Nadia Nakai celebrates ‘Mass Country’ going platinum

By Precious Simpasa 28-07-23 16:00

Nadia Nakai celebrated ‘Mass Country‘ achieving platinum status as a tribute to her late lover, South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes. ALSO READ: ‘I know you are single’: Mzansi reacts to Nadia Nakai’s recent pictures SUPA MEGA LIVES ON The album has garnered enormous success, and its achievements continue to be a source of pride […]

Additional Boyz II Men show confirmed for SA tour in November

By Alicia Naidoo 28-07-23 15:43

Local promoters G21 Live and Vertex Events in association with Kaya FM confirmed an additional the Boyz II Men South African tour set for 1 November in Pretoria. ALSO READ: ‘I knew I was going to get fired’: Gareth Cliff on leaving radio [watch] ADDITIONAL SHOW ADDED FOR BOYZ II MEN TOUR The four city tour kicks off […]

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Elon Musk and ‘baby mama’ Grimes on vacation in Portofino, Italy

By Alicia Naidoo 28-07-23 15:27

South African-born billionaire Elon Musk and the mom of two of his 10 kids – Candian singer Claire Elise Boucher, popularly known as Grimes, are on vacation in Portofino, Italy according to a report by Daily Mail. ALSO READ: Elon Musk’s first wife: Where is Justine Wilson now? ELON MUSK AND GRIMES ON VACATION IN ITALY Daily Mail […]

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Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Katsande’s second home ‘goes on auction’

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 28-07-23 15:13

Zimbabwean Kaizer Chiefs star Willard Katsande has reportedly lost his second home. WILLARD KATSANDE ALLEGEDLY LOSES SECOND HOME In February, The South African reported that the former Kaizer Chiefs defender was on the brink of losing his R2 million house situated in Johannesburg. According to recent reports by Zimoja, the footballer and businessman’s second home was up for […]

Mzansi fans blame Ellis after 2-2 draw vs. Argentina

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 28-07-23 14:58

Disappointed Banyana Banyana and Mzansi fans are blaming coach Desiree Ellis whose team failed to bag a win over Argentina in their second FIFA World Cup match. Banyana were seemingly cruising to a hard fought win 2-0 win in the Group G clash held at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, but they allowed the Argentines to […]

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Exclusive: Banyana’s Dlamini recovering from heart-related illness

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 28-07-23 14:44

While the football fraternity is questioning Andile Dlamini’s exclusion in Banyana Banyana, it has emerged that the keeper is suffering from a heart-related illness. The South African exclusively gathered that the Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and Banyana keeper, Dlamini is recovering from a life-threatening heart illness. ALSO READ I Banyana’s Ellis on why underfire Swart started ahead of Dlamini A […]

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Durban: Armed robbery in church captured on live stream – WATCH

By Corné van Zyl 28-07-23 14:24

An armed robbery at a church in Durban was captured on a live stream. WATCH AS FIVE ARMED MEN STORMED A CHURCH ON THURSDAY According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) spokesperson Prem Balram, the robbery happened on Thursday evening at a church on Spring Road in Tea Estate. ALSO READ: SAD: Man presumed drowned in KZN’s destructive […]

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Kapinga’s handler on what lured the ex-Sundowns star to Pirates

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 28-07-23 14:20

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns player Lesedi Kapinga’s agent opens up on what lured his client to Orlando Pirates over PSL rivals. Moses Mudau revealed that his client, Kapinga was targeted by a number of DStv Premiership clubs after his exit at Sundowns, but he opted to join Pirates. ALSO READ I Riveiro on ex-Sundowns and Pirates signing Kapinga’s qualities Kapinga […]

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FULL LIST: More Orlando Pirates players set to depart

By Craig Lewis 28-07-23 14:10

Ahead of the new season, there has been plenty of transfer movement at Orlando Pirates, with players coming and going as the Soweto giants look to build a squad capable of competing for trophies once again. This past week, Pirates announced that the club has reached an agreement with Maritzburg United for the services of Karim […]

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Wildfires in northeast Algeria destroy homes, killing 34

By AFP 28-07-23 14:02

Algerians in the fire-ravaged northeast were Thursday 27 July 2023 counting the cost of the wildfires that killed 34 people, destroyed homes and reduced vast forest areas to scorched wastelands. The wildfires raged for days, mainly through the mountain forests of the Kabylia region on the Mediterranean coast, fanned by winds during the blistering summer […]

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‘It was not Jub Jub’ – Amanda du Pont on rape ordeal in 2014

By Leeroy Mukotekwa 28-07-23 13:40

TV presenter and rapper Jub Jub is making headlines after his arrest. The bubbly media personality handed himself over to the Brixton police on 27 July 2023 after being informed of a warrant of arrest being issued against him. The star was arrested and charged with rape, assault and attempted murder. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Jub Jub granted […]

Malcolm Marx put in a Man of the Match performance in his 50th Test for South Africa.

The major impact of Malcolm Marx starting

By Luke Menezies 28-07-23 13:31

THE SPRINGBOKS SECRET WEAPON You all know our man Malcolm Marx, right? This guy has been making waves in the world of rugby since his debut in 2016, showing off his crazy skills as a hooker. ALSO READ: Grant Williams: A shining star But there’s been plenty of chat about whether or not we’re really getting […]

Cheika revamps Argentina side for Springbok showdown

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 13:17

Michael Cheika has made no fewer than five changes to Argentina’s starting lineup for Saturday’s potential Rugby Championship decider against the Springboks at Ellis Park. ALSO READ: Set your alarm — Banyana Banyana v Argentina in do or die clash While Argentina doesn’t have a realistic shot at the title, the Pumas will out to topple […]

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Towering Springbok fires warning shot at ‘feisty’ Pumas

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 12:59

Springbok lock Marvin Orie has issued some fighting words aimed at Argentina ahead of Saturday’s crucial Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park. The Springboks square off against a motivated Argentina side in what could potentially be a Rugby Championship title decider (depending on the result between the All Blacks and Wallabies) in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. ALSO […]

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World Rugby rankings: Where Springboks will stand after Saturday

By Craig Lewis 28-07-23 12:44

The Springboks will be desperate to secure a bonus-point victory against at Ellis Park on Saturday, although it’s unlikely to be enough to clinch the Rugby Championship title. ALSO READ: Could these be THREE shock omissions from Boks’ RWC squad? If the All Blacks claim an expected win over Australia earlier in the day, the Kiwis […]

Sinéad O'Connor: a troubled soul with immense talent and unbowed spirit

Sinéad O’Connor: a troubled soul with immense talent and unbowed spirit

By Fazila Olla 28-07-23 12:05

Few artists have straddled the boundaries between acclaim, controversy and public affection as effectively as Sinéad O’Connor who died yesterday at the age of 56. Her status as a household name belied a comparatively brief commercial peak in the early 1990s, thanks to her mesmerising interpretation of Prince’s Nothing Compares 2 U. But she was […]

Free Gautrain bus service for Springboks rugby match against Argentina

Free Gautrain bus service for Springboks rugby match against Argentina

By Fazila Olla 28-07-23 11:53

The Gautrain has announced the provision of a free bus service for ticket holders attending the Springboks Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, 29 July 2023. Gautrain Management Agency Chief Operating Officer, Tshepo Kgobe, said the provision of free bus service to rugby fans this weekend, follows a […]

Piketberg landowners block mining company’s access

Piketberg landowners block mining company’s access

By Fazila Olla 28-07-23 11:41

The latest attempt by a small mining company to get formal approval for a massive open cast tungsten mine in the West Coast region is again before the courts. Since 2004 a small mining company has been seeking approval for a massive opencast tungsten mine near Piketberg. Owners of protected land have blocked the mining […]

Conditions for R350-a-month grant to be challenged in court

Conditions for R350-a-month grant to be challenged in court

By Fazila Olla 28-07-23 11:24

“We are not supposed to be starving,” said Elizabeth Ruiters, deputy chairperson of activist organisation #PayTheGrants. The Institute for Economic Justice and #PayTheGrants campaign have launched an application in the Pretoria High Court. The application challenges regulations for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant which, they say, exclude eligible recipients. The applicants want the […]

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Census: Here’s where things stand

By Fazila Olla 28-07-23 11:14

The latest census is expected to be published before October, according to Census Project Director Calvin Molongoana. The last one, the 2011 census, was released more than a decade ago in 2012. The latest census is expected to be released between July and 30 September 2023. The census was last conducted more than a decade ago, […]

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Khartoum attacks escalate as paramilitaries kill dozens of soldiers

By AFP 28-07-23 11:13

Rockets pummelled the Sudanese capital on Thursday 27 July 2023, witnesses said, as paramilitaries attacked a key air force base north of Khartoum and claimed to have killed and wounded “dozens” of soldiers. Residents reported “heavy artillery shelling” and fighter jets overhead the northwest of the city, while drones belonging to the paramilitary Rapid Support […]

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