Generations in Ashes

Last night was the debut episode of eTV’s new prime time telenovela Ashes to Ashes. After an aggressive ad campaign citing the regeneration of 8pm, the highly anticipated Ashes to Ashes was finally on screens last night. According to e.tv’s website, Ashes to Ashes is a thrilling drama about a family which is involved in the business of funerals. The new show features some of the fired 16 actors from Generations.

Kelly Khumalo tells her side on violent altercation with herbalist beau

Petite singer, Kelly Khumalo has voiced her side of the story about the violent altercation between herself and Durban based herbalist, Bhaka Nzama.

Mariah Carey devastated over Nick Cannon's new lov

Wed Mar 04 13:27:44 CAT 2015 The '#Beautiful' hitmaker, who split from the 'America's Got Talent' star last summer after six years of marriage, is reportedly very upset after he was spotted celebrating Valentine's Day (14.02.15) with the former 'Hollywood

Origins of AIDS virus strains traced to gorillas

The new information means that researchers now know the origins of all strains of the HIV virus that occur in people. HIV (HIV-1) has at least four strains. Known as Groups M, N, O and P, each one had its own origin - from ape to man, on at least four separate occasions. Groups M and N were known to have come from chimpanzees in Cameroon.

Pay back the money Tshabalala: D

Former SABC Chairperson Ellen Tshabalala must pay back the money which was paid to her “during her 22-month tenure”,the Democratic Alliance (DA) said in a statement on Thursday.

EFF rebel group submits ‘mountain of evidence’ against Malema

A group of disgruntled Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members have submitted what they say is a mountain of evidence showing intimidation and the gross mismanagement of the party's National People's Assembly and is now calling on the High Court to nullify the outcome. The members are led by suspended EFF Member of Parliament (MP) Andile Mngxitama who has accused EFF leaders Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu of abusing party funds and suppressing internal democracy.

Julius Malema's maratongfontein birthday celebration

Wed Mar 04 02:08:34 CAT 2015 The leader is celebrating his 34th birthday today. He posted a picture of himself with his wife Mantwa Matlala. He wrote: "He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD." The best birthday ever#

Zimbabwe: Nigerian Witchdoctors Planned to Kill Me - Mugabe

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, has alleged that his former Vice President and other top officials in his ruling Zanu-PF sought the services of Nigerian witchdoctors in a bid to kill him. The Africa Review reports that President Mugabe made the bizarre claims at the weekend as he celebrated his 91st birthday at a lavish party hosted by the party's communist-styled 21st February movement. The veteran ruler, in power since Zimbabwe's independence in 1980 claims he was ordained by God to rule forever according to the report. Ms Mujuru was sacked together with more than 10 Cabinet ministers for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Mugabe and being involved in corrupt activities.

The rich get even richer

Gates was once again named as the world's richest man, according to Forbes' Rich list - a position he has held 16 times. The ringing cash register may be deafening for us measly beings, but the same cannot be said for those whose net worth earned them a spot on Africa's 50 Richest list, also released by Forbes yesterday. South African luxury goods tycoon Johann Rupert increased his net worth from $6.6-billion to $7.3-billion in a year, retaining his top position as South Africa's richest person. Nicky Oppenheimer came in at third in Africa (and second in South Africa) after his net worth increased from $6.5-billion to $6.8-billion.

Cassper Nyovest admits split from Amanda du Pon

Chad: Nigeria Stalls Onslaught Against Boko Haram - Chad

Nigeria had refused to let Chadian troops continue with their campaign to recapture territories controlled by Boko Haram, Reuters reported yesterday. In a span of six weeks the Chadian troops had been able to recapture Malam Fatori and Damasak on the border with Niger Republic and Gamboru and Ngala on the Cameroonian border.

Pearl has no plans of walking in Bonang’s shoe

Tue Mar 03 05:07:20 CAT 2015   “I don't replace people hun."  Tension and anxieties have been running high ahead this year’s annual radio station changes. It has been reported that Metro FM has no plans of keeping Bonang Matheba on her morning

I’m going blind, says rap mogul Knight - Tonight News

AP Marion "Suge" Knight made an appearance at the Criminal Courts Building on March 2, 2015. London - Suge Knight claims he is going blind in jail. The Death Row Records co-founder was taken to hospital for a third time after appearing in court on Monday, after telling the Los Angeles judge he has been suffering from serious health complications and receiving inadequate treatment while in custody over a murder charge. According to the Los Angeles Times newspaper, he told Superior Court Judge James Brandlin: "I can't really see.

Did you buy my album? Then no photo for you: AKA

AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, took to Twitter to set the record straight and make it clear that unless you can convince him that you have his album, he will not grant you the picture. “If you don't buy the music and I deny you a photo ... I can't "lose" you as a fan ... you were never a fan to begin with. IF YOU DO NOT SUPPORT MY MUSIC BY BUYING IT, WE CANNOT TAKE A PHOTO. To his justification, AKA, whose girlfriend Dj Zinhle is pregnant, said that he is starting a new family and people who pirate his music are taking food from his table.

Madikizela-Mandela’s Qunu house claim ‘baseless’

WINNIE Madikizela-Mandela had not explained why she waited until Nelson Mandela had died before claiming to own the former president’s Qunu property, said struggle lawyer George Bizos SC in court papers on Monday. The court dispute over who rightfully owns the Qunu property is one of a number of ugly, public spats involving members of the Mandela family following the death of the revered statesman. Mr Bizos’s affidavit on behalf of the executors of Mandela’s estate — Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke, Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Themba Sangoni and Mr Bizos — was filed in the Mthatha High Court on Monday.

Di Maria was sold by Real Madrid for being 'too ugly'

Real Madrid sold Angel di Maria to Manchester United because the Argentine was “too ugly” for the European Champions, according to Barcelona’s assistant Director of Football Carle Rexach.

Minister wants pension fund for musicians - City Press

Brown Dash, Tebogo “Zombo” Ndlovu, Brenda Fassie and Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde had more in common than just their incredible musical talents: despite their fame and the potential fortune that came with it, they died broke. Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini told City Press the government’s proposed social security reforms include covering artists so they have a pension despite the sometimes turbulent nature of their fame. “My thinking is that, once an artist is at his or her peak, there must be contributions that are made into his or her personal pension.