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The sun had barely risen over the crowded streets of Johannesburg when Tabeth set up her small food stall, just like she had done countless times before. The city was already alive — taxis hooting, people rushing to work, and the smell of fried meat mixing with dust in the air. For many, it was just another day. For Tabeth, …

Sebokeng – A deep sense of grief and disbelief swept through the community of Zone 14 on Friday as mourners gathered in large numbers at Koinonia Bible Church to bid farewell to a mother and her three young children whose lives were tragically cut short under mysterious circumstances. The victims, identified as 39-year-old Lindiwe Yvonne Mngxongo and her children, Kamvelihle, …

A deep sense of grief and shock has gripped the community of Egcuwe in the Eastern Cape after the tragic killing of 46-year-old Thabisa Mnqwazana, who was allegedly murdered during a violent home invasion earlier this year. The incident reportedly occurred on 27 January 2026, during an already painful time for the family. Mnqwazana had been preparing for her husband’s …

A 40-year-old man from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, Mboneleli Ntantiso, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a brutal attack that left his girlfriend dead and several of her family members seriously injured. The horrific incident took place in May last year at the victim’s home, where Ntantiso launched a violent assault using an axe. According to reports, the …

The pain of losing a child is something no parent ever fully recovers from. South African businesswoman Kholofelo Moloto recently opened up about the heartbreaking reality of living without her daughter, Onthatile Chuene, the child she shared with controversial Limpopo musician Shebeshxt. The young girl tragically passed away in June 2024, leaving behind a grieving mother and a devastated family. …

Fans of the popular South African soapie Uzalo have been left shocked and emotional following the tragic death of Njeza, one of the show’s long-standing characters. The heartbreaking moment unfolded in a dramatic episode that saw the character lose his life shortly after being rushed to hospital. Njeza’s death marks the end of a significant chapter on the show, leaving …

For 19-year-old Noxolo “Noxy” Clara, the dream was simple yet deeply meaningful—like every other learner, she wanted to celebrate her matric farewell surrounded by friends, laughter, and memories that mark the end of a school journey. But life had other plans. While bravely fighting kidney failure, Noxy found herself confined to a hospital bed at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, far …

A grieving family in KwaZulu-Natal is demanding justice after the brutal killing of their loved one, 35-year-old Happy Mthethwa, whose death has left a community shaken and searching for answers. The tragic incident unfolded in the Nkwezane area in Stanger, north of KZN, where Happy had returned home to spend time with her family during the Easter weekend. What was …

A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison after authorities uncovered a disturbing cache of homemade weapons and explosive devices inside his bedroom—raising fresh concerns about the dangers of unregulated online content. Sakhile Ntsele was arrested following a police search that revealed he had been secretly manufacturing firearms and improvised explosive devices while spending countless hours consuming …

A bizarre and emotional post claiming the “passing” of a Hadzibe tribesman known as Chabba has been making waves across social media platforms, leaving many users confused, amused, and in some cases, briefly alarmed. The message, styled like a breaking news alert, read: “It is with great sadness to announce the recent passing of Chabba, he just passed Dudukwe singing …