A tragic shack fire claimed the lives of a 26-year-old woman and a two-year-old child in Diepsloot, Extension 1, on Tuesday. Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) spokesperson Xolile Khumalo confirmed the devastating incident. Khumalo explained that shack fires are a recurring issue throughout the year, with an increase in winter, although summer incidents are not uncommon….
In the South African music industry, few figures have made as significant an impact as DJ Tira. As the head of Afrotainment, a renowned music label based in Durban, Tira is known for discovering and nurturing some of the most exciting talent in the country. One of his most successful ventures has been working with…
A dramatic confrontation unfolded in Temple Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday when a teenage boy fatally wounded an armed robber while protecting his pregnant girlfriend. The incident has sparked both shock and concern in the community, highlighting the dangers residents face from violent crime. Confrontation on Garland Street The couple, a 19-year-old male and his 16-year-old…
The entertainment industry is often seen as a glamorous world filled with fame, fortune, and success. However, for many actors, this lifestyle can be fleeting. One such heartbreaking example is Sgidi, a once-beloved actor from the popular South African TV show *Uzalo*, who is now reportedly struggling to make ends meet and resorting to eating…
Domestic Dispute Draws Public Attention After Relationship Disagreement A domestic disagreement involving a woman and her romantic partner has sparked widespread discussion after an incident unfolded in a public space, drawing the attention of bystanders and social media users. The situation reportedly escalated after the woman discovered that the man she had been dating for…
After months of heartbreak and unanswered questions, the Makroti family of Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has finally laid their beloved daughter, twelve-year-old Liqhawe Makroti, to rest. Her funeral took place on Saturday, 25 October 2025, following the long and painful process of identifying her remains through DNA testing. Liqhawe was among five family members who tragically…
Renowned South African singer Kelly Khumalo has found herself at the center of a brewing family storm. Reports indicate that she has expelled her mother, Ntombifuthi Khumalo, from her Johannesburg home, sparking a heated debate and speculation. *Growing Tensions* Sources close to the Khumalo family reveal that tensions have been escalating for some time, leading…
A young woman wailed in grief after her child passed passed away yesterday, at Daudu IDP camp in Benue State. A Catholic priest, Rev. Godwin Tyragher, who shared the sad news on Facebook, said proper treatment would have saved the child. “This my parishioners,one of the IDPs at Daudu camp lost her only son this…
South African rising star Naledi Aphiwe has honored the late music legend Winnie Khumalo with a heartfelt musical tribute. Winnie Khumalo passed away on Tuesday at her home following a brief illness, leaving the South African music industry and fans in mourning. #### A Song of Tribute Taking to social media, the 18-year-old singer teased…