By Katlego Sekhotho 13-year-old Parktown Boys High School learner Enoch Mpianzi died on the first day of school this year at a school camp at Brits, in the North West. He drowned on a Wednesday and was discovered to be missing 24 hours later. Social media has been abuzz over recent days over the nature of his death and the apparent neglect of the child. Image | Shona Buhr The […]
By Katlego Sekhotho, Violence in Diepsloot reached their peak on Thursday (23/01/2020) when residents went door to door – store to store demanding those not from South Africa to produce identification documentation. Some residents in Diepsloot say they know for sure it's foreign nationals carrying out crime in the area. Five people were arrested in connection with the murder of a police officer in Diepsloot. Image | Shona Buhr Police did […]
Head of South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority, Shaun Abrahams. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko Penelope Andrews, University of Cape Town The Asset Forfeiture Unit of South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that it is probing seven cases related to what has come to be known as “state capture”, involving R50 billion. This development follows months of public frustration due to lack of action by the country’s law enforcement agencies despite mounting […]
The DSTV and Mzansi Magic Viewers Choice Awards are back again to acknowledge and honour some of the most talented personalities who exude excellence and innovation in the entertainment industry, across eleven categories. This year two of Kaya 959’s presenters – Kgomotso Matsunyane and Skhumba Hlope - have made it onto the prestigious list of nominations. As a first time nominee in the Favourite Radio Personality category, Kgomotso is a […]
By Melinda Ferguson With our planet literally burning, sustainable driving is a no brainer. Melinda Ferguson felt eco-conscious for a day when she got behind the wheels of the new hybrid Lexus ES 300h EX. Over the past few years, I have repeatedly been a cheerleader for Lexus product. What I don't get is why more South Africans haven't embraced the Japanese premium brand. In the USA Lexus is a […]
By Zuko Komisa A song, A Book and A Dish is our weekly feature on Today with John Perlman where we get to know more about prominent South Africans. Zahara recently joined the show as a guest. The sixth born child out of seven, she started singing at the age of two and was part of a church choir by the age of 6. Zahara made her massive debut in […]
By Tunicia Phillips An overlooked victory at the widely criticized CoP25 climate conference in Madrid, Spain earlier this month; was a resolution to enhance the Gender Action Plan (GAP) over the next five years. While countries failed to reach an agreement on important decisions that will ultimately affect millions of climate-vulnerable people, they agreed – at least on paper, to enhance plans to improve gender inclusivity in climate change-related activities. […]
By Zuko Komisa This year's matric results came with some incredible results and an outstanding year for many matriculants. In this year's Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate exams 98.82% of 11 818 full-time and 779 part-time pupils passed. Kaya Breakfast spoke to three of the class of 2019 who achieved excellent results. Aspirations Galaletsang Ramolobeng from Ekangala in Tshwane, went to school at St. Martin's School, Rosettenville and […]
By Zuko Komisa The golfing community will be kicking off the year on a high note as the 2020 S.A. Open is heading to the city of Johannesburg. City of Johannesburg Event Management Director and Tournament Promoter, Bongi Mokaba recently joined the Drive-Thru with Mosibodi Whitehead and Sandile van Heerden to discuss what will be happening. She spoke about the growth of the sport in the city and how […]
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