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ZimbabweBindura man jailed for cyberbullying ex‑girlfriend- South AfricaMusa Khawula hints at appearance before Madlanga CommissionControversial social media personality Musa Khawula has once again thrust himself into the spotlight, claiming that he has been invited to testify before South Africa’s Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, a high‑profile judicial panel examining alleged corruption and misconduct within the South…February 25, 2026
- WorldEU orders TikTok to overhaul addictive designThe European Union has warned TikTok that key features of its addictive design breach EU law and must be changed to avoid heavy financial penalties. In a statement issued on Friday, the European Commission said the popular video-sharing app fails to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA), the…February 6, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwean lady Queen Nadia TV in explicit content rowA Zimbabwean social media personality known as Queen Nadia TV has become the focus of intense public debate after amassing millions of followers on Facebook through highly suggestive but non-explicit videos. The content creator, who operates under the verified page name Queen Nadia TV, has seen…February 4, 2026
- South AfricaSAPS speaks out against fake TikTok videosThe South African Police Service (SAPS) has condemned the spread of fake TikTok videos that misuse the identities of police officers, urging South Africans not to share unverified content that could damage the reputation of the organisation and its members. The warning comes after several videos…January 1, 2026
- South AfricaSA Government Warns Against Russian Job Scams Targeting Young WomenSouth Africa’s government has warned young women to beware of social media scams promoting overseas job opportunities, amid concerns over viral videos advertising work in Russia. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is investigating a now-deleted promotional video by South…August 25, 2025
- South AfricaSANDF Warns Against Explicit Social Media Content in UniformThe South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has cautioned its members against posting explicit content on social media while wearing their uniforms, following a viral video showing a member performing a striptease while in uniform. The SANDF says such actions breach its code of conduct and…August 7, 2025
- CrimeZimbabwe Police Probe Viral Mutare Sex Party InviteThe Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an investigation into a viral social media post promoting a suspected "vuzu" or sex party in Mutare. The advertisement, which has caused public outcry, allegedly invites men to pay US$20 for entry to a private venue, prompting fears of illegal…June 25, 2025
- PoliticsZRP Denies Authorising Illegal ProtestsHARARE- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it authorised illegal protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule. In a statement, Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi clarified that the ZRP had not issued any such statement. He…March 31, 2025
- ZimbabweDivorces Rates Soar In Zimbabwe As Courts Struggle With BacklogRising divorce filings highlight social pressures and strains on judicial system as thousands of Zimbabwean marriages end.February 10, 2025
- EntertainmentSonia Mbele faces backlash over son's rape caseFormer Generations actress under scrutiny as son granted bail in sexual assault case, rekindling debate over parental responsibility. Actress Sonia Mbele faces renewed public criticism after her son Donell, 23, appeared in Randburg Magistrate's Court on rape charges. He was granted R1,000 bail on…January 23, 2025
- CrimeNSPCA investigates viral fish abuse videoAnimal welfare officials investigate viral video showing fish abuse as social media platforms remove disturbing footage. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has launched an investigation after a man was filmed forcing beer into a live fish's mouth, prompting…January 17, 2025
- South AfricaMusa Khawula Remanded in Custody Over Defamatory Social Media PostsJOHANNESBURG- Social media influencer Musa Khawula, 33, has appeared in the Randburg District Court in Johannesburg, facing multiple charges including crimen injuria, contravention of the Cyber Crimes Act of 2020, and hate speech. Khawula’s arrest comes after a series of derogatory social media…January 15, 2025
