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July 26, 2021
Lwandiso89
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa
My Fellow South Africans, Since I last addressed you fourteen days ago, we have been fighting a battle on two fronts – the first against the deadly coronavirus, the second against the actions of those who have sought to create instability and chaos. We have marshalled all of our...
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July 26, 2021
Lwandiso89
From the desk of the President, Monday, 26 July 2021
26 July 2021 – 8:00am Dear Fellow South African, While the violence and destruction that engulfed parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng two weeks ago caused much damage to property and livelihoods, it also had a huge impact on the cohesion of our communities. This was most evident in the tragic events that took place in...
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Chilli Boys too hot for The Romans

Chilli Boys too hot for The Romans

Chippa United secured a spot in the Nedbank Cup final after a 1-0 win over Pretoria Callies. Chilli Boys should have scored five minutes into the game through Thabiso Lebitso, the attacker managed to beat the off-side trap but hesitated to shoot in the end the opportunity was lost. Callies were absorbing the pressure, playing... Read More

Chilli Boys, Chippa United, Nedbank Cup

MEC slams violent behaviour at school

Downs eye Ke Yona Cup – again!

Will Mamelodi Sundowns romp all the way to the final and clinch the Nedbank Cup as they are clear favourites and defending champions? Downs beat Bloemfontein Celtic to lift the trophy last season. That’s the big question, considering the fine form Masandawana are in, with lead coach Manqoba Mngqithi still wanting his lads to score... Read More

Covid-19 jab registration NOW open!

Vaccine registration for people over the age of 60 is expected to kick off on Friday, April – a month before Phase two of the rollout is scheduled to get underway. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize launched the Electronic Vaccination Data System. The system will go live at 4pm. 17 May is the date the... Read More

Mzansi’s roads, ruled by lawlessness, bribery

Mzansi’s roads, ruled by lawlessness, bribery . . .

Being born in Mzansi must be classified a sport on its own. Daily, we get to see and tolerate a lot. I mean a lot. Our tolerance levels and patience must be ranking high up there the world. Yet, we wake up and go out there and are told to get on with it, it... Read More

Panyaza Lesufi

MEC slams violent behaviour at school

A Grade-12 pupil from Emadwaleni Secondary School in Orlando West, Soweto, was stabbed by a Grade-11 pupil on Thursday. Gauteng MEC of Education Panyaza Lesufi has condemned violent conduct in schools and called for investigations amid the spike of violence in Gauteng schools. Since then, two incidents of violence at schools have surfaced on social... Read More

Production house responds to Bonang’s claim of being owed!

Production house responds to Bonang’s claim of being owed!

The head of The BarLeader TV production has rubbished Bonang Matheba’s claims that she is still owed money. Bonang recently shared on Twitter that one of the reasons why fans should bury the idea of another season of her popular reality show Being Bonang is because she is still owed money. Bonang has previously shared... Read More

A Sundowns masterclass!

Mamelodi Sundowns, a class above the rest, made their intentions clear from the first minute of this Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash, with Peter Shalulile leading from the front. Moments after the game began, Shalulile wanted an early strike as his powerful shot hit Orlando Pirates’ keeper, Wayne Sandilands, in the face. That attempt was to... Read More

Mamelodi Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs

Another draw for Chiefs!

Kaizer Chiefs’ hopes of finishing in the top-eight took another knock in the DStv Premiership after playing a 1-1 with Baroka FC on Thursday afternoon. Chiefs retained Itumeleng Khune, Samir Nurkovic returned to the line-up after his suspension while shot-stopper Daniel Akpeyi did not make the squad. Amakhosi were on the front foot early on... Read More

Kaya FM fresh breakfast team!

Kaya FM fresh breakfast team!

Kaya FM is leaving behind what was a tough year for management in 2020 and starting afresh with familiar faces in different time slots. The station announced on Wednesday it was dropping Kaya Breakfast hosted by David O’Sullivan, Thabiso Sikwane and comedian Jason Goliath, from 29 April. O’Sullivan joined the station in 2017. The popular... Read More

Kaya FM, Skhumba, Thomas Msengana

Criminals hijack kasi homes!

Many siblings and grandchildren have been rendered homeless and are forced to fend for themselves on the streets or rely on neighbours for food and a place to sleep. According to civic organisation, Sanco, there are over two dozen homes in Soweto that have illegally been sold and many families forcefully evicted from their homes... Read More

God loves you, but don’t come late for church

Covid-19 regulation 72.3 speaks about: All faith- based, religious, social, political and cultural gatherings are permitted but limited to 100 persons or less for indoor venues and 250 persons or less for outdoor venues and if the venue is too small to hold the prescribed number . . . Sticking to regulations, an elder at... Read More

AKA still grieving after the death of the love of his life

As AKA tries to come to terms with “losing the love of his life”, he is said to be seeking comfort in the arms of loved ones and is in grief counselling. The rapper’s fiancée Anele “Nelli” Tembe died on Sunday after apparently falling from the 10th floor of the five-star Pepperclub Hotel in central... Read More

@Maya asks Trevor Noah to hit her up in a video!

There’s a viral Tik Tok video making the rounds on social media of a woman under the handle @maya2960 asking Trevor Noah to hit her up. At the beginning of the video, she makes it clear that she made it specifically for Trevor Noah. She then begins to give reasons why she and Trevor should... Read More

Pitso mum about his Bafana coaching job

The South African Football Association (Safa) could be dealt a major blow in their attempt to lure Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane back into the country. This is because media reports in Egypt suggest Mosimane has been offered an opportunity to coach the Egyptian national team. Just a few days after he was awarded as... Read More

No stage 2 load shedding today

Eskom said it was not planning to turn off your electricity on Wednesday. The country was saddled with stage two load shedding from 9pm on Tuesday night until 5am on Wednesday morning. In its latest update, the power utility said generation capacity recovered sufficiently enough to stave off blackouts on Wednesday. “A unit each at... Read More

DiepCity will make you sit up & think!

Everything about Mzansi Magic’s new primetime crime drama, DiepCity, is made to make us squirm – especially for those of us who have only experienced the township every now and then. The reputation of Diepsloot often precedes its people – men and women who rise each morning with renewed hope of finding work and contentment,... Read More

Mzansi suspends J&J vaccine rollout

As news broke yesterday that US health authorities are recommending pausing the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Covid-19 shot over blood clot fears, with the company quickly announcing it would delay its European rollout, in a setback for global immunisation campaigns. South Africa followed the United States’s lead and suspended its rollout of the J&J shot,... Read More

Gomora Season 2 loading . . .

Gomora has become the most watched telenovela on Mzansi Magic and fans are bracing for season 2. Now that Melusi knows that Langa is his son and is trying to come to terms with the finding. Fans will see Melusi grappling with the lies and deceit from people who helped Thathi keep the secret for... Read More

SCA: Zuma must still pay

Former president Jacob Zuma has had another legal setback on Tuesday, 13 April, with the Supreme Court of Appeals dismissing his appeal against a previous ruling ordering him to pay his own legal costs, which amount to around R16,million. The High Court in Bloemfontein said the state is in no way liable for the costs... Read More

Ukuthwasa has become a lucrative business for some of Abogobela!

Some 200 years ago, the builder of the Zulu nation, Shaka ka Senzangakhona, realised that izangoma were beginning to take control of the lives of everyone in his kingdom and were becoming unnecessarily powerful. He decided to set up a trap to establish which ones were real and which ones fake. One night, he smeared... Read More

Was Tatane’s death in vain?

On the 10th anniversary of Andries Tatane’s death, his family has been reflecting on a life that was tragically taken away and what has happened in the community of Ficksburg, in the Free State, where he was protesting for basic services. Tatane was 33 when a police rubber bullet struck him in the chest on... Read More

Community vows to continue the fight to erect the shacks

The City of Joburg said talks were continuing in an attempt to acquire land at the centre of violent protests in Rabie Ridge. There have been running battles between private security guards, police and protestors in the Midrand area for several days now. Calm returned to the area on Monday evening. Earlier in the day,... Read More

Mbali applies for a restraining order against Black Coffee

The saga between Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and her estranged husband, Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo, is not over. Mbali applied for a restraining order against DJ Black Coffee in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Activists were seen outside court showing their support for the actress with banners displaying #JusticeForEnhle, #HandsoffEnhle and “Am I Next?”. Gender-based violence advocacy... Read More

Downs on cruise control!

It was a case of catch me if you can as Mamelodi Sundowns played their 20th DStv Premiership match without any defeat. Though their winning streak was put to an end in the CAF Champions League at the weekend, Masandawana have not lost in the league. They are now sitting pretty at 46 points, with... Read More

Maphorisa imposter swindles local artists

A fraudster impersonating amapiano king DJ Maphorisa has swindled an unsuspecting female record company owner and John Vuligate hitmaker out of their hard-earned cash. The con artist, who is targeting trail-blazing creatives who are hungry for instant success and fame, conned Ukuthula Records owner Lettie Mncube and John Vuligate singer Ntosh Gaz out of a... Read More

Sundowns to leave no stone unturned

Today, Mamelodi Sundowns would want to put the misery of dealing with the abrupt ending of their 28-games unbeaten as they take on a wounded Chippa United at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London. Downs are back on the domestic front after they were whipped 2-0 by Algeria’s CR Belouizdad in a Caf Champions... Read More

Soweto TV’s bank account remains frozen

Radio and TV personality, Tbo Touch, and the Soweto TV board of directors were sent packing by the Joburg High Court when it dismissed, with costs, their urgent application to unfreeze the channel’s bank account, which has at least R1,million. According to the urgent papers, Tbo Touch, real name Thabo Molefe, and the station’s other... Read More

Brenda nurses a broken heart!

Former Generations: The Legacy actress Brenda Mhlongo should be celebrating her 23rd wedding anniversary this month. But her hubby allegedly married another woman behind her back. Brenda’s husband, theatre director Edmund Mhlongo, and his new bride Nkosi Mpanza, celebrated their umembeso at her home in Mandeni outside Stanger in KZN on Good Friday, allegedly without... Read More

Foreign national nabbed for selling drugs to schoolkids

A male foreign national will appear in the Hillbrow Magistrates Court this week for being in possession of and dealing in drugs. The suspect was arrested on Friday by the SAPS Flying Squad and JMPD K9 at a flat in Hillbrow, Joburg. He was spotted selling drugs to schoolchildren at the corners of Esselin and... Read More

Al-Ahli Benghazi no match for Bucs!

Orlando Pirates moved one step closer to the CAF Confederation Cup knockout stages with a 3-0 win over Al-Ahli Benghazi in Group A on Sunday evening. Pirates recalled goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands and Tshegofatso Mabasa as well as Deon Hotto to partner Gabadinho Mhango in the final third. It was the Buccaneers who attempted a fast... Read More

AKA ‘inconsolable’ . . . surrounded by family and friends

The families of Anele ‘Nellie’ Tembe and rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes have confirmed the death of 22-year-old Tembe on Sunday. Reports that Tembe had jumped from the 10th floor of a hotel in Cape Town began circulating on social media on Sunday morning. The families, in a joint statement, confirmed Tembe’s (22) death, but did... Read More

Amakhosi qualify for knockout stages

Kaizer Chiefs have qualified for the knockout round in the CAF Champions league after playing a 2-all draw against AC Horoya at the General Lansana Conté Stadium in Conakry on Saturday. Speaking during the interview before the game started, Gavin Hunt, Kaizer Chiefs coach said, we are going for goals. “The plan is that if... Read More

Super sub Rakhale wins it for TTM

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila gave their DStv Premiership survival hopes a major boost with a 2-0 away win over TS Galaxy played at Emirates Airline Park Stadium (Ellis Park) in Joburg on Saturday evening. Thanks to goals from Brandon Theron and Thabo Rakhale. The results push TTM out of the relegation playoff zone and up to... Read More

Citizens cruise past Matsatsantsa a Pitori

Craig Martin was all smiles as cameras endlessly clicked and his face beamed on live TV – he was celebrating his 100th DStv Premiership match in the colours of Cape Town City. His wry smile during the team photo was clearly an indication that they can’t afford to lose at home, and they are aware... Read More

Covid 19 claims Dr Sindi!

Covid-19 has claimed a doctor who recently poured her heart out on how she, even though she was a qualified medical doctor, could not afford to pay her medical bills. Popular Kaya FM talk show host, Sindi van Zyl, has died. She was 45. Van Zyl was admitted in hospital a few months back, where... Read More

Listen to Ramaphosa saying to Zuma: “I see you as my leader . . .

A two-minute audio clip has been made public on social media, allegedly revealing what went off behind closed doors at the ANC Top 6 meeting last weekend. The secret exchange between Cyril Ramaphosa and Jacob Zuma – who have been at loggerheads for the last few years – has turned heads across the country. Although... Read More

Altimatums are toxic for your relationship

An ultimatum is when you force or demand someone to do things in your terms, giving them the choice of either going with your decision, or leaving the relationship. While there are definitely logical reasons that people decide to demand these terms, it’s an unhealthy, toxic way to handle your relationships. Misconstruing it as a... Read More

Dionne Warwick (80) sets Twitter alight!

Legendary singer Dionne Warwick, who has reigned as a diva for over six decades, is now using her voice as the ‘Queen of Twitter,’ spreading joy and poking fun in viral tweets to a new audience. The pop legend (80) regularly tweets her thoughts on life, career and fellow musicians, sometimes prompting responses that lead... Read More

Qalinge snatches winner for Usuthu

AmaZulu moved to second spot on the DStv Premiership table after snatching a 1-0 win away to Stellenbosch FC on Friday evening. Thabo Qalinge, playing in his second match for Amazulu, netted in the dying stages of the second half. Thembela Sikhakhane and Xola Mlambo were named on Usuthu’s bench following their return from suspension,... Read More

Bushiris take time out to reflect

After a stressful week, self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary, took time out to mourn the death of their daughter and shared time with family at Lake Malawi. Bushiri posted a message on Facebook passing his appreciation to his supporters for “praying with and standing by their side during the difficult time”. “Prophets... Read More

Disgusting abomadala who date young girls!

Disgusting abomadala who date young girls!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with older men dating younger women, but there is absolutely everything wrong with older men dating younger, much younger women. The phenomenon of the so-called Ama2000 has come with all sorts of things, some humorous, others utterly disgusting. We know how this generation, for instance, has made a popular music... Read More

Ama2000, blessers

Simphiwe unimpressed with Ramaphosa

Simphiwe Dana has taken aim at President Cyril Ramaphosa for what she labelled “ignoring” artists and their cries for help. Simphiwe, who is not afraid to express her thoughts and often takes to social media to share how she feels politics in South Africa and the state of the nation, said she was unimpressed with... Read More

Residents welcome kasi name change!

Residents and political formations in the Free State have reacted with mixed feelings over plans to rename Brandfort after the late struggle veteran, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. The Free State government has stressed the need to preserve the legacy of all freedom fighters. Brandfort is a sprawling Free State town bearing mixed history. It was named after... Read More

DJ Tira dumps Amakhosi!

The popular South Africa DJ has seemingly switched allegiance from Kaizer Chiefs to AmaZulu. Durban-born DJ Tira visited Usuthu at the Jonsson Kings Park Stadium where he was presented with the No.10 jersey with his name on the back. And according to AmaZulu, DJ Tira is now one of their No.1 fans, leaving the struggling... Read More

Show to help bachelor pastors find wives-to-be!

Two single pastors put their faith in their churches and families to help them find wives in the 13-part series. The show will see family members, friends and senior church pastors meet six potential wives-to-be in a series of dates as they gauge how compatible they are with the bachelor pastor. They will eventually help... Read More

Dr Tumi thanks his fans for support

Dr Tumi has thanked his fans for their support following his arrest earlier this week. In a brief statement on his Twitter page, the Nothing Without You hitmaker said he was unable to comment on the charges against him and his wife as per legal advice. He tweeted: “Good day fam. Hope you all are... Read More

Toilet dispute turns nasty

A Warren Park man struck his father with a hoe over a toilet dispute with tenants during the Easter holiday. Kean Maridze is alleged to have further tried to gouge his father’s eye with a knife after an argument over who should go to the toilet next. Asked by an angry mob why he assaulted... Read More

15 years no tlof tlof for Thandiswa?

Musician Thandiswa Mazwai has let the cat out of the bag about her love life. The star, who is well-known for keeping her private life under wraps, has had no tlof tlof for 15 years. The lead vocalist and songwriter of Bongo Maffin has told Mzansi that she is not sharing the side of the... Read More

Musicians to make a killing on Tik Tok!

Local musicians are set to cash in on the popularity of their tracks on TikTok, thanks to a multi-year licensing agreement between the social media platform, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) and the Composers Authors and Publishers Association (Capasso). Samro and Capasso represent the rights of thousands of music creators in Mzansi and... Read More

the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), TikTok

eNCA crew robbed at gunpoint!

eNCA news reporters were targeted by armed robbers on Wednesday afternoon, shortly after completing a live crossing back to the studio – the group was held up at gunpoint for their equipment, while working in Khayelitsha. The sprawling township just outside of Cape Town has been unsettled for a while, with frequent protests about service... Read More

Chippa fire Eymael . . . Again!

Chippa United have once again parted ways with controversial Belgian coach Luc Eymael following another public outcry over his appointment. This after Chippa confirmed on Monday that they have reached an agreement with the racist Eymael. In a four page statement released on Wednesday, Chippa United confirmed that they have decided not to continue with... Read More

‘Thuli fails to pay after pampering her punani ‘

Housekeepers actress, Thuli Ngubane, real name Kwezi Ndlovu, allegedly failed to pay her R2 000 for services she received at Burger’s salon in Sandton, Joburg. Celebrity beauty therapist Isabella Burger is spitting fire. She claims she pampered Thuli with champagne, strawberries and a one-hour full-body massage, and left feeling rejuvenated – but she failed to... Read More

Ndlozi: No one can be African AND white!

EFF Commissar Mbuyiseni Ndlozi – whose greatest hits include calling Nelson Mandela a sell-out and denouncing the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup victory – has added another hot take to the collection. On Tuesday, the controversial MP stated that ‘no white person on this continent can claim to be African’. Between 8% – 10% of all... Read More

Dr Tumi

Dr Tumi & wife out on bail!

Dr Tumi has thanked his fans for their support following his arrest earlier this week. In a brief statement on his Twitter page, the Nothing Without You hitmaker said he was unable to comment on the charges against him and his wife as per legal advice. He tweeted: “Good day fam. Hope you all are... Read More

Nothing stays in the dark forever!

I saw it coming from a long distance away. It was a matter of when it will strike. Then boom! Last week was the day it took shape in a devastating form. A young man, who had written to a TV show called Lekunutu (the secret), as a cruel twist of fate had it, got... Read More

Catch us if you can!

The record set by the all-conquering Kaizer Chiefs in the 2014/15 season of going 19 games unbeaten has been equalled by a Mamelodi Sundowns side determined not to lose a game. That Amakhosi side was coached by Stuart Baxter, the last coach to win any silverware for Chiefs. Bafana ba Style were determined to brush... Read More

Four men rob Cash Crusaders

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in KZN are on a manhunt for four suspects who robbed a Cash Crusaders store at the Bluff Shopping Centre in Durban on Monday, 5 April 2021. The incident was captured on CCTV footage and shows the men pacing back and forth in the store before one of them... Read More

Chippa United is the world’s most turbulent football club!

When Dan “Dance” Malesela was hired by Chippa United in January, Jabu Kumalo, MyKasiNews columnist wrote: Club bosses treat coaches like dirt. Four months later, the same Malesela, is fired by Chippa. In nine years since its promotion to the Premiership, Chippa United has been coached by at least 22 men. Chippa United are widely... Read More

Kabza’s new video sets tongues wagging!

Kabza De Small has given a lot of homophobes some heart palpitations following a raunchy video shared on his Twitter account. The Scorpion King shared a video of himself doing a dance, caressing a bottle that was held against a male friend’s crotch. Kabelo Motha is known for having a very goofy sense of humour.... Read More

Tik Tok warns youth

A recent phenomenon on the popular social media platform, TikTok, is causing concern that viewers – over 800-million users worldwide – mostly between the ages of 16 and 24, could be vulnerable to financial misinformation. “Users should be weary of videos that are portraying lifestyles that seem too good to be true. Taking financial advice... Read More

Quarrel about sex leads to death

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi on Thursday said he was saddened by the recent deaths of two pupils in the province. One incident took place at the Sekanontoane Secondary School, in Soweto, where an 18-year-old pupil passed away on Tuesday after suddenly battling to breathe. Spokesman Steve Mabona said: “The information at our disposal states... Read More

Reserve Bank seizes Bushiri & Gupta Bank accounts

The SA Reserve Bank (SARB) has seized R225,680.92 from Mary Bushiri’s Nedbank account and R19.7m from the Gupta-owned Sahara Computers’ SA bank account. On Wednesday the government gazette published a notice by Reserve Bank deputy governor Kuben Naidoo for the forfeiture of the money and any interest accrued from Sahara’s Nedbank account and its deposit... Read More

Cheap Vodacom data to help you stay online!

Vodacom has reduced pricing on certain 30-day data bundles by up to 14% from 1 April as part of its ongoing commitment to cut the cost to communicate and connect more people to the digital economy. The latest price reduction includes the frequently purchased 1GB bundle, which is now R85, a 14% reduction from R99.... Read More

Super Diski Easter weekend!

Swallows FC’s good run in the DStv Premiership has been nothing but impressive but draw after draw have seen the Soweto side dropping points and sliding down the log standings. This weekend, the Dube Birds will have to be at their best as they come up against a formidable Golden Arrows side that’s sitting pretty... Read More

Pastor . . . farting can help cure ‘spiritual problems’

When is this madness going to end? When are we going to see fake pastors in jail for abusing people? When are congregants gonna stop being gullible? These are questions we ask ourselves today as Christians all over the world cannot wait for the Easter weekend as they see it as holy and a perfect... Read More

Churches are no longer places of worship!

Christians all over this world cannot wait for the Easter weekend as they see it as holy and a perfect time to practise their beliefs. The past year has been tough for all. The number of people physically going to church have dramatically dropped. The biggest church in Mzansi, the Zion Christian Church, even chose... Read More

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