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President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Getty Images PResident Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday expressed concern over allegations surrounding Justice Minister Thembi Simelane's links to the VBS scandal and called for him to give a full report on the matter. “President Cyril Ramaphosa is concerned by media reports containing allegations of corruption against the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development,” the presidency said in a statement. “The President has requested a detailed report and explanation from the Minister on the matter.” This follows reports that the city made illegal investments in VBS Mutual Bank in 2016, when Simelane was mayor of Polokwane.…
The drummer was part of the band that recorded the first album by a black South African ensemble, Jazz Epistle, Verse 1, in 1959. The family of renowned South African drummer Makhaya Ntsoko confirmed his passing on Wednesday morning. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, a world-renowned figure, legendary, multi-award-winning musician, mentor and lecturer. “He passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 27th, 2024,” the statement said. Ntsoko was born in Cape Town in October 1939 and grew up in Langa Township. The 84-year-old drummer was part of the band…
Anton plays a character named Brandon in the telenovela. Famous actor and model Anton Jephta set to debut kykNET and KieTelenovela Schemelgrond. Schemelgrondwill premiere on July 1, 2024, and will feature an ensemble cast that includes well-known and newcomer actors such as Khadija Hegar, Hildegard White, and Charlton George. Jephtha, who will make his first appearance on Tuesday, September 3, will play the role of Brandon in the telenovela. talk The CitizenJephta said Brandon was a family-oriented artist who pursued his passion for dance despite his father's opposition, but ran into financial problems and was forced to flee Cape Town…
The National Children's Theatre will present The Lion King Jr. with a cast of 50 young people under the age of 13 from Gauteng schools. In a big year for The Lion King, school children in Gauteng will have the opportunity to re-enact the widely travelled production in collaboration with the National Children's Theatre (NCT) and Disney Theatrical Group (DTG). “It's so unique to be performing this production for the first time this year. We're celebrating freedom and we're celebrating the release of the film 30 years ago. The similarities are striking,” said Ron Kunene, original cast member of the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to explain his involvement in the VBS corruption scandal. While he was mayor of Polokwane, Simelane received loans from companies that brokered deals between the city and VBS bank.Several political parties and civil society groups have expressed concern that there may be a conflict of interest in the fact that the justice minister, who oversees the NPA, is also embroiled in the VBS scandal.President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked Justice Minister Thembi Simelane for a detailed explanation over his involvement in the VBS scandal.On Monday, News24 and Daily Maverick reported on…
Stop killing us. Women are killed by their intimate partners in South Africa at five times the global average, and women with disabilities are ten times more at risk. Photo: Sharon Seletolo/Getty Images TDespite South Africa having progressive laws to combat such crimes, the prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) is widespread across all socio-economic statuses. That's one of the findings of a report released Tuesday by the Tears Foundation, a nonprofit that supports victims of rape and sexual assault. The foundation recorded 53,004 verified phone calls from GBV victims seeking help, and the data was collected from 2020-2023. Corné Davis…
Tyra shines with hot performance in Korea South African star Tyra once again proves why she's a force to be reckoned with on the global music scene. The talented singer and performer recently took to the stage in South Korea, wowing audiences with an electrifying performance and solidifying his status as an international sensation. The event, held at one of SK's most iconic venues, water Hit makers performing live. From the moment Tyra took to the stage, it was clear that the night was going to be one to remember. She was full of energy as she danced and sang…
MT criticizes J. Morley Mt. took to social media to speak out about his rocky relationship with J. Molly. The two rappers had a short but close relationship after working on a joint project together. After his suicide attempt, M.T. reached out to J. Morey on Twitter. However, Molly pulled out of the project after the Roll On hitmaker failed to come up with the bars and also said that Emtee was a drug addict. The artist, who has worked on hit songs with Pearl Thusi, took to Twitter on Tuesday to say he regrets reaching out to J.Molly after…
Eskom and Sasol, the country's biggest polluters, have been allowed to postpone, suspend or substitute minimum emissions standards since 2015. (Wald Swegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images) vinegarSouth Africa has “great potential” and its people and environment are its most valuable assets, but they must be protected from toxic pollution “driven by corporate greed and government negligence”, said Marcos Orellana, the UN special rapporteur on toxic substances and human rights. This is documented in a recent report on the human rights impacts of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and waste. This follows visits to the country in July…
Ufa Dania has more support from South Africans than Chidinma Ufa Dania, who represented Kwara at the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, received an outpouring of love and support from South Africans. Attention has now shifted to former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidinma Vanessa Onwe Adesina, who is currently competing in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. Initially, South Africans voted for Chidinma but once videos of the Nigerian contest were released on social media, Mzansi shifted all its attention from Chichi to the chubby model. The shift in support comes as Ufa breaks stereotypes common to beauty pageants, where plus-size women…