The Burial of Lawrence Sbusiso: A Controversial Cultural Rite The tragic story of Lawrence Sbusiso, a young man who died by suicide, has reignited conversations around traditional practices surrounding such deaths. In his community, the Zulu culture dictates a strict and unconventional approach to the burial of individuals who take their own lives. Lawrence’s burial…
Police officer arrested after killing his girlfriend The deceased, Chesnay Patricia Keppler, who was a Crime Prevention Warden also known as amaPanyaza, worked with the officer at Eldorado Park station. “She was off duty at the time of the incident. The officer was in the company of another Constable, and he was under the influence…
Tragic Passing of Nhlanhla Esihle Ntombela: A Community United in Grief The tragic death of 8-year-old Nhlanhla Esihle Ntombela has left an entire community heartbroken. After being reported missing earlier in the week, hopes for his safe return were dashed when his lifeless body was discovered in a nearby water body. This devastating loss has…
BREAKING NEWS: Kelly Khumalo Sparks Controversy with Message to Young Orlando Pirates Star Relebohile Mofokeng Kelly Khumalo, the award-winning musician and reality TV star, has once again found herself at the center of controversy. This time, it’s over a social media post congratulating Orlando Pirates’ rising soccer star, Relebohile Mofokeng, on his new car. The…
Soweto Residents Demand Justice After Man Allegedly Kills Mother with Sledgehammer Tensions are running high in Soweto after Bakhe Bhembe, 39, appeared briefly in the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, facing charges of brutally murdering his 74-year-old mother, Busisiwe Bhembe. Residents of the close-knit community are calling for the court to deny him bail, fearing…
1 minute read ‘There were so many red flags’ — Khaya Dladla opens up about why his relationship ended Actor and media personality Khaya Dladla has opened up about his break-up from his ex-fiancé businessman Mercutio Buthelezi. In a recent interview on Engineer Your Life with Lungelo KM, the radio host lifted the lid on…
A Dream Fulfilled Moshe Ndiki, a beloved figure in the South African entertainment industry, recently welcomed twins into his life through surrogacy, fulfilling a long-held dream of parenthood. However, the joy of becoming a father has been accompanied by a delicate situation, as his surrogate struggles to come to terms with the fact that the…
In a dramatic and public fallout, former *Generations* actress Letoya Makhene has been accused by her ex-wife, Lebo Keswa, of being a “fake sangoma.” The accusations have sparked intense media attention and left many wondering about the validity of Letoya’s traditional healer status. The Public Accusation The controversy erupted when one of Letoya’s initiates appeared…
In an unusual and fascinating turn of events, a young South African entrepreneur, Thabang Khoza, has sparked curiosity and headlines by attempting to sell a piece of chewing gum discarded by R&B icon Chris Brown. The price? A jaw-dropping $50,000 equivalent to nearly one million Rand. ## How It Happened During Chris Brown’s electrifying performance…
On December 23, 2024, Nontobeko Cele, a young woman whose tragic death last week highlighted the ongoing issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa, was laid to rest in Dududu, near uMzinto, in KwaZulu-Natal. Cele, 24, was murdered by her boyfriend, Sbusiso Mtaka, who later confessed to the crime on social media before taking…