Tag: South Africa

  • 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…

  • Social media is buzzing after Lerato Kganyago-Ndlala broke down during a livestream, where she opened up about the difficult season she and her husband, Thami Ndlala, have been navigating in private. Lerato is a 42-year-old, successful South African media personality, radio presenter, television host, and businesswoman. In the livestream video circulating online, the media personality…

  • The South African Reserve Bankโ€™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…

  • Actress Gabrielle Union recently spent some time in South Africa and left her fatherโ€™s ashes at a boutique winery in Cape Town. The Bring It On star visited Klein Goederust Boutique Winery, which she described as the first Black-owned winery in Franschhoek, Cape Town. She went on to share a social media post revealing that…

  • A self-taught cook has officially launched her debut cookbook in Cape Town, receiving an outpouring of love and support. Onezwa Mbola, a 27-year-old home cook, content creator, and former MasterChef South Africa Season 4 contestant, can now add “author” to her titles. Holding her dreams in print, her supporters are eager to try out the…

  • South Africaโ€™s Black Coffee has broken new ground on the international stage by selling out Londonโ€™s 20,000-capacity O2 Arena, becoming the first African artist to achieve this feat. Black Coffee, the South African-born DJ, record producer, and songwriter, filled the massive 20,000-capacity venue, solidifying his place as one of the top DJs in the world.…

  • The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has confirmed that the drama series Pimville will stop airing on SABC 2, effective immediately. The SABC says the suspension is due to unresolved contractual issues and alleged violations tied to the programmeโ€™s production company. Why Pimville was pulled from SABC 2 In an official statement, the SABC announced…

  • CAPE TOWN – American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal is officially on the final stretch of his massive cross continental journey. After 106 days on his skateboard and traveling over 5,500 kilometers across Africa, he is arriving in Cape Town today to wrap up his inspiring mission. Skating for Uganda The 26 year old started his journey…

  • South Africans have been left heartbroken by the story of Snenhlanhla Khoza, a 31-year-old woman with a rare condition that has caused her to age rapidly. Khoza, who is originally from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), has been making headlines, with many sharing her photos across various social media platforms. Her story drew widespread attention when her appearance…