Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ drops

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ drops

Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record “The Tortured Poets Department” on Friday – the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. “All’s fair in love and poetry… New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out now,” she wrote on her Instagram account, ending the announcement with a heart emoji. … Read more

Unisa rocked by cheating, plagiarism as probes continue

Unisa rocked by cheating, plagiarism as probes continue

The University of South Africa (Unisa) said it was investigating over 1400 cases of cheating and plagiarising by students in online examinations. In a digital era where academic integrity is paramount, Unisa’s commitment to upholding standards of honesty and fairness in assessments is under scrutiny as it tackles a significant surge in cases of cheating … Read more

MaMkhize takes the hot seat over criminal past

MaMkhize takes the hot seat over criminal past

Before finding favour as Royal Am soccer boss and reality TV star figure “MaMkhize”, Shauwn Mkhize (nee Mpisane) often hogged the headlines over her alleged dodgy business dealings and fraud conviction. And those allegations of her criminal past will be explored in a sit-down interview with Carte Blanche this Sunday. A clip of what’s in … Read more

Honey badger takes out 11 penguins during KILLING SPREE in new reserve

Honey badger takes out 11 penguins during KILLING SPREE in new reserve

A honey badger has shocked conservationists by killing 11 endangered African penguins at the De Hoop Nature Reserve African penguin colony. During a routine check of the colony last month, seabird conservationists found the remains of 11 African penguins – all victims of a honey badger attack. Christina Hagen at BirdLife South Africa and project … Read more

Lerato Kganyago, who? Man proposes at FNB Stadium [watch]

Lerato Kganyago, who? Man proposes at FNB Stadium [watch]

A South African man has given his partner the Lerato Kganyago treatment after he hired the FNB Stadium (Soccer City) for a romantic proposal. In clips posted on social media, the man displayed his opulent display of wealth – and affection. MAN HIRES FNB STADIUM FOR ROMANTIC PROPOSAL In a scene that looked like something … Read more

17 000 cops on duty to ensure law and order at KZN polling stations

17 000 cops on duty to ensure law and order at KZN polling stations

The police chief in KwaZulu-Natal has criticized political leaders for stirring up divisions among voters, leading to violent clashes. SAPS to be deployed in KZN at polling stations KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi revealed plans to deploy approximately 17 000 police officers to voting stations across the province to uphold order during the … Read more

PONY car turns 60 today

PONY car turns 60 today

Happy Birthday, Ford Mustang. 60-years ago, to the day (17 April 1964), Ford unveiled the original pony car at the World’s Fair in New York. And so, a legend was born. At the time, the Mustang represented a new generation of car for Ford Motor Company. The children of ‘boomers’ who’d returned safely from the … Read more

Influencer shocks with R10k weekly Woolworths food budget

Influencer shocks with R10k weekly Woolworths food budget

A woman’s revelation that she overspends on her R8 000 a week on groceries at Woolworths has left many South Africans stunned. Desire Bandeira – a digital marketer and influencer – shared the viral video on her TikTok account. The Woolworths brand is commonly known for being a “high-end” grocer thanks to its quality and … Read more

Law firm to probe the death of two learners

Law firm to probe the death of two learners

The Gauteng Department of Education will appoint an independent law firm to probe the circumstances surrounding the drowning of two learners from Daveyton Skills School who drowned during a camp in Centurion. Siphamandla Peterson (15) and Sibusiso Sibiya (17) drowned during a discipline camp at Rock Falls Adventure Ranch in Centurion on Monday, 15 April. … Read more