Legal Showdown: Chicken, Kwesta, and Brenda Fassie Hit Sparks Lawsuit; Nota Demands R850k from Nando’s Over Use of Brenda Fassie Hit

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

JOHANNESBURG — A high-stakes legal battle is brewing in the South African entertainment and corporate world, pitting controversial music executive and entrepreneur Nota Baloyi against the marketing juggernaut Nando’s. Baloyi has filed a lawsuit demanding R850,000 in damages from the fast-food chain, alleging the unauthorized and unlawful use of Brenda Fassie’s timeless anthem “Vuli Ndlela” in a widely circulated television…

Protest Disrupts Classes at Addington Primary School

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

DURBAN – For the second time this term, the gates of Addington Primary School remained chained shut as a tense, vocal protest by a group of local parents brought all academic activities to a grinding halt. The scene outside the historically significant but perennially overcrowded school in the heart of Durban was one of simmering frustration,…

ICASA Cracks Down on Mobile Data Expiry Rules Over ‘Consumer Exploitation’

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

PRETORIA – In a landmark move poised to reshape the digital lives of millions, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published sweeping amended regulations targeting the contentious and long-criticised expiry rules for prepaid mobile data bundles. The new framework, set to come into full effect after a 12-month transitional period, represents a direct…

Technology Keeps Health Professionals Informed on HIV and TB Care

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

In the relentless battle against HIV and tuberculosis (TB), South Africa’s greatest asset is its army of health workers. Yet, for years, these front-line professionals—from overstretched doctors in urban clinics to community health workers in remote rural areas—have grappled with a critical challenge: staying current with rapidly evolving medical guidelines, drug regimens, and best practices….

SANParks Announces Limited Access After Heavy Rain Floods

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced a phased and highly cautious resumption of operations at several key sites, including the flagship Skukuza Rest Camp, following devastating floods that crippled vast sections of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This partial reopening marks the first tentative step toward normalcy after weeks of total closure, a necessary…

ActionSA Announces New Merger Agreements Under Green Umbrella Project by Welcoming Azanian Independent Community Movement, Creatives Congress

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

In a strategic move aimed at broadening its political base and ideological reach, ActionSA President Herman Mashaba announced on Monday, 26 January 2026, the formal merger of two distinct political entities into his party’s growing coalition. The Azanian Independent Community Movement (AICM) and the Creatives Congress Movement (CCM) have officially joined ActionSA under its ambitious Green Umbrella Project, marking a…

Justice Update: Bail Denied for Victor Majola, Accused of Killing DJ Warras

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

A tense and crowded Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court erupted in muted gasps on Monday as Magistrate Themba Ndlovu delivered a stern verdict, denying bail to Victor Majola, the 44-year-old Soweto taxi boss accused of orchestrating the murder of beloved media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock. The ruling marks a critical juncture in a case that has…

DJ Maphorisa Pays Out R8 Million in Royalties to NMG Artists

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

In an industry where whispers of unfair contracts and unpaid royalties are commonplace, superstar producer and hitmaker DJ Maphorisa has made a powerful public statement through sheer financial transparency. On January 24, 2026, the amapiano pioneer took to social media to share verified proof of a staggering R8 million payout in royalties distributed to artists affiliated with…

Ballot Papers from ANC Johannesburg Conference Found at Private Home

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

A new and explosive scandal has erupted within the African National Congress (ANC), threatening to reignite bitter factional wars and undermine the legitimacy of its internal electoral processes. It has been confirmed that a significant batch of completed ballot papers from the party’s crucial Johannesburg regional conference in December 2025 was discovered at the private…

At Least 80 Political Prisoners Freed as Venezuela Continues Release Process

Glen Maile4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

A profound and emotional shift swept through Venezuela this weekend, bringing what many families described as a long-awaited moment of reprieve. On Sunday, at least 80 individuals designated as political prisoners by the nation’s leading human rights organization, Foro Penal, walked out of detention centers, marking the most significant single-day release in recent memory. This…

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