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Bonang Matheba (middle) with some of the guests at her 37th birthday dinner. (@boity/blaq_smith/Instagram) The reigning queen of South African television and businesswoman, Bonang Matheba, recently celebrated her birthday in grand style.The star-studded event, which took place in Johannesburg at the weekend, was nothing short of spectacular! The star turned 37 on 25 June and threw a birthday dinner.The media personality took to Instagram and posted a glimpse into the festivities. The video began with Matheba walking into the venue, dazzling in a custom figure-hugging pastel pink corset dress, perfectly complimented by a fur coat. South Africans need to be…
Wandile Bozwana was killed in Pretoria on 2 October 2015. (Wandile Bozwana/Facebook) A KwaZulu-Natal taxi boss accused of being the triggerman in the hit on North West businessman Wandile Bozwana denied that he was the man seen on CCTV images stalking the tycoon.Senzo Mncube appeared in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday on charges of murder and the attempted murder of Bozwana’s business partner, Mpho Baloyi, in October 2015. On the stand was State witness Lieutenant Colonel Meliza Pretorius, who heads the SAPS’ national facial recognition unit. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create…
Mamelodi Sundowns’ coach Rhulani Mokwena was disappointed by the club not finishing the season unbeaten, but proud of winning a record stretching seventh successive league title. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) Mokwena, 37, initially joined Sundowns as an assistant coach under Pitso Mosimane in 2011 before leaving in 2017 for spells with Orlando Pirates and Chippa United. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this…
ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula. (Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images) The ANC has moved to clarify the “false interpretation” of the government of national unity (GNU) policy platform, which has been at the heart of many disagreements during negotiations.In a statement on Thursday, its secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, said the ANC had noted a growing narrative surrounding the GNU, which it leads. “This seems to be triggered by pronouncements made by individual political parties, within and outside the GNU, as well as an unfamiliarity with the agreed-to principles of the GNU. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous…
Chicken offal. (Supplied) Although South African consumers are eating more chicken, on average, data shows that demand for chicken livers, budget-friendly chicken carcasses and other offal cuts has risen sharply and continues to grow. Hume International Operations and Logistics believe that South Africans are increasingly “buying down” on chicken products to cope with rising living costs and tight household budgets. Citing data for the first quarter of 2024, the food distributor Hume International confirmed that total import volumes of whole birds had nearly tripled compared to the same period in 2023, rising 187.47% year-on-year. South Africans need to be in the know…
Molemo Katlego Maarohanye, popularly known as Jub Jub, during a previous court appearance. (Phuti Mathobela/City Press) Serious criminal charges against controversial television presenter Molemo Maarohanye, known as Jub Jub, have been withdrawn. He faces rape, assault and attempted murder charges. The National Prosecuting Authority said the matter had no prospects of success. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn rape, assault and attempted murder charges against well-known television presenter and rapper Molemo Katlego Maarohanye, popularly known as Jub Jub. Maarohanye, the presenter of reality show Uyajola 99, faced three counts of rape, two counts of attempted murder and one count of assault.NPA spokesperson Phindi…
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter said they need to win a World Cup to get rid of the choker’s tag. (Lee Warren/Gallo Images) Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter said the ‘choker’ tag will, unfortunately, hang around their necks until they win an International Cricket Council tournament, regardless of how bravely they perform in playoff games.The Proteas finally broke their World Cup semi-final duck at the T20 World Cup where they made the final that they lost by seven runs against India in Barbados on Saturday.However, it was a game, much like last year’s semi-final against Australia in Kolkata, where a…
Halle Bailey and DDG attend the Glamour Women of The Year Awards 2023 on 17 October 2023. (Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images) Halle Bailey and DDG have debuted their son Halo during a trip to Italy.The couple is currently attending Dolce & Gabbana events across Europe.Bailey recently spoke out about the challenges of navigating new motherhood. Halle Bailey and DDG are showing off their little angel.The singer and her rapper boyfriend recently shared the first photos revealing their son Halo’s face during a family trip to Italy.In the photos shared on Bailey’s Instagram account, the family of three are pictured on a…
NFP president Ivan Barnes warned the party may pull out of the provincial unity government. (National Freedom Party/Facebook) NFP factions are again at the fore over the stalling of a quid pro quo GPU deal with the IFP, which would have seen the NFP lead at least two municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal.The bone of contention among NFP leaders is the mayoral seat in the Zululand District Municipality, which NFP president Irvin Barnes told News24 would determine whether the NFP stayed in the GPU.Some NFP leaders believe they agreed to vote with the IFP to form a provincial government that would be led…
Investec says its new solar rental solution offers both residential and corporate customers more flexibility. (Supplied/ReCharge by Investec) Investec has launched a new solar rental solution to help both individual property owners and corporates in SA deal with load shedding and spiraling electricity costs. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.