SAMA of nostalgia

South African Music Awards THE South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have become the embodiment of the phrase “the more things change, the more they stay the same”. The 30th annual of the SAMAs were held this past weekend at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa. It was a splendid affair involving celebs, fashion,…

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Moiloa leaves a rich legacy in the ANC: Hope Papo

The funeral service of the late Dikgang “Uhuru” Moiloa in Dinokana Village, Ga-Rakoko (Kwa Moiloa), Zeerust. The ANC in Gauteng says the late former Housing MEC Dikgang Uhuru Moiloa was committed to the revolution. Moiloa’s funeral is underway in Dinokana outside Zeerust in the North West. He passed away at his Roodepoort home last week…

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GDE calls on school vendors to obtain Certificate of Acceptability

Shopping trolley in front of fridges at a supermarket. 1 minute The Gauteng Department of Education has called on vendors operating on school premises to obtain a valid Certificate of Acceptability. This to ensure the safety of learners who buy from the vendors. The department’s call follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement, giving spaza shop owners…

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Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala returns to court for bail verdict

Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala and three others appear in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court north of Johannesburg, July 11, 2025. Attempted murder accused and businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala will know on Wednesday whether the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court will grant him bail. Matlala allegedly attempted to murder his former partner, socialite Tebogo Thobejane. Matlala’s name came under the…

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Contralesa plans engagements with key national leaders

CONTRALESA President Kgoshi Lameck Mokoena addressing a Cogta event in Mpumalanga. 2 minutes The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) says it plans to engage with key national leaders, including former President Jacob Zuma and AmaZulu King Misuzulu, as part of its National Consultative Pilgrimage initiative. This follows a recent meeting with former…

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