Ramaphosa considering Afrikaner appointment as U.S. Ambassador President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly weighing the appointment of an Afrikaner as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States, following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool in March 2025. According to BusinessTech, Ramaphosa and International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola have narrowed the shortlist
Outrage mounts over Isencane Lengane as viewers demand cancellation following April 20 episode Moja Love ’s controversial reality series Isencane Lengane is once again at the center of public backlash after its April 20 episode aired, triggering renewed calls for the show’s cancellation over its alleged glorification of gender-based violence
SASFED slams McKenzie for ‘nepotism’ and ‘unprofessional conduct’ in Arts Sector The South African Screen Federation (SASFED) has raised the alarm over what it describes as troubling interference in the country’s creative sector by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. According to City, SASFED accused McKenzie of fostering
Cecilia Molokwane suspended by World Netball amid governance probe World Netball has suspended Cecilia Molokwane, president of Netball South Africa (NSA) and Africa Netball, over alleged breaches of governance and conduct rules. The suspension, announced on April 19, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the netball community, though specific details remain
China warns of retaliation against countries supporting U.S. trade policies China has issued a stern warning that it will retaliate against countries siding with the United States in ways that threaten China’s interests, as trade tensions between the two global superpowers continue to escalate. The warning follows the US President
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in Groblersdal, Limpopo, for allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend to death following a heated altercation. According to police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba, the incident occurred during an argument between the pair, during which the woman reportedly used a sharp object to stab the man. She
A senior figure in one of South Africa’s leading political parties is under fire after attending a church service led by a fugitive preacher accused of rape and fraud. Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, shared footage of himself at an Easter service hosted by Shepherd
SAPS and Presidential Protection Unit investigate alleged shooting involving Deputy President’s vehicle The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with the Presidential Protection Unit, has launched a joint investigation into an alleged shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s official vehicle. According to preliminary reports, the vehicle was struck
Parents in North West are voicing their frustration over the provincial education department’s failure to provide safe and hygienic toilets in schools. Their outrage follows the missed 31 March deadline set to eliminate pit toilets—an issue that has lingered since 2018. Despite claims that all pit latrines have been
Authorities have launched an investigation after one of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s official vehicles was shot at earlier this month. The incident occurred while he was returning home from an African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee meeting in Boksburg, near the N12. Although details remain limited, Mashatile’s spokesperson
