Pearl Thusi goes on Twitter blocking spree after ‘Lerato’ backlash
#PearlThusi has retired to instagram where she has yet to issue a statement on the backlash she faced for interviewing rape-accused #TolAssMo.
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Watch: YoungstaCPT drops visuals for throwback ‘Better Than Money’ [video]
YoungstaCPT reminds us that there are more important things that matter more than material weatlh in #BetterThanMoney. Watch the music video here:
Crime
Boschkop farm murder: Victim killed over two cellphones
A #farmmurder has been reported in Boschkop. The suspects allegedly gunned down the farmer and fled with two cellphones.
Crime
Kwasa Lugalo: Everything we know about the 19-year-old’s alleged killer
The man accused of killing #KwasaLugalo in front of her 10-year-old baby sister is in hospital, recovering from a suicide attempt.
Crime
Cape Town traffic: Delft protesters block off R300 highway
The situation in #Delft has intensified. Protesters blockaded the R300 highway with burning tyres and rubble. Motorists are warned to avoid the area.
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Da Capo announces ‘Indigo Child Part II’ is ‘under construction’
#DaCapo says the second instalment of ‘Indigo Child’ is “under construction”.
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Stage 2 loadshedding: Here’s why Eskom was forced to implement power cuts
Eskom says #loadshedding could be implemented for the rest of the week. Here’s how you can check your schedule.
Crime
Is there a serial killer preying on Mthwalume women? – Police find fifth body
The Mthwalume community firmly believes there is a serial killer prowling the area for unsuspecting women.
Crime
Somerset Mall robbery: SAPS swift action foils jewellery heist [video]
SAPS officials’ quick response foiled a diamond heist at #SomersetMall.
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Zodwa Wabantu puts out R20k bounty on her ex: ‘I want him alive’ [video]
#ZodwaWabantu won’t find peace until Vusi is located and there is R20 000 up for grabs for anyone who can find and return him alive.
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RIP Bob Mabena: Mzansi pays tribute to fallen broadcasting icon
#RIPBobMabena. A broadcasting icon, a SAMA winner and the only man in history to turn down a marriage proposal from Brenda Fassie.
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‘Zulu Man With Some Power’: Nasty C album release date, features
#NastyC has a song on #ZMWSP featuring Ari Lennox. Need more reasons to pre-save the album immediately?
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Is Nikon anti-black? – Imaging brand accused of inciting ‘black outrage’ [video]
#Nikon SA has been accused of inciting ‘black outrage’ to promote a new product.
Local
Heavy K drops ‘Khusta’ album: Download info, tracklist and reactions
The drumboss Heavy K is back in the fold and has dropped a flawless 16-track project titled after his nickname #KhustaEP
Crime
Be safe on the road: Five things you can do to survive a hijacking
Unfortunately, no amount of vigilance can prevent a #hijacking if you were at the wrong place, at the wrong time.
Local
Candy Moloi: Veteran actress dies, here’s what we know
Candy Moloi will always be remembered for her polarising character on Muvhango. Rest well, Vho Makhadzi #RIPCandyMoloi
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East London family left gutted after burying the wrong corpse
In #EastLondon, at least six grieving families have had to deal with added trauma of being told they had buried the wrong corpses.
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Fight back for South Africa: Social media rallies for national dignity
Disgruntled citizens claim #FightBackForSouthAfrica is not xenophobic, but a call for national dignity.
Local
Is SA Hip-Hop dead? – This is what K.O had to say
K.O says SA Hip-Hop is dead and the numbers are there to prove it.
Fashion
Drip turns one: Local footwear brand celebrates first anniversary [photo]
Mzansi’s bespoke township sneaker celebrates its first year in business. #DripTurnsOne.
Crime
Watch: Kuilsriver mob loots OK Liquor store [video]
Scenes in parts of Cape Town are intense. This was captured outside of a OK Liquor store in Kuilsriver #CTProtests.
Local
Babes Wodumo drops ‘Idandokazi’: Download info, tracklist, reactions
Gqom is still very much alive and Babes Wodumo made sure of it on #Idandokazi.
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Fake news alert: President Cyril Ramaphosa has not resigned
Don’t believe everything you read, President #CyrilRamaphosa has not resigned.
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Andrew Mlangeni: The last of the Rivonia Trialists dies aged 95
Andrew Mlangeni, the last of the Rivonia Trialists, passed away this morning.
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Tshwane House: Municipal workers clash with police in fiery riots [video]
The situation is intense in #TshwaneCBD, following clashes between police and municipal workers.
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Kaunda Ntunja: SA mourns the loss of veteran rugby commentator
#KaundaNtunja will forever be remembered for the goosebump-inducing, hair-raising roar he gave #SiyaKolisi. Rest in peace.
Crime
Absa banker nailed after allegedly milking taxpayers R25 million
This #Absa employee allegedly used his skills to siphon R25 million from the Limpopo government’s accounts. This is how he was caught:
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‘Sue us all’: SA women take a united stand against rape culture
SA women are taking a collective stand against men who use the long arm of the law to silence rape victims #SueUsAll
Crime
OR Tambo Airport: SAPS foil cargo heist, perps killed in shooting [video]
SAPS officials successfully foiled the heist attempt at #ORTambo. Two perps killed, seven others arrested.
Local
Elize Cawood: Daughter details SA actress’ cause of death
#ElizeCawood left a stellar track record on and off the screen. Rest in peace to a SA veteran.