The streets of Sierra Leone’s capital were quiet on Wednesday, a day after President Julius Maada Bio was sworn in for a second term following an election his main rival slammed as “not credible.” Western nations, in a joint statement, said they were concerned about “transparency” in the vote tallying, but urged any disputes to […]

The highly-anticipated Mommy Club reality TV show finally aired on Showmax on Tuesday, 27 June and within the first episode, cast member Nompumelelo ‘Mpumi’ Mophatlane, aka Mrs Mops found herself having to defend her marriage and open up about whether or not she had cheated on her husband as previously accused by former castmate Brinnette Seopela from the Real Housewives […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) lodged a complaint with the Public Protector about the allegations of corruption and capture against senior African National Congress (ANC) figures Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. DA LODGES COMPLAINT WITH PUBLIC PROTECTOR The opposition party has coined the recent controversies surrounding both men ‘State Capture 2.0’ – […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the eThekwini District says various disciplines from the force and other security agencies will be on high alert and deployed at the Hollywoodbets Durban July at the Greyville Racecourse. The prestigious event will take place on Saturday, 1 July 2023. SECURITY MEASURES IN PLACE FOR THE DURBAN JULY SAPS spokesperson […]

THE OYSTER BOX The Oyster Box Hotel. Photo: @oysterbox / twitter Located in Umhlanga, The Oyster Box is a luxurious five-star hotel known for its stunning ocean views and impeccable service. The hotel features beautifully appointed rooms, a spa, multiple swimming pools and several dining options. It’s the perfect choice for a bit of pampering […]

The high court in South Africa on Wednesday 28, June 2023 declared the government’s decision not to renew temporary residency permits of nearly 180,000 Zimbabweans living and working in the country “unconstitutional”. Pretoria granted four-year visas to around 178,000 Zimbabweans fleeing economic and political crises at home in 2009, following violent elections. The visas have […]

The Western Cape will finally have a direct connection to South America, with South African Airways (SAA) announcing a direct, non-stop flight connecting Cape Town International Airport with São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo, Brazil. Sao Paulo was identified as the biggest unserved market with the fastest growth for Cape Town and the […]

By-elections were held in four provinces, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape, on Wednesday, 28 June. Ten wards in eight municipalities were up for grabs. The Democratic Alliance (DA) had a solid showing, retaining four of its seats, and consolidating its support. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) also continues to perform well in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), […]

The Mangaung Correctional Services Facility in Bloemfontein had been in the spotlight recently as it finds itself at the centre of the Thabo Bester escape saga. However, an inmate at the facility has put his mind into more positive things and obtained an LLB degree from the University of South Africa. INMATE FURTHERS HIS STUDIES […]

Kaizer Chiefs have a new head coach in the shape of Molefi Ntseki, and that means a clean slate for a number of players. However, it also means a number of players face exits. ICYMI: Latest Kaizer Chiefs news on Thursday 29 June ICYMI: Say Ola to the latest Chiefs prodigy FIVE KAIZER CHIEFS STARS WHO COULD […]

There’s no disputing that Kairo Forbes is securing the bag, a designer one at that. And with parents like the late rapper AKA and DJ Zinhle, the mini-influencer is already honing her entrepreneurial skills. This week, the soon-to-be eight-year-old announced the news of her latest endorsement; Nedbank’s Roblox-type virtual game. The game is geared at teaching […]

The Cape Town Labour Court has sent Claudine van Wyk’s case back to the CCMA. By Tania Broughton Claudine van Wyk, a wine farm worker, was fired in October 2020 after she gave an interview to a Swedish magazine. The Cape Town Labour Court has ruled that her dismissal was substantially and procedurally unfair and […]

The All-England Tennis Club, who run the world famous Championships Wimbledon, have been placed under pressure to admit their part in the exclusion Hoosen Bobat from the 1971 junior Wimbledon tournament. Bobat played on South Africa’s first non-racial international tennis tour at the age of 18 and was initially invited to take part in the […]

A monumental clash is on the horizon as the New Zealand All Blacks face South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on Friday, 25 August 2023. This match is set to be a crucial preparatory event for the Rugby World Cup 2023, which is commencing just two weeks later in Paris​​. ALSO READ: 65 000 tickets sold for Springboks […]

Scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus to find something to watch can be a hustle, that is why we give you daily updates on what to stream. ALSO READ: Taylor Swift and The Weeknd invited to join Oscar voting body Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Thursday, 29 June 2023 – […]

Just two and a half weeks away from Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July, his foundation fired its CEO Sello Hatang for what it calls ‘unbecoming behaviour’. Hatang served as the Foundation’s CEO for 10 years, previously serving as its communications manager from 2009 to 2013. HATANG’S CONDUCT ‘CAUSED MUCH DISTRESS’ ALSO READ: Naked man protesting load shedding, […]

Iconic pop star Madonna recently sent her millions of fans and family into a panic after she was found unresponsive in New York on Saturday 24 June. The 64-year-old was hospitalised and sent to the intensive care unit after being diagnosed with a “serious bacterial infection.” Opening up shortly after the health scare, a close […]

ILE is a coming-of-age story which follows an 18-year-old girl who visits her ancestral home, Mauritius, a popular tourist spot with a tumultuous colonial history. After a successful run in SA, it’s heading to London next week. It’s written and performed by award-winning young theatre maker Sophie Joans who grew up in Cape Town after her grandparents […]

Letoya Makhene-Pulumo, a star of Generations: The Legacy, has landed her first Netflix production. As Tshidi Phakade in Generations: The Legacy, the actor gained widespread recognition. She plays Kenzie Miyeni, a woman on a quest to murder her prosperous colleague Tamara Olpihant, in the much-anticipated movie Homewrecker. Mbali Mlotshwa portrays the role of Tamara. The movie will make […]

Veteran actress Connie Chiume’s character MamSonto exited DStv’s most-watched telenovela Gomora this week. ALSO READ:‘Gomora’ actor Ntobeko Sishi discusses contemplating suicide CONNIE CHIUME: ‘FOUR YEARS IS A LONG TIME’ The former Rythm City actress Connie Chiume, who plays MamSonto in Gomora revealed to TshisaLIVE that she’s going to miss the people she worked with. Chiume added that Gomora’s cast and crew became a big […]

A few months ago, billionaire couple Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Jay-Z born Shawn Carter decided to keep their Bel-Air estate after splurging R3.8 billion on a record purchase of a Malibu mansion. The two bought the 2-acre Bel-Air mansion in 2017 for R1.6 billion. ALSO READ: Inside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new R3.8 billion California mansion [photos] INSIDE BEYONCE AND […]

Music megastars Taylor Swift and The Weeknd are among showbiz people invited to join the organization that votes on who gets Oscars, the body said Wednesday. Other invitees include Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who directed “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which won seven Oscars this year including the prize for best picture. ALSO READ: Beyoncé, Taylor […]

Western Province have been booted from the Grant Khomo Week final after it was confirmed that they failed to comply with the youth tournament’s racial quotas. ALSO READ: Grant Khomo Week preview — Opportunity knocks for SA’s future stars Western Province had beaten Boland 41-12 on day one and their arch rivals the Bulls 25-18 on […]

Reuters: The dollar index rose on Wednesday following comments from a host of global central bank leaders, including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who did not rule out the possibility of another rate hike by the Fed at its next meeting in July. U.S. DOLLAR INDEX ROSE Powell, speaking at a European Central Bank conference […]

At least four people have died as a result of the severe weather in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the provincial department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs said in its latest update. READ: ‘NOT a tornado’: SAWS explains weather phenomenon that hit Inanda HEAVY RAINS AND STRONG WINDS LEAVE A TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION IN KZN According to SABC News, […]