Somaya Stockenstroom

South Africa

Senior Journalist at Sunday World (South Africa)

Journalist - who wears many other hats. Music is my passion, family is what I live for and good friends keep me going

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Articles

Malema did not benefit a cent from VBS loot - Parliament

Oct 2, 2023 | sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests has dismissed as bogus the DA Leader John Steenhuisen’s claims that EFF boss Julius Malema benefitted from the looting of the now defunct VBS Mutual Bank. Malema was informed of this decision in a letter by the Committee sent to him on Monday, which the Sunday World has seen. The Committee found that there was no evidence that a single sent of VBS money landed in any bank account under Malema’s name.
Husband found with body of Free State magistrate in boot of car

Sep 23, 2023 | sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

The lifeless body of the missing regional court magistrate Mamello Thamae was on Saturday found in the boot of the car of her husband, Lehlohonolo Maketoane, at a guest house in Lesotho. He has since been detained in Lesotho awaiting extradition back into South Africa. He faces possible charges of kidnapping and murder. Police had launched a manhunt for the couple, who went missing from Heilbron, in the Free State, on Friday.
Pick n Pay founder Raymond Ackerman has died

Sep 7, 2023 | sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

The founder of the Pick n Pay retail group, Raymond Ackerman, has died at the age of 92. In the statement released by the retail giant on Thursday morning, Pick n Pay confirmed the news. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death at the age of 92 of visionary South African, and founder of Pick n Pay, Raymond Ackerman. He is survived by his wife, Wendy, children Gareth, Kathy, Suzanne, and Jonathan, his 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren,” read the statement.
President cancels address to nation in light of devastating CBD fire

Aug 31, 2023 | sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled his address to the nation which was meant to take place on Thursday evening. This is as a result of the devastating fire that claimed more than 70 lives in Marshalltown, in the Joburg Central District (CBD). The fire broke out during the early hours of Thursday morning in a five storey building on the corner of Alberts and Delvers streets. It is alleged that the fire started on the ground floor before spreading to other floors.
Kermit Erasmus may return to haunt former club

Aug 29, 2023 | sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

Orlando Pirates will return to league action on Tuesday night when they host the tricky Cape Town City at the Orlando Stadium. The match will get underway at 7.30pm. Pirates were engaged in Caf Champions League preliminary round matches against Comoros champions Djabal Club where they qualified for the next round comfortably with a 4-0 aggregate score.
'Sugar Man' hitmaker Sixto Rodriguez dies at 81

Aug 9, 2023 | sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

Sixto Rodriguez, whose song Sugar Man became a huge hit in South Africa, has reportedly died at the age of 81. Born in 1942 as the sixth child, his daughter confirmed that he died on Tuesday evening. “We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters – Sandra, Eva and Regan – and to all his family,” reads a post on his official website. Originally from Detroit, he was the subject of the 2012 award winning documentary Searching For Sugar Man.
'Sugar Man' hitmaker Sixto Rodriguez dies at 81

Aug 9, 2023 | staging.sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

Sixto Rodriguez, whose song Sugar Man became a huge hit in South Africa, has reportedly died at the age of 81. Born in 1942 as the sixth child, his daughter confirmed that he died on Tuesday evening. “We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters – Sandra, Eva and Regan – and to all his family,” reads a post on his official website. Originally from Detroit, he was the subject of the 2012 award winning documentary Searching For Sugar Man.
Banyana all smiles as TymeBank pledges World Cup bonuses

Aug 8, 2023 | sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

In celebration of Banyana Banyana’s excellent performance at the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, TymeBank, one of the world’s fastest-growing digital banks, will reward the team handsomely. TymeBank, which is majority owned by SA billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital, is pledging a portion of each customer transaction processed (R1million for every 10 million transactions) during Women’s Month (August 2023) towards the national team’s World Cup bonuses.
Deborah Cox loves getting her 'fix' from addictive SA crowd

Jul 29, 2023 | sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

Deborah Cox touched down In Johannesburg on Friday, together with Musiq Soulchild, for the Saturday installment of the Magic Music Session at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria. At a press briefing, Cox was asked the pertinent question on why she keeps coming back to the country. The Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here hitmaker said that being invited here many times was an absolute privilege because of the captivating audience who sing her songs word for word. “Coming back to SA many times is a privilege.
Three women have opened cases against Jub-Jub

Jul 28, 2023 | sundayworld.co.za | Somaya Stockenstroom

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says three woman opened cases of assault against Uyajola 99 host Molemo “Jub-Jub” Maarohanye. The media personality and rapper is charged with five criminal charges: three counts of rape, two of attempted murder and one of assault. The NPA adds that the charges of rape, one of them being opened by his ex-girlfriend and a famous media personality, date back to 2006 and 2009, when they were in a relationship.