South African actress Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani has sent social media abuzz with the announcement of her first child's arrival. The former Scandal! star shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, revealing that she and her husband, Aphiwe Bukani, have welcomed a baby boy. The post, captioned "September 2025… the toughest and most rewarding month of my life," features a [...]

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma shared warm memories of Nathi Mthethwa, the late ambassador to France, during a visit to his home in KwaZulu-Natal. She remembered him as a dedicated soldier who respected her and recalled advising him to travel to Paris alone as ambassador. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma encouraged Nathi to follow protocol, which he later appreciated. Nathi’s life was marked [...]

The family of late South African Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has expressed disappointment and hurt over the government's and African National Congress's (ANC) handling of the news of his passing. Khulekani Mthethwa, Nathi's brother, criticised the lack of formal communication from both the government and the ANC regarding his brother's death. Nathi Mthethwa was found deceased [...]

The Hamba Juba saga has taken a dramatic turn, with controversy surrounding payment and royalties for the hit song released in 2023. It all started when producer JL SA, aka Jackson Motla, revealed he hadn't been paid for his work on the track. This revelation sparked a heated debate about the music industry's payment practices and the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]