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“Being the first person from Kimberley to be on Colors feels like such a big stamp of approval,” says alternative R&B singer Lordkez after making her debut on the globally acclaimed music platform. The Johannesburg-based artist reflects on filming in New York, fulfilling a dream nearly a decade in the making and what it meant to represent South Africa on a global stage that has previously featured...

Dr Lindiwe Gumede of the University of Johannesburg found that patients often do not disclose their use of traditional remedies before seeking medical treatment, making it harder for healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care. SowetanLIVE

In a matter of 10 months, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has moved from being harangued by some hostile fans to being hailed as the hero who ended an eight-year hunger. On his first attempt, Ouaddou has outdone himself by achieving something predecessor Jose Riveiro could not after three attempts, adorning Pirates with the crown they most craved, the Betway Premiership.

When you’ve lived through lack, you understand why accountability matters,” says Metro FM’s Faith Mangope after Talk with Faith Mangope wins international recognition at the 2026 New York Festivals Radio Awards. The broadcaster reflects on how growing up in poverty shaped her patriotism and her drive to lead fearless conversations on governance, social justice and accountability, saying lived expe...

In a world where each regional competition regulator has distinct merger control triggers and thresholds, assessment frameworks, regulatory powers, policy prerogatives and stakeholders to appease, it may become a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth unless a solution is found. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Lesetja Morapi from Herbert Smith Freehills Kra...

“People think they know me, but I’m still figuring myself out,” says the Afro-soul newcomer behind Hamba Nami featuring Nomfundo Moh. SowetanLIVE

A former Tembisa Hospital supply chain clerk stands to lose a luxury property worth R6.4m and pension benefits valued at R1.8m after the investigating unit obtained a preservation order and interim interdict linked to the alleged looting of public funds at the hospital. SowetanLIVE

Nearly R1bn worth of drugs destined for South Africa’s streets were intercepted at the Beitbridge border post on Wednesday with investigators probing drug seizure is linked to global trafficking network. SowetanLIVE

Managing director at Donda Attorneys, Malusi Xulu, said couples should first attempt reconciliation before pursuing divorce proceedings SowetanLIVE

Khodani Manyike from K Tshitahe Attorneys in Pretoria said many people enter divorce proceedings without understanding that courts decide each matter based on facts, evidence and financial circumstances. SowetanLIVE

Dawie Roodt founder, Director and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group says there is a likelihood fuel prices will go down but we are still yet to pay for the time when the fuel levy relief was put in place because government could not afford that move. SowetanLIVE

Bolhuis said kidnapping syndicates are moving away from lengthy, high-profile ransom kidnappings involving wealthy businessmen and instead opting for quick abductions aimed at draining victims’ bank accounts within hours. SowetanLIVE

Zee Nxumalo opens up on evolving from Amapiano to 3-step with Dlala Thukzin, and how diving into Lekompo won her a new wave of fans in Limpopo. SowetanLIVE

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen luxury properties linked to businessman Thapelo Samuel Buthelezi after uncovering irregular emergency medical services tenders worth more than R532 million awarded by the Free State Department of Health. SowetanLIVE

A doctor who spent four years training in a recognised Occupational Medicine specialist programme at the University of the Witwatersrand has raised concerns about the programme’s implementation, accreditation oversight and registrar governance. SowetanLIVE

In a few days, medical doctor and multi award winning gospel musician, Dr Tumi will be hosting the Gathering of Worshippers concert at FNB stadium. He joins us on Deeply Rooted in discussion of what to expect ahead of this, and the importance of holding excellence as a standard in our lives as believers.

Nsikelelo Mthiyane returns as Thembi Gumede in the second season of SABC1’s Amalanga Awafani, airing tonight. The Richards Bay-born sports broadcaster turned actress, known for Sibongile & The Dlaminis, speaks to Sowetan about her TV journey, the highs and lows of fame and stepping into a lead role at a young age. SowetanLIVE

Over a period of four months Gugulethu, Nyanga and Delft in the Western Cape, were terrorised by a violent and coldblooded gang. Among the victims was an entire family slain in their beds as they slept. When a seasoned investigator was put on the case, he started to make progress almost immediately, and soon realised that rather than a highly organised group of criminals, these crimes were being c...

After carving out a name through villainous roles in House of Zwide, Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom shifts gears into leading-lady territory in Mzansi Magic’s upcoming drama Kwa Baba. She plays Bahumi Motaung, the love interest to Zwelakhe Mkhize, portrayed by Vuyo Biyela, in the new series premiering on Friday. Mohapi-Grootboom speaks to Sowetan about what viewers can expect from the show. SowetanLIVE

Dr Zolani Mkhiva, secretary general for Contralesa, says it is unhistorical and untraditional for American actress Gabriella Union to bury her father's remains at a wine farm in Cape Town. SowetanLIVE

Dr Ferrial Adam from WaterCAN said residents should remain cautious when using water tanker services, particularly with concerns around monitoring and water quality. SowetanLIVE

The Gauteng Department of Education is under scrutiny after service providers linked to controversial COVID-19 school sanitisation contracts agreed to pay back R25 million to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), following findings that the procurement process was irregular and not cost-effective. SowetanLIVE

SAHRC Commissioner, Dr. Henk Boshoff says they believe that there is deliberate syndicate that have infiltrated municipalities to sabotage infrastructure so that they can benefit from water tankering. This based on testimonies they’ve heard across the country. SowetanLIVE

PSG Wealth's chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores a classic central bank dilemma as South Africa contemplates the growing tension between inflation risks and economic weakness in the country.

Putco spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said the 10% increase actually means their commuters would be paying R43 extra for their weekly fare. SowetanLIVE