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…
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has confirmed that the tragic bus accident that claimed 42 lives in Limpopo on Sunday, 13 October 2025, was caused by severe overloading. The long-distance bus, which was travelling from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to Harare, Zimbabwe, was carrying far more passengers than its licensed capacity. News subscription service Creecy…
Family Faces Heartbreak as Mzwakhe Thabethe Passes Away The Thabethe family has been struck by another devastating blow with the news that Mzwakhe Thabethe, father of missing teenager Amahle Thabethe, has tragically passed away. According to Daily Sun, Mzwakhe died in a car accident, and his body was discovered at a government mortuary in Heidelberg….
Over the past weekend, South African reality TV star, businesswoman, and Sangoma, Gogo Maweni, celebrated a significant milestone as she tied the knot with her long-time partner, Sabelo Magube. The couple’s traditional wedding ceremony was a sight to behold, filled with vibrant cultural displays and an outpouring of love from friends, family, and fans alike. Gogo Maweni,…
A devastating drive-by shooting in Lavender Hill on Tuesday night claimed the lives of a 14-year-old girl and her alleged 17-year-old boyfriend, leaving their families and community in shock and mourning. ### A Tragic Incident The tragedy unfolded on Hilary Drive shortly before 7 pm when gunmen unleashed a barrage of bullets. Reyonce Thomas, a…
The grieving family of four-year-old Davin Africa is seeking financial assistance to lay their beloved child to rest. Struggling to Afford a Funeral Nearly two weeks after a tragic shooting in Wesbank claimed the young boy’s life, his family has been unable to afford the funeral expenses. Davin was fatally shot on February 14 while…
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded when Jacob Sekgotla, a young man, died after being taken to a so-called rehab centre — a place that was supposed to help but instead became the scene of cruelty and neglect. Jacob and his brother were taken from their home by Makhubele, the operator of the rehab centre. Their mother…
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…
Two male passangers died in a horrifying accident at N2 highway Two male passengers in a Quantum were confirmed dead while multiple other passengers were seriously injured in a crash on the N2 southbound before spaghetti junction on Monday morning. ALS paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said just after 6am crew responded to a call. Multiple…
