South African amapiano star Mpho Lebajoa, popularly known as Scotts Maphuma, was struck by a bottle while performing in Zimbabwe, with footage of the incident sparking reactions online. Also see: Scotts Maphuma fans defend ‘nasty attitude’ in viral video Scotts Maphuma hit during performance In the footage, Scotts Maphuma can be seen performing when an […]
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King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and King Ndamase Ndamase are expected to travel to Zimbabwe for high-level discussions with Emmerson Mnangagwa as part of efforts to address growing concerns around xenophobia and strengthen regional cooperation. Also see: Mafikizolo axed from Zimbabwe concert amid xenophobia tensions in South Africa The planned visit comes amid ongoing discussions about migration […]
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South African award-winning duo Mafikizolo has reportedly been removed from the line-up of the upcoming Buddie Beatz Concert in Zimbabwe. This follows widespread calls from Zimbabweans for their performance to be cancelled amid ongoing tensions surrounding xenophobia in South Africa. Also see: Mafikizolo to entertain fans with iDwala concert this August Mafikizolo not wanted in […]
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Naledi Aphiwe apologises after comment sparks xenophobia backlash Just weeks before she is due to take the stage in Harare, rising South African star Naledi Aphiwe has found herself at the centre of an unexpected storm. A resurfaced social media comment, brief, casual, and posted months ago, has triggered outrage among some Zimbabwean fans, forcing […]
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“We haven’t forgotten”: Naledi Aphiwe faces backlash ahead of Zimbabwe show South African singer Naledi Aphiwe was gearing up to headline Ama2k Fest in Harare this April, sharing the stage with the popular Scotts Maphuma. But instead of being met with excitement, her upcoming performance has reignited a social media debate that started nearly a […]
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Tragedy has struck the family of veteran actress Sophie Ndaba, as online reports have confirmed that her niece has been brutally killed, allegedly by her boyfriend, in Zimbabwe. Cordelia Masalethulini, who was 45, was a broadcaster and writer. Daily Sun reported that she was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend and live-in lover, Fungai Quinton Tawengwa, […]
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Almost thirty years have passed since Bafana Bafana stood on top of Africa, lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at FNB Stadium in 1996. For many South Africans, that moment exists somewhere between memory and myth, a golden era that today’s generation has only heard about from parents, coaches and grainy highlight reels. Now, […]
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South Africans were glued to their screens on Monday afternoon as Hugo Broos unveiled his 36-man Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and the announcement delivered exactly what fans have come to expect from the Belgian coach: curveballs, debate, and hope. The tournament kicks off in Morocco on 21 December, […]
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He Says He Was Told to Leave Zimbabwe in Five Days—But Mzansi Isn’t Convinced When Nota Baloyi took to his social channel to share what he described as a shock visit to Zimbabwe, he expected headlines. Instead, he stirred up a wave of scepticism and memes across South Africa. The Claim: Five Days in Zimbabwe […]
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It’s no exaggeration to call this Friday’s match against Zimbabwe one of the most pivotal moments in South African football in years. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made it plain: South Africa cannot lean on anyone else — they must seize their own destiny. A Match With History Behind It South Africa last […]
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When a Boarding Pass Didn’t Look Real Imagine getting ready for a flight and pulling out your boarding pass, only to realise it’s handwritten. That’s exactly what caught South Africans’ attention this week when a TikTok video circulated showing what looked like a Zimbabwean boarding pass scrawled on paper. The photo felt like something out […]
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An incident that initially involved a Zimbabwean national and a South African nurse has caused a nationwide debate as citizens are split in differentiating between the villain and protagonist of the story. The Progressive Forces of South Africa (PFSA) are among many who have rallied behind the local nurse, defending her against those who have […]
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