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19 Mar

From the archives | 22 kids from 16 women, R45 000 bottles of whisky, R2m wedding – how Kamohelo Potsane blew R56 million

From the archives | 22 kids from 16 women, R45 000 bottles of whisky, R2m wedding – how Kamohelo Potsane blew R56 million

From the archives | When people heard Kamohelo's story on Mzansi Magic, some just didn't believe it. Until he started talking in dollars and showed off his wedding, which cost millions.

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Fashion week preparation - A day in the life of two international models

Fashion week preparation - A day in the life of two international models

We visited a casting for fashion week and these two young women shared the ups, downs and joys of modelling.

18 Mar

Experts on why social media should not be a gauge on your real life

Experts on why social media should not be a gauge on your real life

Social media can show very attractive parts of people's lives but that does not mean that is how they really live in real life.

17 Mar

'Stop parading African spirituality on social media' - experts on new online trends

'Stop parading African spirituality on social media' - experts on new online trends

Traditionalists and sangomas say it seems to be a fashion trend that everyone now wants to share that they are spiritually gifted or they...

17 Mar

Teen died by suicide after teacher ‘mocked’ him for being gay – Tiro Moalusi’s family demand justice

Teen died by suicide after teacher ‘mocked’ him for being gay – Tiro Moalusi’s family demand justice

His aunt, Masingita Khosa, says her sister is contemplating suicide to make the pain go away. They still don't have answers from the...

16 Mar

The fight for the Meadowlands Gogo's house still continues

The fight for the Meadowlands Gogo's house still continues

The 101-year-old was evicted by the 'new owners' and the matter is now in court. The house was allegedly sold by one of her...

16 Mar

Will it ever end? – Student leaders ask as protests turn violent very year

Will it ever end? – Student leaders ask as protests turn violent very year

Being homeless, suspended, thrown with stun grenades may shake them a bit but they still fight for free education. SRC presidents from...

15 Mar

Suspect in Gqeberha mass shooting named

Suspect in Gqeberha mass shooting named

He was allegedly one of two shooters who fired shots at a group of unsuspecting people enjoying a birthday party in January.

14 Mar

Globally competitive ‘payment cleared in seconds’ solution finally launches in SA

Globally competitive ‘payment cleared in seconds’ solution finally launches in SA

PayShap allows digital and mobile bank users to make their payments in 10 seconds. The convenience may top ApplePay and GooglePay systems...

14 Mar

Wife to spend life behind bars after hiring hitmen to kill husband for insurance payout

Wife to spend life behind bars after hiring hitmen to kill husband for insurance payout

She paid hitmen R20 000 to kill her husband. She had taken out five insurance policies on him, with one worth over R500 000.

14 Mar

Mthatha teenager, who wants to be a lawyer, defeats WSU and Minister Blade Nzimande in court

Mthatha teenager, who wants to be a lawyer, defeats WSU and Minister Blade Nzimande in court

The teen received an admission letter from the university then was told there is no space and that an admission letter only means that an...

13 Mar

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'I am working on our vision for 2032' - AmaZulu FC CEO on her plans for the club

'I am working on our vision for 2032' - AmaZulu FC CEO on her plans for the club

She's got big plans - an academy, filling up the trophy case and making sure the brand shines. She came on after her dad bought the club,...

12 Mar

From the archives | 'I pray I survive the loneliness' - Mom of 3 who died in Pongola crash says as driver ditches bail bid

From the archives | 'I pray I survive the loneliness' - Mom of 3 who died in Pongola crash says as driver ditches bail bid

From the archives | Nothing will change the fact that her children are dead, she says. Which is why she is willing to forgive the driver...

12 Mar

Mthokozisi Ntumba gone but not forgotten – Wits students remember man who died during 2021 protests

Mthokozisi Ntumba gone but not forgotten – Wits students remember man who died during 2021 protests

It’s been two years and even after the Gauteng High Court acquitted the accused, Wits students refuse to let go of Mthokozisi’s memory....

11 Mar

7 kids, 50 grandchildren and over 2 dozen great grandchildren - SA's oldest gogo has died in her home

7 kids, 50 grandchildren and over 2 dozen great grandchildren - SA's oldest gogo has died in her home

Her daughter-in-law, who was also her caregiver, says she will miss her prayer, tea and gossip partner. Gogo Johanna died in her house...

11 Mar

‘Four years is enough for me’ – Kenny Kunene ready to bring the Sushi King energy into government

‘Four years is enough for me’ – Kenny Kunene ready to bring the Sushi King energy into government

He has finally settled into his new office four weeks after being appointed MMC of Transport in Johannesburg. Kenny Kunene is hitting the...

11 Mar

Cable thief sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by Gqeberha court

Cable thief sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by Gqeberha court

He was caught in the act by Nelson Mandela Metro police pulling out cables near a street light.

10 Mar

‘He was calm, loved soccer and had big dreams’ – brother of slain MUT former student leader

‘He was calm, loved soccer and had big dreams’ – brother of slain MUT former student leader

It’s been a tough week for the Ngemas. They have been struggling to come to terms with the passing of their youngest sibling whose heart...

10 Mar

'We watched YouTube to help deliver babies' - pregnant woman in Sebokeng Hospital helps women give birth

'We watched YouTube to help deliver babies' - pregnant woman in Sebokeng Hospital helps women give birth

'I don't think I will eat mayonnaise, mogodu, and livers again,' says woman who helped patients deliver babies. Due to the strike, there...

10 Mar