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South AfricaMelania Trump documentary pulled from South African cinemas- ZimbabweBAZ Decoder Ban Draws BacklashThe Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a warning over the use of illegal TV decoders, calling the devices a violation of Zimbabwean law and a threat to the sustainability of the broadcasting industry. Eng. Mauhias Chakanyuka, BAZ Chief Executive Officer, said decoders such as…January 23, 2026
- ZimbabweLeave the Boy Alone: Zimbabweans Angry Over Mudiwa Jani HypeA wave of anger and frustration has erupted among Zimbabweans on social media following news that political figures, government institutions, and some local socialites are now calling for a grand “welcome back home” for content creator Mudiwa Jani, with some even proposing that he be made a…January 15, 2026
- WorldMeta calls on Australia to rethink social media ban for under-16sMeta has urged the Australian government to reconsider its world-first social media ban for children under the age of 16, as the technology company reported removing more than half a million accounts to comply with the new law. The legislation, which came into force in December last year, requires…January 12, 2026
- South AfricaTwo suspects to appear in court over DJ Warras killingTwo suspects arrested in connection with the murder of media personality Warrick Stock, widely known as DJ Warras, are expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning. Police say the two were initially taken in for questioning during the early hours of Monday as part…December 24, 2025
- WorldMiss Universe 2025: Rigging claims and judge walkoutsA storm of allegations has engulfed the 74th Miss Universe pageant after one judge resigned and others reportedly withdrew, alleging a lack of transparency and a pre-selected outcome. The contest, which crowned Fátima Bosch of Mexico on 21 November 2025, has been followed by public claims from…November 21, 2025
- South AfricaLimpopo Artist Movement voices concern over delay in Shebe caseThe Limpopo Artist Movement has expressed concern following the postponement of the court case involving popular lekompo musician Lehlohonolo Chauke, widely known by his stage name Shebe Maburna. The matter, which was scheduled for a bail hearing this week at the Polokwane Magistrates Court in…November 14, 2025
- ZimbabweCars, Cash and Control: Inside ZANU-PF’s New Culture of Celebrity PatronageHARARE, 27 October 2025- A Ford Raptor. 'A house'. US$10,000 in cash. When comedian Leroy “Comic Elder” Zaware received these lavish gifts directly from State House last week, social media lit up with both admiration and suspicion. While the gesture was presented as a reward for his 'patriotism…October 27, 2025
- CrimeSean Diddy Combs sentenced to 50 months federal prisonSean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison Friday following his conviction on prostitution-related charges, ending a blockbuster trial that exposed years of abuse allegations against the hip-hop mogul. Federal Judge Arun Subramanian also ordered Combs to pay a $500,000 fine…October 3, 2025
- South Africae.tv cancels Scandal soap opera after 20 years - ends June 2026South African broadcaster e.tv will end its long-running television drama Scandal! in June 2026, concluding over two decades of the country's most-watched soap opera, the network announced Friday. The show, which premiered in January 2005 and became a cultural phenomenon reflecting South African…September 27, 2025
- ZimbabweAll Eyes on Harare as Mai Tt Premieres 'Lost in Ashes'HARARE, Zimbabwe- The stage is set, the cameras are ready, and anticipation is sky-high as Zimbabwean powerhouse Felistas Murata, better known as Mai Tt, prepares to unveil her much-awaited debut film Lost in Ashes. The red-carpet premiere, scheduled for 27 September at Platinum Entertainment…September 25, 2025
- South AfricaSAHRC: Diversity Training for Open Chats Podcast HostsThe South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has ruled that hosts of the Open Chats podcast must undertake diversity and sensitivity training following derogatory comments made about the coloured community. The decision comes after a viral clip from an August episode, in which hosts…September 3, 2025
- South AfricaGayton McKenzie Defends Support for Nandi NyembeSouth Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has expressed deep frustration over what he calls “abuse” from the entertainment industry following the death of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe on August 23, 2025. Facing criticism for systemic failures in supporting artists…August 29, 2025
- South AfricaJohn Kani Joins Oscars Voting Body, Elevating African CinemaSouth African actor, playwright, and director Dr. John Kani has been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the prestigious body responsible for voting on Oscar nominees and winners. The announcement, made just days before his 82nd birthday on August 30, 2025, marks a…August 28, 2025
- South AfricaBester and Magudumana rush to court to block Netflix seriesJOHANNESBURG — Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana filed separate urgent court applications on Tuesday to block Netflix from releasing a documentary about their criminal case. The Johannesburg High Court will hear the matter on September 9, just three days before the streaming giant's scheduled…August 27, 2025
- USJustin Timberlake Reveals Lyme Disease After Tour CriticismJustin Timberlake has disclosed that he has been battling Lyme disease, following criticism from some fans over his "low energy" performances during his recent 'Forget Tomorrow World Tour'. The 44-year-old singer, who completed 121 shows, shared his diagnosis on Instagram, explaining the toll the…August 1, 2025
- CrimeNew Docuseries Explores Serial Killer Moses Sithole’s CrimesA new three-part docuseries, premiered on Showmax on 22 July 2025, revisits the chilling crimes of Moses Sithole, one of South Africa’s most notorious serial killers, while drawing parallels to the country’s persistent gender-based violence (GBV) crisis. In 1994, as South Africa emerged from…July 23, 2025
- CrimeFour Arrested in DJ Sumbody MurderSouth African authorities have detained four men in connection with the November 2022 murder of DJ Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody, amid explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Speaking at a press conference, Mkwananzi…July 22, 2025
- CrimeTeffo Names Politicians in Meyiwa Case CorruptionA former advocate, Malesela Teffo, has made serious allegations during an interview on Podcast and Chill with MacG, accusing senior police officials and politicians of corruption linked to the Senzo Meyiwa murder case. Teffo, who previously represented four of the five accused in the high-profile…July 18, 2025
- USUnreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen in Atlanta Car Break-InUnreleased music and sensitive documents belonging to global superstar Beyoncé were stolen from a rental car in Atlanta, according to local police, just days before her performances in the city. The theft occurred on the evening of 8 July 2025, when a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer, rented by Beyoncé’s…July 15, 2025
- BusinessSomizi Mhlongo's Company Faces Auction Over Unpaid WagesA company owned by media personality and Idols SA judge Somizi Mhlongo has been ordered to auction its assets to settle R165,402 in unpaid wages owed to former employees. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) issued a writ on 23 June, instructing the sheriff to seize…July 4, 2025
- South Africa'Generations' Star Ranaka Mourns Daughter Who 'Shined on Her Own'JOHANNESBURG - Generations: The Legacy actress Manaka Ranaka shared how she intentionally distanced her fame from her daughter Katlego, 24, who died on January 23. Speaking at the memorial service held at San Salvador Catholic Church in Leondale on Thursday, Ranaka revealed her conscious decision…January 31, 2025
