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- ‘Strings Attached’ unpacks the dark side of love on Mzansi Magic
A gripping new drama series, Strings Attached, is set to premiere on Mzansi Magic from Monday, May 4, at 8pm, promising viewers an intense exploration of love, control and psychological manipulation. At the heart of the story is Lethabo, played by Rosemary Zimu, a resilient breadwinner who believes she has… Read more » - Rising star Internet Athi set to perform at Joy of Jazz 2026
Organisers of Africa’s premier jazz festival announced last night, during the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz programme launch, that Cape Town‑based singer‑songwriter Internet Athi will perform at the 27th annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, set to take place in September. This, according to the artist, comes at a… Read more » - Bitter ex-spin doctor out to tarnish my name – minister Sisisi Tolashe
Social development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has rejected what she describes as a “deliberate and sustained” attempt to mislead the public and weaken her leadership, saying the allegations against her form part of a coordinated misinformation effort. In a statement, the ministry said the claims being circulated are linked to former… Read more » - SA auto sector under pressure as Chinese imports boom, economist warns
South Africa’s automotive industry is being reshaped by a surge in lower-cost Chinese vehicle brands, improving affordability for buyers but raising concerns about the future of the local sector, warns FNB and WesBank senior economist Thanda Sithole. According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), Chinese… Read more » - Banyana get first round bye for Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers
Banyana Banyana have advanced to the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers without kicking a ball after receiving a bye in the first round. At a draw conducted in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday, the South Africans were pitted against the winners between South Sudan and Madagascar,… Read more » - Shepherd Bushiri’s legal troubles deepen as court clears path for racketeering trial
Fugitive preacher Shepherd Bushiri faces mounting legal pressure after the Pretoria High Court dismissed a bid by his alleged co-accused to halt a racketeering prosecution, reinforcing the strength and legality of the case he fled. In a judgment handed down on April 2, Judge Mahomed Ismail dismissed both a review… Read more » - Home Affairs directors suspended as another AI policy scandal rocks government
Two senior officials in the Department of Home Affairs have been suspended after artificial intelligence (AI) “hallucinations” slipped into a cabinet-approved white paper that shapes how South Africa deals with foreigners entering, staying, and seeking refuge, triggering embarrassment at the highest levels of government. The department confirmed on Thursday that… Read more » - Manhunt launched as killers gun down intelligence officer in Durban
Shock and fury rippled through the South African Police Service (SAPS) ranks on Thursday afternoon after a brazen daylight ambush left a crime intelligence officer dead and another fighting for life in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The attack unfolded in Mount Edgecombe, where the two officers were shot while travelling in a… Read more » - MTN contributes R4.8bn to SARS
Telecommunications giant MTN South Africa contributed R4.8-billion to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in 2025. The company said this underlines its growing role in supporting government spending, infrastructure development and the broader economy. This figure was disclosed in the company’s tax transparency report, reflecting total tax contribution to the… Read more » - Analysis | Julius Malema’s R1m threat — strong in law, but not yet proven
Julius Malema’s legal letter to Ngizwe Mchunu follows a well-known path in South African defamation law. It sets out the statements complained of, explains why they are harmful, and demands a retraction, apology, and payment. On paper, it aligns with how courts approach these disputes—but it remains a claim, not… Read more »
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