South Africa’s weight-loss drug boom comes with hidden risks
South Africans are chasing slimmer bodies at an unprecedented rate, but the country’s growing reliance on weight-loss medication is raising serious questions about... Read more.
Joy of Jazz returns with purpose, power and prestige
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival returns to Johannesburg this September with a programme that goes beyond music, positioning the long-running event as both... Read more.
African PR talent shines on global stage in Davos
South African communications talent is once again proving it can compete with the best in the world, with PR Powerhouse founder Lebo Madiba scooping top honours... Read more.
Ella Mai headlines elevated Konka Kulture Weekend takeover at Sun City
An electric fusion of music, fashion and high-end lifestyle set the tone at Sun City this past weekend as Konka Kulture Weekend delivered a standout cultural moment... Read more.
Why more women are rethinking their contraceptive choices
South Africa has made meaningful progress in expanding access to contraception, with an estimated 9-million women using modern methods. But beneath that progress... Read more.
Bali in the spotlight as Island of Treasure scouts its next paradise
The race to find the next postcard-perfect location for Tropika Island of Treasure Season 12 has landed on the shores of Bali, Indonesia, and it’s bringing serious... Read more.
DA calls for transparent probe into Lotto-linked scandal as Makhudu Sefara placed on leave
The editor of the Sunday Times, Makhudu Sefara, has been placed on special leave after he was implicated in alleged irregularities flagged by the Special Investigating... Read more.
Fuel relief extended as government battles rising oil prices
South African motorists will get a little more breathing room at the pumps, but it won’t last long. The government has extended its temporary fuel levy relief... Read more.
SASSA flags fake LinkedIn job post circulating online
A job advertisement circulating on LinkedIn claiming to offer “grants administration” positions has been flagged as fraudulent by the South African Social Security... Read more.
Shebeshxt’s fate hangs in the balance as court reserves bail ruling
The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has reserved judgment in the high-profile bail application of controversial Limpopo artist Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known... Read more.


