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Influencer offspring are the new nepotism. South African personality Tebogo Thobejane recently showcased her son, Botlhale Mdira Thobejane, co-hosting a segment with the global streamer iShow Speed. The event occurred during Speed's visit to their country. Thobejane posted about it on social...

Another artist out here begging for their flowers. Ntsiki Mazwai took to social media to list her own resume and demand some recognition. The poet and musician basically posted a receipt of her cultural influence across multiple fields. She pointed to her work in traditional beadwork, her...

A podcaster's wild Trump fanfiction briefly broke South African Twitter. Penuel Mlotshwa joked about the US president arresting Cyril Ramaphosa on absurd charges. The satirical post listed fake crimes like leading a drug cartel and orchestrating white genocide. Reactions were a mixed bag of...

A radio host's messy personal life just got him benched. Felix Hlophe of Gagasi FM is suspended after a viral video showed him pleading with his first wife. The clip featured him asking Tracy Hlophe and their kids to come home for Christmas. This followed his recent lobola payment for a second...

ANC bigwigs hit the streets in a classic election year photo op. Provincial chair Mxolisi Dukwana, along with top officials, glad-handed residents in Klipgat, North West. The visit was a prelude to the party's upcoming January 8 statement rally at Moruleng Stadium. This outreach effort aims to...

Tshwane outsources its grid failures after yet another substation fire. The city hired a private contractor to help restore power to East Lynne and Jan Niemand Park. A blaze at the Kooedoespoort substation last month caused extensive damage, leaving areas dark for nearly two weeks. Repair crews...

Joburg pols want a glorified funeral package for pocket change. A new proposal would let city councillors pay R11.82 monthly for a lavish send-off. The plan covers a burial spot at Heroes' Acre, a police band, and a guard of honor. The scheme is designed as a group policy, not direct public...

Ramaphosa stuffed a climate panel with 25 new commissioners. The appointments for the 2026-2030 term aim to implement the Climate Change Act. The group is meant to guide South Africa's shift to a low-carbon economy. The commission provides independent advice and fosters dialogue on climate...

A principal just beat the government in court for closing his school during COVID. Wesley Neumann, formerly of Heathfield High School in Cape Town, has been ordered reinstated with full back pay. The Labour Court ruled his 2022 dismissal was wrong. He was fired for refusing to reopen in 2020...

The rand is weirdly thriving while the country barely functions. It hit a three-year high around R16.38 per dollar this year, continuing a shock 2025 rally. This strength persists despite trash local business activity data and ongoing economic gridlock. Analysts say the currency is being driven...

Saudi Arabia just bombed its own allies in Yemen. Their airstrikes hammered positions held by the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council. Attacks focused on southern provinces like Hadramout and al-Mahra, hitting military camps. The strikes killed multiple people, including at least seven in...

Inter Miami is absolutely hoovering up talent this preseason. Their roster moves look like a serious push for another trophy haul. They snagged Canadian goalie Dayne St. Clair, last year's top keeper, on a free transfer. Veteran striker Luis Suarez also decided to stick around for another run...

MK Party screams elite protection racket over new prosecutor pick. They are raging about President Ramaphosa selecting Andy Mothibi as the National Director of Public Prosecutions. The party calls it a blatant move to control the justice system. They specifically demand the arrest of the...

Lightning kills two at a crowded cultural festival. A sudden strike hit the Mphebatho Troop Festival in Mathibestad, North West province. The bolt killed two people immediately and injured over one hundred fifty others. Nearly fifty victims required hospital treatment for burns and other...

Regulators want you to pay for their massive math error. South Africans could get slapped with a seventy-six billion rand bill because the energy regulator messed up Eskom's price calculations. A court tossed out a secret settlement deal, forcing this new public consultation. Citizens have until...

Chelsea hires another manager, film at 11. The club named Liam Rosenior as head coach on a deal stretching to 2032. He replaces Enzo Maresca, who was surprisingly fired after winning two trophies. This makes Rosenior the fourth permanent boss under the current ownership group. The...

The mayor does performance art with a glass of tap water. Polokwane's executive mayor drank publicly to disprove contamination rumors in Seshego. This stunt addressed fears linking diarrhea cases to the municipal supply. He insisted the water is safe, citing health department findings that show...

Two ex-presidents try to boot a judge from an apartheid probe. Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki filed separate legal bids to remove Justice Sisi Khampepe. She chairs the commission investigating stalled prosecutions of apartheid era crimes. Both men claim she cannot be impartial due to past roles...

Pop star wrecks car, gets forced vacation. South African singer Makhadzi crashed her vehicle on New Year's Eve, traveling from Limpopo to Johannesburg. The musician suffered injuries requiring hospital treatment but is now stable at home. Doctors ordered a strict ten-week rest period with no...

Politician number five thousand says he'll save the country. National Assembly member Bakary Badjie launched the United Gambian Front in Brikama. He called the party a necessary tool for national liberation and restoring dignity. Badjie stated this move was an obligation, not a choice, for...