Zuko Komisa Image: Adobe Stock South Africa's annual consumer price inflation slowed to 3.3% in August, down from 3.5% in July, bringing some relief to households. The decline was primarily driven by a significant easing in the costs of food and fuel, according to Statistics South Africa. While staples like bread and rice are cheaper, some items like maize meal and beef remain notably expensive. The cost of living in […]
Zuko Komisa Image @KayaNews The Alexandra Magistrates Court has dismissed Matlala's application to be released on bail. The court found that the applicant failed to show that exceptional circumstances exists and that the interests of justice permit his release on bail. Matlala will now remains in custody. The matter has been remanded to 07 October 2025 for further proceedings at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has been denied […]
Angel Ndlela celebrated her 31st birthday by choosing to give back to her community Zuko Komisa Image | @angel_ndlela /Instagram Award-winning entrepreneur and reality TV star Angel Ndlela celebrated her 31st birthday by choosing to give back to her community, a move that delighted her followers. While many expected extravagant birthday content, Ndlela took a different path, spending her special day with the learners of Bruynshill Primary School in Swayimana. […]
The Drive 959 team asked do you regularly check your child’s phone? What have you uncovered that truly shocked you? Zuko Komisa Drive 959 The ever-present question of parental oversight in the digital age was brought sharply into focus this week Drive 959 presenter Skhumba recounted during a show, a father's shocking discovery on his son's phone—a revelation that prompted a wider, more urgent conversation among parents across the nation. […]
Zuko Komisa Image | GCIS The family of the late South African deputy president David Mabuza is in a legal battle over his R44.7 million pension payout. His daughter, Tamara Silinda, has filed a high court application to prevent the entire amount from being paid to Mabuza's widow, Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi. Silinda claims a share of the money for her living and education expenses, arguing her mother was also Mabuza's […]
DJ Chymamusique has urged people to find contentment in their current circumstances, highlighting how quickly everything can change. Zuko Komisa Image | @DJ Chymamamusique /Instagram Acclaimed South African musician and producer, DJ Chymamusique, whose real name is Collen Mmotla, is recovering from a devastating car accident that has left him with serious injuries and a renewed perspective on life. The horrific crash, which occurred on the N1 near Ysterberg Mountain, […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission | Youtube The police chief of KwaZulu-Natal is suing a forensic investigator for R5 million over defamation as he begins testifying at a public inquiry. The lawsuit stems from the investigator's public accusations that the police commissioner is a "criminal" and should be suspended. The legal dispute adds to the ongoing tensions within South Africa's police force as […]
SASSA has released the payment schedule for social grants in October. Zuko Komisa Image | @OfficialSASSA/X The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment schedule for social grants in October, with disbursements set to begin in the first week of the month. https://www.kaya959.co.za/news/sassa-closes-johannesburg-office-amid-fraud-investigation/ The agency, which manages over 19 million grant payments, confirmed the following dates: Older Persons' Grants: Payments will be available from Thursday, 2 October. […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock A United Nations report has accused Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza, directly implicating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials. The UN Commission's chairwoman, Navi Pillay, stated that Israeli leaders’ actions and statements show "genocidal intent." Israel has rejected the findings as "fake," but the report is being seen as the strongest international condemnation of its military campaign. A United […]
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