Over 180 Homeless in Plettenberg Bay After Fire Destroys Informal Settlement

About 180 homes caught fire by Plettenburg Bay. (Supplied) by Mathipa Phishego At least 183 people, including 69 children, have been left homeless after a devastating fire razed about 90 homes in the Bossiesgif informal settlement, Plettenberg Bay. The cause remains unknown. Over the same weekend, another blaze in the area claimed one life. Residents…

Japan Eye Historic Victory Over Springboks After Narrow Loss to Wallabies

Japan coach Eddie Jones image: Internet by Lwandiso Simanga  Japan coach Eddie Jones believes his team is ready to defeat South Africa after coming close to a stunning victory over Australia in Tokyo. Despite falling short 19–15 to the Wallabies, the Brave Blossoms delivered an inspiring performance that showcased their growing strength and resilience. Japan’s…

St. Lupopo dismisses allegations of mistreating Orlando Pirates

image: St Lupopo Club  St. Lupopo Dismisses Allegations of Mistreating Orlando Pirates By Lwandiso Simanga  Congolese club St. Eloi Lupopo has firmly denied accusations of mistreating South African side Orlando Pirates during their recent CAF Champions League encounter in Lubumbashi. In an official statement, Lupopo described the reports circulating on social media and certain media…

Black Coffee Purchases South Africa’s Most Expensive Home for R157 Million

image: Verily News Black Coffee celebrates another milestone after buying South Africa’s most expensive home by Kelebogile Matlou South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has bought Cape Town’s most expensive house, The Pentagon, for R157 million. The house is located on Nettleton Road in Clifton, which is one of South Africa’s most exclusive neighborhoods….

Public Protector Finds AmaPanyaza Deployed Illegally

image: Defense Web AmaPanyaza face shake-up after Public Protector’s ruling on illegal deployment by Kelebogile Matlou Kholeka Gcaleka, the Public Protector, announced that the deployment of Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens, also known as AmaPanyaza, was unlawful. The findings were made public in her most recent report, which came shortly after Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced…

Health Minister Warns Against Medication Abuse in Public Clinics

image: IOL Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi addresses concerns over medication abuse. by Kelebogile Matlou Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi stressed the rising problem of patients abusing South Africa’s public healthcare system by obtaining duplicate medications from several clinics. Following recent instances of such abuse, the Minister said the practice undermines the integrity of the…

Sexual Harassment Allegations Shake Afrika Mayibuye Movement

Africa Mayibuye president and deputy lock horns. (Nolubabalo Mcinga via X) by Mathipa Phishego Sexual harassment allegations has erupted within the newly launched political party Afrika Mayibuye Movement, led by former deputy-president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Floyd Shivambu, as serious allegations of organisational sexual harassment, defamation and internal intimidation are laid bare by one of the party’s founding…