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Afrikaners: we are here to stay
Alarmed by numerous crises that South Africa is facing – such as collapsing infrastructure in towns and cities, water shortage, the surge of crime and discrimination in the workplace and schools, a group of influential Afrikaners yesterday issued a pledge, offering their expertise to tackle some of these challenges.
Mkhwebane told to pay back the money
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been told to pay back more than R5 million to the office she once occupied or face legal action.
Maskandi musician Ntencane takes a break from studio
Fans of award-winning maskandi musician Senzo Zondi, popularly known as Ntencane, will not be blessed with any new music anytime soon. This is because the musician from Greytown in KwaZulu-Natal is taking a break from recording, following an illness that affected his vocal cords.
Mashatile’s ex drags adviser to court again
The gloves are off again between Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s ex-girlfriend Norma Mbatha and his spokesperson and adviser Keith Khoza.
Lesego van Niekerk warms up to revive Joburg’s dance scene
There was a time when creative spaces in Johannesburg were abuzz with dancers, but industry professionals say things have changed.
Bonko Khoza keeps getting better and better
A best newcomer award nomination is usually an artist’s first taste of official recognition when their debut commercial project goes public. For Bonko Khoza, this was not the case. Instead, the actor’s breakout role as Jabz in Necktie Youth scored him a best actor nomination at the Tribeca Festival in New York, US, back in 2015.
Former employee sues SABC for R10m
A former SABC health and safety employee has revived claims that she suffered sexual harassment by her former boss at the public broadcaster. The alleged victim is demanding R10 million for the trauma and stress she suffered during her ordeal – 17 years after she quit because of the harassment.
RAF upset by ‘misdirected’ judgment on its accounting standards
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has slammed the Pretoria High Court’s judgment dismissing its bid to review and set aside the Auditor-General’s 2020/21 disclaimer audit report as “misapplied and misdirected”. It intends to appeal the ruling handed down on Friday.
Not waving but drowning
After Anele Tembe died, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes was a mess. For weeks, he holed up in his Bryanston home. It was as if he’d ingested a slow-acting poison. There were memories of Anele everywhere: the bed they’d slept in, the couch where they’d snuggled up to watch Netflix, the kitchen where Anele had once baked her signature brownies and where they’d joyfully danced in their socks during the first year of lockdown.
A dramatic look at injustices against Winnie
Have you ever wondered what Winnie Madikizela-Mandela would say about the intimate details of her life being shared publicly, six years after her passing?
Dark cloud or silver lining for Drip?
While most customers and employees of Drip Footwear, now known as Drip Sportif, are panicking about the direction the brand is taking, Lekau Sehoana – the founder and CEO of the company – remains positive. Speaking to City Press this week, employees said they were uncertain about their future in the company.
‘I am King Goodwill Zwelithini’s firstborn son’ – Joburg teacher
A Johannesburg teacher has dropped a bombshell, claiming that he is the firstborn son of the late AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu. He is now pleading with President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Public Protector and the KwaZulu-Natal premier to intervene in getting him recognised by the royal family. He has no DNA evidence to prove this.
My vote is my secret – Lekota
There are a lot of surprises in store for South Africans in next month’s national elections, Congress of the People (Cope) leader Mosiuoa Lekota assures City Press. Well, the first surprise was Lekota’s arrival for this pre-election sit-down all by himself.
