Sandulela Asanda’s Black Burns Fast Arrives in South African Cinemas
Sandulela Asanda, a rising South African filmmaker whose debut feature film Black Burns Fast (2025) made waves on the international festival circuit, will see the...
New Ndebele King Mkhutjhwa Mabhena Installed
On June 9, 2026, King Makhosoke II passed away. Shortly after, the AmaNdebele Nation held a traditional gathering where Chief Mkhutjhwa Mabhena was officially...
MDDA CEO Shoeshoe Qhu’s Qualifications Divide Board
The MDDA (Media Development and Diversity Agency) is a government body that funds community and small enterprise media.
Core Issue: CEO Shoeshoe Qhu’s appointment...
Chidimma Adetshina To Appear In Court On 19 August
Chidimma Adetshina is a Nigerian-South African model and former pageant contestant who is currently fighting a legal battle to avoid deportation from South Africa....
South Africa Clarifies Portia Anyamba Was Not A Spy
The recent conviction of former South African State Security Agency official and Air Force Brigadier General Portia Anyamba (59) in a United States federal...
SA Rugby Player Luqobo “Bibo” Makwedini Dies In France
Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini, a 20-year-old South African rugby prop and former schoolboy star, died on July 10, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest following...
Ayanda Dlodlo has been named South Africa’s ambassador-designate to France
New Appointment: Former State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has been named South Africa’s ambassador-designate to France by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Succession: She succeeds Nathi Mthethwa,...
General Feroz Khan Shot In Johannesburg
Major-General Feroz Khan (also spelled Firoz) – suspended Deputy Head (and acting head) of Crime Intelligence for the SAPS.
Background: Faced allegations of corruption,...
SMU Mourns the Passing of Vice-Chancellor Professor Tandi Matsha-Erasmus
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) announced on June 17, 2026, the passing of its Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Tandi Matsha-Erasmus. In its official...
Jub Jub Arrested For Shooting At Uber Driver
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye, a well-known South African media personality, has been arrested.
Official Police Statement: Arrest in Edenvale
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026
Location: Edenvale (east of Johannesburg)
Suspect: 45-year-old...
Acting Justice Tembeka Ngcukaitobi Sworn In
Acting Justice Tembeka Ngcukaitobi was sworn in on 4 June 2026 at South Africa’s Constitutional Court.
Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court,...
Who Paid For Imogen Mashazi London trip?
From the R3.35 million private jet to a luxury shopping spree in London, this is the full story of former Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen...
Who Paid For Imogen Mashaz London Chartered Plane?
In February 2026, News24 dropped a bombshell: Imogen Mashazi, then the City Manager of Ekurhuleni, had flown on a chartered private jet to London...
The True Life Story Of Dr Nolubabalo Patience Mcinga
Name: Dr Nolubabalo Patience Mcinga (also known as Nolubabalo “Babsi” Mcinga / Queen Khazeka)
Born: 20 June 1981, Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Nationality: South African
Other names / Nicknames: Babsi,...
The True Life Story Of Oscar Nyathi
Name: Oscar Nyathi Born: Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa (exact date N/A)
Nationality: South African
Other names / Nicknames: Oscar Baxx, uDeddie
Alma mater: N/A (unconfirmed)
Spouse:...
Esethu Martins, a 26-year-old woman from Litha Park in Khayelitsha Is Missing
Esethu Martins, a 26-year-old woman from Litha Park in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa, has been missing since May 17, 2026, after leaving home...
Nomzila Madinane: Key Details on the KwaNyuswa Pharmacy Attack
Nomzila Madinane, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and University of KwaZulu-Natal graduate (Bachelor of Pharmacy).
Incident: On or around 21 May 2026, armed suspects stormed the...
African Content Creators Shine on TikTok’s 2026 Global Discover List
African digital influencers are making significant waves on the global stage, with five creators from Sub-Saharan Africa earning a coveted spot on TikTok's annual...
Ramaphosa fires Minister Sisisi Tolashe
Dismissal: President Ramaphosa fired Minister Sisisi Tolashe on 14 May 2026 (Section 91(2) of the Constitution).
Acting replacement: Sindisiwe Chikunga appointed as acting Minister of...
Maria Mcloy Cause Of Death Revealed
South African publicist, DJ, fashion designer, and cultural icon Maria McCloy, passed away on May 12, 2026, at age 50.
She died at Milpark Hospital...
Maria McCloy: Iconic Journalist, Publicist, and Fashion Visionary Dies at 50
The South African creative community is mourning the loss of Maria McCloy, a visionary journalist, designer, and entrepreneur who spent over three decades documenting...
PKTT Searching Feroz Khan’s Home
In the early hours of 10 May 2026, a South African police task team descended on an upmarket apartment block in Houghton, Johannesburg, searching...
Arthur Fraser Says Ramaphosa Offered Him R50 Million Bribe To Withdraw Phala Phala Case
Arthur Fraser, former head of State Security, has directly implicated President Cyril Ramaphosa in an alleged bribery scheme, claiming the president offered him R50 million to withdraw a...
NASFAS Placed Under Administration
Minister of Higher Education, Buti Manamela, has placed NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) under administration.
Reason for Action
Poor governance and maladministration at NSFAS.
Why...
🕊💔😢 Rising star Queen Terc has passed away at age 22
Name: Mmabatho “Queen Terc” Mogakala
Based in: Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Known for: Hit song “Mpotxe Nine Nine” with Calto Phb
Cause of death: Fatal car accident on 29...