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Climate change is not high on South African priorities and many are unaware of what a just transition is. A new report finds that climate change is not a high priority among South Africans, despite most South Africans acknowledging they are affected by climate and weather in some way. Only 5% of adults mentioned environmental issues. [including climate change] Climate change is not ranked as a priority compared to other pressing concerns, with economic and safety concerns such as unemployment and crime ranking much higher on the list. Given that climate change has the potential to exacerbate unemployment, the authors…
Janet Jackson will not perform at DStv Delicious Festival 2024 Organisers of DStv Delicious Festival have announced that Janet Jackson's performance will be cancelled following the death of her brother. “Following the death of his brother Tito Jackson, Janet Jackson “She will not be able to appear at DStv Delicious Festival as planned. Our deepest condolences go out to her and the Jackson family at this extremely difficult time,” the post read. The American music star created excitement in the hearts of South Africans after he was announced as the headliner of the festival. However, people are left heartbroken by…
former Isidingo Actor Darlington Michaels, who was affectionately known as “Georgie Papa G” Zamdela for his character on the show, died on Friday. Watch Papa G's memorial here: South African actor Jack Devnarain was once Isidingo Following the news of Michaels' death, his colleague Darlington Michaels spoke out. “He had a rare ability to connect with everyone working on the set, including the actors and technical crew,” Devnarain said. Bonginkosi Tiwane from The Citizen On Sunday morning. Michaels, who was popularly known by his character Georgie “Papa G” Zamdela on the SABC 3 soap opera, passed away on Friday. “He…
This is a view of one of the rooms in the SAPS offices in Telkom Tower, Pretoria, which were evacuated and closed by labour inspectors earlier this year. Photo provided. Members of the National Assembly's Public Works and Infrastructure Committee expressed concern that the ministry had failed to deliver about 80 per cent of the projects it had planned for the 2022/23 financial year. Asked whether the department had a plan of action to fast-track delayed projects, District Attorney Edwin Bass said it was “unacceptable” that the department had failed to meet its 80 percent goal. In March, Ground Up…
The conflict shows no signs of resolving, with Mkhize vowing to fight to protect his home, while Masila insists on keeping what is “lawfully his” property. Original Stone field Relations between actress Gusina Mkhize and Tevin Masila, who bought Mkhize's home in Glenvista, south of Johannesburg, have reached boiling point. Mkhize claims Masila's behaviour is violent and harassing, but Masila has vowed to evict Mkhize after she refuses to leave her home despite his efforts to do so. Masira said: The Citizen He said he was tired of dealing with Mkhize and would do everything in his power to remove…
Julius Malema changes stance on illegal immigration in South Africa Julius Malema has condemned the presence of illegal immigrants in South Africa. The Economic Freedom Fighters leader recently spoke to Clement Manyatela on SABC News' Face the Nation where he spoke about the party's philosophy and other issues pertaining to the party. A few weeks ago, Malema and his party were accused of embracing non-South Africans, and he faced further backlash after expressing his support for former Miss South Africa finalist Chidinma Adesina. In a recent interview, Julius caused a stir by bluntly stating that everyone in South Africa must…
Is South African musician The Kiffness climbing the Billboard charts with his unexpected Donald Trump parody hit “Eating the Cats”? Over the years, David Scott (aka The Kiffness) has developed a cult following for his unconventional remixes of internet sensations and quirky musical “collaborations” with animals. The Cape Town musician, producer and parody artist's fame has spread beyond borders, garnering him international acclaim, with the likes of actress Whoopi Goldberg and American musician Questlove counted among his fans of his work. David “The Kiffness” Scott and Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg at a show in New York. Photo: X @TheKiffness In…
Gayton explains why he missed Mapaputsi's funeral Minister Gayton McKenzie explained to the public why he had to miss Mr Mapaputsi's funeral. The veteran musician, real name Andile Ngwenya, reportedly passed away over a week ago after battling illness. Tributes have been pouring in from industry legends, fans and fellow musicians. However, music legends were unhappy with the Minister for Arts, Sport and Culture for not attending the funeral. “We all know that the attention has shifted from kwaito singers to genres like pop, amapiano and Afrobeat. Some of the artistes haven't been on stage performing for 20 years and…
MasterChef SA viewers were completely unprepared for the shocking double exit that unfolded in the latest episode. Season 5 Masterchef South Africa There were surprises galore, with inventive, Mzansi-inspired challenges that pushed the boundaries of home cooks' creativity. Celebrity guest chefs also turned up the heat in the kitchen and added some unexpected twists to the competition. The rollercoaster ride has continued with unexpected results, with shows at the top one week sinking to the bottom the next and struggling shows making spectacular comebacks, but the latest episode revealed a shocking double elimination that viewers probably couldn't have seen coming.…
Sean Combs and Black Coffee's relationship after his arrest on sex charges in New York. The South African musician has toured many parts of the world and has built friendships with some of the biggest international stars, such as Sean, better known as Diddy. The American music mogul was arrested in New York on Monday and charged with felony counts of extortion, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution. Some on Mzansi Twitter have questioned Black Coffee's relationship with Diddy, wondering if the DJ was involved in criminal activity. “did Black Coffee “Did you see his friend got arrested?” a Twitter…