MTNZF payout prompts investor disappointment and questions over true empowerment

by Kelebogile Matlou The MTN Zakhele Futhi (MTNZF) Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) investment scheme prepares to distribute its long-awaited shareholder payouts on 28 July 2025, many investors are expressing disappointment, arguing that the scheme has fallen short of its promised impact. MTNZF,which was launched nearly nine years ago, was positioned as an opportunity for Black…

Thando “Thabooty” Thabethe Honoured as Glamour’s MostGlamorous Media Personality of 2025

By Nosipho Mnyandu image: Instagram From award-winning acting to commanding the airwaves, Thando “Thabooty” Thabethecontinues to prove there are no limits to her talent. Recently recognized by GlamourSouth Africa, the 35-year-old media powerhouse, was honoured at a stylish celebrationhosted in partnership with Vaseline at the luxurious Langham Hotel in Johannesburg.The event paid tribute to South…

Ekurhuleni Mayor temporarily suspends proposed electricity charge following Tembisa strike

Mathipa Phishego Angry residents of Tembisa embarking on a strike action to oppose the initiated electricity tariff by the City of Ekurhuleni Municipality. image: supplied The community of Tembisa have taken their concerns to the streets over the weekends. Following their opposition to the proposed R126 fixed electricity charge in Ekurhuleni Municipality. Monday, July 21…

Lucas Ribeiro Costa Wins FIFA Club World Cup Goal of the Tournament

by Lwandiso Simanga Lucas Ribeiro Costa’s sensational strike against Borussia Dortmund has been crowned the Goal of the Tournament at the FIFA Club World Cup. The Brazilian’s effort triumphed over nominations from football stars such as Lionel Messi, Jamal Musiala, and Joao Pedro. Ribeiro’s goal came during Mamelodi Sundowns’ thrilling 4-3 defeat to the Bundesliga side. Starting from his own…

Public Appearances as Usual for Mkhwanazi Amid Death Threats

by Mathipa Phishego Unshaken by death threats and controversy, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, continues to make bold public appearances following explosive allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) allegations that implicate none other than Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Two weeks after his revelations sent shockwaves through the security…

Electricity Minister slams Former Eskom CEO, “De Ruyter Had No Clue What He Was Doing”

by Mathipa Phishego  Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has launched a scathing critique of former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter, claiming the latter was fundamentally unqualified to manage South Africa’s power utility during its most critical period of load-shedding. In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, reported by BusinessTech, Ramokgopa said, “De Ruyter had no clue…

Electricity Minister slams Former Eskom CEO, “De Ruyter Had No Clue What He Was Doing”

by Mathipa Phishego Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has launched a scathing critique of former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter, claiming the latter was fundamentally unqualified to manage South Africa’s power utility during its most critical period of load-shedding. In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, reported by BusinessTech, Ramokgopa said, “De Ruyter had no clue…

“Enough is enough” – Kelly Khumalo breaks her silence on Senzo Meyiwa murder accusations

by Nosipho Mnyandu Singer and actress Kelly Khumalo addresses murder allegations against her late boyfriend Senzo Meyiwa. This comes after Advocate Malesela Teffo was featured on MacG’s Podcast and Chill where he claimed that the 2014 incident that led to the Orlando Pirates goalkeeper being killed was not a robbery but rather a heated moment…