South African News

South African traditional healer and reality TV personality Gogo Maweni has found herself at the center of a stormy controversy following an eyebrow-raising episode of her reality show Thokoza Gogo. The scandal erupted after a peculiar and unsettling scene aired featuring a pig dressed in women’s underwear — a moment that many viewers have interpreted as…

A young woman has sparked outrage on social media after she was photographed wearing a revealing mini skirt to a funeral. The outfit, seen by many as inappropriate for such a solemn occasion, has triggered heated debate online, with critics accusing her of disrespecting the dead and showing a lack of cultural sensitivity. Images of…

Kelly Khumalo Rushed to the Hospital in Critical Condition After Snake Bite in the Forest In an unexpected and harrowing turn of events, South African singer and media personality Kelly Khumalo was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after being bitten by a venomous snake while on a nature excursion in a local forest….

The grieving family of South African actor Mpho Sebeng is demanding clear answers following his sudden and tragic death. Known for his roles in local films and television dramas, Sebeng’s passing shocked fans across the country—but for his loved ones, grief has quickly turned into frustration as questions about the circumstances surrounding his death remain…

The devastating floods that recently swept across parts of the Eastern Cape have claimed more lives, as two more bodies were recovered in Mthatha on Sunday, 22 June. This tragic discovery brings the official death toll to at least 97, highlighting the scale of the disaster that continues to haunt the region. Search and rescue…

The small village of Sibangweni near Mthatha was wrapped in sorrow on Monday as Yola Bavu, a 28-year-old single mother, buried her three daughters — victims of the devastating floods that continue to ravage the Eastern Cape. The funeral of Indiphile (11), Keneilwe (9), and Cebo (6) marked one of the first burials following the…

A routine trip turned into a nightmare on Monday evening, 23 June, when a minibus taxi overturned on the N2 highway near Cape Town, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The taxi, which was travelling from Cape Town to Khayelitsha, crashed near a bridge, flinging some passengers from the vehicle and trapping others…

The tight-knit community of Duduza in Ekurhuleni has been plunged into mourning following the heartbreaking drowning of two 11-year-old best friends. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, June 20, 2025, at a dam located behind the Mega City shopping complex. The two boys, Molefe Kgatli and Samukelo Gift Frans, were close friends who lived in…

South African singer Kelly Khumalo has made headlines once again, this time for her courageous and deeply personal confession about her health. In a heartfelt and emotional revelation, the star shared that she has been diagnosed with HIV, a diagnosis that she traces back to her past relationships. The announcement has shocked and moved fans…

In a devastating incident that has sent shockwaves through the education community, three teachers lost their lives and two others were critically injured in a road accident near Ngqeleni, close to Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. The crash occurred on the morning of Tuesday, 24 June 2025, when the teachers were en route to school…