651 The author, Jessica Gbedemah When Elon Musk claimed earlier this year that Starlink was being blocked in South Africa because of black economic empowerment rules, it ignited a debate that went…
Uncle Waffles sparks Ozempic rumours after video shows drastic weight loss
566 Uncle Wafffles’ weightloss sparks a buzz on social media A new video of Amapiano star Uncle Waffles has set social media ablaze, with many fans speculating that her sudden slim figure…
Helen Zille raves about airport taxi service
425 The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Council Chairperson and former party leader, Helen Zille, recently shared a positive transport experience that drew public attention — particularly against the backdrop of tensions in South…
DONE DEAL: Kaizer Chiefs sign R29-million attacker from Sundowns!
492 Kaizer Chiefs have just made their latest signing and he comes from Mamelodi Sundowns. Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with Etiosa Ighodaro for weeks. Now, reports have just emerged claiming that…
Eskom launches 291MW solar programme for big power users
478 Eskom CEO Dan Marokane Eskom is expanding its renewable energy programme with a new offtake arrangement that will make 291MW of solar PV capacity available to large power users. The state-owned…
ANC to discipline Gigaba and Mchunu over ‘opportunistic assault’
476 The ANC said both Gigaba and Mchunu are ‘casting aspersions on the character and unity of the party’. The ANC said it will take disciplinary steps against MPs Malusi Gigaba and…
The steady decimation of SA’s middle class over the last decade
512 The middle class in South Africa is under severe strain, easily the most stress in two decades. There are signs of this everywhere you look. Results from supermarket retailers show a…
What Happened to the football star?
452 The news of the passing of former Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro has left many devastated. The football star was reportedly found dead in his South African apartment at the age…
Pirates’ Mbokazi asks fans to keep the faith
415 ‘We are grateful to our supporters for what they have done,’ said the Pirates captain. Orlando Pirates captain Mbekezeli Mbokazi has called on Buccaneers fans to continue to get behind the…
MTN shares tumble on news of US probe
486 News that MTN Group is facing an investigation by a US department of justice grand jury sent its shares tumbling 9% on Monday, overshadowing results showing it made a half-year profit…