Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
South Africa’s multi-award-winning superstar Tyla is set to become the first African artist to host this year’s edition of the widely celebrated Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. The awards which will be broadcast from California, USA, will air on the Nickelodeon DStv channel, on Wednesday the 25th of June. Tyla’s name will be included in the history list of the celebrities who hosted the awards, Whitney Houston, Justin Timberlake, and DJ Khaled amongst others. The elated multi-award winner shared the news with her fans on X expressing her excitement. “I’m really about to host the Kids Choice Awards,” Tyla wrote on…
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile has implored farmers at the NAMPO Harvest Day held in Bothaville, Free State, to join forces with government and address challenges in the Agriculture sector. He sought to discourage white farmers considering migrating to other countries against the move. Mashatile’s comments come amid the recent relocation of 49 so-called Afrikaners refugees to the US, under false claims of a white genocide in South Africa. Addressing the media on the sidelines of the NAMPO event, Mashatile shared the insights of the farmers he engaged with, also adding their appeal for collaborative efforts towards improved Agricultural conditions. “Well,…
As part of efforts to curb what the government described as the growing improper disposal of e-waste in communities, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, launched the e-Waste Recycle Pilot Project, in Paardekraal, Rustenburg, in the North West. The Project is amongst others meant to establish e-waste recycling systems and to encourage recycling habits within the community. According to the department’s Deputy Minister, Bernice Swarts, the improper disposal of e-waste is a growing concern in Rustenburg and some areas across the country. “In South Africa, we generate over 360 000 tons of e-waste annually and unfortunately, only a small fraction…
The cricket men’s team head coach, Shukri Conrad believes he has made the right call with the 15 players squad he selected for the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC), scheduled between 11-15 June at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The team is set to assemble for camp on the 31st of May and will face Zimbabwe from the 3rd to the 6th of June before heading to London on the 7th, to prepare to face Australia in the final. Amongst key players who will feature in the team’s final bid is squad captain, Temba Bavuma alongside the bowling…
The latest figures revealed by StatsSA’s Quarter Labour Force Survey, has revealed that the country’s unemployment rate went up to 32.9% with the number of those discouraged to seek employment surging to 43.1% in the first quarter of 2025. The data was released by Statistician General Risenga Maluleke in Pretoria on Tuesday. “There was a decrease of 291 000 in the number of employed persons to 16.8 million from 17.1 million in Q4: 2024, while there was an increase of 237 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8.2 million. This resulted in a decrease of 54 000 [down…
In a move to bolster child safety, the Department of Social Development has embarked on a nationwide child protection programme to combat child abuse. According to the department, increased stats of more than 26 000 cases of child abuse and neglect, were reported in the 2024/25 financial year. “Cases of sexual abuse remained dominant in all provinces, with 9 859 cases throughout the country. Deliberate neglect is the second most prevalent in all provinces, with 9 485 cases, followed by physical abuse, with 3 965 recorded cases and 595 of abandonment,” the department indicated. During the official program’s launch in Thaba Nchu in the Free…
Orlando Pirates has confirmed that coach Jose Riveiro will be released from his contract earlier than the original date which was set for the end of June 2025. According to a press release by the club, Riveiro requested the early release as he has signed with a new club. “Given the timing, amidst a series of crucial fixtures-we believed it was best to delay this announcement until after the Nedbank Cup Final. “While we would have preferred to formally honour him with a proper send-off, we fully respect his decision to depart before the end of his tenure,” read the…
The much-anticipated Soweto derby Nedbank Cup Final is set to take place on Saturday, 10 May, at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium. With tickets sold out, all eyes are on the fierce clash between arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, making it a pivotal event in South African football. Law enforcement authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have confirmed their full preparedness for this highly charged encounter. Major General Phumelele Makoba, the Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for large-scale events, expressed confidence during a state of readiness press briefing that significant measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment…
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education in Parliament has warned the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), against cancelling student accommodation agreements with unaccredited providers in the middle of the term. The committee says this will unfairly impact students and cause disruptions. This emerged when the newly appointed NSFAS board briefed the committee on various matters relating to student appeals, funding decision for the 2025 academic year, accommodation and the disbursement of student allowances amongst others. Committee Chairperson, Tebogo Letsie urged the scheme to deliberate on decisions affecting students timeously, to avoid any inconveniences. “We fully support the cancellation of…
Amapiano star Mpho Lebajoa, popularly known as Scotts Maphuma, sought to publicly apologise after criticism about his attitude towards fans. He publicly admitted that he does not like taking pictures with fans especially if he doesn’t feel like it, nor entertaining them on stage and his utterances were met with mixed reactions. While some sympathised with his plea of being granted some space and to be treated like an ordinary citizen, some were offended and took things as far as ignoring him during his live performances. Numerous videos have been circulating on social media where the crowd can be seen…