South African Influencer Mashie Featured on BBC Over Skin Bleaching Story as Social Media Calls for Therapy Not a Platform
South African influencer Masheane Sefuthi, known online as Mashie, has faced significant backlash after appearing on the BBC’s Focus on Africa programme to discuss his years of skin lightening using…
Fadiel Adams Granted R10,000 Bail With Strict Conditions as Magistrate Implores Him to Respect the Justice System
NCC leader and MP Fadiel Adams was granted R10,000 bail by the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Friday 15 May 2026 after a contentious week-long hearing. Photo: Gallo Images/Dasen Thathiah The…
Ghana’s African Athletics Championships Descend Into Chaos as Broken Poles, Missing Equipment and Poor Conditions Draw Unflattering Comparisons to Botswana’s World Relays
Athletes at Ghana’s African Athletics Championships in Accra were forced to go through video footage to determine the medallists of the men’s 100m final after timing systems failed. Image: Supplied…
Family of Mother and Baby Killed by Health Minister Motsoaledi’s Driver Say They Have Not Heard From Him as South Africans Call for Return of Arrive Alive
The Masunda and Shoperai family lost three members a father, a mother and a baby in two successive accidents on the N1 near Bela-Bela on 9 May 2026. The family…
Ramaphosa Fires Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe Amid Mounting Corruption and Misconduct Allegations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development following mounting allegations of corruption and misconduct. Photo credit: @admin President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Sisisi Tolashe as…
32.7% and Climbing: South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis Demands More Than Statistics
South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 32.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026 with 8.1 million people out of work according to the latest Statistics South Africa Quarterly…
Police Bust R100 Million Drug Lab on North West Farm as Mexican Nationals Among Those Arrested
Police uncovered a highly sophisticated drug manufacturing operation on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West on Wednesday, Mexican nationals are among those arrested. Photo credit: @SAPoliceService on X…
Ramaphosa Says He Will Not Resign as ANC Divided and Fresh Legal Bid Launched Against Phala Phala Panel Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday evening declaring he will not resign following the Constitutional Court’s landmark Phala Phala ruling ordering Parliament to begin an impeachment inquiry. Photo:…
Hantavirus Contacts in South Africa Rise to 97 as Western Cape Woman Monitored and Airlink Passengers Traced
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed that 97 possible hantavirus contacts have been identified in South Africa, with 90 already traced and being monitored for six weeks. Image: Supplied…
Macron Goes Viral After Reprimanding Noisy Audience at Africa Forward Summit as South Africa Snub Overshadows Nairobi Gathering
French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the Africa Forward Summit at the University of Nairobi on Monday 11 May 2026 after interrupting proceedings to reprimand a noisy audience. Photo credit: entrevue.fr…