Arts & Lifestyle

Initiation Deaths Spark Tougher Laws in South Africa

Minister warns violators face immediate closure as winter season begins with new safety protocols. BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa – Government has launched a zero-death campaign for the 2025 winter initiation season following last year’s tragic deaths of 94 young initiates and 11 amputations.

June 4, 2025

Arts & Lifestyle·Crime·Zimbabwe

Harare Man Steals Wife’s Money to Fund Burial of Love Child

A woman in Harare has been granted a protection order against her husband after he stole money and sold household belongings to pay for the funeral of a child he fathered outside their marriage. Sirena Mutisi brought her husband, Elliot Maruye, before

May 21, 2025

Arts & Lifestyle·Health & Fitness·South Africa

South Africa Bans Cannabis and Hemp Food Products

South Africa has implemented a nationwide ban on cannabis and hemp food products, sparking controversy and raising questions about the country’s stance on cannabis regulation. On 7 March, the Department of Health announced the ban, which prohibits the import, manufacture, and sale

March 19, 2025

Kelly Smith, the mother of Joslin Smith.

Arts & Lifestyle·Crime·South Africa

Joshlin Smith Trial: ‘They Wanted Her Eyes and Skin’

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – A witness has told a South African court that Kelly Smith, the mother of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, admitted knowing what happened to her daughter and claimed someone paid her to stay silent, as the trial continued

March 17, 2025

The driver of this Nissan Qashqai was allegedly trying to hit a tree Picture RUSA

Arts & Lifestyle·South Africa

Man crashes SUV after wife finds female clothing in car

A Durban man crashed his SUV into a boulder following a heated argument with his wife who had discovered female clothing in his vehicle. The incident occurred while the couple was driving from Cottonlands to Mhlasini. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) reported

March 11, 2025

Arts & Lifestyle·Crime·South Africa

Joburg set to finalise deal with murder-accused TV host

The City of Johannesburg is nearing the completion of an agreement with controversial TV presenter Xolani Khumalo, who is currently out on bail after being accused of murder. As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to combat crime, Mgcini Tshwaku, the MMC

March 7, 2025

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Arts & Lifestyle·Environment·Zimbabwe

Five dead as Honda Fit plunges into abandoned chrome pit

ZIMBABWE- Five bodies, including that of a heavily pregnant woman and three of her relatives, have been recovered from a disused chrome pit in Shurugwi after a Honda Fit plunged into the 30-metre-deep pit on Sunday evening. Shurugwi District Development Coordinator Romeo

March 6, 2025

Arts & Lifestyle·South Africa

Families Demand Relocation of Remains from Damaged Cemetery

DURBAN – Families whose loved ones’ graves were severely damaged by the recent floods in Durban are now demanding that their remains be relocated from Wentworth Cemetery. This request comes after repeated and significant damage caused by the floods, with many families already

March 3, 2025

Taswald Ruiters said she wants people to respect transgender women

Arts & Lifestyle·Featured·South Africa

Transgender Woman Barred from Restroom Prompts Cape Town Review

A transgender woman was prohibited from using the women’s restroom at Green Point Athletics Stadium, prompting the City of Cape Town to review its policies on transgender toilet access. Taswald Ruiters reported feeling humiliated after being confronted by a self-identified “toilet manager”

February 28, 2025

Arts & Lifestyle·Politics·Zimbabwe

Parliament members to get toll gate express lanes

ZIMBABWE- Members of Parliament (MPs) and select government officials will soon benefit from express lanes at specific tollgates under a new pilot project, Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has announced. The initiative, introduced by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA),