Author: Tholakele Thabane

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Unfunded students forced to turn to social media

When the National Treasury released its 2026 budget, the numbers confirmed what many in higher education had feared for months. The National Student Financial Aid... Read more.
Siyabonga Shibe plays Enoch Sithole in Zamo Mkhwanazi’s "Laundry-Uhlanjulolo
Entertainment

‘Laundry-Uhlanjulolo’ with Siyabonga Shibe shines at film festival

Popular actor Siyabonga Shibe is bringing his A game as lead in the new film, “Laundry-Uhlanjulolo”. It marks a feature film directorial debut for Durban-born... Read more.
Musician Shandesh clears the air on Botswana comments
Celebrity News

Limpopo star Shandesh bags multiple nods as Metro awards expand genres

The Metro FM Music Awards are making a historic return to Durban after nine years, with Limpopo sensation Shandesh emerging as one of the most celebrated nominees.... Read more.
News

Political activist Mandisa Mashego loses R500k defamation case

Former Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature Mandisa Mashego has been ordered to pay R500,000 to the University of South Africa (Unisa). The Johannesburg... Read more.
Housing backlog
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Free State residents in limbo as Public Protector dismisses their case

Despite paying for stands in 2018, Braam Fischer residents in the Free State battle bucket toilets, unreliable water and a bureaucratic maze, while Public Protector... Read more.
Business

PICS| Fuel price surge forces drivers to adopt gas conversions

South African drivers, especially those working in e-hailing and taxi services, could find Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) a more appealing option as petrol prices... Read more.