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Zimbabweans are reeling in shock after the lifeless bodies of three missing children from Kuwadzana Extension were discovered stuffed in the boot of a parked car, bringing a harrowing end to a desperate community search. The children, who vanished on 1 October, had sparked widespread prayers, appeals, and frantic efforts by both family members and neighbors. But what began as …

Mr Price Retail Frontline Programme (RFP) The Mr Price Retail Frontline Programme (RFP) is a dynamic skills development initiative designed to empower matriculated South African youth with the tools to succeed in entry-level retail positions. This two-week programme combines online life skills training, in-person workshops, and hands-on retail experience to boost employability and prepare participants for the job market. Programme …

People suspect foul play that he might be pushed, with an unverified video now circulating. South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead near the four-star Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris, French officials confirmed on Tuesday. He was 58. Mthethwa had been reported missing by his wife on Monday evening after she received what authorities described as …

Shock and suspicion are gripping communities in Centurion and Bloemfontein after the sudden death of Lwazi Thepa, husband of the late Constable Keamogetswe Buys. Thepa’s death comes only days after his wife’s body was recovered from the Hennops River alongside two fellow officers, leaving the nation reeling. Authorities confirmed that Thepa was found lifeless in his bedroom earlier this week. …

I am profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of a true Kaizer Chiefs legend, and friend, Simon ‘Bull’ Lehoko. The news of his death has shaken South African football, drawing tributes from teammates, opponents, and fans who revered him for his commanding presence on the field and his warmth off it. For many, this is more than just the …

Merry Mabote, a 75-year-old grandmother from Khuma Extension 8 in North West, is living testimony to survival against unthinkable brutality. Her quiet evening turned into a nightmare when a 24-year-old intruder forced his way into her home, launching an attack so violent it nearly claimed her life. The man raped her, stabbed her in the head, and left her bleeding …

💔 A funeral in the Free State descended into heartbreak when a grieving mother collapsed and died during the burial of her only child. Sellwane Radebe, who had been mourning the murder of her 16-year-old daughter, Machaka, collapsed in front of stunned mourners and was later declared dead on the scene. The funeral, held in December, was meant to be …

News reaching us is that finally, Tebogo G Mashego has been discharged from a mental health facility — and his family wasted no time in throwing him a welcome-home party. The 23-year-old Amapiano sensation, known for his 2024 breakout hit Biri Marung, was admitted shortly after being released from police detention last month. His sudden collapse and chaotic arrest on …

Dj Tira’s son is stepping up like a real king! 👑 He’s proudly accepting Mbalisto’s child and says he’s happy to be a stepfather 😍👏🏽Now that’s what we call maturity and real love! In a heartwarming celebration of love and culture, Samkelo Shezi, the son of South African music icon DJ Tira, has officially paid lobola for his long-time girlfriend, …

Reeva Steenkamp’s mother, June Steenkamp, is showing signs of physical recovery after suffering a stroke earlier this month. But behind the small victories lies a devastating reality: her memory and speech have been severely damaged. The 77-year-old Port Elizabeth woman — who has carried the grief of losing her daughter to Oscar Pistorius’s gun more than a decade ago — …