A heartbreaking tragedy struck the KwaSwayimane community, near Pietermaritzburg, on Saturday morning when a devastating accident claimed the lives of a mother and a young matric learner who was on their way to school. According to witnesses and early reports, the accident occurred along a busy stretch of road frequently used by local residents. The…
Soweto, South Africa – The tragic death of six-year-old Amantle Samane has sparked outrage and a strong call for justice from her community, as legal proceedings against the accused move forward. On Monday, 7 April, 24-year-old Pethe Simao, a Mozambican national, appeared in the Protea Magistrates Court in Soweto. He faces multiple serious charges including…
A deeply distressing video circulating on social media has captured the moment an African man desperately pleaded for his bedridden wife to be allowed to remain in a South African public hospital. The footage, which has sparked outrage and heated debate online, shows the man emotionally begging medical staff and onlookers to let his wife…
A devastating head-on collision on the N2 highway near Qumbu in the Eastern Cape uhas claimed the lives of four people. The accident involved an SUV, driven by a single male occupant, and a VW UP carrying four passengers. According to reports, the crash left all four occupants of the VW UP dead at the…
South African music legend Zola 7, whose real name is Bonginkosi Dlamini, has made a significant decision to quit alcohol due to its adverse effects on his health. The Kwaito star has been struggling with epilepsy and financial difficulties, which led to a public outcry and fundraising efforts to support him. Zola 7’s journey to…
For months, the global online community has been captivated by what many called “the most heartwarming friendship of the decade” — a seemingly magical bond between an oceanography trainer and a giant gray whale. Viral videos showed them swimming side by side, “waving” at each other, and creating serene, almost cinematic moments that felt straight…
A horrifying incident involving a young girl from David Mama Secondary School in the Eastern Cape has left South Africans reeling in shock. The schoolgirl is at the centre of a disturbing series of viral videos that show her being attacked by a group of fellow learners — all of them boys — just moments…
Everyone loves cute dogs… but all dogs are beautiful on the inside, and the ones who look a little different are worthy of our love, too. Some animal shelters have said that “ugly” dogs are less frequently adopted and have had to encourage adopters to see past superficial looks. One dog’s physical defect caused his…
Veteran South African actor Glen Gabela has opened up about his heartbreaking struggles following his departure from the popular television show Uzalo. In a candid interview on The Voice With Palesa podcast, Gabela accused the show’s production company, Stained Glass, of destroying his life after abruptly terminating his contract. Gabela, who was one of the original cast members,…
Life can change in a heartbeat, and for Austin, a 15-year-old boy, the world turned upside down in the most devastating way imaginable. His story is one of heartbreak, loss, and survival — but also of courage and hope for a better future. Austin’s childhood was torn apart the day his mother was brutally killed…