Gqom artist Tipcee has explained that her long career hiatus was due to a private struggle with anxiety. The singer, whose real name is Thobeka Ndaba, described experiencing a paralyzing creative block that left her unable to record, a condition later diagnosed by a doctor. She also feared her evolving musical style would not be accepted by fans.
The performer from Umlazi in Durban first gained major attention in 2016 and later collaborated with figures like DJ Tira. Her recent return is marked by a new EP titled Untamed, released under the Afrotainment label. Tipcee says she is now in a better place and has more music planned, including a single expected next year. Her openness adds to a growing conversation about mental health...
The South African National Defence Force held a funeral with full military honors for Major-General Setete Daniel Malakoane at Bluegambosch Cemetery in QwaQwa. The senior air force officer, who served as Chief Director Force Development and Support, passed away after a period of declining health. He began his career in Umkhonto weSizwe in 1992 before integrating into the SANDF after democracy.
A memorial service was held at a South African Air Force base, where colleagues, including Air Force Chief Lieutenant-General Wiseman Mbambo, paid tribute. They highlighted his quiet dedication and key role in building the force's capabilities over his long career. A family spokesman remembered him as a role model and pillar of strength, while a...
Three traditional healers entered a flooded mining tunnel in Heidelberg, Gauteng, to collect holy water, resulting in one drowning. The deceased sangoma continued further into the narrow, water-filled passage near the Life Ministries Church after his two companions turned back upon sensing danger. Emergency teams, including police divers and local rescue units, recovered his body from about six meters down.
The community is shaken by the incident, which highlights the risks of performing rituals in hazardous natural locations. The two survivors escaped by retreating early when they noticed the air thinning and water rising. Authorities have opened an inquest to investigate the circumstances, though no foul play is suspected. This...
A tip from the public led Johannesburg police to a stash of illegal guns in Yeoville, preventing the weapons from reaching the streets. Crime intelligence units moved on a building along George Street, finding two pistols, a rifle, a hunting rifle, and various rounds of ammunition hidden in a room. Officers arrested the 49-year-old foreign national who worked as the building caretaker, charging him with possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Authorities praised the community tip that made the bust possible, noting the seized items appeared destined for KwaZulu-Natal. They highlighted the role of public vigilance, especially during the busy holiday period, in stopping potential violence. The operation fits into a broader...
South Africa's main taxi council is giving a cautious thumbs up to new holiday road safety stats, noting a drop in deadly crashes. Figures released by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy show fatal collisions and deaths are each down around twenty-one percent for the first half of December compared to last year. The South African National Taxi Council says this early trend is encouraging, but warns the busiest travel days are still coming.
The council credits stricter enforcement and its own Hlokomela safety campaign for the improvement. That program focuses on vehicle roadworthiness, driver discipline against fatigue, and passenger advocacy for things like seatbelts. They acknowledge the current daily fatality average of thirty-two...
The National Transport and Safety Authority is warning drivers to stay sober and slow down as holiday travel hits its peak. With many people heading out of cities to visit family, bus stations are packed, and fares have jumped sharply. Tickets on popular routes like Nairobi to Meru or Eldoret are costing nearly double the normal price. Some local transit groups have even gotten temporary permits to run longer routes to handle the crowds.
The agency emphasized that driving is a public service requiring responsibility, telling motorists not to drink and drive. They advised planning for a sober driver or a taxi instead. Their concern also covers urban party scenes where people often move between locations at night, sometimes without...
CNN journalist Larry Madowo clapped back at a critic on social media who questioned his promotion of a positive story about Uganda. The user, calling herself Madam CEO, asked Madowo how much personal effort he put into sharing a recent CNN interview with Ugandan wildlife vet Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. Madowo’s blunt reply stated he is a journalist, not a tourism official.
The exchange followed his post of a clip from a two-part feature filmed in London, which sparked debate about who bears responsibility for promoting national stories. Many users agreed with Madowo, arguing that Ugandans themselves should lead in marketing their country’s positive narratives instead of expecting international correspondents to do so. One comment...
Detectives looking into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo questioned staff at a Magadi Road bar over the weekend, tracing his final movements. The visit was part of an effort to learn who he met and what he did in the hours before his fatal crash along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. Authorities have now interviewed more than ten people, though no arrests have been made.
An autopsy performed by both family and government pathologists determined Jirongo died from massive crush injuries caused by blunt force trauma. The examination revealed fractures to his right arm and legs, multiple broken ribs, a ruptured heart and major blood vessels, severe damage to his liver, and a severed spinal cord. Police presence at the postmortem...
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed is telling Kenya Kwanza coalition leaders they need to start actual negotiations about cabinet positions well before the next election, stating they cannot just assume ODM's backing. Speaking at an event in Lugari, he pointed out his party's widespread influence from the Coast to Western regions, plus Turkana, North Eastern, and Nairobi. He argued this electoral clout was crucial in creating the broad arrangements that handed several leaders top jobs in the current administration.
Junet noted that while ODM never formally supported the ruling coalition, it still received six appointed slots. He said that gesture, while appreciated, is not enough to lock down their votes for 2027. He demanded clear talks...
