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From a school TikTok to over a million views! Koki’s  Mean Girls -inspired Head Girl campaign has South Africans asking:  Where do we vote?  

Her son gets sick every time he visits his dad, so she demands his girlfriend leave the house — but does she have the right to decide who is around her child?

A woman woke up to a stranger in her bedroom licking her toes. The disturbing incident was the latest escalation in a stalking case — but what drives someone to become this obsessed?

Sound set Sunday reminded us that beautiful people really can get you into trouble!  From inviting 10 extra friends to the 5FM table to finishing drinks that weren’t yours, it got us thinking:  does groove need a rule book?   What’s one unwritten rule everyone needs to follow on a night out?

A woman showed up at her friend’s house drunk, couldn’t get hold of her, and used a spare key she’d previously been given to let herself in. Her friend was home — and absolutely furious.  Was having the key enough permission to enter, or should she have waited for confirmation first?  Who was wrong here?

From surviving a lion attack to conquering the great outdoors,  27-year-old Iana Strydom  is bringing athleticism, adventure and serious competitive energy to  Tropika Island of Treasure . Hiking, running, cycling, padel and more — she’s ready to push her limits. But creepy crawlies in the pool? That’s where she draws the line! 

 Banking scams are rising, with criminals using social engineering and AI to target South Africans. We speak to Josh from Josh Talks Finance about protecting your money and your phone.

A R22,000 inhlawulo payment has sparked a family feud. Should the money go towards the child, or should the grandmother get a share for helping raise her daughter?

A survivor met face-to-face with the man who raped her. Their Cape Town meeting raises difficult questions about accountability, trauma and forgiveness.

SABC1’s new series  Go Viral  goes beyond the likes and followers to uncover the real stories behind South Africa’s digital stars.

 22-year-old facing unemployment and family pressure is considering selling sexual content online to gain financial independence — but fears the decision could follow them for years.

Stats SA says more than half of households affected by housebreaking in 2025/26 did not report it to police, with many believing nothing would be done.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations that the platform may be profiting from misleading or fake job listings known as “ghost jobs”. The investigation questions whether job seekers are paying for Premium subscriptions under the impression that listings represent genuine, active opportunities, despite claims that many postings may...

She thought she had done everything right. After previous bad roommate experiences, she made one boundary crystal clear: she only wanted to live with another woman. Months into the arrangement, she accidentally discovered her roommate was transgender — something that had never been disclosed before they moved in. Now she feels blindsided and guilty for feeling uncomfortable at all.

Breadline Africa is marking its fifth year as a beneficiary of PNA Funky Socks Day, alongside Rally to Read and Matla a Bana. The colourful campaign officially launches on 16 June, with National Funky Socks Day taking place on Friday, 11 September 2026. Every R10 sticker sold will help support children, with Breadline Africa using its share to provide educational resource packs, learning materials...

A cosmetic enhancement meant to boost confidence ended in tragedy after Nigerian-British businessman Igho Ubiribo reportedly died from complications linked to a penis enlargement filler procedure. Be honest… how far would you go for a cosmetic enhancement? And do you properly research the risks, or trust the promise of a “quick fix”?

Some restaurants in the US are saying goodbye to tipping, arguing that workers deserve fair and predictable wages without relying on customers. But with menu prices likely to increase, would you rather pay more upfront or keep the power to decide how much to tip?

A man is questioning everything after his girlfriend’s phone automatically connected to his father’s car Bluetooth during their very first meeting. Both insist they have never met, but the device appeared to recognise her phone. Coincidence, technical glitch or a secret accidentally exposed?

Jodell is part of the exciting new season of  Tropika Island of Treasure ! Season 12 heads to the breathtaking Réunion Island, where celebrities and members of the public will take on thrilling physical and mental challenges in the ultimate race for treasure. Catch the adventure from 23 September at 21:00 on SABC 1.

Chris Brown wants to skip a court appearance, arguing that his demanding tour commitments make it difficult to attend. But with nearly $13 million still owed in a legal judgment, how far can the courts go to access his income and assets? 

A tenant paying R8,000 in rent is allegedly making over R20,000 by secretly subletting the apartment on Airbnb. Now the landlord’s friend knows the truth and faces a dilemma: expose him or mind her business? 

A neighbour thought he was simply getting a friendly lift to work, until a month later she asked him to contribute towards petrol. Should she have made the expectation clear from the start? 

 From counting punches to mandatory golf days, some Hollywood stars have seriously interesting Ts and Cs to make sure life on set goes their way! 

A concerned sister is terrified her 19-year-old brother could end up homeless after their parents threatened to kick him out over his increasingly disrespectful behaviour. He says he is an adult and cannot be controlled, but with no job, savings or place to go, should his parents follow through — or is there another way to teach him responsibility? 

From major national broadcasts to creating platforms for the next generation of voice talent, Sinemivuyo Mpulu is proving that a powerful voice can open endless doors.