EFF stops the amendment of student debt blacklisting. (Khalanga Andrew) Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Youth Leader Sihle Lonzi has declared a major victory for students and working-class families after government backtracked on proposed credit regulations that would have allowed unpaid student debt to be reported to credit bureaus. Lonzi, who led the charge against the draft…
City of Johannesburg reopens Lilian Ngoyi street. (EWN) by Mathipa Phishego Lilian Ngoyi Street, formerly known as Bree Street has officially reopened to traffic in the Johannesburg CBD after being closed for more than two years following a deadly underground gas explosion in July 2023. The blast ripped through the busy inner-city road, killing one…
Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says he feels disrespected after Zandile Dabula from Operation Dudula accused the cops of being incompetent. (DailySun) by Mathipa Phishego A tense confrontation unfolded when Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni engaged in a heated exchange with Operation Dudula members after the movement’s secretary-general, Zandile Dabula, accused the police of…
Soweto Ward 130 by-elections. (Maphala Lincoln) by Mathipa Phishego The African National Congress (ANC) has retained control of Ward 130 in Soweto, but the spotlight fell on ActionSA, which nearly tripled its support compared to previous results to establish itself as the second-biggest political party in the ward. The ANC secured the overall ward victory,…
DJ Thandeezy building momentum to becoming the best on the decks. (Supplied) by Nosipho Mnyandu A 25-year-old Charmaine Thandeka Sphenuka “DJ Thandeezy”, is making waves as one of South Africa’s rising female DJs. Born and raised in Brits, North West, she grew up under the guidance of her grandparents, whose strict discipline like the rule…
Saleng’s matter is internally communicated. (Unplayable/via X) by Lwandiso Simanga Orbit College FC has issued a formal apology following controversial remarks made byhead coach Pogiso Makhoye about winger Monnapule Saleng. The club acknowledgedthe concerns raised by supporters, stakeholders, and the wider football community afterthe coach’s comments sparked backlash on social media last week. In a…
Questions rise asking ADDPROP’s legal standing. (Witness Mdaka/via X) By Mathipa Phishego Allegations have surfaced that ADDPROP Property Management Systems, led by founder and CEO Witness Mdaka, has been operating outside the legal framework that governs South Africa’s property industry. An affidavit dated 1 September 2025 reportedly confirms that ADDPROP is not registered with the…
image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou Chief Edward Moefi Mabalane, a respected traditional leader and businessman in Mabaalstad, is facing corruption charges after Medirwe Investments failed to deliver an R11.1 million National Skills Fund project aimed at training over 1,000 unemployed youths in agriculture in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality. The plan, begun in 2024, failed,…
image: The South African by Lwandiso Simanga South Africa boosted their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Nigeria in a Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening. The result keeps Bafana Bafana six points clear of the Super Eagles at the top of the…
image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou Walmart has announced that it will open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year, marking an important step in the retail giant’s entry into the African market. The move aims to increase access to high-quality, cheap items while also providing chances for local suppliers and communities. The…
