Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
South African rapper and television personality Nadia Nakai has responded to the romanticrelationship rumours with musician TOSS, after a Valentine’s Day post sparked widespreadconversation among fans and followers.This emerged from her appearance on the L-Tido Podcast, where Nakai openly addressedthe speculation surrounding her personal life.During the conversation, she admitted care and closeness to TOSS without confirming theirrelationship status, adding that the images were from a music video shoot.Many online users questioned whether it was “too soon” for Nakai to move on following thedeath of her late partner, Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes. The rapper was tragically shot and killed in2023 in Durban…
The Department of Water and Sanitation, in partnership with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), has expressed strong confidence in the newly launched Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum, aimed at combating corruption and strengthening accountability within South Africa’s water sector. The initiative comes at a critical time as the country continues to face persistent water supply challenges, many of which are linked to vandalism and corruption affecting water infrastructure and resources. The Forum is designed to support anti-corruption initiatives, improve coordination among law enforcement agencies, and enhance investigative capacity to effectively address wrongdoing within the sector. Speaking at the launch event in…
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has clarified South Africa’s position regarding calls for African nations to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The calls follow travel restrictions introduced by US President Donald Trump on several countries, citing national security concerns among other reasons. Additional outrage has stemmed from a series of executive orders signed since Trump assumed office, including a decision barring South Africa from attending this year’s G20 Summit in Miami, Florida. Briefing the media on key departmental developments in Pretoria on Wednesday, McKenzie made it clear that South Africa would not support any boycott of the global showpiece. “Football…
The Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, has reaffirmed the importance of humane migration policies in promoting human rights and protecting human dignity. Addressing the two-day National Conference on Human Migration hosted by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Johannesburg, Pandor stressed the need for continental unity in shaping and implementing meaningful migration reforms. She expressed concern about what she described as hesitation in extending the principle of Ubuntu to black migrants from poorer African nations. According to Pandor, this selective application of solidarity undermines Africa’s shared values…
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has voiced strong concern over what it describes as a troubling disregard for traffic regulations among private scholar transport operators. The warning follows nationwide law enforcement operations conducted last week, during which 5,386 scholar transport vehicles were stopped and inspected. Of these, 1,028 were found to be operating in contravention of existing traffic laws. According to the RTMC, the non-compliant vehicles included 589 privately owned vehicles, 146 contracted directly by parents, 95 contracted by the Department of Transport, 11 contracted by the Department of Basic Education, and seven that were school-owned. Inspectors found that…
A tactical operation by the Hawks has resulted in the arrest of seven suspects who were allegedly planning to bomb an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the Klerksdorp central business district (CBD), North West, on Tuesday morning. Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said the team acted swiftly following a tip-off received prior to the planned crime. “The suspects, aged between 30 and 58, were arrested before they could execute the crime. One rifle, one pistol and explosives were recovered during the operation. The suspects will face charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, conspiracy to commit a crime, and…
The Teddy Bear Foundation has called for enhanced partnerships to help retain learners who fall pregnant during their schooling years. Foundation Director Dr Shaheda Omar expressed concern about the high number of pregnant teens who do not complete matric after falling pregnant. Her comments came during a discussion with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group on Teenage Pregnancy and Mental Health. According to Omar, this trend is largely driven by a lack of family support and the social stigma attached to teenage pregnancy. “While teenage pregnancy must be discouraged, condemning and isolating pregnant learners is a disservice to their…
Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, has announced that stringent measures will be introduced to combat racism in football, following allegations by Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. Vinicius Jr claims that during a recent Champions League clash, Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni directed racist remarks at him while he covered his mouth with his shirt. In an exclusive interview with Sky News, Infantino reaffirmed FIFA’s zero-tolerance stance: “If a player covers his mouth and says something and this has a racist consequence, then he has to be sent off immediately, obviously. There must be a presumption that he said something he shouldn’t have, otherwise…
The CEO of Stadium Management South Africa, Bertie Grobbelaar, says enhanced security measures are in place to prevent counterfeit tickets at the upcoming Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The two rivals will meet at the FNB Stadium in a sold-out fixture expected to draw its full 94,000-seat capacity. Organisers say a newly implemented digital ticketing system is central to efforts aimed at improving access control and preventing overcrowding previously linked to fake tickets. Grobbelaar said the upgraded system is part of a broader strategy to enhance spectator safety and streamline entry into the venue. “We can’t allow…
The North West Department of Education has expressed confidence that the launch of the Life Skills HIV and AIDS Programme will strengthen efforts to address key health and social challenges affecting schools across the province. Funded through a conditional grant in line with the Division of Revenue Act (DORA), the programme aims to ensure that schools are equipped with adequate resources to promote safe, healthy, and supportive environments for teaching and learning. Chief Director Specialist of the Programme, Poppy Diale, said the initiative is expected to make a meaningful contribution to improving learner performance while fostering inclusive school communities. “Through…