are calling on employers to grant paid leave for women participating in the Women For Change (WFC) national shutdown on 21 November. Songezo Zibi, leader of Rise Mzansi, emphasised that this is not a […]

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