Dancehall artist Samini has urged musicians to prioritize land purchases over luxury vehicles as a means of securing long-term financial stability. During an interview on Hitz FM, the performer explained that advice from an older mentor transformed his spending habits during his early twenties when he frequently purchased expensive cars. The elder counselor emphasized that property values increase while automobiles depreciate, noting that land purchased at current prices could multiply in value significantly over a decade.
Samini acknowledged that flashy possessions serve legitimate branding purposes for entertainers but stressed the importance of restraint. He recommended that artists with surplus funds invest in real estate rather...
Ghanaian socialite Aba Dope has revealed how a painful betrayal during her youth shaped her decision to become a mother without entering marriage. During a conversation with Nana Romeo on Okay FM, she described dedicating herself to a boyfriend while both attended school, performing household tasks for his family, and washing his clothes while studying nursing.
Her partner relocated abroad, and she maintained her commitment until discovering through his friend that he had married someone else. The young man had been secretly engaged throughout their relationship with his mother's awareness, leaving Aba emotionally devastated.
The experience led her to reject conventional romantic commitments. When she later chose to have a baby, she...
South African lekompo artist Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, known professionally as Shebeshxt, faces the cancellation of more than 30 scheduled performances following his arrest on attempted murder charges. The 30-year-old musician had lined up appearances across Limpopo and neighboring regions through the festive season, including venues like Adventure Island Waterpark in Nazareth, Mama Isiapolokwane Central, and Mbotela Stadium in Mpumalanga. His detention stems from allegations involving a shooting incident in Lebowakgomo, with prosecutors citing substantial evidence supporting the case.
Shebeshxt appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court and remains in custody pending further proceedings. The artist was already on bail for a...
Political analyst Moses Kau has backed jailed businessman Vusimuzi Matlala's request for electronic devices to help him prepare testimony before a parliamentary committee investigating police corruption. Kau argued that denying the detained North West entrepreneur access to his iPad, laptop, and mobile phone could lead to unfair perjury charges if his statements contain inaccuracies. The analyst drew parallels to recent scrutiny faced by Brown Mogotsi, chief of staff to former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who encountered perjury allegations after discrepancies emerged in his affidavit regarding dates and recollections.
Matlala remains in custody at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre following his arrest on charges including...
South African youth football team Amajimbos concluded their historic appearance at the under-17 World Cup after Japan defeated them 3-0 in the knockout competition in Doha. Coach Vela Khumalo indicated his squad controlled proceedings during the opening period and generated multiple scoring opportunities before conceding goals from Hiroto Asada, Minato Yoshida and Shota Fujii following halftime. The result represented the nation's first elimination from the round of 32 stage after securing advancement from group play for the first time in tournament history.
Khumalo credited his players for demonstrating resilience against technically accomplished opponents while acknowledging tactical lessons regarding ball possession and...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa characterized the American absence from the forthcoming Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg as an ineffective protest while reaffirming commercial engagement with the United States despite diplomatic tensions. The leader indicated plans to symbolically transfer the organization's rotating presidency to an unoccupied seat representing Washington before discussions with President Donald Trump, whose administration cited discredited allegations regarding racial violence as justification for withdrawal from the gathering of major economies.
Ramaphosa emphasized that bilateral trade valued at approximately 25 billion dollars annually remains vital for South African exports including vehicles and...
Gauteng transport authorities have directed ride-hailing application operators across the province to complete mandatory registration with regulatory bodies following recent amendments to national transportation legislation. The directive requires platforms to submit documentation through the Provincial Regulatory Entity at government offices in Pretoria, establishing compliance with safety standards and operational requirements under revised legal frameworks governing digital mobility services.
Transport executive Kedibone Diale-Tlabela indicated the registration process enables alignment between provincial oversight mechanisms and national statutory provisions while supporting sustainable industry expansion that benefits both service...
The Democratic Alliance has criticized the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality for achieving minimal progress on health inspection obligations between July and September, with food premises examinations reaching only 33 percent of planned targets and water quality monitoring completing just three of five scheduled assessments. Councillor Marius Marais indicated the African National Congress administration is jeopardizing resident welfare through inadequate implementation of safety protocols, while dairy sample collection fell short at 39 units versus a 51-unit goal, and facilities, including childcare centers and elderly care homes, received inspections at 37 percent completion rates.
The opposition party linked inspection...
South African Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced collaboration with academic institutions to address workforce shortages needed for implementing a 2.2 trillion rand energy infrastructure program targeting 105,000 megawatts of additional generating capacity through 2039. The minister indicated partnerships with universities and technical colleges will develop training programs focused on engineering and nuclear expertise, as the country lacks sufficiently skilled workers following years without major infrastructure construction. The initiative supports plans to add diverse generation sources, including solar, wind, gas, nuclear, storage systems, and distributed power, while reducing coal dependence and...
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