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G Mashego has been arrested and faces the likelihood of a rough time in prison. Those behind his arrest, according to close observers, are determined to make his life miserable, to discredit him, and to silence a voice they say “knows too much.” There are growing fears that the plan is not just to humiliate him but to ensure he …

The Midrand community has been left reeling after police arrested a 22-year-old woman for the alleged murder of her boyfriend. The victim, 31-year-old Xichavo Ntsanwisi, was found dead in the early hours of Monday morning at his home in Colnbrook Estate, Noordwyk. According to reports, Ntsanwisi sustained a stab wound to the upper chest near the neck. A knife with …

The sun barely crests over Mt. Moriah, casting a pale glow on the quiet streets of this KwaZulu-Natal suburb. It’s just another Friday morning, or so it seems, as a street cleaner sweeps along Idolifiya Road, her broom scraping against the gravel. But something catches her eye—a crumpled bag, discarded like litter. She pauses, heart quickening, unsure why the sight …

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday, September 20, 2025, when a man fell to his death from the N2 bridge at the Umgeni Interchange in Durban, in what authorities believe may be a suicide. The event, reported around 12:30 PM, has prompted an outpouring of grief and renewed calls for mental health support in South Africa. According to eyewitnesses who …

The late Bulelwa “Zahara” Mkutukana, South Africa’s Afro-soul queen, continues to stir hearts even after her passing in December 2023. On May 16, 2025, her family visited her grave in Phumlani, Eastern Cape, to clean her tombstone alongside that of her sister, Nomonde Mkutukana, who died in 2021. But what was meant to be a solemn gesture turned chaotic, with …

The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein was a circus on September 19, 2025. Thabo Bester, the convicted rapist and murderer dubbed the “Facebook Rapist,” and his co-accused, Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, stepped into the courtroom, and all eyes were on them—not just for their charges but for their vibe. Dressed in matching outfits—Bester in a sharp black suit and Nandipha …

The Soweto Highway hummed with its usual chaos—minibus taxis weaving, horns blaring, dust swirling in the morning sun. But on Thursday, September 18, 2025, a deadly silence fell over Diepkloof. A silver Toyota Hilux screeched to a halt, boxed in by a minibus and a white Yaris. Gunfire erupted, shattering the air. When the dust settled, Thami Moyo, the 58-year-old …

Johannesburg, South Africa (Al Jazeera) — The glamour of fame often masks harsh realities, and in 2025, several South African stars have confronted public financial woes that have left fans stunned. From plummeting net worths due to industry shifts and mismanagement to legal battles and economic fallout, these celebrities’ stories highlight the fragility of success in a volatile entertainment and …

In the world of South African telenovelas, where drama unfolds nightly on screen, it seems the real-life plot twists are just as captivating. Fans of e.tv’s hit series House of Zwide are buzzing with excitement over whispers that Thato Dithebe, the charismatic actor behind the beloved character Neo, and Londeka Mchunu, who portrays the fierce and fashionable Zanele Zwide, have …

Johannesburg, South Africa (Al Jazeera) — South Africa’s vibrant entertainment scene celebrates diversity, with its gay actors embracing their identities under the country’s progressive freedom of expression laws. Some, with their glamorous style and feminine presentation, have captivated audiences—and occasionally confused admirers who mistake them for women. From soapie stars to social media sensations, these seven actors are redefining beauty …