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Are you having a sober October?

Tumi is concerned about what he found in his best friend's phone.

Is this an example of harsh parenting or teaching essential life lessons?

Go out and vote in these November elections. Please!

Should she tell her friend they offered her more cash?

Was her mom right to egg the car?

The time you found out about that sibling you never knew you had ...

EB the kid hits 200 000 followers on youtube.

Things young you would never believe you're excited about as an adult.

Jodell shares a break up story.

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and realising there’s a BAT… inside your mouth! A Virginia woman had exactly that terrifying experience — thankfully, the bat tested negative for rabies. What’s the strangest animal encounter you’ve ever had?

After 14 years, four children and years of financial support, he questions why he should still pay lobola. Her family says tradition still matters. Who’s right?

 At 26, Swellendam-born pharmacist Anke Coetzer is living a lifelong dream as she takes on Tropika Island Of Treasure. A lover of running, music, singing and cooking, she’s ready for the island challenge!

Enrico Hartzenberg’s Liefde Is Rooi has already sold out two Ster-Kinekor cinemas ahead of its 24 September release. A big win for South African independent cinema!

South Africa’s national Opt-Out Registry is set to give consumers more control over unwanted marketing calls. You’ll be able to block specific companies or opt out of direct marketing altogether — with penalties of up to R1 million or 10% of turnover for businesses that ignore the rules.

Katya gives advice on how to go about making money as a student and balance it with your studies. 

Ryan wonders whether he was right to leave his friend at the jol. Jayden defends himself and the jury makes the decision. 

Sesi is ready to take on Tropicka Island of Treasure - the premiere is so soon!

Caption: From swimming Robben Island to Blouberg to taking on HYROX, Shaun is no stranger to pushing limits. Now he’s bringing that competitive spirit to Tropika Island of Treasure!

She left teaching to escape burnout and found peace at home. Now she wants her career back — but her confidence is gone and the gap on her CV is growing. Would you stay home or return to the classroom?

Most people block and move on. She allegedly made a laminated 32-page warning manual for her ex’s new girlfriend. If your ex came with a warning label, what would it say?

 After missing out at a previous audition, Thando took one more chance — and this time, he made it to Tropika Island of Treasure.

From a school TikTok to over a million views! Koki’s Mean Girls-inspired Head Girl campaign has South Africans asking: Where do we vote? 

Her son gets sick every time he visits his dad, so she demands his girlfriend leave the house — but does she have the right to decide who is around her child?

A woman woke up to a stranger in her bedroom licking her toes. The disturbing incident was the latest escalation in a stalking case — but what drives someone to become this obsessed?

Sound set Sunday reminded us that beautiful people really can get you into trouble!  From inviting 10 extra friends to the 5FM table to finishing drinks that weren’t yours, it got us thinking: does groove need a rule book?  What’s one unwritten rule everyone needs to follow on a night out?

A woman showed up at her friend’s house drunk, couldn’t get hold of her, and used a spare key she’d previously been given to let herself in. Her friend was home — and absolutely furious.  Was having the key enough permission to enter, or should she have waited for confirmation first? Who was wrong here?

From surviving a lion attack to conquering the great outdoors, 27-year-old Iana Strydom is bringing athleticism, adventure and serious competitive energy to Tropika Island of Treasure. Hiking, running, cycling, padel and more — she’s ready to push her limits. But creepy crawlies in the pool? That’s where she draws the line! 

 Banking scams are rising, with criminals using social engineering and AI to target South Africans. We speak to Josh from Josh Talks Finance about protecting your money and your phone.

A R22,000 inhlawulo payment has sparked a family feud. Should the money go towards the child, or should the grandmother get a share for helping raise her daughter?

A survivor met face-to-face with the man who raped her. Their Cape Town meeting raises difficult questions about accountability, trauma and forgiveness.

SABC1’s new series Go Viral goes beyond the likes and followers to uncover the real stories behind South Africa’s digital stars.

 22-year-old facing unemployment and family pressure is considering selling sexual content online to gain financial independence — but fears the decision could follow them for years.

Stats SA says more than half of households affected by housebreaking in 2025/26 did not report it to police, with many believing nothing would be done.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations that the platform may be profiting from misleading or fake job listings known as “ghost jobs”. The investigation questions whether job seekers are paying for Premium subscriptions under the impression that listings represent genuine, active opportunities, despite claims that many postings may not be actively hiring. Now, LinkedIn has been ordered to provide documents relating to its job verification practices and how it markets its services to job seekers.

She thought she had done everything right. After previous bad roommate experiences, she made one boundary crystal clear: she only wanted to live with another woman. Months into the arrangement, she accidentally discovered her roommate was transgender — something that had never been disclosed before they moved in. Now she feels blindsided and guilty for feeling uncomfortable at all.

Breadline Africa is marking its fifth year as a beneficiary of PNA Funky Socks Day, alongside Rally to Read and Matla a Bana. The colourful campaign officially launches on 16 June, with National Funky Socks Day taking place on Friday, 11 September 2026. Every R10 sticker sold will help support children, with Breadline Africa using its share to provide educational resource packs, learning materials and stationery to early childhood development centres in under-resourced communities.

A cosmetic enhancement meant to boost confidence ended in tragedy after Nigerian-British businessman Igho Ubiribo reportedly died from complications linked to a penis enlargement filler procedure. Be honest… how far would you go for a cosmetic enhancement? And do you properly research the risks, or trust the promise of a “quick fix”?

Some restaurants in the US are saying goodbye to tipping, arguing that workers deserve fair and predictable wages without relying on customers. But with menu prices likely to increase, would you rather pay more upfront or keep the power to decide how much to tip?

A man is questioning everything after his girlfriend’s phone automatically connected to his father’s car Bluetooth during their very first meeting. Both insist they have never met, but the device appeared to recognise her phone. Coincidence, technical glitch or a secret accidentally exposed?

Jodell is part of the exciting new season of Tropika Island of Treasure! Season 12 heads to the breathtaking Réunion Island, where celebrities and members of the public will take on thrilling physical and mental challenges in the ultimate race for treasure. Catch the adventure from 23 September at 21:00 on SABC 1.

Chris Brown wants to skip a court appearance, arguing that his demanding tour commitments make it difficult to attend. But with nearly $13 million still owed in a legal judgment, how far can the courts go to access his income and assets? 

A tenant paying R8,000 in rent is allegedly making over R20,000 by secretly subletting the apartment on Airbnb. Now the landlord’s friend knows the truth and faces a dilemma: expose him or mind her business? 

A neighbour thought he was simply getting a friendly lift to work, until a month later she asked him to contribute towards petrol. Should she have made the expectation clear from the start? 

 From counting punches to mandatory golf days, some Hollywood stars have seriously interesting Ts and Cs to make sure life on set goes their way! 

A concerned sister is terrified her 19-year-old brother could end up homeless after their parents threatened to kick him out over his increasingly disrespectful behaviour. He says he is an adult and cannot be controlled, but with no job, savings or place to go, should his parents follow through — or is there another way to teach him responsibility? 

From major national broadcasts to creating platforms for the next generation of voice talent, Sinemivuyo Mpulu is proving that a powerful voice can open endless doors. 

A couple reportedly arrived at divorce court ready to end their marriage, but their coordinated outfits allegedly had the judge questioning just how serious they were!  The story remains unverified, but it got us thinking… what really makes a marriage worth saving, and when do you know it is truly over?

She agreed to wait until after matric, but now that the date is approaching, she is no longer sure she is ready. Her boyfriend says an agreement is an agreement. Is changing your mind breaking a promise—or simply exercising your right to consent?