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Zuma’s daughter quits ANC Joburg REC, after being ‘abused over my DNA’
Thuthukile Zuma has resigned from the African National Congress (ANC)’s Joburg regional executive committee (REC), saying she was being abused because of who her parents are. She is the daughter of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma and ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The resignation… Read more »
Employer loses Labour Court battle after firing worker over poor performance
A company has lost its bid to overturn an arbitration ruling that found the dismissal of an employee for poor work performance substantively unfair after failing to provide him with adequate training on a complex accounting and stock-control system. The Labour Court in Cape Town dismissed a review application brought… Read more »
Unemployment rate edges up, highlighting key voter concern
The unemployment rate edged higher in the third quarter, underscoring one of South Africa’s most persistent economic challenges and highlighting the frustration that contributed to the African National Congress (ANC)’s poor showing in last week’s municipal elections. Data released by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday showed the official unemployment rate… Read more »
‘Cat’ Matlala admits paying R500 000 for Sibiya’s son’s wedding
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s relationship with former police deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has come under renewed scrutiny after the alleged underworld figure admitted before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that he paid the former senior police officer R500 000 towards his child’s wedding in the North West. This admission comes… Read more »
Vodacom’s East Africa bet boosts earnings, but court battle clouds takeover
Vodacom Group’s interim results show that the company delivered one of its strongest interim performances on record after gaining control of Safaricom, but the South African telecoms giant now faces a high-stakes legal battle in Kenya that could determine the future of its East African expansion strategy. The group reported… Read more »
John Legend brings ‘The Muse Tour’ to South Africa for three-city concert run
South African fans will get another opportunity to experience John Legend live when the 13-time Grammy Award-winning singer brings his The Muse Tour to the country in February 2027. The American singer, songwriter and pianist will perform in Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town as part of the highly anticipated tour,… Read more »
Sandile Mahlangu on his ‘Tropika Island of Treasure’ elimination
Actor Sandile Mahlangu’s journey on Tropika Island of Treasure has come to an end after a dramatic twist that saw two previously eliminated contestants reclaim their places in the competition. Mahlangu and his Smoooth Fan partner, Jodell Tantij, competing as Team Mango Peach, were eliminated following the return of former… Read more »
Nozipho Dlamini | Gauteng government taking the fight against diabetes to communities
Diabetes is no longer a health challenge that can be addressed through awareness campaigns alone. It is a growing public health challenge that demands sustained intervention, early diagnosis, accessible treatment and a fundamental shift in how individuals and communities approach their health. The latest mortality statistics released by Statistics South… Read more »
Lwah Ndlunkulu diagnosed with psychosis, Inkabi Records confirms
Inkabi Records has confirmed that singer Lwah Ndlunkulu is experiencing psychosis and receiving professional treatment at a wellness and rehabilitation facility, as the record label pushes back against allegations that it contributed to her health challenges. Psychosis is a condition in which a person experiences a loss of contact with… Read more »
Blue Ribbon bread maker’s profits surge by 62%
Premier Group has delivered a sharp increase in earnings for the six months to September 30, 2026, with net profit rising 62.1% to R1.17 billion as the food producer benefited from its acquisition of RFG Holdings and improved operating efficiencies across its business. The maker of Blue Ribbon bread reported… Read more »