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    Winter solstice | When is it – and how it affects South Africans

    The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the point when the Earth’s axial tilt is furthest away from the sun in your hemisphere. It occurs once a year, around 20 or 21 June in the southern hemisphere. In the northern hemisphere, this same day is known as the […] More

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    Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Manchild’ debuts at Number 1 on Billboard

    Sabrina Carpenter’s latest single, Manchild, has stormed straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. This makes the song her first debut at number one and her second overall chart-topper. Released on 5 June, Manchild is the lead single for Carpenter’s forthcoming album, Man’s Best Friend, which drops on 29 August. SABRINA CARPENTER’S NEW […] More

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    Princess Charlene attends 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival

    Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene graced the closing ceremony of the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monte-Carlo. Held at the iconic Grimaldi Forum, the festival drew the world’s television elite to the Riviera. PRINCESS CHARLENE AND ROBIN WRIGHT The royal couple, ever the picture of elegance, took centre stage at the Crystal Nymph Award […] More

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    Tom Cruise to receive prestigious Honorary Oscar

    Tom Cruise has done it all. He’s raced fighter jets, dangled from skyscrapers, and sprinted through explosions. Now, after decades of blockbuster hits, the Hollywood legend will finally take home an Oscar. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will honour Cruise with an Honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards. TOM CRUISE, THE […] More

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    Helen Zille claps back at claims she’s ‘too old’ to be Joburg mayor

    Former Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille has clapped back at criticism that she is “too old” to campaign for the position of Johannesburg’s next mayor. The 74-year-old has expressed her interest in “saving” South Africa’s financial hub after a string of leaders have left the city poorer. In 2008, the woman dubbed “Godzille” won the […] More

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    Palace to prison: How did Nandipha meet Thabo Bester?

    Nandipha Magudumana’s appearance in court alongside her co-accused Thabo Bester has left many South Africans wondering what went wrong for the former doctor. Known for her glamorous appearance, successful businesses, perfect family life, and beautiful homes, many believe that the woman in the dock is a shadow of her former self. Nandipha and Bester are […] More

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    Skytrax crowns the Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa

    Skytrax has crowned the best of the best airlines in various categories in their annual World Airline Awards, held on 17 June 2025. Amongst these categories was Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa, and one South African budget airline has walked off with the title. Beating out both LIFT Airline, which was awarded the same title […] More

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    Kendrick Lamar performs ‘Not Like Us’ in Toronto, crowd responds

    Kendrick Lamar has been on his Grand National Tour with SZA. His most recent stop was in Toronto, Canada.  KENDRICK POPPED OUT IN DRAKE’S CITY The overly publicised feud between Kendrick and Drake reached a fever pitch when Lamar took to the stage at the Rogers Centre and let loose with a selection of his […] More

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    6 coastal walks in the Western Cape with breathtaking views

    The Western Cape isn’t short on drama when it comes to scenery. Jagged cliffs, turquoise waves, and mountain backdrops combine for some of the most spectacular coastal walks in South Africa. From Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay, the scenery along those walks is something you’ll never forget! So, whether you’re chasing solitude, sea spray, or […] More

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    ‘Disrespect!’: Herschelle Gibbs claps back at Temba Bavuma tweets

    Retired cricketer Herschelle Gibbs has clapped back at calls for him to apologise to Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, based on his past criticism of the player. Bavuma led the national cricket team to a historic victory at the ICC World Test Championships over the weekend.  Over the years, the squad’s first test captain has repeatedly […] More

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    Six Durban beaches currently closed: Here’s where and why

    The eThekwini Municipality has once again released updated information regarding which Durban beaches and public pools are safe and open for swimming. According to the municipality, as of 12 June, five more Durban beaches have been closed for swimming due to poor water quality. This is in addition to the previously closed Anstey’s beach. The currently […] More

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