A shooting at the Booysens Magistrates’ Court in Johanesburg today, resulted in two deaths and several injuries, including a lawyer. The victims were leaving the court after supporting someone in a murder case when three men in caps opened fire and fled in a suspected cloned vehicle. The motive for the shooting is still unclear,…
Christmas came early to Soweto kids and parents yesterday as Motsepe Foundation distributed early Christmas gifts to the community at Orlando Stadium.. picture credits @Sowetan
Border Management Authority has enhanced security measure ahead of the festive season with some border ports set to work 24/7
Natalie Nyathi South Africa is facing a troubling increase in taxi-related violence, particularly in Gauteng, where 40 attacks have been reported this year. This rise in violence has led to numerous deaths and injuries, raising serious concerns about the safety of both taxi operators and commuters. The recent assassination of Molefe Victor Moekeletsi, the chairperson…
Devland Entrepreneur Makes It Into The Top16 Entrepreneurs Fighting For A Prize Worth R1Million in Nedbank Pitch & Polish 2025 Johannesburg – After an intense selection process, 16 standout entrepreneurs have been chosen, ready to step up to the microphone and compete for their chance to take home the 1st prize worth an incredible R1…
African Leaders Attend Development Conference in Japan Natalie Nyathi Today, Japan is hosting a significant development conference aimed at strengthening partnerships between African nations and Japan. The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) brings together influential leaders, including Kenya’s President William Ruto, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. This three-day…
Natalie Nyathi South Africa has been gripped by a wave of laughter and confusion following the spread of a satirical article detailing a bizarre heist involving robbers, a truck, and a cargo of venomous snakes. The article, titled “Braindead Robbers Mistake Snake Truck for Cash Van, End Up in ICU After VIP Treatment from Angry…
By Natalie Nyathi On May 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had a tense meeting about the treatment of farmers in South Africa. Journalist Tshidi Madia was there to cover the event and share important insights. What started as a diplomatic talk quickly turned into a confrontation. Trump repeated…
By Natalie Nyathi According to studies, the lifetime prevalence of any mental disorder in South Africa was found to be 30.3%, with anxiety disorders being the most prevalent at 15.8%. Substance use disorders followed at 13.3%, and mood disorders at 9.8%. Another report by EAPA-South Africa in 2023 stated that about 25.7% of South Africans…
Mobile communication platforms have become essential in today’s digital landscape connecting communities, supporting education, and enabling business activity across urban and rural areas alike. As digital access becomes a key driver of development, affordable and inclusive platforms are proving to be game changers for emerging markets. Softmeet, a proudly South African-built social platform, is doing…
