Year: 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters began to make progress battling the deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area early Thursday, especially because the ferocious winds that have been driving the fast-moving flames are expected to slow down. Firefighters were able to knock down a major threat that broke out Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills as flames struck closer…

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum responded sarcastically on Wednesday to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Standing before a global map in her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum proposed dryly that North America should be renamed “América Mexicana,” or “Mexican America,” because…

Kwaito music pioneer Victor Bogopane, widely known as Doc Shebeleza, has passed away at the age of 51. His family confirmed that he died in hospital after battling a long illness. The music industry and fans alike are mourning the loss of a legend whose influence on the kwaito genre was both profound and enduring….

The South African entertainment industry is mourning the loss of celebrated Afro-pop singer and actress Winnie Khumalo, who passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 51. Khumalo, known for her vibrant music and enduring contributions to South Africa’s cultural landscape, succumbed to a short illness at her home. ### **A Sudden…

Thank you for joining our live coverage of the wildfires in California. You can read our longer piece about the wildfires here. For an explainer on the wildfires and the ongoing evacuations across Los Angeles, read this. Or you can listen to this podcast here. Resources mobilised to tackle Los Angeles wildfires: Governor With at least seven wildfires…

l A South African woman, Primrose Vale, tragically passed away in Nigeria after a brief illness. The 29-year-old mother of a 10-year-old boy traveled to Nigeria to celebrate her birthday but succumbed to malaria during her stay. Mzansi pet care products ### A Birthday Celebration Turns Tragic Primrose, who lived in Cape Town due to…

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a mother was apprehended while attempting to steal a pair of school shoes for her children. The incident has brought to the forefront the harsh realities of poverty, showcasing the extreme lengths to which some parents go to fulfill their children’s basic needs. The mother, seemingly driven by desperation,…

South African music enthusiasts, brace yourselves for exciting news! Ukhozi FM has officially crowned the 2024 Song of the Year, and the honor goes to Mthandeni SK and MaWhoo for their electrifying track, **‘Gucci’**. This collaboration has been a chart-topping sensation, capturing the hearts of fans across the nation. Mzansi food delivery services Best headphones…

Celebrity Sangomas Gogo Maweni and Gogo Skhotheni’s Feud Takes a Sinister Turn The escalating feud between two of South Africa’s most controversial celebrity sangomas, Gogo Maweni and Gogo Skhotheni, has captured public attention as it takes a deeply personal and increasingly dark turn What began as an exchange of accusations has now spiraled into a…