By Linda Ximba | South African football has been rocked by a proposed overhaul of bonus payments for the senior national teams, with the South African Football Association (Safa) suggesting drastic reductions in the earnings of Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana players. The proposal, contained in documents prepared for last weekend’s aborted national executive committee […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng | The future of the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) is now uncertain following the establishment of a new artists’ movement that asserts it will take over the representation of creatives nationwide. During the week, the newly established Artist United (AU) officially unveiled its inaugural provincial leadership […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng | Two men have died following a dramatic shoot-out with law enforcement officers at a petrol station on Spine Road in Westville, west of Durban, early on Thursday morning. According to reports from ALS Paramedics, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at around 06:30am after receiving reports of a shooting […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng | An act of online solidarity has seen South Africans rally behind a young learner from Thembalethu Primary School in the Western Cape, after an influencer helped raise more than R30,000 for the child who allegedly could not afford a R40 school pie day. The campaign was initiated by social media […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng | South African visual activist and photographer Zanele Muholi has been announced as the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Hasselblad Award, which is widely seen as the largest and most prestigious photography prize in the world. The news was met with joy at the Market Photo Workshop, where Muholi is an […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, KZN – In a decisive action aimed at stabilizing one of South Africa’s largestconservation organizations, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has terminated the employment of three seniorexecutives as part of a broader organizational clean-up initiative. The announcement was made by CEO Sihle Mkhize during a press conference at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi game reserve […]
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By Linda Ximba Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has voiced frustration with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) over the scheduling of domestic fixtures close to key CAF Champions League matches. Speaking after Sundowns’ 2-0 victory over Orbit College in the North West on Tuesday, Cardoso described the situation as detrimental to South African football. “I […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng Authorities in the Eastern Cape are offering a R50,000 reward for any information that could assist inidentifying and apprehending the suspects involved in the rape of five schoolchildren in Khonqeni in2024. As reported by the South African Police Service, the alleged crime occurred while the children wereattending school in Khonqeni, located […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng The provincial budget for KwaZulu-Natal for the fiscal year 2026/27, as revealed by Finance MECFrancois Rodgers, indicates substantial advancements for public education, forming part of acomprehensive strategy aimed at fostering job creation and restoring public trust. The R168.2 billionbudget, which marks an increase from the previous year’s funding, places a strong […]
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By Motshwari Mo Mofokeng At the age of 50, Black Coffee is recognized as one of South Africa’s most significant musical exports,a trailblazer who has propelled the essence of local house music onto the international scene.Born Nkosinathi Maphumulo in Durban, the Grammy-winning DJ and producer marks his milestone“fifth floor” birthday today, signifying not just a […]
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