K-Pop giant Hybe expands into the African music market with Tyla partnership
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

K-Pop giant Hybe expands into the African music market with Tyla partnership

Kimberley woman among those rescued as NSRI responds to deadly Western Cape incidents

Staff Reporter|Published

A Kimberley woman was among those rescued as the National Sea Rescue Institute responded to multiple maritime emergencies along the Western Cape coast, including ...

Asian markets rally with Wall St as rate hopes rise, AI fears ease

AFP|Published

Investors were back in the saddle for the final business days before Christmas, having had a minor wobble earlier in the month on concerns that the Federal Reserve ...

Empowerment through cosmetic surgery: The tummy tuck phenomenon in South Africa

Gerry Cupido|Published

Tummy tucks are transforming the lives of African women, empowering them to reclaim their bodies and confidence in a previously taboo subject.

Grief is not a performance: examining Pearl Thusi's DJ Warras tribute amid public criticism

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

As the backlash around Pearl Thusi’s tribute to DJ Warras reverberates across social media, it raises vital questions about how we perceive and police grief, particularly ...

One dead, three missing after vehicle swept away in tragic KZN flash floods

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

One person has tragically lost their life, and three others are missing after severe flash floods devastated coastal KwaZulu-Natal, prompting urgent search efforts. ...

Urgent search for three missing after vehicle swept away by floods in Amanzimtoti

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Three individuals are feared missing after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in Amanzimtoti, as KwaZulu-Natal faces widespread flooding and emergency response ...

The heartbreaking stories behind South Africa's child kidnappings

Genevieve Serra|Published

Child kidnappings have reached alarming levels in 2025, spotlighting the tragic case of six-year-old Joshlin Smith and the bittersweet recovery of baby Imaad Sharmar. ...

Cross-border payments set to transform African trade by 2026

Ashley Lechman|Published

As the continent braces for a transformative shift in cross-border payments by 2026, Verto reveals key predictions that could redefine African trade forever. Discover ...

Flash floods wreak havoc on KZN South Coast, disaster teams deployed

Hope Ntanzi|Published

KZN COGTA has deployed disaster management teams to Ray Nkonyeni following flash floods that damaged roads, homes, and shopping centres. MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi ...

Starlink's controversial market entry stirs political landscape in South Africa

Willem Phungula|Published

Ellon Musk's Starlink is currently being pushed by the DA through its own Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, to enter the South ...

Bafana Bafana’s captain Williams makes an epic plea to the football gods for AFCON glory

Herman Gibbs|Published

Captain Ronwen Williams shares his thoughts on Bafana Bafana’s chances at AFCON, highlighting the team’s confidence and the challenges they face.

Mokoena, Appollis and Williams key as Bafana face Angola in Marrakech

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Bafana Bafana will launch their much-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Monday evening when they take on a dangerous Angolan side at the Stade de ...

Witness D's assassination and Woolies' 'money bags': A look at SA's corruption crisis

Genevieve Serra|Published

Recent corruption inquiries in South Africa have sparked viral memes and tragic events, including the assassination of a key witness.

Update: One death confirmed, KZN Cogta mobilises teams in response to flash flooding in Margate and surrounding towns

Mercury Reporter|Published

A severe storm has wreaked havoc on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, leading to significant flooding in Margate, Oslo Beach, and Port Shepstone. Local authorities ...

Proposed salary increases for top officials spark outrage among South Africans

Theolin Tembo|Published

Public office bearers in South Africa may see a 4.1% salary increase for the 2025/2026 financial year, sparking outrage among citizens and experts who argue it is ...

Flash floods hit KwaZulu-Natal South Coast

IOL Reporter|Updated

Flash floods wreak havoc on KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, disrupting lives and infrastructure as authorities monitor the situation.

Parents warned to monitor children’s safety after tragic washing machine incident

Genevieve Serra|Published

Following the tragic discovery of a six-year-old boy found in a washing machine, missing persons organisations are urging parents to be vigilant about their children's ...

Plettenberg deputy mayor faces backlash for firing gun into the air during Kwanokuthula celebrations

Brandon Nel|Updated

Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi allegedly fired a handgun into the air during a celebration in Kwanokuthula, prompting an investigation by local police.

Legal battles over pet ownership capture global attention in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

In a year filled with unexpected legal developments, the battles over pet ownership in South Africa bring to light the deep connections between humans and their ...