South African News

South Africa is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved actors, Presley Oageng Chweneyagae, who tragically passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the age of 40. The news was confirmed by close friends of the actor, leaving fans, colleagues, and the entertainment industry in shock and mourning. Chweneyagae rose…

**Tragic Discovery in Tshwane** The body of a missing two-year-old boy has been recovered by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) near Hartbeespoort Dam. The toddler had disappeared on Thursday afternoon while playing in a field close to a subsidiary river leading to the dam, near the N4 Magalies Freeway in Tshwane. **Extensive Search Efforts**Authorities…

A devastating shack fire in the early hours of Monday, 26 May 2025, has claimed the lives of six family members in the Marikana informal settlement, Ekurhuleni. Only one survivor, a young girl, remains in critical condition. Ekurhuleni emergency services spokesperson William Tladi confirmed that the blaze broke out around 3:08 AM, completely consuming a…

Tragic Loss of Olebogeng Mosime: Pit Bull Attack in Bloemfontein Sparks Renewed Calls for RegulationOn November 12, 2024, eight-year-old Olebogeng Mosime was tragically killed by a neighbor’s pit bull in Vista Park, Bloemfontein, intensifying South Africa’s ongoing debate over pit bull ownership. The dog, which had been confined but escaped and jumped a fence, attacked…

Daisy Melanin, a 17-year-old Ghanaian actress and TikToker has sparked outrage after her Atopa video went viral online. The video, reportedly 38 minutes long, shows Melanin swallowing six masked men’s heavy gbolas at a go. She can be seen sitting pretty on a white sofa, while the strong men pose behind it, ready for action. Another scene…

The entertainment world is once again in shock as renowned rapper Big Zulu has announced his breakup with his long-time fiancée to marry a man. The news quickly went viral, especially after his controversial statement: “I love his snake.” From Rap Star to a Controversial Decision Big Zulu, born Siyabonga Nene, is one of South…

The Nigerian Nollywood industry is once again in the spotlight, but this time, it’s not for a blockbuster film or a heartwarming love story. Instead, the focus is on the critically acclaimed actor Jerry Williams, who is reportedly battling a severe health and addiction crisis. Fans, colleagues, and loved ones, including actress Destiny Etiko, have expressed deep…

Protesters Call for Action Against Gender-Based Violence Mthatha is set to come to a standstill on Wednesday as thousands of protesters prepare to march to the Mthatha Central Police Station, demanding justice for Namhla Mtwa. The OR Tambo District Municipality employee was tragically murdered in April, sparking nationwide outrage and renewed calls for an end…

Tinana Ntimane found after missing in hospital The body of a woman who was reported missing from her hospital bed earlier this month has been found. A 51-year-old woman who went missing from Tonga Hospital in Mpumalanga was found dead near the hospital’s sewerage area. Lowvelder reports that Judith Tinana Ntimane was last seen on…