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When he’s not dazzling on the London red carpet with A-listers like Tom Cruise, Lawrence Maleka is captivating Mzansi audiences. As the host of Big Brother Mzansi and the face of Friends of Amstel, he is always booked and busy. With poise and determination, he’s taking on shows and films, …

She first captured hearts with her roles in Tsha Tsha, Soul City, and made a brief appearance on Generations. Actress Zikhona Sodlaka marks 20 years in the entertainment industry with nationwide Masterclass Tour starting in Gqeberha. Two decades ago, South African television was introduced to a young actress whose presence …

In a world where beauty pageants typically emphasise glamour and appearance, Miss Bachelorette South Africa distinguishes itself by prioritising purpose over the superficial criteria.Height, weight, and age take a back seat for a deeper mission.The platform is open to unmarried women between the ages of 25 and 55, giving them …

Before having her three youngest children, Nozipho maintained a disciplined approach to health and fitness. "When I was trying to conceive, I was told to eat healthy and exercise, so it became a lifestyle," she explains. However, after her youngest child's birth, she lost motivation and experienced stress-induced weight loss …

She never imagined that she would become the owner of a thriving catering business alongside her daughter. However, as life would have it, what began as a passion has now transformed into her livelihood.The quality of her food speaks for itself: customers who try her culinary creations invariably return for …

As the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday 31 December, many of us will whisper: “I hope 2025 treats me better”. But let’s be honest, there’s no magical reset button or prayers waiting to transform our lives overnight.The truth? If you keep walking the same paths, 2025 will look no different.We …

Nomzamo Mbatha hails from KwaMashu, a township in Durban, KZN. Deeply rooted in her heritage and upbringing, she often speaks about how her background has shaped her vision and drive. Through her foundation, roles on screen, and global advocacy, she continues to inspire and empower women across the world, ensuring …

Construction is not just about hard hats and safety boots. It's about vision, resilience, and the courage to break barriers in an industry traditionally dominated by men. It's about the meticulous planning that goes into erecting structures that stand the test of time, and the determination to succeed in an …

A calling Despite her initial foray into a conventional career, she could not ignore the deeper call to create something meaningful in the realm of natural beauty. This calling led her to found Native Child in 2016, a brand dedicated to nurturing and celebrating natural hair. Read more: Gorgeous Mbali …

The turning point Born in Soweto, Mathebe Molise's upbringing was steeped in a culture of progress and tradition. During Women's Month, she shared her story with DRUM, reminiscing about her childhood in Rockville, surrounded by the township's hustle and cultural vibrancy. Her parents were instrumental in her development - her …

Kass Naidoo's journey began in a vibrant household where sports were a way of life. Her father, a passionate punter, introduced her to the excitement of horse racing and football. This early exposure ignited a spark within Kass, and her father's interests soon became hers. "I stayed close to him …

She is an object lesson in never despising small beginnings.When Londeka Buthelezi-Ndaba started building her Dream House brand, the visionary could never have imagined what a behemoth she would become in the fashion industry.From selling shoes and sourcing clothes in 2015, she transitioned to the art of creation, sewing and …

She is a Professional Industrial Engineering Technologist and Certified Director, as well as a Master Builders Association North exco member.She broke through a field that has long been considered a male-dominated domain, making a mark, and becoming a CEO in her early 30s.The powerhouse hailing from Kimberley, Northern Cape, is …

She needs no introduction as her body of work speaks for itself.The veteran actress died this week at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg at the age of 72.Her family shared a statement stating she suffered a long illness and have asked for privacy during this time. We spoke to her …

Customs officials are on high alert for 50 rhino horns, stolen from a North West stockpile. Experts say the horns could be smuggled out of the country in a multitude of ways. Since 2015, SARS has confiscated more than R505 million in rhino horns at ports of entry.

It’s been almost two decades since rhino grazed on the plains of one of Africa’s oldest national parks. Now, an ambitious conservation project will see a herd of 16 South African rhino sourced from &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal make Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of …

Since Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu declared that there would no longer be petroleum subsidy in his inaugural address at the Eagle Square, Abuja, the country has been gripped by chaos and outbursts. First, fuel stations began shutting down and hoarding fuel thereby creating scarcity. Then came the sudden over 100 …

In March, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) mobile network operators to begin implementation of approved harmonised short codes, HSC, for providing certain services to telecom customers in Nigeria. This was in line with the commission's goal in developing and implementing a consumer-centric approach to telecom regulation in the country. The …

Nigeria has become the second country to approve the R21 malaria vaccine produced by the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, Serum Institute of India, SII. Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, disclosed this Monday at a press briefing in Abuja. …

If you are a high school pupil who dreams of one day running a successful commercial farm, many people will suggest that you enrol for a diploma at an agricultural college.Cedara College of Agriculture, in Hilton, near Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, is one of the oldest and most recognised agricultural college and …

Conservationists are championing wildlife corridors as a way to save migratory or roaming species. The corridors have proved beneficial for large animals such as elephants. Wild dogs, which require extensive range, can also benefit from the corridors.

Twelve cheetahs will be relocated to India to help build a population at Kuno National Park. Cheetahs were declared extinct in the country 70 years ago. Three of the cheetahs have been donated by the Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.

Londiwe Ndwandwe Ngcobo, 35, creative director of Andimahle Building Events, chats to us about her business journey and how she's been able to carve her own path to success. Tell us about your journey into entrepreneurship? I studied marketing and events management but was more passionate about events, which has …

­It is strangely comforting for us to know that we are not the only ones suffering from hair loss. Even celebrities are not immune. In the past, former supermodels Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks, talk show host Wendy Williams and even actress Jada Pinkett Smith, have all openly spoken about …

• Strangers on social media band together to organise a baby shower for Mnakwethu's Makhosazana "MaShelembe" Shelembe, whose emotionally-charged story touched many viewers. • Mnakwethu on Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) tackles the issue of polygamy and gives married men a chance to overcome the fear of introducing the culture to …

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will urgently approach the Electoral Court to postpone eight by-elections scheduled for Wednesday, 30 June following the implementation of Level 4 lockdown restrictions. In a statement, the IEC said it took the decision to seek the court's approval to postpone the by-elections at …

• For more stories, go to the News24 Business front page. A Scottish farmer is giving away his entire crop of blueberries, worth £2 million (R42 million), to charity, saying cheap imports and high labour costs have made harvesting the fruit economically unviable. Peter Thomson has been growing blueberries at …