Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The much-anticipated commercial that features the world-renowned comedian and former US TV show host, Trevor Noah, to be used to promote South Africa as a tourist destination, has finally been released on various social media platforms. In the advert, called “Best of Us,” Trevor is inviting tourists from all over the world to come explore the country’s diversity and its different attractions. The announcement of the deal was mired in controversy back in September when it was reported that the comedian stands to be paid R33 million for the advert. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille distanced the government from the…
Two suspects linked to the housebreaking and theft of over 4 million US dollars at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in Limpopo in February 2020, are expected to appear before the Bela Bela Magistrate’s court on 07 November 2023. The pair was apprehended over the weekend in Rustenburg and Bela Bela, respectively. “The two suspects aged 39 and 30 were arrested on Sunday 05 November and Monday 06 November on charges of house breaking and theft,’’ said Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale. The robbery came to light after former State Security Director-General, Arthur Fraser alleged that Ramaphosa attempted to…
The Department of Agriculture has issued a warning about the suspected outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth (FMD) disease at a farm in Ramatlabama, at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District in the North West. According to the department’s media liaison officer, Reggie Ngcobo, the farm has been placed under quarantine due to serology results, pending outcomes from an ongoing investigation. ‘’The department wishes to emphasize at this point in time, it’s just a suspicion of an outbreak. Epidemiological investigations are under way to confirm the presence or absence of virus circulation,” said Ngcobo. In 2022 North West was among the provinces which were…
DSTV channel Moja Love has ended its relationship with host of controversial drug-busting show, Sizok’thola, Xolani Khumalo. This comes after his second appearance at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court, on charges of killing an alleged drug dealer, Robert Varrie. The channel took to its X account some of the reasons that influenced its decision to cut ties with Khumalo. “The Channel elected not to continue with Mr Khumalo after raising concerns and questioning him about his knowledge and involvement in the unlawful incidents that led to the possible contamination of crime scenes, failed prosecutions of known drug lords and unfortunate…
South Africa Rugby Director Rassie Erasmus has followed the official account of England Rugby on X ahead of their crucial semi-final clash this evening at the Rugby World Cup in Paris, France. The move has caused a stir on the platform, as some users refer to him as the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time), a troll or simply just playing mind games with his opponents. ‘’Rassie just followed England Rugby, I love it’,” one user tweeted. ‘’He is consistent, New Zealand and Argentina should block him now,” another added. This comes a week after unfollowing the accounts of South Africa’s…
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza has given the go ahead for poultry products to be imported as the country battles with the outbreak of avian flu. The highly contagious viral infection that affects wild birds and poultry has hit the country’s farms. Imports that have been permitted include table eggs, fertilised eggs and poultry meat. ‘’Since the 1st of September 2023, the department has granted 115 permits for fertiliser eggs, 48 permits for egg powder, 2406 permits for poultry meat, 24 permits for table eggs,” said the department’s spokesperson, Reggie Ngcobo. According to the…
The phrase ‘’Amapiano to the world’’ is living and surpassing expectations. American singer-songwriter, Chris Brown is the latest to show some love to the Yanos, after taking to Instagram a reel of him infusing Amapiano dance routines to the sounds of his upcoming song ‘Sensational’ alongside popular dancers Shaq Reed, Josh Smith, and Johnny Blaze. Some of the moves that were displayed are of the famous ‘Kilimanjaro’ dance challenge, that was made popular by Pcee, Sgija’Disciples and Zan’Ten’s. The Kilimanjaro dance challenge went viral on TikTok earlier this year, in which people are seen dancing while flipping their eyes like…
When iconic music group Mafikizolo said ‘’Uzongithola ngiblom’ emlanjeni’’, Songo took note. The 22-year-old Soshanguve born Atlegang Songo affectionately known as “PapiNiceTingz or Ngwanyana wa Touchline,” announced on Instagram news of his debut on one of Mzansi Magic’s famous telenovelas, The River. Known for his comedic skits on TikTok and Instagram where he sometimes slips into different characters, the rising star described this milestone as a dream come true. ‘’This is a dream come true and proof that perseverance and consistency are key. I dreamt and spoke about this and for it to finally happen still has me in so much disbelief,” said Songo. …
The Minister of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, has wished the Grammy Award winning artist, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as DJ Black Coffee, for headlining Saturday night historic performance at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. The Umlazi born DJ is the first South African artist to headline a concert, at the world-renowned venue. ‘’From the streets of Umlazi and Mthatha, to the world’s most famous music arenas, Nkosinathi, you are an inspiration to the young and old. You continue to scale the great heights of world music, taking along with you the best of South…
The Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court in the North West, has denied Sibongiseni Ngubane bail in connection with the killing of businessman Ben Gumbi. This after the state successfully opposed his bail bid, after the same court granted the reopening of his bail application on Monday. Prosecutor Faith Mogaki argued that the state has a strong case against the accused. She also highlighted that the 33-year-old Ngubane’s fingerprints were discovered on the vehicle that was used in the commission of the crime, and that he was positively identified during an identity parade by witnesses. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Regional Spokesperson, Henry…