Popular podcaster and academic Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh has weighed in on the unexpected adjournment of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after a key witness, Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, fell ill. The Commission, which is investigating allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption within South Africa's criminal justice system, announced the postponement on Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025. Justice [...]

Former Miss South Africa titleholders Basetsana Kumalo and Peggy-Sue Khumalo have officially been named the new mentors and co-chairs of the Miss South Africa Organisation, marking an exciting shift for the iconic beauty platform. Their appointment was confirmed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, by IOL Lifestyle, amidst a whirlwind of changes and controversies surrounding this year’s competition. [...]

In 1965, the young Issie Fourie and Petro Nel of sleepy Odendaalsrus in the Free State were abducted and murdered. Issie’s brother, André, swore to do whatever it takes to bring the perpetrator to book. It would take him 18 years. Niggies [Cousins], a drama series based on this crime thatshook the country, was created with a [...]

French authorities have released further details regarding the tragic death of Nkosinathi "Nathi" Mthethwa, South Africa’s ambassador to France, who was found dead in the inner courtyard of the Hyatt Regency Etoile hotel in Paris on the morning of Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Nathi had been reported missing by his wife, Philisiwe Buthelezi, just a day earlier [...]

Dr Tshidi Gule, widely known as Dr G, is a medical practitioner and wellness strategist who encourages leaders to think outside the box when it comes to tackling employee wellness and mental health challenges. With over 15 years of experience in the corporate wellness space, Dr G's exemplary work during the COVID-19 pandemic was formally recognised by [...]

Former Miss South Africa, Natasha Vermaak (née Joubert), recently shared a heartfelt video on TikTok, revealing her struggles with trust and emotional challenges. In the video, Natasha tearfully expressed her difficulties in navigating trust in her personal relationships and intuition, which has led her to retract herself and push away people she feels can't be trusted. Natasha's [...]

Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa's ambassador to France and former Police Minister, has been found dead in Paris, just a day after he was reported missing. According to reports, his body was discovered outside the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile hotel, where he allegedly fell from the 22nd floor. The circumstances surrounding Nathi’s death are still under investigation, but [...]

The Mandisi Tshingana Foundation has officially been launched, marking a significant step toward creating sustainable change and deepening its impact on underserved communities. The foundation’s team explained that this new chapter was inspired by their experiences with numerous fundraising campaigns over the past months, which had touched countless lives and brought hope to those who needed it [...]

Third-year medical students at the University of Cape Town showcased their skills in a simulated case that left many in stitches. The students used a medical manikin representing notorious convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester, who, along with Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, is currently awaiting trial for various crimes, including Thabo's prison escape in 2022. In the simulation, [...]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has revealed that critical reports surrounding the tragic deaths of three constables—Cebekhulu Linda, Boipelo Senoge, and Keamogetswe Buys—found in the Hennops River in April 2025, remain incomplete, sparking public outrage. In a statement released on September 29, 2025, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that the blood alcohol, toxicology, and histology reports, as [...]