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Nokuthula’s stress-free UKZN graduation day

Nokuthula Dlamini, a recent graduate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, has inspired many with her heartwarming graduation story. She chose not to stress about buying a new dress for the…

Virginia Mathina May 11, 2026

Africa

Malema’s Tribute to Duduzile Zuma

Julius Malema's Praise For Duduzile Zuma The President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has praised Duduzile Zuma, describing her as a leader with a bright future. He…

Virginia Mathina May 4, 2026

Africa

KFC Takes a Beating from Chicken Licken’s Sizzling Wing Rivalry

The great wing debate erupted on social media on Wednesday, 29 April, when X user @Reginah_Thage posed a question to her followers: which chicken franchise serves the best wings, Chicken…

Virginia Mathina May 3, 2026

Africa

New Fuel Route to Cut Pump Prices?

Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia are poised to benefit from significantly cheaper fuel thanks to a new regional supply plan being developed by the African Export-Import Bank in partnership with the…

Virginia Mathina May 3, 2026

Africa

Fuel Crisis Hits Aviation

Air travel in Southern Africa is facing a major crisis due to uncertainty over jet fuel supplies, which could disrupt regional connectivity. Airlines are scrambling to adjust, and passengers are…

Virginia Mathina May 3, 2026

Africa

Zim, Botswana Ditch Passports for Border Travel

Zimbabwe and Botswana have reached a landmark agreement to scrap passport requirements for their citizens, allowing travel between the two countries using national identity documents. This move is part of…

Virginia Mathina May 3, 2026

Africa

Mazwi Kubheka Search Intensifies for Missing Spaza Shop Owner

Search for Vosloorus Spaza Shop Owner Intensifies The search for Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka, a Vosloorus spaza shop owner, gained momentum on Monday, 27 April, following a community protest and widespread…

Virginia Mathina May 3, 2026

Africa

Johannesburg Unveils New Rules for Informal Traders and Spaza Shops

Johannesburg's Informal Traders Get Support to Formalise Businesses The City of Johannesburg is ramping up free workshops for spaza shop owners and informal traders across the metro, urging them to…

Virginia Mathina May 3, 2026

Africa

Lesotho and SA in Talks Over ID

South Africa and Lesotho in Talks to Ease Border Travel South Africa and Lesotho are considering a border change that would allow travellers to cross using national identity documents instead…

Virginia Mathina May 2, 2026