Sunday World News Updates

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of organising the national dialogue at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayer while avoiding unnecessary spending. Ramaphosa was speaking at the opening of the dialogue’s first national convention hosted by the University of South Africa (Unisa) in Pretoria on Friday. The head… Read more »

South African rapper, singer, and cultural icon Sho Madjozi has officially entered her “mommy era” following the birth of her first child. The Huku hitmaker shared the heartwarming news on social media on Friday, posting an emotional message alongside a photo of her baby’s tiny hand and images of her… Read more »

From ruling the airwaves to rebuilding from scratch, media personality Dineo Ranaka is learning the hard way that podcasting is not just radio without a mic in the studio. The outspoken broadcaster, famous for her magnetic presence on Kaya FM and a fiery stint on Podcast and Chill with MacG,… Read more »

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has assured Orlando Pirates fans that their star striker, Tshegofatso Mabasa, will have a chance to play despite the team’s recent setbacks. Mabasa is one of several senior players from the previous campaign who have not yet played in the first three games under Ouaddou, Jose Riveiro’s… Read more »

Actors, viewers, and the production team have all been impacted equally by the end of an era for the SABC2 drama series Muvhango after 28 successful years. Viewers watched the final Muvhango episode on Monday, followed by a rerun of Giyani: Land of Blood. During its final run, Muvhango, which… Read more »

The rejuvenated Sekhukhune United will go to the first leg of the MTN8 semifinal match away to Stellenbosch FC highly motivated after a 1-0 victory over TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership encounter on Wednesday night. The Limpopo side travels to Cape Town’s Danie Craven Stadium, where they will face… Read more »

Bolt South Africa, a well-known e-hailing company, has denounced the recent wave of violence directed at e-hailing drivers. This news follows a deadly attack outside Soweto’s Maponya Mall, which resulted in the death of one driver, Siyanda Mvelase (27), due to gunshot and burn injuries. Two other individuals, a driver… Read more »

Mamelodi Sundowns announced the permanent departure of midfielder Neo Maema on Friday morning, initiating a clearing spree. Maema follows Thembinkosi Lorch, who was also confirmed to have parted ways with the reigning Betway Premiership champions on Thursday. Lorch is reportedly on his way to rejoin Moroccan Wydad Athletic Club on… Read more »

The much-anticipated National Dialogue’s first convention kicked off today, August 15, at the University of South Africa’s ZK Matthews Great Hall in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the government delegation and officially open the convention, an agenda-setting and roadmap process to chart a way forward for an all-inclusive and… Read more »

A reimagined medical aid scheme from Fedhealth and Sanlam promises to take the confusion out of care. When it comes to medical aid, South Africans are often overwhelmed by the fine print and complicated benefits most plans offer. Following Sanlam and Fedhealth’s announcement that they’re joining forces to reimagine medical… Read more »