Dumani Moyo

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dumani Moyo

The 15 June episode of Carte Blancheinvestigates S’pitori, a vibrant township language that has evolved into a powerful cultural force in Pretoria. Once dismissed as informal or inferior, S’pitori originated during times of division and oppression, serving as a tool for survival and expression in marginalised communities. Today, it stands at the forefront of South Africa’s cultural renaissance, shaping the sound of Amapiano music and echoing through prime time television.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dumani Moyo

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa says he has successfully regained control of his X account after it was hacked earlier this week by what he described as “cybercriminals.”The hacking incident caused a stir on Tuesday morning when a bizarre post advertising a cryptocurrency called “God Is In It” or $GIT suddenly appeared on his feed just after 3 AM CAT.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dumani Moyo

How does a celebrated footballer, once among the highest-paid in the PSL, end up on the wrong side of a bank’s legal team? That’s the question swirling around the Zimbabwean footballer Khama Billiat, now accused of vanishing with a Range Rover worth millions. Bank pursues Khama Billiat over missing Range Rover According to City Press, Standard Bank insists Billiat defaulted on a long-standing credit agreement.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dumani Moyo

Controversial Zimbabwean-born portrait artist Lebani Sirenje, famously known as Rasta, is back in the spotlight, and so is the criticism. This time, the target of his brush is the late actor Presley Chweneyagae, best known for his lead role in Tsotsi. Rasta pays tribute to Presley ChweneyagaeRasta unveiled the painting of Chweneyagae this week, and while some praised his effort, many social media users found the piece unrecognisable.

3 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dumani Moyo

The 08 June episode of Carte Blanchedelves into a troubling series of vulture poisonings within Kruger National Park, seeking to understand the deliberate targeting of these crucial scavengers. The program highlights an unfolding conservation crisis fueled by these poisonings, which set off a race against the clock for conservationists. They aim to uncover the motives behind the recent string of incidents that are severely impacting vulture populations, which are vital to the ecosystem’s health.