Nozibusiso Mazibuko

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Adamu Andrew Michael |Zaahid Nanabhay |Leeroy Mukotekwa |Nozibusiso Mazibuko

GALXBOY founder Thatiso Dube – who has been accused of duping South Africans with his designs – has reacted to a social media expose that luxury brands are “made in China.”The popular South African streetwear designer is one of many who practice white labelling, which is the process of rebranding and reselling products manufactured in factories abroad. His designs have also been accused of being a “rip off” of Italian high-end brand, Gucci.

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Adamu Andrew Michael |Zaahid Nanabhay |Leeroy Mukotekwa |Nozibusiso Mazibuko

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk on Wednesday, telling university students he was a pioneer comparable to legendary Soviet rocket engineer Sergei Korolev. The comments came as Russia and the United States forged closer ties under President Donald Trump’s administration, of which billionaire SpaceX founder Musk is a key figure.

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams |Eliot Mahlase |Nozibusiso Mazibuko |Dean Boyle

Springbok Jordan Hendrikse is leading the race for nominations in three categories for the looming United Rugby Championship awards for the 2024-25 season. As the Vodacom URC edges closer to crowning its champion, the winners of the URC Awards will be announced in the coming weeks. The annual URC Awards recognise excellence both on and off the field, rewarding players, coaches, and clubs for their outstanding work throughout the season and for their contribution to the success of the league.

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Eliot Mahlase |Nozibusiso Mazibuko |Dean Boyle |Nokwanda Ncwane

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has refuted claims that previous Amakhosi coaches favoured him over Brilliant Khuzwayo. The 37-year-old retired keeper was the club’s number one keeper for close to 15 years. Between 2012 and 2018, Khuzwayo played second fiddle to Khune and eventually left for Orlando Pirates. Speaking to iDiski Times, Itumeleng Khune said that Khuzwayo has been telling the media that he was denied the opportunity to play ahead of the former Bafana Bafana captain.

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko |Dean Boyle |Nokwanda Ncwane |Garrin Lambley

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has strongly refuted fake social media posts claiming that the Old Age Grant will be discontinued in May if certain documents are not updated by 30 April. SASSA clarified that the widely circulated message is false and has no basis. “This message is mischievous, and we urge our beneficiaries not to panic as no grant will be cancelled,” the agency stated. Furthermore, grants are only reviewed when necessary, and those affected are contacted directly.