Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi presented testimony at the Madlanga Commission regarding allegations against Vusimuzi Matlala and the fraudulent registration of luxury vehicles as government assets. Former Ekurhuleni Metro official Xolani Nciza supported these claims during an eNCA interview, detailing how the scheme operated through the use of fabricated documentation. Matlala's company allegedly created false donation letters to the municipality, enabling luxury cars, including BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series, and VW Golf GTI models, to receive municipal registration before being transferred to CAT VIP Protection. No actual donation occurred during this process.
Nciza revealed that attempts to prosecute the then...
Rapper YE announced his upcoming concert at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on December 13, 2025. The artist formerly known as Kanye West shared the announcement through his social media platform X with a minimalist poster design. His post attracted over 20,000 views within several hours of publication. The December performance represents his sole African concert date for 2025. Fans can register for tickets through Ticketpro.co.za as pre-sales begin.
Monyake Group and Ellis Park Stadium serve as official event partners for the highly anticipated show. The announcement generated widespread social media reactions, with supporters creating memes while expressing concerns about rapid ticket sales. This marks YE's first significant South...
Amapiano artist Young Stunna acquired a Mercedes-Benz A35 AMG valued at approximately R1.1 million from a dealership on September 21, 2025. The performer celebrated the purchase of the red convertible at the showroom, acknowledging the Piano Hub record label and Kabza De Small for their support of his career advancement. The luxury vehicle acquisition follows his recent property purchase, demonstrating continued success within the growing Amapiano music genre.
Social media users expressed congratulations, but some questioned whether DJ Maphorisa contributed financially to the vehicle purchase. Speculation arose after Young Stunna publicly supported Maphorisa against accusations of not paying royalties made by producer Katlego G...
DJ Karri provided assistance to musician Tebogo Mashego after the Biri Marung artist became stranded in Nigeria. Social media reports about Mashego's predicament spread rapidly on Friday, generating mixed reactions from users who either sympathized with his situation or mocked his circumstances. Multiple people tagged DJ Karri in their posts, requesting that he offer support to the struggling performer. Karri responded through Facebook, explaining his attempts to contact Mashego had been unsuccessful despite receiving messages from concerned parties. He later confirmed successful contact and announced he had purchased a flight ticket for Mashego's return to South Africa.
Dr Nandipha Magudumana and Thabo Bester appeared at the Free State High Court on Friday for their final pretrial hearing regarding the prison escape charges. The couple attended court with their co-accused as legal proceedings continued. Magudumana wore a black suit with a light blue shirt and a golden yellow scarf, carrying a Louis Vuitton bag. She wore her hair braided and had red nail polish during the court session. Bester chose a black and white outfit that complemented his partner's clothing choices.
Social media users focused attention on the pair's matching color scheme rather than legal matters. Journalist Linda Mnisi from Newzroom Afrika posted footage of Magudumana entering the courthouse. Online commenters praised her...
Cassava Technologies formed an alliance with Accenture to expand artificial intelligence capabilities throughout Africa. Accenture will deploy its AI Refinery platform alongside Cassava's Graphics Processing Unit services located within secure data centers. The companies plan to process artificial intelligence workloads within individual countries to meet local regulatory requirements. South Africa will serve as the initial market, with operations then extending to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. Cassava will utilize its fiber network connecting energy-efficient data centers across the continent.
The partnership targets financial services, mining, telecommunications, agriculture, and healthcare sectors with customized solutions...
The United States Trade and Development Agency will finance a feasibility assessment for expanding the Medusa Submarine Cable System along Africa's Atlantic coastline. AFR-IX Telecom partnered with USTDA during a Capitol Hill ceremony to advance this telecommunications infrastructure project. The initiative aims to provide digital connectivity for hundreds of millions of residents across 22 African nations. Officials expect the submarine cable extension to enhance data security and prevent hostile entities from compromising regional communications networks.
The funded study will evaluate technical and commercial aspects of connecting the Mediterranean fiber optic system to Atlantic coastal regions. American companies will conduct the...
Pesalink established a strategic alliance with Tendepay to transform corporate payment systems across Kenya. The partnership extends beyond traditional business arrangements by emphasizing shared goals of enhanced efficiency, robust security measures, and comprehensive financial oversight. Both companies will strengthen their positions within Kenya's evolving digital payment landscape through this collaboration.
Enterprise clients gain access to accelerated payroll processing capabilities alongside streamlined petty cash management and supplier payment solutions. Complete operational transparency becomes available through integrated dashboard systems and detailed audit trail features. These technological improvements deliver immediate...
South African government officials Solly Malatsi and Siviwe Gwarube launched a digital learning program that distributes smart tablets to school children across the nation. Primedia Broadcasting partnered with the government to support the rollout of this educational technology. Students at Forest Village Leadership Academy in Cape Town and Glenvista Primary School in Johannesburg received these devices during official ceremonies. The tablets enable learners to develop skills in reading, mathematics, coding, and robotics through interactive applications. This public-private partnership represents the government's broader strategy to eliminate educational technology gaps and prepare students for future economic opportunities.
