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TimesLIVE is a digital news platform from South Africa that originated from The Times daily newspaper. Initially, The Times was a spin-off of the Sunday Times and was given for free to its subscribers, while those who weren't subscribers paid R2.50 for each issue in its early days. Since November 2019, Arena Holdings has owned TimesLIVE, which is now the second-largest news website in South Africa.

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'I didn't want to be famous': Scotts Maphuma on being in the limelight

13 hours ago | timeslive.co.za | Joy Mphande

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Scotts Maphuma says people need to understand he is a human being and they are not entitled to his attention. Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma has been lambasted for retaliating when asked to take pictures with his fans — but he says he is not bothered.
All you need to know about Africa Rising Music Conference

13 hours ago | timeslive.co.za | Joy Mphande

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) is set to make a return with new updates. The show is a female-led music conference focused on female leadership, artist and executive exchange. It consists of panel sessions, workshops, networking opportunities and artist showcases. “As ARMC continues to evolve, our move to Constitution Hill marks a significant milestone — one that we hope will be a lasting home for the conference in the years to come.
'I don't know Bushiri' - Rebecca Malope sets the record straight

19 hours ago | timeslive.co.za | Joy Mphande

Multi-award winning gospel Rebecca Malope performing at the Moja Easter Gospel Festival at the Carnival City Big Top Arena in Brakpan on Saturday night. Gospel singer Rebecca Malope has addressed rumours surrounding her alleged visit to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi. After MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu's visit to the church on Easter Friday, images and videos of the pastor posted by Rebecca on social media had users speculating she too was among the congregation.
Moja Love responds to controversy surrounding ‘Isencane Lengane’

19 hours ago | timeslive.co.za | Joy Mphande

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. 'Isencane Lengane' stars Thando Msomi and Siyacela Dlamuka. Moja Love has issued a statement in response to social media backlash regarding a recent episode of the reality show Isencane Lengane. The show, now in its seventh season, follows the lives of a young couple, Siyacela Dlamuka and Thando Msomi, who married when they were teenagers.
Caf will have no mercy on corrupt individuals in associations: Motsepe

1 day ago | timeslive.co.za | Sazi Hadebe

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe during a media announcement at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Strong action will be taken against individuals found guilty of corruption in African football associations, Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe warned in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Warriors fined but Knights await hearing with CSA over transformation

1 day ago | timeslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. The Warriors will pay a R100,000 fine to CSA for breaching its transformation rules in the One-Day Cup.
MICHAEL WALSH & CHARLES RAY | Zimbabwe’s pragmatic approach to US tariffs presents opportunity and risk

1 day ago | timeslive.co.za | Michael Walsh |Charles Ray

MICHAEL WALSH & CHARLES RAY | Zimbabwe’s pragmatic approach to US tariffs presents opportunity and risk Will Emmerson Mnangagwa’s move open the door to a future reset of US-Zimbabwe relations? 23 April 2025 - 04:30 By Michael Walsh and Charles Ray Earlier this month, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared that his regime would suspend tariffs on US goods entering the country.
'I think you should stfu' - Tyla on her Coachella outfit being compared to Britney Spears

2 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Joy Mphande

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Tyla's coachella look was compared with Britney Spears' outfit in 2001. Another day, another celebrity to be compared with Tyla. Now the South African-born Grammy award-winning pop star is being compared with American singer Britney Spears.
WATCH | Delta aeroplane suffers engine fire in Orlando, forcing evacuation

2 days ago | timeslive.co.za | David Shepardson |Rajesh Kumar Singh

Smoke rises from a Delta plane due to an engine fire in Orlando, Florida, in the US, on April 21 2025. A Delta Air Lines aircraft carrying nearly 300 passengers suffered an engine fire after pushing back from the gate at Orlando International Airport in Florida on Monday, forcing passengers to evacuate using slides, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. The Airbus A330 was set to depart for Atlanta when the engine caught fire. The FAA said it will investigate.
WATCH | ‘I will wear what I want’ - Nadia Nakai responds to being picked on for showing her butt crack

2 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Joy Mphande

Nadia Nakai has responded to the backlash over her “daring” outfit. The rapper shot up trends lists after her black and pink leather outfit exposing a peek of her butt crack went viral. Nadia's look received mixed reactions from social media users, with many deeming it inappropriate. Responding to critics, Nadia took to Instagram to tell her followers to never let anyone police their life choices. “I will wear what I want to wear. I've always been that b*tch. I don't understand.