Sihle Mlambo
Sihle Mlambo is an accomplished journalist with over a decade's newsroom experience in hard news and digital news, and recently, sport, lifestyle, business, social media and distribution - the ultimate Jack of all trades, who will break things, fix them and make them better. He is a doer, a team player with a sharp news sense and a passion for training and developing young journalists.
Anele Mdoda and Bonelela 'Buzza’ say they are not married, yet - but Customary Law might say otherwise
While Anele Mdoda publicly emphasizes that she and Bonelela "Buzza" James have not had what she calls a formal wedding ceremony, the legal framework governing customary marriages in South Africa indicates that they are, in fact, married.
Is it time to cancel lobola? How the process works and does it still matter in a modern South Africa
The rich traditions behind lobola, the customary marriage process in Zulu culture, and why it holds profound significance in modern relationships, writes Sihle Mlambo.
Godongwana must resign, says EFF as Treasury scraps VAT hike
The EFF calls for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Finance and the Director-General of the National Treasury.
Cheeky, stylish Suzuki Swift selling like hot cakes for a reason
It's affordable, it's affordable, it's affordable, it's massively fuel efficient, it looks good and it's a little cheeky, with the daring LED lights and cute little curves.
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi defends Julius Malema, discusses Elon Musk, PayPal mafia, and Lesotho’s Starlink deal
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi defended Julius Malema, discussed South Africa's platinum advantage, Elon Musk's Starlink deal, and historical struggle chants, emphasizing heritage over racial hatred.
Kill The Boer: The law permits it, there is nothing that stops Julius Malema from chanting
The Equality Court has ruled that Julius Malema's controversial 'Kill The Boer' chant is protected as political speech, not hate speech. Despite international outcry and criticism from various quarters, South African law permits Malema to continue using the chant as a form of political expression. This article explores the legal reasoning behind this ruling and the ongoing debate surrounding it.
What happens when you ‘buy 1 get 1 free’, but only get one on Uber Eats?
From missing 'buy one get one free' deals to vanishing Valentine's Day deliveries, customers share their mounting frustrations with Uber Eats' automated customer service system.
Home Affairs guard ‘removed’ for pepper spraying irate clients over system offline fury
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber took swift action after a security guard was caught on video pepper spraying frustrated citizens at the Randburg office, where ongoing system issues have caused severe public frustration.
Gautrain running again between Joburg and Rosebank after illegal borehole drama
A Killarney resident's illegal borehole drilling caused R1 million in damages to Gautrain's underground tunnel, forcing a week-long service disruption. Now restored, the incident sparks legal action and highlights the importance of proper drilling permissions.
Is South Africa becoming the once rich uncle who lost it all?
Increasingly, Uncle Azania is waking up every morning to go to work to fend his family, but at the end of every month it increasingly feels like there's always an unpaid bill, electricity this month, the car last month, the school fees the month previous and so it goes, writes Sihle Mlambo
Gauteng Liquor Board suspends Zanzou nightclub's licence amid torture scandal
The Gauteng Liquor Board has taken swift action against Pretoria's controversial Zanzou nightclub, suspending its liquor licence following shocking revelations of patron torture and abuse. The suspension comes as police hunt for eight suspects linked to disturbing videos that have sparked national outrage
Treasury proposed massive social grant increases alongside 2% VAT increase
Treasury documents released on Wednesday showed that a 2% VAT increase would have injected R58 billion into the fiscal, which Godongwana said would have been used to fund the immediate projects including the revitalisation of the public railway system for the benefit of the poor and working class, hiring and retaining teachers, doctors, front line workers and other public servants, while also capacitating the government’s early childhood development programmes
This is why Treasury wants a VAT increase | Budget 2025
A 2% increase on the VAT would have raised the VAT to 17%, however, the proposal was widely rejected during an emergency Cabinet meeting called ahead of the Budget Speech on Wednesday.
Julius Malema branded ‘International Criminal,’ Elon Musk called ‘Enemy of South Africa’ as feud escalates
Elon Musk has called for immediate sanctions for Julius Malema and for the former ANC Youth League leader to be declared as an international criminal, while the EFF leader says the billionaire is an enemy of the South African people.
National Assembly to hold urgent debate on 14 SANDF soldiers killed in Goma
The National Assembly will on Monday hold an urgent debate about the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who were killed in Goma in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
South Africa hits back at Trump’s executive orders, refugee offer for economically privileged Afrikaners
However, tensions between Pretoria and Washington have been simmering for some time, with diplomatic tensions escalating since the Ukraine and Russia war, while there were also tensions further fuelled by Pretoria taking Israel to the International Criminal Court for the genocidal bombardment of Gaza by the US ally, Israel.
'Lobola is a scam!' Heritage enthusiast Mbuso Khoza slams use of 'bride money'
In a recent interview, Mbuso Khoza has opened up about his view regarding lobola and how people have made the exchange of money the main focus, instead of building new bonds and creating new families.
‘Cupcake is a front!’ Ramatlhodi reveals Tito Mboweni’s texts slamming ANC-DA GNU arrangement
Former mining minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi has slammed the African National Congress, also revealing private text messages between himself and Tito Mboweni, where the late former finance minister expressed that President Cyril Ramaphosa was a front for the Democratic Alliance in the grand coalition arrangement.
From tea with Zuma, flirting with GNU and Floyd exit, these are the EFF’s key moments since 2013 as red berets head to third elective conference
In August 2024, Floyd Shivambu who was the deputy president left the party to join former President Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party.
These are the legal and financial implications of lobola which you need to think about before the process
Many South Africans would be surprised to know that once lobola negotiations have been concluded a couple is seen as a married couple in the eyes of the law.
Shauwn Mkhize vs Sars | Taxman raids La Lucia mansion again, is it over for socialite businesswoman?
The Mkhize/Mpisane family’s multi-million rand house has become a bit of a landmark in the wealthy north Durban suburb of La Lucia, with its massive high walls, heavy security detail and how the family has acquired several properties around it to make it even bigger, for themselves and their staff
Joburg City Power extends office hours to 7pm to deal with prepaid meter upgrades
Joburg’s City Power has announced it will extend operating hours to 7pm in a bid to complete the upgrades of the 1,000 odd households who have not upgraded their prepaid meters.
Four arrested for pitch invasion, selling fake tickets at Kaizer Chiefs vs Sundowns spectacle
Gauteng provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said two people were arrested for pitch invasion and two others were arrested for selling alleged fake tickets.
COMMENT: Reality check as dominant Sundowns moer Chiefs, while fans turn CKO spectacle to ‘UFC’ battle
Mamelodi Sundowns flexed their muscles on the pitch - but the action wasn't only on the field - in the stands there were parallel ‘UFC’ fights taking place just as Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners was running riot, terrorising Reeve Frosler in the right back channel for the Amakhosi, Sihle Mlambo writes.
National Sandwich Day: A day to celebrate delicious nutritious meals with bread
Thousands of children at school and workers at work pack their lunch boxes everyday with all sorts of wonderful sandwiches, from the fruity, to the sweet and savoury, and some, to the meaty type.