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Five boys have died in Eastern Cape initiation schools since the start of the summer season, raising renewed alarm over safety, illegal practices, and inadequate oversight in a deeply significant cultural rite of passage. The deaths were recorded in the Chris Hani District (two), OR Tambo District (two), and Buffalo City (one), marking a tragic…

The Diepkloof community in Johannesburg has been left reeling after a tragic and deeply unsettling incident claimed the life of 10-year-old Sfiso Vilakazi. The young boy died after being attacked and fatally constricted by a snake while swimming with friends, sending waves of grief and fear throughout the area. The horrific incident took place in…

A devastated father, Londs Londiwe Dlamini, is demanding justice for his twin children after a horrific incident at Homii Flats left one of them dead and the other fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The tragedy has sparked public outrage and calls for accountability from the building’s management. Discover more Connected…

Babes Wodumo has shared heartbreaking details about the last moments she spent with her late husband, Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo, before his passing. Mampintsha, a well-known musician, died on December 24, 2022, after suffering a minor stroke. The emotional revelation came during the latest episode of her reality show, Wena Wodumo, aired on Moja Love. The gqom…

A young South African couple has captured Mzansi’s attention after revealing how they pulled off a beautiful full wedding for just **R10,000**. Their detailed cost breakdown, shared on TikTok, has gone viral for proving that love can be celebrated meaningfully—without sinking into debt. South Africa job Posted by **@trevonick1** on 29 November 2025, the photos…

A disturbing video shared widely on social media has thrown Wynberg Station into the centre of a national conversation after a man in his forties died when he jumped in front of a moving train on Saturday. The footage, now circulating with millions of views, shows the moments leading up to the impact—images that have…

Speculation is running high among fans of Limpopo musician Shebeshxt after his long-term partner, Kholofelo Moloto, shared a new TikTok video that left many convinced she has already given birth. The short clip, posted on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, ignited discussions across social media, with many followers analysing every detail in hopes of confirming the…

The community of Mitchells Plain is reeling after a devastating mass shooting in Rocklands that left three people dead—among them a nine-year-old boy—and two others seriously injured. The violent attack, carried out by four masked gunmen on Tuesday night, has once again highlighted the ongoing gang-related tensions that plague the area. The shooting occurred around…

A single sentence stopped many South Africans in their tracks on Friday morning.When actress Manaka Ranaka wrote, “I will see you again one day,” some readers froze — wondering if the beloved television star was hinting at something unexpected, something hopeful, something mysterious. But as the full message unfolded, the meaning became painfully clear. It was not hope.It was…