South African News

The South African music industry has been rocked by the tragic passing of AfroPop sensation, Zahara, whose death has raised suspicions surrounding the involvement of high-profile figures, DJ Sbu and Gogo Maweni. The investigation into Zahara’s untimely demise has taken a startling turn, with claims emerging that both DJ Sbu and Gogo Maweni might be […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) successfully rescued a 25-year-old woman, Promise Ndlovu, after she was found tied to a chair with her mouth covered in plaster in a hotel room in Cape Town. The shocking incident has raised concerns about the dangers of online dating and the risks posed by meeting strangers in person. […]

Presley Chweneyagae’s Legacy: Family Matters Surface After Actor’s Passing In the wake of acclaimed actor Presley Chweneyagae’s recent passing, a personal matter has come to light that adds complexity to the late star’s legacy. A young man has come forward claiming to be Chweneyagae’s biological son, sharing his perspective on their relationship in a recent […]

South Africans are still mourning the untimely passing of award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae, whose sudden death sent shockwaves across the nation. Presley, best known for his iconic role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, was laid to rest on Saturday, 7 June 2025, in a funeral attended by family, friends, and fellow entertainers. His death marked yet […]

A tail of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane on a building in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Amit Dav

Preparations for the funerals of three young South Africans who tragically lost their lives in a devastating plane crash are currently under way. The victims, Nqobile Biyela (23), Lulama Msane (23), and Siphesihle Buthelezi (20), perished on Sunday when their light aircraft crashed near Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal. According to the Department of Transport and Human Settlements, […]

The devastating floods that have swept through the Eastern Cape continue to leave a trail of destruction, with the official death toll now standing at 78. Authorities confirmed that over 1,000 residents have been displaced, with many having lost everything in the torrential rains and flash floods that hit the province earlier this week. The […]

A huge round of applause goes to Mbeko Ayanda, a Grade 12A learner from the Class of 2024, who has achieved an extraordinary academic milestone. Ayanda has made his school and community proud by scoring a remarkable 100% in his Mathematics Paper 2 during the June Common Test. This outstanding achievement has not only inspired […]

Mlungisi Khuzani Ndlovu, popularly known as Gatsheni, is a visionary Maskandi artist from Pongola in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Since the early 2000s, he has been a driving force in revolutionizing the traditional Maskandi music scene with his unique style, blending traditional Zulu roots with modern musical influences. His innovative sound has not only garnered him […]