The investigation into the death of South Africa's Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Mthethwa, has sparked intense scrutiny and speculation. Nathi was found dead at the foot of the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile hotel after allegedly jumping from a room on the 22nd floor. Contrary to earlier reports, French authorities clarified that his phone was not discovered in [...]

Beloved actor Yonda Thomas and his wife, Taz Emeran, have shared the exciting news of the birth of their baby, melting hearts across social media. The couple, who have been fan favorites both individually and as a duo, announced the arrival of their newborn on Instagram. Alongside a sweet photo of their little one, they captioned the [...]

I'm absolutely OBSESSED with Billionaire's Bunker on Netflix! This show has quickly become one of my favourites, and I'm not surprised given its gripping storyline, complex characters, and luxurious settings. As much as it reminded me of Money Heist (in a good way!), Billionaire's Bunker carves out its own unique niche in the world of high-stakes entertainment. [...]

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has officially initiated an investigation into popular media personality and former Ukhozi FM host Ngizwe Mchunu following a wave of public complaints about his recent controversial comments on social media. The backlash began after Ngizwe posted a video reacting to the same-sex marriage of Simon Seun Nhlapo and Crosby Jodwana, [...]

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. [...]