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RAPPER Zakwe said it will be a long way to see if hip hop is back to the excitement it had in the past years in South Africa.This rapper, who came to prominence with his first self-titled album in 2013, said that it must be corrected at the grassroots level.He was speaking to this newspaper when he was asked about DJ Maphorisa’s text commenting on their music.”Hip hop artists must work together. This group thing doesn’t work,” said Maphorisa on the X communication forum.Zakwe said that unity has never existed in hip hop.”Hip hop always has groups and different places.…
Archive photo for illustration purposes only. (Photo: Unsplash) It would appear that pres. Donald Trump’s new temporary trade tariff will apply to all South African wine exports to the USA. “It is our interpretation that a temporary import tariff will apply from 24 February to 24 July 2026 on all South African wine exports entering the United States,” reads a notice from South Africa Wine, the national body for the wine industry. However, it is not yet clear whether a 10% tariff or a 15% tariff will be levied on wine exports during the 150-day period. The uncertainty comes after…
AN ACTIVIST who is fighting for illegal immigrants in South Africa to leave the country, and who is under her organization March and March, Mrs Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has revealed that people must stop associating themselves with different political parties.This follows the fact that Mrs. Ngobese-Zuma appeared at an event held by the political party, Action SA, in Johannesburg, on Saturday, where it announced its President, Mr. Herman Mashaba, as the mayoral candidate in this municipality.He said he was one of the speakers at the event, which caused a stir on social media about him, as some say he is still…
(Photo: For illustration/ iStock) An investigation carried out by the Special Investigation Unit (SUE) at the Department of Home Affairs revealed that visas and residence permits in practice affected commodities that generated financial profits of more than R181 million. The SOE investigated serious maladministration in relation to visa issuance and related matters from 12 October 2004 to 16 February 2024 at the department. Leonard Lekgetho, chief operating officer at the SOE, said at a media conference on Monday that the investigation shows that the country’s borders were not protected by law, but were auctioned off by corruption. “South Africa sold…
Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up.More talks are planned for Thursday between Iran and the United States, which is mobilising its largest military force since the invasion of Iraq more than two decades ago.Amid mixed messages from US President Donald Trump, Tehran says it wants talks, but is ready for war, too.So, where do both sides stand?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Jamal Abdi – President of the National Iranian American CouncilHassan Ahmadian – Associate professor at the University of TehranRichard Weitz – Senior fellow at the NATO Defense CollegePublished On 23 Feb 202623 Feb 2026Click here to share on social…
THE war against the fund is INTENSIVEGovernment Employees Medical Scheme (Gems), as the unions of government employees have applied to go on a legal strike if the negotiations to review the decision to raise funds for this fund, fail. This was expressed by the Federation of Unions, Fedusa, which has applied to Nedlac, to authorize the unions to go on strike if the ongoing negotiations to cancel the 9.5% increase in money, end up not reaching an agreement.At the weekend, this union as well as the PSA union, marched to different offices of Gems, where they expressed their displeasure with…
(Archive photo/Maroela Media) A couple from Kraaifontein appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Monday after they allegedly lured four South Africans to Thailand under false pretenses. Adam Attie Douglas (44) and Yolanda Jean Douglas (51) are facing four charges of human trafficking with the purpose of exploitation. The arrests stem from an investigation that began in May last year when the victims were rescued from dire circumstances. Eric Ntabazalila, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Western Cape, says the state claims that the couple recruited two men and two women, between the ages of 22 and…
SUKUNYLEWA is a fund that supports students with tuition fees in institutions of higher education, theNational Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), gambling problem that has hit these institutions.This fund, in partnership with the National Gambling Board (NGB), will go on a campaign to visit institutions, warning students about the dangers of gambling.NSFAS Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Waseem Carrim, said that they took action against this problem after being concerned about the problem of online gambling.Carrim said that some students who have been injected with this practice, use the money given to them by the government to gamble.”Research shows that…
(Photo: Provided) A total of 33 government officials accused of allegedly looting millions of rand from the department of basic education in Mpumalanga appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday. These officials were apparently involved in a fraud, corruption and money laundering scheme in which more than R100 million was looted from the education department in this province. Lt. Col. Magonseni Nkosi, spokesperson for the Hawks, says five accused have been considered for bail due to medical conditions. One of the suspects, who is believed to be dependent on a wheelchair, was granted bail of R5 000. Two government…
Celebrities Robert “Madluphuthu” Marawa and Thando Thabethe are in the news for reasons unrelated to the work they are known for.Thando and Robert work at the same radio station 947 where they broadcast the afternoon program and the sports program during the week separately.What made people talk about them was their appearance together attending the Betway Premiership match at FNB Stadium on Wednesday.The top teams on the log, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, were facing each other, which ended up winning 2-1.The way they were sitting made people conclude that they were in love.They just sit together in a noble…