Zuko Komisa Twenty-five young children have died of hunger in Nelson Mandela Bay this past year. This alarming figure has nearly doubled from the previous year, highlighting a severe health emergency. The deaths have led to urgent calls for intervention to tackle food insecurity in the metro. Image | Adobe Stock A deeply distressing situation has unfolded in Nelson Mandela Bay, where a staggering 25 young children, all under the […]
Zuko Komisa Four years on, Connie Ferguson lovingly remembers the playful spirit of her late husband, Shona Ferguson. Image | @connie_ferguson/Instagarm Today, June 30, 2025, marks four years since the passing of beloved South African actor and producer Shona Ferguson. The multi-award-winning figure tragically died on 30 July 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. As is their tradition, the Ferguson family has taken to social media to share heartfelt tributes […]
Zuko Komisa Police arrested over 14,000 suspects in a week-long operation. The crackdown targeted serious crimes, drugs, and illegal firearms. Authorities recovered numerous weapons and stolen vehicles. Image | Adobe Stock South African law enforcement has delivered a significant blow to criminal networks across the country, with over 14,000 suspects arrested in a massive week-long operation. The South African Police Service (SAPS) announced today that "Operation Shanela," conducted between July […]
Zuko Komisa Botswana's government retracted "entirely false" allegations against Ambassador Bridgette Motsepe. A 2019 affidavit falsely linked her to money laundering and terrorism financing. The government apologised and vowed such fabrications would "never occur" again. Image | thebenchmark.com The Government of Botswana, along with its Directorate of Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and Directorate of Intelligence Security Services (DISS), has issued an unconditional retraction and apology to South Africa's Ambassador […]
Zuko Komisa Springbok player Ox Nché recently celebrated his 30th birthday with a star-studded black-tie event. Image | @ox_nche/Instagram Springbok rugby sensation Retshegofaditswe Nché, affectionately known as Ox Nché, has officially marked his 30th birthday, sharing glimpses of his celebratory bash with fans over the weekend. The formidable prop reached the milestone on 23rd July. Taking to Instagram, Nché posted a series of images from his elegant black-tie-themed birthday celebration. […]
Zuko Komisa A scholar transport crash in Johannesburg injured twenty learners on Monday. One student from Greenside High School remains hospitalised, awaiting surgery. The Gauteng Department of Education is investigating the cause and offering support. Image | Adobe Stock Approximately twenty schoolchildren have sustained injuries following a scholar transport accident in Johannesburg on Monday, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has confirmed. The learners, from various city schools, were involved […]
Zuko Komisa Over R500,000 in drugs were seized in Durban. Police raided properties in Westville and Hillcrest on Monday. A foreign national and a local woman were arrested for drug dealing. Image | @SAPoliceService/X KwaZulu-Natal police have successfully confiscated over R500,000 worth of illicit drugs following coordinated raids in the Durban areas of Westville and Hillcrest on Monday. A foreign national and a local woman have been arrested in connection […]
Zuko Komisa Liam Jacobs is the new Transport MMC for Johannesburg. He replaces Kenny Kunene, who recently resigned due to scandal. PA leader Gayton McKenzie aims for Jacobs to gain experience for a future mayoral bid. Image | Liam Jacobs /Facebook The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has moved swiftly to fill a key vacancy within the City of Johannesburg’s mayoral committee, announcing Liam Jacobs as the new Member of the Mayoral […]
Zuko Komisa Gogo Maweni and Sabelo Mgube first announced their pregnancy in 2024. Image | @dr_maweni and @velabahleke_the_king /Instagram Hearty congratulations are in order for South African traditional healer and reality TV personality, Gogo Maweni, and her husband, Sabelo Mgube, who have recently welcomed a bonny set of twins! Lee-Anne Makgotso Mofokeng, as Gogo Maweni is known off-screen, gave birth to her bundles of joy on 19th July 2025, with […]
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