Andile Smith

Thabo Mbeki is not dead but very much alive and still plays an active role in running his foundation known as Thabo Mbeki Foundation. He has been rumored to be dead severally but these were all rumours and has no basis Sort of like the Kennedy and Bush families of the United States of America, the Mbeki family of South...

Alongside Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Denis Goldberg, and Govan Mbeki among other African National Congress (ANC) members, Ahmed Kathrada was one of the famous prisoners of Robben Island and Pollsmoor Prison who were locked up after being sentenced to life imprisonment at the now infamous Rivonia Trial. After gaining freedom in 1990, the former political prisoner and anti-apartheid activist served...

Simphiwe Ngema (born 29th of August, 1989) is a South African actress singer, MC, choreographer, and presenter who gained national recognition as an actress for her role as Thuli Nkosi on ‘Muvhango,’ the SABC 2 soap opera. With her career spanning over a decade and counting, Simphiwe has continued to endear herself to her millions of fans with her exceptional...

Mogoeng Mogoeng is a South African lawyer, judge, prosecutor, academic, as well as an ordained pastor. He became popular following his role as the Chief Justice of South Africa; a position he assumed since September 8, 2011. He was appointed by the then-president of South Africa Jacob Zuma and he took over the position from Sandile Ngcobo. His career in...

Commonly known as Wits University or just Wits, the University Of Witwatersrand is a multi-campus public research university in South Africa that is distinguished internationally for its excellent research, high academic standards, and commitment to social justice. A nod to this is the fact that a number of university ranking bodies have in the past placed it as the highest-ranked...

Sipho Makhabane (born 3rd November 1965) is a talented South African gospel musician, producer, and songwriter, popularly known as the “Big Fish”. He rose to fame following the release of his single 'Ngitinikela Kuwe' in 1996. The South African music industry has produced great artists who have made waves both within the African continent and beyond. Amongst them is Sipho...

One of the more recently established institutions in South Africa, the University of Limpopo was formed on the 1st of January 2005 following the merger of previously existing institutions. Located in the South African province of Limpopo, in the foothills of the Wolkberg range in Mankweng, between Polokwane and Magoebaskloof, the university aims to be the leading African University focused...

Like every other public figure whose life would make a perfect rags-to-riches story, Supra Mahumapelo was once looked up to by the average South African as one that would help liberate society from all the ills that had overcome it. A former herd boy in his village, Mahumapelo worked his way up through the ranks of the African National Congress...

Siphiwe Tshabalala is a -year-old South African professional football player who has garnered fame as one of the most decorated players of the country's national team. Notably, he is the second-most capped player of the national team with 90 caps under his belt. He earns over R450,000 in salary every month. Playing the midfield position, Siphiwe is currently associated...

Women's participation in politics they say has become the key to meaningful and sustainable development, as well as a flourishing democracy. One woman who is a testament to this fact is Lindiwe Sisulu, a South African politician who serves as the country's Minister of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation. Sisulu has made an exceptional impact in the Rainbow nation's...

Known for its residential campus that provides an active residential life, the University Of Stellenbosch is a public research university in South Africa that stands as the joint oldest institution of higher learning in the country. Situated in the Western Cape Province town of Stellenbosch, the university has gone a long way to cement its reputation as a world-class...

The Marikana Massacre is one of two of South Africa's most gruesome cases of its police using lethal force on civilians. The incident occurred between the dates of August 10 and September 20, 2012, when striking workers at a mine owned by Lonmin in the Marikana area, clashed with police officers, leading to the death of 47 people. Much of...

The University Of Pretoria (UP) is one of South Africa’s best research institutions. It takes the lead when it comes to producing the highest number of graduates in South Africa annually. The multi-faculty institution was formerly known as the Transvaal University College (TUC) when it was established in the year 1908. However, on the 10th of October 1930, General...

The University of Venda, popularly known as UNIVEN is a rural-based public university in South Africa. The institution was established in 1982 to serve the inhabitants of the Venda bantustan, nevertheless, students from all over the Northern Transvaal attended the institution. Following the education reform in the new millennium, at the end of the apartheid era and the re-integration...

One of the longest-running television series in South Africa, Muvhango is a multi-lingual soap opera that first aired in April 1997. The show revolves around the lives of the members of the royal Mukwevho family. Set in the fictional rural village of Thathe and the metropolis of Johannesburg, the series focuses on family values as it explores the differences between...

Mmusi Maimane has been married to a white South African woman named Natalie since 2005. With her he has two children, a daughter named Kgalaletso Mmaimane and a son, Daniel Kgosi Mmaimane. Mmusi Maimane is one of the youngest influential politicians in South Africa and one of the pillars of one of the country's political party - Democratic Alliance. He...

AB De Villiers retired from all forms of international cricket in May 2018. He made the announcement through a video uploaded to Twitter and thanks to his successful career, he has an estimated net worth of $21 million. The athlete got married to his longtime girlfriend, Danielle Swarts, in March 2013. In a day and age where there seems to be...

The Voice South Africa is a South African reality television show that aims at finding new singing talents. Modeled after the American version of the program, The Voice South Africa focuses on finding something new, quite different from the normal or daily voice in music from its contestants. It also seeks to bring a unique and talented voice into...

Vuyo Mokoena was a South African gospel musician best known as one of the main anchors on Joyous Celebration, one of the country's most celebrated Gospel ensembles. The good die young is a phrase that is typically used to comfort the loved ones of someone who has passed away. In the case of Vuyo Mokoena, however, there is no better...

Tokyo Sexwale otherwise known as Mosima Gabriel Mosima Gabriel is a South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, businessman, and former political prisoner who went to prison for supporting anti-apartheid activities alongside Nelson Mandela at Robben Island prison. Tokyo Sexwale is not just a successful businessman but also a politician and an anti-apartheid activist. He garnered fame as the first Premier...