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New Environment Minister Dion George. (OJ Collotty, Gallo Images) debtMinister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Dion George has “lent a helping hand” to the endangered African penguin by instructing his ministry's lawyers to settle a lawsuit brought by environmental groups challenging inappropriate fishing bans around the penguin colony. The surprise announcement was made by the Democratic Alliance (DA) national executive in a social media post on Tuesday, which said George was “using his powers as minister to end the legal dispute and resolve the dispute over fishing rights and penguin conservation” to secure the African penguins' main food source. The…

Radebe, nicknamed “Chief” by Leeds fans, made 256 appearances for the English club between 1994 and 2005. Another Leeds Football Club fan has named his children after former Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe. “We've named our first baby boy Lucas. Born 10th August 2024. He's already a huge Leeds fan,” one fan announced on social media. “Wow, congratulations Gary. Welcome Lucas to the land of abundance. May God bless him to fulfil his talents,” Radebe replied. Wow, congratulations Gary, welcome Lucas to the land of abundance. May God grant him the gift of abundance. https://t.co/VHta3tnQuR — Lucas Radebe (@LucasRadebe) August…

Actor and musician Mbuso Khoza is excited about his long-awaited return. Mzansi Magic's hit telenovela, Umukoka: Curse The legendary actor plays Maphalala in the show, a character deeply rooted in faith and culture. Talking about his return, Khoza said he is excited about his character's comeback. “Mapalala returns as a family man, but he will be tested to the core as a man of faith and learning. “His character's life is about to be shaken up and he's going to have to make some difficult decisions,” he said. Without revealing much, Khoza hinted at the upcoming drama, saying: “All I…

WATCH: Malawi police accused of torturing security guards exposes police oversight agency In April, security guard Felix Kachingwe sent a WhatsApp voice note to a friend describing the beatings and torture he had suffered at the hands of police in Blantyre. “They beat me with a machete while my hands and feet were tied,” he said in the audio note. “This assault changed my life.” The audio note then went viral, leading to an investigation into his case by the Independent Complaints Commission, which investigates police. That is exactly the reaction Kachingwe was hoping for when he sent out his…

Ibiza, the party capital of the world, recently hosted a star-studded gathering that saw South African DJ Black Coffee mingling with Hollywood star Will Smith and Spanish singer India Martinez. The trio's coming together on a vibrant island known for its exciting music scene and beautiful beaches showcased a blend of global talent and culture, garnering attention from fans around the world. Regular Ibiza performer Black Coffee was spotted enjoying a break with some famous friends in a relaxed yet stylish setting. Smith's appearance in Ibiza alongside Black Coffee further highlights the DJ's influence and his ability to attract some…

Van Wyk is a nominee for the DStv Content Creator Awards and earlier this year he won the Savannah Comics' Choice Comedy Award. One thing that helps creators maintain longevity in the entertainment industry is diversifying themselves by working across multiple disciplines. Comedian Shanley Van Wyk has seen the benefits of this, even though she's been in the industry for less than a decade. The manga artist The Citizen He was announced as one of the nominees in the social commentary category at the DStv Content Creator Awards nominations presentation held at the Radisson RED Rooftop in Rosebank on Thursday.…

former Big Brother Mzansi Fellow housemate Themba Brolly is gearing up to release a new song. The reality TV star is also working on launching a new podcast. Speaking to The Citizen, Themba said he has been working on new songs and is ready to release them. “So far I’ve been building up new songs with lots of features, and now I want to release them all together with music videos. “We're also branching out into the podcast world with fresh, arts-focused content.” He said the podcast will cover a variety of topics, including tattoos, piercings and music. “I just…

Missing: The Marske Campton has switched off its Automatic Identification System. Photo: Alamy Shipping company Maersk said it would send a cargo of hundreds of tonnes of suspected toxic waste that was headed for Thailand back to Europe. Approximately 816 tonnes of hazardous industrial waste was loaded into 100 containers and transported on two chartered ships. Marsuk Candor and Maersk Camptonwill be deported to their country of origin, Albania. last week, Mail & Guardian The report details weeks of intrigue surrounding the voyage of the two ships after international watchdog group Basel Action Network (BAN) issued warnings to several transit…

JOMBA! runs from 27 August to 8 September at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban before moving on to the Market Theatre in Johannesburg. Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Robin Aulin will receive the Legacy Artist Award at the 26th annual JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Festival. “The overall curatorial theme and provocation for JOMBA! Festival 2024 is 'Memory of Home' and I can think of no South African artist better suited to unpack both the simplicity and complexity of this in her work,” said Artistic Director and Curator Leanne Rootes. The festival will pay tribute to Aulin's innovative, political and deeply-explored dance…

Katie co-hosts a podcast with the late AKA's mother, Lynn Forbes. Podcaster and entrepreneur Katie Muhammad has officially released her highly anticipated book. Brave, today. The launch event, held at Al Hamra Restaurant in Sandton on August 16, included a book reading, a question-and-answer session and a book signing. Mohammed told The Citizen that her book acts as both a memoir and a guidebook to encourage readers to embrace courage and personal growth. She also shares her personal motivation behind the book, the transformative experiences that shaped it, and the key message she wants to convey to readers. “This book…