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Internet reacts after Mmabatho Montsho criticises anti-illegal immigration marches 

South African actress and filmmaker Mmabatho Montsho has sparked widespread debate after speaking out against the country’s recent anti-illegal immigration marches. Taking to social media, Montsho criticised the demonstrations, calling for Africans to unite rather than turn against one another. “Good morning. There is no progressive action that punches down on the poor and desperate. […]

LIFESTYLE

Kwesta Calls Out Mashaba After DJ Warras’s Tragic Death

Kwesta Pushes Back on Mashaba’s Comments After DJ Warras’s Murder Johannesburg is still reeling from the shocking murder of DJ Warras, a beloved radio and TV presenter and club DJ, who was gunned down in broad daylight in the Central Business District on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Amid the tragedy, public discourse took a political […]

ENTERTAINMENT

From Temu to Big Brother: South Africa’s Top Google Searches of 2025

Temu Tops South Africans’ Searches In a year of fierce online engagement, Temu, the e-commerce platform owned by PDD Holdings, emerged as the most searched term in South Africa. Its affordable prices and extensive product range have made it a sensation, capturing the attention of shoppers eager for bargains and convenience. The surge reflects South […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Sizwe Dhlomo Reacts After Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala Drops the Story Behind His Nickname

When a nickname sparks more than a chuckle Suddenly, the internet was buzzing when Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala took to the stand before a parliamentary committee and offered a straight-faced explanation for why he is called “Cat”. The answer was eyebrow-raising enough to turn heads and prompt a reaction from broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo—and all of South […]

LIFESTYLE

South African KPMG Employee Goes Viral Over ‘Rapture’ Email

A seemingly ordinary day at KPMG South Africa took an unusual turn last week when junior accountant Mahlatse Letoka sent a mass internal email predicting an “imminent Rapture” in late September. What made the email stand out wasn’t just its apocalyptic warning, it included a 173-page attachment detailing her predictions, quickly sparking global attention. Letoka, […]

CELEBRITY NEWS

Cassper Nyovest Speaks Out After Uber Courier Gift Goes Missing

Cassper Nyovest’s Expensive Gift Goes Missing South African rap star Cassper Nyovest has opened up about a frustrating and shocking experience with Uber Courier, the real-time delivery service within the Uber app. On Monday, 22 September, the “Mama I Made It” hitmaker took to Instagram to share how a driver allegedly stole a gift he […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Wandi Ndlovu’s Brave Choice: Returning to School to Rewrite Matric

A decision that’s bigger than exams South African reality star Wandi Ndlovu has announced she is returning to the classroom to rewrite her matric exams in November 2025. The decision comes after a turbulent year marked by legal battles and personal challenges, yet it has already sparked an outpouring of support from the public. Setbacks […]