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A South African man has sparked widespread debate after refusing money offered to him by popular philanthropist BI Phakathi. In a video posted on Facebook on 17 August 2026, BI Phakathi approached the man, who was lying on the ground outdoors, and offered him cash to buy something to eat. However, instead of immediately accepting the generous offer, the man …

Old photographs of Skeem Saam actress Innocent Sadiki shopping at a Shoprite supermarket have resurfaced on social media, sparking a heated debate about celebrity lifestyles and financial expectations. The pictures, reposted online on 12 August 2026, show Sadiki smiling and chatting with a cashier while purchasing groceries. Although the images appeared to capture an ordinary and cheerful interaction, the person …

An old video showing socialite Matshidiso Matilda dancing alongside Skeem Saam actor Clement Maosa has resurfaced online, adding another layer to the controversy surrounding her personal life. Matshidiso has dominated social-media discussions following the circulation of an alleged private video reportedly involving dancer Limpopo Boy. As public interest in the scandal intensified, online users began searching through her previous appearances …

South African dancer and musician Limpopo Boy has found himself at the centre of a growing social media storm following the circulation of an intimate video allegedly involving him and a woman rumoured to be married. The award-winning performer, whose real name is Robert Matome Thoka, initially addressed the scandal through a statement released by his management on Sunday, 9 …

The Eersterust community has been left reeling following the death of 26-year-old traffic warden Taymin Platt, who was allegedly stabbed during an argument at a residential complex. The fatal incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night while Platt was spending time with friends in the parking area of the complex. According to police, a man approached Platt and an argument reportedly …

Police in Mpumalanga have opened an inquest following the deaths of two young people linked to Johannesburg’s St Stithians College, whose bodies were discovered at a lodge in Sabie earlier this week. Former pupil Ethan Coetzee and Grade 11 learner Cameron Waldeck-Cooks were found dead at the lodge on Monday, 3 August 2026. Their deaths have sent shockwaves through the …

Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke will remain behind bars after the High Court in Polokwane dismissed his latest attempt to secure bail. The Limpopo musician suffered another legal setback on Wednesday when Judge Karim Pillay rejected his bail appeal, finding that he had failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances that would justify his release. This marked Shebeshxt’s fourth attempt to secure …

A 43-year-old man has died after he was struck and run over by a water tanker in Adams Mission, south of Durban, amid growing frustration among residents over ongoing water supply problems in the area. Celani Zungu was killed during the incident on Sunday after residents allegedly attempted to stop the tanker from leaving the community. Disturbing video footage showing …

UMLAZI, South Africa – Residents of Malukazi in Umlazi were left shocked on Monday morning after a person was found dead following reports that cries for help had been heard during the early hours of the day. According to information shared by members of the local community, residents on Road 3 heard someone calling out in distress before dawn. When …

PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa – A 33-year-old woman and her one-year-old daughter were reportedly shot and killed during a violent home invasion in Woodlands, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. According to information circulating on social media, the victims have been identified as Linganisile Sithole, originally from Msinga, and her one-year-old daughter, Anothando Sithole. The reports allege that four armed suspects forced their way into …