Tag: News

  • Professor Anele Mngadi is currently facing online backlash after initially winning the hearts of numerous South Africans. Prof Mngadi became popular around April when she spoke out about a long legal battle she had with Standard Bank South Africa. She initially claimed that she had been emotionally, physically, and financially abused when Standard Bank allegedly…

  • The release date for imprisoned rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved up yet again. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, February 23, 2028, is now stamped as the day the fallen hip-hop star will leave federal lockup in New Jersey. Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison last year for…

  • What started as an ordinary shift at a Kuils River petrol station turned into a heartwarming, life-changing moment when a petrol attendant helped bring a baby boy into the world. Chevaan Abrahams stepped in to assist a woman who went into labor before she could reach the hospital, capturing the hearts of many South Africans.…

  • With only six days left before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, teams are putting the final touches on their preparations, including the kits they will wear throughout the tournament. FIFA has released the official match colors for all 72 group-stage fixtures across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, giving…

  • Singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner have officially tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony held in London. The couple exchanged vows at the historic Old Marylebone Town Hall with only close friends and family members in attendance. However, neither of them has confirmed the authenticity of the images yet. The Mail shared…

  • Another Woolworths store in South Africa has been hit by an explosive device, with the incident reported in the early hours of Friday, 29 May. The explosion occurred at Preller Square Shopping Centre and marks the second similar incident involving the retailer in less than 48 hours, following an attack at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre…

  • The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has raised the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, taking it to 7.00%. This decision has subsequently raised the prime lending rate to 10.5%. This move reflects rising inflation risks driven by persistently high oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and…

  • The incredible long-distance journey that captivated South Africa for weeks is drawing to a close. American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal announced his upcoming departure from the country in a deeply moving video shared on May 27, 2026. The announcement follows the completion of his monumental 5,500-kilometre trek from Uganda to Cape Town, leaving a wave of…

  • A young pharmacist, Nomzila Madinane, who recently opened a new pharmacy to improve healthcare access in KwaNyuswa, near Hillcrest, has been shot and killed. The brutal attack also claimed the lives of a cashier and a security guard. KwaZulu-Natal police confirmed that three counts of murder are being investigated following the shooting, which occurred on…

  • The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than thought, and it has currently killed 131 people. Current Status and Scope of the Disease According to officials, more than 513 cases were suspected in the DR Congo as of Tuesday, 19 May, while one person has died in neighbouring…