Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The South African National Defence (SANDF) said it has no linkage to comments made by former Lieutenant Commander in the SA Navy, Sylvester Mangolele. This after he took to social media threatening to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from his position in 48 hours, should he fail to report to the Naval College in Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape, to physically resign. The SANDF released a statement dismissing his comments. “The South African National Defence Force distances itself from comments made by Sylvester Mangolele on social media. Sylvester Mangolele was dismissed from the defence force in 2018 and does not speak on…
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) said it is determined to conclude all outstanding 2023 disbursements by 15 January 2024. According to the scheme, it has made payments to about 234 124 students from the 5th of December 2023, as part of the reconciled final disbursements for the 2023 academic year. According to NSFAS spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi, this process is to ensure that final payouts are made directly to institutions for tuition and for advancing payments to students whose allowances were not concluded due to changes in their registration data. “The NSFAS reconciliation data is divided into three categories,…
After 5721 episodes as of 26 December 2023, Mzansi has bid farewell to 23-years-old Afrikaans soapie, 7de Laan. The brainchild of Danie Odendaal made its debut on SABC back in April 2000. The programme documented and followed the lives of residents in and around the community of 7de Laan in the suburb of Hillside, Johannesburg, with its dialogue primarily in Afrikaans. For more than two decades the show captured the hearts of millions of South Africans by reflecting on society’s differences, struggles and diversity. The show was lauded for its ability to delicately handle contentious topics that include race, with empathy. In…
Reality TV star and entrepreneur, Kim Kardashian’s family will not be getting their gifts wrapped in typical paper this year. The media personality has taken her creativity to the next level by using her shapewear and clothing brand’s SKIMS cotton fabric to wrap her Christmas presents. She took to her Instagram page a video showing the gifts covered in white Skims fabric. ‘’When everyone opens it, I’m gonna take the fabric and reuse it on stuff that I make for my family. “So, I thought it was a really fun, cool way to just have something that you can use…
Once again, New York raised R&B star, Mariah Carey has maintained her number one spot as the queen of Christmas songs. According to streaming service Spotify, her hit holiday record “All I Want for Christmas Is You’’ is currently the top played song in Mzansi. Despite its release back in 1994, the song is still considered the defining modern Christmas classic globally. During this holiday season, music is considered a critical part of festivities giving families and lovers a soundtrack to their memories. Spotify described this year as “the battle for the ages among the season’s most-streamed holiday tracks, with…
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has warned travellers of potential rabies outbreak in high-risk areas across the country. This comes as many holidaymakers have already begun their journeys across the country, and a rise in tourist numbers spending their festive holidays in the country. The department’s spokesperson, Reggie Ngcobo said the deadly virus is common in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga. “The coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape are at a particularly high risk for rabies, the public is advised not to approach, touch, or pick up stray dogs and cats from these areas…
Friends, fans, colleagues and the family of multi-award-winning musician, Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara have expressed sadness following her passing at a Johannesburg Hospital on Monday night. Two weeks ago her family released a statement on Instagram confirming that she had been admitted in hospital after complaining about “physical pain.’’ Minister of Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa confirmed the news in a social media post on X. ‘’I am very saddened by the passing of Zahara. My deepest condolences to the Mkutukana family and the South African music industry. Government has been with the family for some time now. Zahara and her…
Not long after joining his new club Racing 92 in Paris, France, Rugby World Cup winner Siya Kolisi is already teaching his teammates Mzansi’s groove anthem, Mgarimbe’s hit track, Sister Bettina. In a post on his Instagram, Kolisi is seen walking into a changing room shouting “Sister Bettina’’, and new French teammates, Junior Tabuavou and Vinaya Habosi responded accurately with “Hibiri’’, followed by “Sidlu’busha bethu’’, continued the pair chanting the lyrics of the iconic track. Musician Mgarimbe spiced the song up in honour of the Rugby World Cup when he released the remixed version, Sister Bokkina, which became the soundtrack…
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture announced the establishment of the South African Creative Awards (SACA) which it is hopeful will grow the industry and give Mzansi’s creatives the much needed recognition. “These awards will be bestowed to South Africa’s leading creatives in the various creative sector categories and subdomains, who exhibit outstanding artistic and technical achievement,’’ said the department Minister, Zizi Kodwa. The department intends to host the SACA annually and is optimistic that the move will benefit the country’s creative sector. “This is another way in which the government is developing a participatory cultural platform by supporting…
Apart from hit singles like Huku and John Cena among others, Limpopo born Maya Xichavo Wegerif, popularly known as Sho Madjozi is also recognised for her flamboyant braid styles that are largely copied by little girls across South Africa. The Madjozi- inspired styles mostly take over during school holidays, where little ones have fun with their bright coloured braids. The musician took over the X streets when she posted a video to debut her new look of green glistering braids. “I finally figured out the sparkle braids,” captioned the post. The video has since received over a million views and…