Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@stevenpienaar Today marks the 43rd birthday of former Bafana Bafana captain Steven Pienaar. His wife, Awa Pienaar, celebrated the occasion by sharing a heartfelt message on social media, dedicated to her husband. “To my special person, my soulmate, and the love of my life,” she wrote. “Wishing you everything you have ever dreamed of and more! May your day be as beautiful as you are.” She went […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has unveiled what he describes as the largest tax cut in Europe and the Western world, introducing sweeping income tax exemptions aimed at supporting families and increasing the country’s birth rate. The new policy eliminates income taxes for mothers and reinforces his government’s commitment to providing financial support for traditional families. In a recent social media post, Orbán said […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @KayaNews /X President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that he is expecting a comprehensive report from Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador to the United States, following his recent expulsion. Rasool was expelled from the U.S. on Saturday after making controversial remarks about the Trump administration during a webinar last week. As a result, he has been given a deadline of Friday, 21 March 2025 to […]
Zuko Komisa Image: @UCT_news on X The University of Cape Town (UCT) has taken a significant step towards linguistic inclusivity by officially incorporating isiXhosa as a primary language for university-wide communications, alongside English and Afrikaans. This landmark decision, reflected in the university's revised language policy, aims to promote and elevate historically marginalised indigenous languages. https://www.kaya959.co.za/news/ramaphosa-has-legally-recognised-queen-masalanabo-modjadji/ As part of the new policy, UCT encourages undergraduate students lacking proficiency in any indigenous […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The murder of a 14-year-old girl in Ga-Thoka village, near Mankweng, has sparked outrage and a strong condemnation of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV) from the provincial police commissioner. The victim was fatally stabbed multiple times on Friday morning while walking to school with a classmate. A 48-year-old man, her stepfather, has been arrested in connection with the heinous crime. According to police spokesperson […]
Zuko Komisa Image: Eskom At least six people are expected to appear in court this week in connection with a fraud scheme at the Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga. According to Eskom, the six were arrested last week following a “coordinated intelligence-driven operation” and investigation. “[Six] individuals were arrested for their involvement in a fraudulent procurement scheme at Kusile Power Station. Among those apprehended are a former Kusile Procurement Officer […]
Zuko Komisa Image |@SAPoliceService/X Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for approximately 30 suspects who carried out a brazen attack on a shopping mall in Hammanskraal during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident, during which five ATMs and a drop safe were bombed, involved a violent shootout, leaving one security guard wounded. According to police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, the attack began when a security guard conducting routine […]
Zuko Komisa Image: Adobe Stock Residents across a broad swathe of South Africa, including Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the North West, Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Gauteng, are warned to brace for severe weather conditions. Authorities have issued alerts for isolated showers and thundershowers, with a heightened risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas. In Gauteng, specifically, the forecast indicates cloudy and cool conditions, accompanied by isolated showers and thundershowers. […]
Katlego Sekhu Image by ASphotofamily on Freepik "Fake It Till You Make It" – by now, you’ve likely heard this phrase countless times. It’s not necessarily about being a fraud or a liar, but rather about pushing yourself to do things you might not feel like doing or feel nervous about. The phrase suggests that by acting as if you’re confident or capable, even when you don’t feel it, you […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Wikimedia Commons Pope Francis, who is gradually recovering from double pneumonia, shared a heartfelt message with his followers on Sunday, acknowledging his frailty and describing his illness as a "period of trial". Speaking from Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the 88-year-old pope expressed gratitude for the prayers and support he has received, stating, "our bodies are weak," as he reflected on his ongoing health struggles. As the pope […]
Zuko Komisa Image |@willsmith/Instagram Will Smith has announced the release of his highly anticipated new album, Based On A True Story, set to drop on 28 March 2025. This marks a significant return to music for the veteran actor and rapper, nearly two decades since his last studio album. Smith revealed the news via Instagram on Friday, 14 March 2025, sharing the album cover and an unconventional track list, which […]
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