Port Elizabeth – A tragic incident has left residents of the Eastern Cape community of Charlo in shock after a 35-year-old woman lost her life following an attack by a swarm of bees. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning while the woman was at work near a railway line, according to information released by the…
The controversy emerged only days after the couple concluded a customary marriage ceremony that formally united their families. The event had followed tradition closely, with elders present, rituals observed and lobola negotiations completed. By all accounts, it was regarded as a successful and respectable union. Shortly after the celebrations ended, murmurs began circulating within the…
South Africa’s social media space has been thrust into renewed controversy after a video involving a young woman linked online to the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) began circulating widely this week, just days after a separate viral incident involving 20-year-old Lerato Molwelang. The video referenced will be attached at the end of this article. The…
In a heartbreaking incident, 15-year-old Nomqhwaqo Mtjhali, a promising student from Taiwe Secondary School, tragically lost her life after being struck by lightning while returning home on October 21, 2024. Her friend, 17-year-old Dieketseng Molawa, sustained severe injuries during the incident. Mtjhali, celebrated for her academic excellence, had recently ranked first in her class and…
A deeply distressing incident has shaken many after a 10-year-old boy, who has already suffered the tragic loss of both his parents, was found attempting to take his own life. The child, who currently lives with his aunt, was discovered by a concerned couple who intervened in time and prevented what could have been a…
Nqobile Zuma, the daughter of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader and Commander-in-Chief Jacob Zuma, has earned widespread praise after achieving outstanding results in her 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations. Her remarkable academic performance, which includes seven distinctions, has impressed South Africans from all walks of life and placed her among the country’s top-performing matriculants. The…
Young Woman’s Exploitation Claims Against Alleged Fake Modelling Agency Spark National Debate A viral video shared on social media this week has sparked widespread public concern, shining a spotlight on alleged exploitation within South Africa’s informal modelling and casting industry. The video, which quickly spread across platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok,…
South African Amapiano DJ and producer Oscar Mbo has found himself at the centre of controversy after past abuse allegations resurfaced, reigniting a heated national conversation about gender-based violence (GBV), accountability, and the entertainment industry. The renewed claims were brought forward by his former girlfriend, Ursula Dlamini, who says recent events reopened emotional wounds she…
The woman who tragically lost her life after being swept away by powerful floodwaters in Msholozi, Mpumalanga, has been identified as **Esther Mathenjwa**, a 45-year-old bakery worker whose death has left the community in deep mourning. Mathenjwa was reportedly caught in a strong current during recent heavy floods that have affected parts of Mpumalanga following…
A young boy arrived home in a terrible condition after allegedly being beaten by his teacher as a form of punishment for misbehaving in class. The incident has sparked outrage among his family and the local community, raising concerns about the use of physical punishment in schools. Incident at School According to reports, the student…