South African News

A cloud of sorrow hangs over the community of Soshanguve following the tragic and shocking death of Ofentse Kgope, a learner at Ntsako Secondary School. The young girl reportedly died after consuming food that had been laced with poison, allegedly by a fellow learner and friend. This heartbreaking incident has left the community reeling in […]

The community of Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape is mourning the tragic death of a Grade 11 learner, Amanda Notununu, from Luthubeni Secondary School. Amanda sadly lost her life after drowning while crossing a river with other learners on their way to school earlier this week. According to reports from local community members, Amanda and […]

Los Angeles, California – 1 hour ago:Fans around the world were shocked when hip hop icon Snoop Dogg tearfully shared: “I never thought I would have to say goodbye this way… My baby girl, the light of my life… has left my arms…” At the age of 53, the man who once stood strong against […]

A grieving South African family has been left devastated after AVBOB, a well-known funeral insurance provider, paid out only R4,000 following 22 years of policy contributions. Buhle’s mother, who had faithfully paid premiums for more than two decades, expected the policy to cover burial costs. However, when the time came to claim, the payout was […]

Babes Wodumo is once again making headlines — not for her music or performances, but for her ongoing assault trial, which has faced multiple delays. The popular Wololo hitmaker, whose real name is Bongekile Simelane Maphumulo, was scheduled to appear at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 6 June 2025. However, her legal representative informed the court […]

The Mtubatuba community in northern KwaZulu-Natal is reeling in shock following the brutal murder of a 25-year-old woman, Lungelo Dube, who was ambushed and shot while on her way to collect money for her children. The heartbreaking incident took place last week near Bhoboza Fuel Station, an area increasingly plagued by violent crime. According to […]

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is reeling from the aftermath of severe thunderstorms that have caused extensive destruction across the province. The storms, which struck at level 8 intensity, have claimed the lives of at least 11 people, including a young boy who tragically died after being struck by lightning. The storm, which started over the weekend, has […]

The Influencer Who Set the Internet Ablaze In the ever-changing world of social media influencers, beauty standards continue to evolve. Recently, South African influencer Wandi Ndlovu found herself at the center of a heated online debate after revealing her bold  cosmetic transformation. Known for her glamorous online presence, Wandi shocked her followers with the extent of her surgeries, including […]

Air travel to and from the region has also been severely affected. AirLink, one of the primary carriers operating at Mthatha Airport, announced that flooding in and around the airport has brought flight operations to a halt. The airline is working closely with local authorities and has assured passengers that updates regarding flight statuses will be […]