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Hope Lingers for Missing Amahle Thabethe Six Years On Hope Lingers for Missing Amahle Thabethe Six Years On Tsakane, Brakpan – Six years after six-year-old Amahle Thabethe vanished from her Tsakane home on April 6, 2019, her mother Nokulunga Nkosi, now 40, clings to hope that her daughter is still alive. Amahle was last seen walking with an unknown man …

The vibrant township of Soshanguve is draped in mourning as the family of legendary actress Nandi Nyembe shares the heart-wrenching news of her passing at age 75. The beloved icon, whose performances illuminated South African screens for over five decades, succumbed to a brief but intense illness in a hospital, surrounded by the love of her family who fought tirelessly …

Johannesburg, August 24, 2025 – South Africa’s entertainment world is in mourning following the death of celebrated actress Nandi Nyembe, a trailblazing figure known for her compelling performances in popular television series such as Zone 14, Isibaya, and Soul City. The 75-year-old icon passed away, with the news confirmed in a poignant joint statement from her family and the Department …

The death of Tinashe Chitsungo, a 34-year-old Zimbabwean migrant, in a Johannesburg public hospital on August 15, 2025, has left South Africans and the Zimbabwean diaspora heartbroken, with many blaming Operation Dudula and the March and March movement for blocking healthcare workers from treating him. Chitsungo, who came to South Africa seeking work to support his family, was allegedly turned …

Samkelo Ndlovu Opens Up About Harassment After Adulting Role: “A Man Asked Me at Woolworths Why I Killed Tsiki Tsiki” South African actress Samkelo Ndlovu has spoken out about the unexpected harassment she faced from fans after her role in the hit Showmax drama series Adulting. Known for her role as Minky, Ndlovu found herself at the centre of public criticism and even real-life confrontations because …

In a harrowing loss that has left Daphne, Alabama, reeling, Larrica Gaines Smith, 41, and her children, Khristian Smith, 15, and Kinsley Smith, 11, were found shot to death in their home last week. Authorities believe Larrica’s husband carried out the killings before turning the gun on himself, marking yet another grim instance of intimate partner homicide-suicide (IPHS) that claims …

A woman’s heartrending decision to design her own grave after being given just two weeks to live has left communities across social media reeling in sorrow and disbelief, as a viral TikTok video captured her standing beside a freshly dug, cement-lined resting place adorned with her photograph. The unnamed woman, battling terminal cancer, chose to face her prognosis head-on, personalizing …

The tragic death of three-year-old Moses Mokua in Kisii, Kenya, on August 6, 2025, sent ripples of grief and disbelief through his community and beyond, leaving a nation grappling with the loss of a bright, playful child. Found lifeless in a pink water drum at a neighbor’s home, Moses’ story struck a deep chord, with Kenyans mourning not just his …

The family of Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase, a 27-year-old e-hailing driver brutally killed at Maponya Mall in Soweto last week, is reeling from both grief and disbelief after Uber stated it has no record of him working as a driver on its platform. Mvelase was shot and his vehicle set ablaze on the evening of Wednesday, August 13, in a violent …

In a case that has gripped South Africa, a relative of former Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse has pleaded guilty to the secxual assault of a seven-year-old learner, publicly known as “Cwecwe.” The child’s mother faced relentless scrutiny while fighting for justice, with many initially dismissing her claims. The guilty plea has now vindicated her, prompting widespread acknowledgment that “Cwecwe’s …