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  Why Nationals from Lesotho, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe Feel at Home in South Africa. Nationals from Lesotho, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe often view South Africa as an extension of their homeland, fostering a sense of entitlement to stay due to historical, cultural, and economic ties. Colonial borders split ethnic groups, creating shared identities across nations. Basotho and Swazis, for instance, share languages and customs with South Africans, while Zimbabweans cite shared anti-apartheid struggles. Economically, South Africa’s opportunities draw migrants. Lesotho’s enclave status and Eswatini’s limited economy push citizens southward, with many Basotho historically working in South African mines. Zimbabweans, fleeing crises since the 2000s, seek work or asylum, though programs like the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit ended in 2023, risking deportations. Land claims fuel tensions. Basotho claim parts of the Free State and other provinces, lost during 19th-century colonial conflicts, with Lesoth...

Tragic Shooting in Mkhuhlu: Two Killed, One Injured in Mercedes Benz Attack. Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga – A deadly shooting claimed the lives of two individuals and left a third person injured in Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge, on the morning of August 22, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM. The violent incident, which unfolded in broad daylight, has left the community with concerns about gun violence in the region. According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, the victims were traveling in a Mercedes Benz when they were ambushed by unknown assailants wielding a high-calibre firearm. The hail of bullets resulted in the immediate deaths of two occupants, while a third person inside the vehicle sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The condition of the surviving victim remains undisclosed at this time. The identities of the victims have not yet been established, and police are working to confirm their details as part of the ongoing inv...

Kgaogelo Nnonu Morata, Daughter of HIV Activist, Tragically Killed by Boyfriend. In a devastating incident that has shaken the community of Maubane, Hammanskraal, 20-year-old Kgaogelo Nnonu Morata was brutally stabbed to death by her boyfriend, Mfana Ngwenya, in the early hours of August 21, 2025. The tragic event, which unfolded outside a local tavern, has left family, friends, and the nation reeling, highlighting the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa. Kgaogelo was the daughter of well-known social media influencer and HIV activist Thabiso Seema, who has since shared his profound grief and the personal struggles that connected him to his advocacy work. Kgaogelo Nnonu Morata was discovered deceased at the scene by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS), having sustained multiple stab wounds. According to police reports, Ngwenya, 26, allegedly slashed Kgaogelo’s throat in a fit of rage, motivated by suspicions of infidelity. In a chilling act that sparked wide...

Jessica Radcliffe Orca Attack, Real or fictional? A viral video claiming that a marine trainer named Jessica Radcliffe was fatally attacked by an orca at the fictional Pacific Blue Marine Park has sparked widespread alarm across social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and X.  However, fact-checking investigations have confirmed that the incident is entirely fabricated, with no evidence that Jessica Radcliffe exists or that such an attack occurred. The video, identified as AI-generated, draws inspiration from real past orca incidents, exploiting emotional narratives to fuel its rapid spread. The viral clip, circulating since January 2025, depicts a young woman, purportedly 23-year-old Jessica Radcliffe, performing with an orca before being dragged underwater and killed. Some versions claim the attack was triggered by “menstrual blood mixing with the water,” a sensational detail debunked as scientifically baseless by experts. Fact-checkers, including Vocal Media and India Today...

Johannesburg, 22 August 2025 – Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa have issued a stern warning, threatening to leave the country en masse if they continue to be denied access to public healthcare facilities. The community is also demanding the arrest of leaders of Operation Dudula, an anti-immigrant group accused of blocking foreign nationals from clinics and hospitals, particularly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The controversy stems from incidents where Operation Dudula members have been reported to demand identification documents from patients, preventing those without valid papers from receiving medical care. On 25 June 2025, the group disrupted access to Johannesburg’s Hillbrow Clinic, targeting foreign nationals, including a woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo who was denied entry despite showing her asylum permit. Similar actions were reported at Diepsloot Ext 7 Clinic, where patients like Bheki Ndlovu were barred from collecting essential ARV medication. Zimbabweans, ma...

Tiger Brands Recalls Benny Beef and Chicken Stock Cubes Over Labelling Error. Johannesburg, 22 August 2025 – Tiger Brands, South Africa’s largest food producer, has issued a precautionary voluntary recall of its Benny Beef and Chicken Flavoured Stock Cubes due to inaccurate nutritional labelling on the packaging. The recall, initiated in consultation with the National Consumer Commission (NCC), affects 12, 24, and 48 cube pack sizes with a best-before date of 31 July 2027 or earlier, which have been on sale since 2023. The company identified that the sodium content in the affected stock cubes may be higher than what is stated on the packaging, potentially impacting consumers’ ability to make informed dietary choices. Despite no consumer complaints being reported, Tiger Brands is taking proactive measures to ensure product safety and compliance with quality standards. The stock cubes are manufactured by a third-party supplier for Tiger Brands’ Culinary Division. Consumers are urged to r...

Anele Mda Ordered to Retract Defamatory Posts Linking Fikile Mbalula to Bozwana Murder. By Mamelodi News, August 20, 2025 Pretoria – Gender activist and political commentator Anele Mda has been given 24 hours to remove social media posts and issue a public apology to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula for falsely implicating him in the 2015 murder of businessman Wandile Bozwana, according to a ruling by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.  Judge Selby Baqwa declared Mda’s tweets “false and defamatory,” ordering her to retract the statements and apologize for alleging Mbalula’s involvement in Bozwana’s killing. The court found no evidence to support Mda’s claims, which included accusations that Mbalula was linked to the suspects involved in the murder. Mda was also directed to pay legal costs, with the judge noting her refusal to desist despite prior requests.  Bozwana, a prominent North West entrepreneur, was gunned down in a targeted attack along Garsfontein Road in Pretor...