320 South Africa has a new rand-pegged stablecoin. Called ZAR Supercoin, the stablecoin is “purpose-built for South Africa and the wider African market”, according to its backer, New York-listed Super Group. ZAR…
Shebeshxt appears in court on attempted murder charges
213 Shebeshxt appears in court on attempted murder charges Zuko Komisa Image | Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke (aka Shebeshxt) /X Limpopo musician Shebeshxt (Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke) appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on…
WhatsApp agrees to greater transparency for South African users
252 A dispute between WhatsApp and the Information Regulator of South Africa has been settled out of court. Speaking at a media briefing on Thursday, the chair of the Information Regulator, Pansy…
Sizwe Dhlomo vows never to play Shebeshxt or R. Kelly on Kaya FM
200 Sizwe Dhlomo Radio host and media personality Sizwe Dhlomo has made it clear that there are two artists whose music will never make it onto his Kaya FM playlist — Shebeshxt…
Gogo Maweni Slay Queen Ritual
260 South Africa’s well-known sangoma Gogo Maweni, born Makgotso Lee-Anne Makopo, is making headlines again—this time for a ritual that has tongues wagging online. In a recent Instagram post, Maweni invited those…
Loyalties divided over similar kick off time
225 The Springboks tackle Italy this Saturday in an important end-of-year Test, while Bafana Bafana are also in action in an international friendly against Zambia, which is also being viewed as a…
Solidarity takes CoJ and Lesufi to court over G20 billboard removal
232 Solidarity says the removal of its M1 banner was unlawful censorship after the city said no permit had been issued. Solidarity yesterday served court papers on the City of Joburg and…
Treasury is removing nearly 9,000 “ghost workers” from the government payroll
215 Treasury is removing nearly 9,000 “ghost workers” from the government payroll Zuko Komisa Image | GCIS The National Treasury is removing nearly 9,000 “ghost workers” from the government payroll after flagging…
Thousands of illegal gambling operators are targeting South Africans
219 Offering multiple payment options while paying no tax and generating no employment or social betterment in SA. The online gambling industry finds itself in a PR storm, fending off calls to…
South Africa rolls out 24-hour digital visas for international film crews
194 Home affairs has gazetted (PDF) a screen talent and global entertainment scheme – abbreviated as Stages – a visa reform aimed at boosting South Africa’s standing as a global destination for…