Fans across South Africa are mourning the sudden death of rapper Junior King, born Dugulth Ferreira, while revisiting one of his final social media posts that has taken on heartbreaking new meaning. The popular artist tragically lost his life in a head-on collision between a light truck and a sedan on the N1 near Verkeerdevlei…
SOUTH AFRICA – Social media users are mocking Thabo Bester’s mother after her appearance in the Netflix documentary series Beauty and Bester, which explores the life of Bester and Dr. Nandipha Magudumana. Viewers commented on her visibly burnt face, allegedly caused by skin-lightening creams.One user wrote, “Whoever introduced creams to our grannies won’t see heaven.”…
R100K for Love or Just a Transaction? The DJ Maphorisa & Thuli Phongolo Lobola Saga That Has South Africa Talking DJ Maphorisa’s lavish R100,000 lobola payment for actress Thuli Phongolo was supposed to be a celebration of love and tradition, but instead, it sparked a wave of controversy, speculation, and heated debates across South Africa’s…
**Efficient Operations Amid Festive Season Rush** The Border Management Authority (BMA) has reported that over 20,000 immigrants crossed from South Africa into Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina, Limpopo, within 24 hours. This bustling port of entry has seen a surge in activity as the festive season intensifies. BMA senior officials have been…
In a heart-wrenching incident, Avethandwa Nkosimnathi Msweli, a vibrant 4-year-old girl, tragically lost her life after being bitten by a puff adder. The tragedy unfolded as Avethandwa and her friends were on their way to a nearby shop when she accidentally stepped on the snake, which was partially alive. ### The Snakebite and Its Aftermath…
On Wednesday, May 7, a trio of car thieves met their match in Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, when they attempted to steal vehicles from a highly secured military area. Their criminal mission was swiftly thwarted by alert South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members, resulting in their arrest before they could flee with the stolen vehicles.KwaZulu-Natal…
The Meadowlands community in Soweto is reeling after the brutal killing of 27-year-old Boitumelo Lebotse, who was allegedly fatally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend at her home in Zone 1 on 13 December 2025. Her death has once again drawn attention to the persistent and devastating scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa, a crisis…
South African singer and songwriter Rethabile Khumalo is once again facing heartbreak, following the recent passing of her cousin. This loss comes only a few months after she lost her beloved mother, the legendary Afro-pop singer Winnie Khumalo, in January 2025. Rethabile shared the news of her cousin’s death through a heartfelt post on Instagram…
l The small town of Umzinto in KwaZulu-Natal remains engulfed in sorrow following the tragic murder of Nontobeko Cele. The young woman, whose life was cut short in a shocking act of violence, is believed to have been killed by her fiancé, Sibusiso Ntaka. The incident has left the community reeling, as they grapple with…
The much-anticipated return of *Uthando ne’Sthembu* for its eighth season has captured the attention of viewers as Musa Mseleku, the renowned polygamist, prepares to introduce his fifth wife. Since the reality show premiered in South Africa in 2018, Mseleku and his large family have sparked conversations and even humor among audiences, with many jokingly expressing…