Former President Jacob Zuma celebrated his 82nd birthday on Friday, 12 April; many people wished him a happy birthday, including political rivals such as Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema. His party, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), said the best birthday present for Zuma would be a two-thirds majority win in the upcoming general elections. The … Read more
Philanthropist BI Phakathi and gospel singer Thinah Zungu are leading a campaign to help raise funds for wheelchair-bound musician Fikile Mlomo’s surgery. The award-winning gospel musician has spent two months in hospital after losing her mobility. WHEELCHAIR-BOUND SINGER’S ILLNESS REVEALED During an Facebook Live session this week, Mlomo revealed that the doctors told her she has … Read more
Kaizer Chiefs legend Thabo ‘Tsiki Tsiki’ Mooki reflected on the Ellis Park Stadium tragedy where 43 supporters perished during a match between Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates. The Ellis Park disaster happened 23 years ago on 11 April 2001. The Soweto Derby between the two teams was played mid-week in the evening and ultimately led to … Read more
The uMKhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has called for the resignation of Commissioner of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Janet Love, with immediate effect for alleged acts of bias the party claims. The MK Party said the call for Love’s removal was based on her actions on 24 January 2024, where she publicly declared before an … Read more
![Inside Ratanang Malema’s matric dance [watch]](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inside-Ratanang-Malemas-matric-dance.jpg "Inside Ratanang Malema’s matric dance [watch]")
Ratanang Malema, the first-born son of EFF leader Julius Malema put his best foot forward at his recent matric dance. The 17-year-old attends the private Johannesburg school St David’s Marist Inanda, where he is completing his final year. Ratanang is the son of the politician and his former partner Maropeng Ramohlale. Julius has two other … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administrates South African welfare grants. Anyone can apply for social welfare grants. You can receive government’s help if you aren’t making ends meet, or if someone in your household needs assistance. But which social grants are there? There’s the Disability Grant, Child Support, and Elderly Persons (Older Persons) … Read more
Keke Palmer, known for her dynamic performances across genres, is poised to captivate audiences once again in the upcoming action thriller Gods Unknown. KEKE PALMER THE RISING ACTION STAR Sources reveal exclusively to Deadline that Palmer is in talks to star in the film. It will be helmed by director Stefano Sollima, who is famed … Read more
Anele Tembe’s sister Palesa Tembe sadly took to X (the social media platform previously known as Twitter) on 11 April to mark the third year since her sibling passed away. ‘I LOVE YOU ALWAYS’: ANELE TEMBE MOURNED BY HER SISTER In 2021, at just 22 years old, Anele Tembe allegedly fell to her death from … Read more
The Health Department recently launched the first new wellness vending machine. Here is everything you should know about how the machine will work. HERE IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW VENDING MACHINES Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale says this vending machine is the first of its kind in South Africa. “It is … Read more
We are fast approaching the 2024 Nedbank Cup final. The quarterfinal round is coming this weekend, and it will feature big boys like Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. Is another final between the Buccaneers and Kabo Yellow coming our way? Or will the likes of Stellenbosch FC, SuperSport United, TS Galaxy and Chippa United have … Read more
