Tag: South Africa

  • 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…

  • South Africa has finally broken its sixteen-year World Cup scoring drought in dramatic fashion. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena stepped up under immense pressure to score a historic equalizer, securing a vital 1-1 draw against Czechia and keeping Bafana Bafana’s tournament hopes alive. The national team entered the match desperate for a result after dropping their opening…

  • The Hollywoodbets Durban July is Africaโ€™s most famous horse racing event and a massive highlight on the South African social calendar. Held every year on the first Saturday of July at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse in Durban, it brings together top-tier sport, high fashion, and major entertainment. This year, on Saturday, 4 July 2026, the…

  • Young innovator from the Eastern Cape, Elihle Stali, has set the bar high for breakthrough technology aimed at assisting the visually impaired with a pair of AI-assisted smart glasses inspired by his late grandmother. The 23-year-old computer science student from Nelson Mandela University has created a lightweight pair of glasses, similar in appearance to Meta’s…

  • The new South African supernovela is making waves, with viewers commenting on how deeply the series has evoked emotions. The star-studded cast, featuring Gugu Gumede and Sdumo Mtshali in leading roles alongside supporting actors like Kwanele Mthethwa, Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Kenneth Nkosi, and Celeste Ntuli, showcases incredible local talent on a global stage, elevating South African…

  • 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.…

  • South Africa has been reported as the country that consumes the most ashwagandha on the African continent. This trend is driven by a growing retail sector, a rising pharmaceutical industry, and an increasing interest in plant nutrition. What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha, formally known as Withania somnifera, is an adaptogenic herb that was first used in…

  • e.tv has announced a highly anticipated new telenovela, The Four of Us, premiering on Monday, 29 June at 20:00. The star-studded drama features award-winning talent, including Dumisani Dlamini, Sindi Dlathu, and Thembinkosi Mthembu. Taking over the channel’s prime 20:00 time slot, the new series replaces the long-running soap opera Scandal!, which was recently canceled after…

  • In a tearful video shared on Instagram, Rowlene appeared distressed as she detailed months of frustration, saying she had exhausted all her options trying to get the money owed to her. โ€œIf you know me, you would know that I donโ€™t usually do this, but Iโ€™m out of options,โ€ Rowlene said while bursting into tears.…

  • Nobangela Lokishi recently spoke out about how internet personality Dominic Zaca had him arrested and sued him for R45,000 following homophobic and fatphobic comments. As a result, Nobangela now has a criminal record and is barred from studying for the next seven years. The 2024 Video and Lawsuit The feud began in 2024 when Nobangela…