In a dazzling ceremony that celebrated both beauty and profound intellect, the SunBet Arena in Pretoria witnessed the crowning of a new queen with a powerful purpose. Qhawekazi Mazaleni, a 24-year-old speech therapist from the coastal town of Gonubie in the Eastern Cape, was crowned Miss South Africa 2025, ascending to the title at the…
The hallowed turf of the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto became the stage for a historic night as Kaizer Chiefs exorcised the ghosts of continental disappointments past, booking their maiden ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup group stages with a commanding 3-1 victory (3-1 on aggregate) over a formidable AS Simba. The air was thick with…
In a digital gambit meant to project an image of a party hard at work, African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula took to social media platform X on October 24, 2025, posting a series of images depicting municipal workers repairing potholed roads, painting buildings, and performing general infrastructure maintenance. The posts, strategically tagged with…
In a significant vote of confidence for South Africa’s automotive industry, Chinese manufacturing giant Changan Automobile has officially launched its operations in the country, unveiling an ambitious strategy to capture market share with a blend of cutting-edge technology, competitive pricing, and a commitment to local job creation. The grand debut event, held in Pretoria, was…
In an unprecedented move that could reshape the digital landscape of the continent, Africa’s telecommunications behemoths—Vodacom, MTN, and Airtel—have forged a historic alliance to tackle one of the most persistent barriers to connectivity: the cost of a smartphone. Under the banner of the GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition, the rivals have become partners, unveiling a collaboratively designed…
In the wake of a mass shooting that killed two teenagers and injured five others, a 70-year-old grandmother in Westbury is now living in fear for her own life, receiving direct death threats from alleged gang members. Maureen Davis, whose two grandchildren were among the injured, reported being threatened on Facebook with messages stating, “I’m…
The draws are in, and a life-changing R32 million has been won! The nation held its breath on Wednesday night as the Lotto and Lotto Plus numbers tumbled out, creating at least three new millionaires. If you played your numbers, it’s time to check your tickets carefully. The jackpots for the night were a massive…
South African consumers hoping for imminent interest rate relief have been dealt a blow, with the latest inflation data dimming the prospects of a cut in November. While September’s headline inflation of 3.4% was within market expectations, it confirmed a worrying trend: price pressures are on the rise again after a surprise drop in August….
A community’s long-simmering fury over alleged systemic bullying at Milnerton High School exploded into chaos, forcing police to fire stun grenades to control a crowd of outraged parents and activists. The protest was triggered by a viral video showing a 16-year-old learner being brutally assaulted by peers, reportedly members of the school’s prestigious First Team…
In a defiant opening to his testimony, former Police Minister Bheki Cele expressed his disturbance over media reports portraying him as uncooperative with the parliamentary committee investigating police corruption. Appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday, Cele immediately set the record straight, pushing back against what he suggested was a false narrative. He emphasized…
