by Nosipho Mnyandu image: Facebook/Kaylakimkay Content creator and entrepreneur Kaylakimkay (real name Kayla Kim Meiring) is celebrating a major milestone after her brand, AfroCurl, secured two prestigious awards at the 4th annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brand Awards (YOBA). Despite being a first-time nominee, AfroCurl walked away with both the Top Hair and Beauty Brand and…
by Lwandiso Simanga image: Orlando Pirates /Facebook Orlando Pirates have unveiled the lineup of teams they will face during their upcoming pre-season tour in Spain, marking the second consecutive year the club will prepare for the new campaign in Europe. Despite not yet naming a new head coach, the Buccaneers are moving ahead with their…
by Kelebogile Matlou image: Business Tech Toyota’s insurer, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, is taking legal action against several government bodies, claiming they failed to protect the Prospecton Industrial Area from the devastating April 2022 floods. The insurer is suing for R6.5 billion, covering R4.5 billion for repair work and R2 billion for business…
by Mathipa Phishego image: Supplied Just a day before the Former Secretary-General of uMkhonto weSizwe Party, Floyd Shivambu was about to brief the media in Midrand. The MKP, Spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela removed him from the MK Party’s WhatsApp group. The WhatsApp screenshot has sparked a political scene on social media, where some memebrs call Nhlamulo…
by Kelebogile Matlou image: My broad brand South African schools are facing a significant challenge: rising levels of unpaid tuition fees. For many institutions, this is not just a financial inconvenience, it threatens their ability to function effectively and provide quality education. At the same time, many parents are experiencing severe financial pressure, making it…
by Mathipa Phishego image: Chriselda Lewis on X The Eastern Cape Police confirmed the death of a senior official from Walter Sisulu University (WSU). It was reported that the deceased was found dead in a stationary vehicle at Mthata Campus on Thursday evening in the Eastern Cape province. Brigadier Nobuntu Gatana, stated that preliminary forensic…
by Lwandiso Simanga image: All black /Twitter(X) The All Blacks have unveiled their first squad of 2025, naming 33 players along with two injury cover replacements for the upcoming home Test series against France. The announcement was made at Coastal Rugby Club, the home ground of the three Barrett brothers: Beauden, Scott, and Jordie who…
by Kelebogile Matlou South African municipalities spent 27.4% of their total running costs on salaries in the last quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, according to a National Treasury report. But salary spending actually dropped by 0.9% compared to earlier budgets despite inflation rising by 3.6%. This means R1.5 billion less was spent on salaries,…
by Mathipa Phishego Caption: Bolsheviks Party of South Africa Secretary-General, Sheun Mogojie at Sekhukhune District image: SG Bolsheviks/Facebook The Bolsheviks Party of South Africa has applauded the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Municipality’s decision to fire Joel Makgata, the municipal manager, on the grounds that he committed crimes against the municipality while he was in office. Makgata has allegedly…
by Mathipa Phishego 24 Killed, Dozens Injured as Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and Haifa Rocked by Explosions In a sudden and devastating escalation, Iran launched a barrage of more than 400 ballistic missiles and drones at Israel early Friday morning, targeting urban centers and critical infrastructure. At least 24 people have been killed, with hundreds more injured in one of the most…
