Heritage Day (24 September) is among us and unfortunately, this is one of the last public holidays before December. How many public holidays are left in 2026? HOW MANY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS LEFT IN 2026? South Africa has 12 official public holidays that were expected in 2026 according to the Public Holidays Act. As it stands […] More
South African singer Jimmy Nevis has spoken out directly to men on gender-based violence, sharing a pointed message on social media that goes beyond his previous musical activism on the issue. Nevis opened his message with a direct appeal: “Dear brothers… What are we doing?” He argued that GBV isn’t a distant issue, but something present in […] More
The Gauteng pensioner, in her late sixties, relies entirely on her Older Persons’ Grant each month while managing a life-threatening heart condition with no family to turn to. Tuna receives R2 400 per month through the Older Persons’ Grant and has done so for between three and five years. She rents her home privately and […] More
Princess Diana’s younger brother, Charles Spencer, has released his highly anticipated memoir about the late Princess of Wales, nearly three decades after her death. Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is officially released in the UK on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, with the book also being published internationally. The memoir tells the story of Diana’s life […] More
A Western Cape woman receiving the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant says the R370 monthly payment barely covers groceries, let alone the rest of her needs, as she continues searching for work in one of the country’s toughest job markets. The woman, in her late twenties, has received the SRD grant for less […] More
South Africa’s coast stretches 2 792 kilometres; most is protected, which limits where you can buy property. But some inland towns are close enough to the beach to make it feel seaside. Bathurst is one such town. Small Town with R150 000 Plots Bathurst in the Eastern Cape was established in 1820. The inland town […] More
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School has announced the details of the memorial service for Grade 12 learner Sasasa Zondi. The school community described Zondi, who passed away on 18 September 2026, as “popular and much loved.” MEMORIAL SERVICE OF SASASA ZONDI ANNOUNCED Sasasa Zondi’s memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on 23 September 2026 […] More
Turkey remains one of the most popular destinations for international patients considering hair transplantation. Istanbul in particular has developed a large hair-restoration market, with clinics serving patients from Europe, the UK, the Middle East and North America. Afro-textured hair, however, requires a more individual approach. Curly and tightly coiled follicles may continue beneath the skin […] More
Ten-year-old Octavia Swarts reportedly went for a run with her teenage cousin on a Sunday afternoon. By the following morning, her family had found her dead near a dam in Joostenberg Vlakte. Police have since arrested a 14-year-old relative in connection with her murder. Octavia, a Grade 4 learner at Joostenberg Primary School, disappeared on […] More
Layla Kolbe, the wife of Springbok Cheslin Kolbe, called out President Cyril Ramaphosa after he addressed the “national crisis” of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa. This follows the death of 10 women in the last two months. PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ATTENDS GOLF DAY, ADDRESSESS GBV President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphoa, promised a stronger government […] More
No one begrudges recipients of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Grants earning a little extra on the side. One man, let’s call him “Joe” for the purposes of the story, runs an off-the-books township butchery. It’s pretty simple, he buys meat in bulk and sells it in smaller portions in his township. According to […] More
South African media personality Ayanda Thabethe has announced some exciting family news as she and her husband, businessman Peter Matsimbe, prepare to welcome their third child. The media personality shared the beautiful news on social media, showing off her growing baby bump while celebrating the latest addition to their family. Ayanda also gave fans a […] More
