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Xoliswa Shwayimba is one of the three lead actresses in the Showmax Original reality show, “Shebeen Queens.” Beer halls, taverns, and drinking establishments are found throughout the city, and these places are much more than just places for grown men to drink copious amounts of beer. Bars are places where people feel a sense of belonging through their fellow drinkers, and they are also a source of income for the bar entrepreneurs who run them. For entrepreneur Xoliswa Shweimba, her drinking spot, Lamb's Inn, in Soweto, became a source of income for her and her family after she was made…

Asanda Msomi said she was held hostage for about two to three hours. TikTok sensation Asanda Msomi recently confessed that she was kidnapped, held hostage and robbed by a Bolt driver and his accomplices in Durban. In a TikTok video that has been viewed more than 2.8 million times, Asanda said the incident happened a few days ago after she asked for a ride from her residence hall to the university campus. The driver passed his destination and took him to Mayville, where he was confronted by a group of four or five men, police said. “They forced me into…

The National Film Academy hosts awards such as the British National Film Awards, the US National Film and Television Awards and the National Reality Television Awards. Awards season is well underway in South Africa, with the second annual National Film and Television Awards (NFTA) releasing their list of nominees this week after receiving more than 1.7 million public submissions this year. The awards recognise the finest achievements in the South African film and television industry. The National Film Academy is one of the world's largest film and television organizations, with more than 7.5 million members worldwide. The Academy is responsible…

A well standpipe outside the Filangezwi day care center in Fakaji village. Some residents get their water from there. (Tsoanelo Sefoloko) Ward 105 of eThekwini city has had dry water supply for more than eight years. Residents of numerous villages dotting the hilly countryside say their tap water began to dry up in 2014, when it was restricted to running only at night, but has declined since it became part of the system. He says there is no. Ethekwini. The area was once part of Vlamelo and Umdoni municipalities under the jurisdiction of Ugu County Municipality, but was transferred to…

Katse Dam, part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project will begin next month and continue until March 2025. (Photo by Adrian Greeman/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images) Maintenance on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project will begin next month and last until March 2025, but tunnel closures will have minimal impact on the Vaal Integrated Reservoir System (IVRS) as most dams are relatively full. the Water and Sanitation Bureau said. he said. However, consumers are urged to use water sparingly, said ministry spokesperson Mandla Mathebula. The reservoir system consists of 14 interconnected dams, including the Katse and…

Siviwe Gwalbe during the swearing-in ceremony of new National Executive members at the Cape Town International Conference Centre on July 3, 2024. (Photo by Misha Jordan/Gallo Images via Getty Images) The ANC's alliance partners have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sack Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwalbe for failing to attend the signing ceremony of the Basic Education Amendment (Bela) Bill. At the South African Democratic Teachers Union's 10th elective conference currently underway in Johannesburg, leaders of Cosatu and the South African Communist Party (SACP) called for Gwalbe's removal. South African Communist Party secretary-general Solly Mapaila told reporters on the…

Despite Jackson being unable to perform due to a family bereavement, the descendants of the Mzansi music legend carried on with the show. While disappointment at Janet Jackson's absence was evident in the turnout at Dstv Delicious Festival, it was the South African family ties that underpinned the two-day festival. The 11th annual food and music festival took place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in the Midlands on the country's coldest weekend and although Jackson was absent due to a family bereavement, the descendants of the Mzansi music legend carried on the show. Family Ties of 30 years of…

Niels played Wim in the telenovela. After captivating the audience with his role as Wim, Deep Waters Since the telenovela began, Niels van Jaarsveld has officially left the series, with his final episode airing on Tuesday, September 24th. Wim's storyline ended with a tragic car accident after the breakdown of his relationship with Rose (played by Eloise Cupido). Reflecting on his performance in Dieppe Waters, van Jaarsveld expressed his love for the challenges the role presented, particularly the unexpected twists that captivated both himself and the audience. “I'm enjoying the twists on the character – it makes it a challenging…

A two-month-old baby pygmy hippopotamus has become a hot topic after its caretakers shared a video of it on TikTok and Instagram. Just a month after Thai baby hippopotamus Moo Deng appeared on social media, she has become an internet sensation. Fans who can't make the two-hour journey from Bangkok to Khao Kheow Open Zoo to see her can enjoy her adorable videos and memes online. Zookeeper Attapong Nundee has been sharing adorable animal moments at the zoo for about five years, but he never expected a newborn pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo to become an internet star so quickly.…

Eskom said all procedures were followed when shutting down the unit. (David Harrison/M&G) The sudden shutdown of Koeberg 1 earlier this month has provided ammunition for environmental activists who have campaigned against adding any more nuclear power to South Africa's energy mix, as well as activists opposed to extending the plant's lifespan. According to Eskom, the unit was shut down on September 11 to restore redundancy in the steam pressure relief system in line with the operational technical specifications after one of the isolation/block valves failed its three-monthly routine inspection. “This outage shows what we should expect from South Africa's…