The State of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is under intense scrutiny after it emerged that the scheme owes more than 600 student accommodation providers a combined R48 million for the 2024 academic year. The mounting debt has raised fresh concerns about governance failures, cash-flow challen…

DJ Warras’ death linked to the hijacked building he allegedly owned

The death of DJ Warras has been linked to a hijacked building he allegedly owned alongside Zwelibanzi Mazibuko. Reports suggest the property, believed to have been illegally occupied, may be central to the circumstances surrounding his killing. Authorities are investigating possible connections bet…

NEWSSTORY: Six Years Underground: Families Await Justice as ActionSA Targets NPA Over Lily Mine Tragedy

Families of the three miners trapped underground since the 2016 Lily Mine collapse say six years on, justice remains elusive. The prolonged wait for accountability has sparked renewed anger and pain, as no one has been held criminally responsible. ActionSA has now stepped in, saying it is consideri…

Community Development: Itsani Old Gogos Football Club

Itsani Old Gogos Football Club, established in 2011 by Mavis Nekhwevha, Agnes Phaduli and Erick Ramavhale, is a powerful example of community-driven development through sport. The team began with players pooling their own money to buy soccer gear, demonstrating commitment and resilience. Over time,…

Zimbabwe Reserves Key Sectors for Locals, Orders Foreign Firms to Cede Majority Ownership

Zimbabwe has reserved 14 key economic sectors exclusively for locals, ordering foreign-owned businesses in areas such as transport, salons and bakeries to cede 75% ownership to Zimbabweans within three years. The move is aimed at curbing foreign dominance and strengthening local empowerment, but ha…

Festival of Lights and 29 Years of Joyous Celebration

Joburg City Theatres’ annual Festival of Lights returns to the Joburg Zoo on 27 November 2025, marking 29 years of festive magic. The beloved family event features dazzling light installations, live performances, a kiddies’ corner and a new nativity-scene play at the Farmhouse. This year’s line-up …

NEWS-STORY: Meat Prices Surge as Inflation Eases Ahead of Christmas

South Africa’s headline inflation has eased to 3.5%, raising expectations of further interest rate cuts in the coming months. However, this relief is being offset by a sharp surge in meat prices, with beef costs rising by more than 30%, placing added strain on household budgets ahead of Christmas. …

NEWS-STORY: DJ Warras Fatally Shot in Possible Targeted Joburg Attack

DJ Warras has been fatally shot in Johannesburg in what police believe may have been a targeted attack. The killing comes despite the DJ having five protection orders in place, raising serious concerns about his safety and the effectiveness of legal protections. His family and supporters are mourni…

Disability: Afrika Tikkun Diability Inclusion Programme

Afrika Tikkun’s Disability Inclusion Programme is transforming lives by supporting more than 1,200 children and youth with disabilities across South Africa. Through its 360: Disability Inclusion model, the organisation ensures that participants are fully integrated into its cradle-to-career approac…

DStv subscribers face potential loss of 12 Warner Bros. Discovery channels in January 2026

DStv subscribers could face major changes in January 2026 as MultiChoice warns that 12 Warner Bros. Discovery channels may be removed from all bouquets if contract negotiations collapse. The potential loss could impact news, entertainment, and lifestyle programming across the platform. We speak to …