Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
“Ke Dezember” vibe has officially been activated in Mzansi and those who know, know! Rapper Cassper Nyovest and TV personality Pearl Thusi have now become the faces of December, after both videos of them displaying excitement to the arrival of the festive month emerged and went viral. The two separate videos which have the common thrill of the holiday season aren’t new to the social streets as they date back some years ago In Cassper’s video, he pretends to wake up from a deep sleep then gets the biggest shock as he opens his eyes, while he repeats the words…
The National Treasury has issued a call to the public, inviting written submissions regarding the taxation of alcoholic beverages, with a deadline set for 13 December 2024. This initiative aims to tackle South Africa’s escalating alcohol consumption crisis, as the country battles the ramifications of high alcohol use, which ranks fifth on the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) list of nations with heavy drinkers. According to WHO statistics, alcohol is responsible for over 5.3% of global deaths annually, linking it to more than 200 diseases and injuries. South Africa, being a charter member of the United Nations, holds a responsibility to…
Australia has taken a decisive step to restrict social media access of children below the age of 16. The minors will be blocked from platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook, in a move that the government believes is aimed at protecting their mental health. According to Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, the new law will protect kids from harmful social media content. “I’ve met parents who’ve had to bury their children as a result of the impact that social media has had, as a result of bullying. We need to do something about it,” explained Albanese. The law, which…
The Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has announced that about 25 icons in the arts sector will be honoured through documentaries. McKenzie described this as a gesture of “giving them their flowers” while they are still alive, and to recognise their significant contribution in telling South African stories, promoting and preserving various languages and culture. The Minister declared that the time when legends get paid little money to perform is over. “You have already performed for all the time that you had to perform. You have fought for all the times that you had to perform. So, we…
American actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has revealed that he didn’t have to go on a full transformation or to “bulk up” as he described it, for his character in Disney’s Moana 2. He plays the headstrong shape shifting demigod called Maui, who accompanies Moana on her journey. The Rock let viewers in on the secret behind his character’s solid muscular body, during a sit-down with media publication Extra after some images of him on set were leaked on social media. “That’s a suit that took a long time to put on. So, I’m so happy you said ‘You bulked…
The Department of Social Development has appealed for more time to investigate safety vulnerabilities in the disbursement of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants. Minister Sisisi Tolashe provided an update on the outcomes of an independent investigation that was launched, after two Stellenbosch University Students Joel Cedras and Veer Gosai flagged the lapse in security system of the grants. The students’ uncovered that fraudsters were benefiting from the grant unlawfully through identity theft amongst others. During a briefing in Cape Town, Tolashe confirmed the allegations presented by Cedras and Gosai, and announced the appeal for more time beyond the…
South Africa’s hitmaker Tyla has once again let the music do the talking, after securing eight nominations for the prestigious Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) that will be held in Los Angeles, USA, on 12 December 2024. The Grammy Award winner is nominated for top R&B Artist, Top R&B Female Artist, Top Afrobeats Artist, Top R&B Album, Top R&B Song for Water and alas, the one she competes with others including herself in, Top Afrobeats Song for Jump, Truth or Dare and Water. Since the release of Water last year, Tyla’s rise to stardom has reached unimaginable heights. She has made…
Renowned DJ, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee was bestowed with the award for the World’s Best DJ at this year’s 9th edition of the Golden Moon Awards. The announcement was made by the Spain-clubbing industry organisation, Nightlife International on their official Instagram page. “All hail Black Coffee from South Africa ZA, winner of the Golden Moon award for the World’s Best DJ 2024. Black Coffee has taken the global stage by storm, blending his unique Afro-house sound with deep, soulful grooves that resonate with audiences worldwide. A pioneer, a visionary and a cultural ambassador, Black Coffee continues to…
Lead actors in the Wicked: Part One film, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo haven’t stopped crying since the release of the movie. Multiple interviews of them crying when asked questions about the film have gone viral on social media platforms, with fans humorously imitating them. They play the characters of Elphaba carried out by Cynthia and Glinda which is performed by Ariana. Wicked covers the true events of The Wizard of Oz, telling the story of the wicked witch of the west, Elphaba during her school days when she became friends with a popular girl named Glinda. The musical follows…
The African National Congress (ANC) is optimistic that it will reach the desired agreement with members of its tripartite alliance, the South African Communist Party (SACP). The party met the leadership of the SACP at the Luthuli House, Johannesburg, on Sunday to discuss ‘political developments’ as indicated on its statement on X. This follows recent public spats between the SACP’s General Secretary Solly Mapaila and ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula regarding the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) involving the Democratic Alliance. The ANC has defended the decision to get into bed with the DA after losing its…