Real-life examples of perseverance and success are often buried in the glitz of the social media world. One young woman, however, has utilized TikTok to tell her story of perseverance and ultimate victory with thousands. Meet @mapholivanessa, a young woman who overcame a tough academic trajectory to land a job […]
High Court Ruling Delivers Unexpected Relief to Zimbabweans in SA
The High Court recently issued a judgment that provided welcome relief to the more than 178,000 Zimbabweans living in South Africa on Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP). The court ruled that it was unconstitutional to revoke the licences, which had been extended until the end of the year. As hyperinflation, soaring […]
MTN’s Shocking Marketing Blunder: ’10GB for R99′ Deal Busted
An unexpected turn of events has resulted in the telecom company MTN being criticised by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) for what is being called a misleading advertisement providing “10GB of data for R99.” The Advertising Review Board (ARB) raised objections to the advertisement because it was not clear how […]
Mzansi Men Vs. Female Anatomy: Hilarious Misunderstandings You Won’t Believe!
Anatomy 101: A Crash Course? We at Africa Nova created South Africa’s own ‘Jimmy Kimmel’–esque moment, and it caused quite a commotion out on the streets. The “What Do You Know About the Female Body?” the project was a riot, with Mzansi men displaying their (mis)understanding of female anatomy in […]
SA Woman is Heartbroken and Broke as She Loses R1.6m to Ugandan Lover
Once bitten, twice shy? A woman from Mpumalanga, South Africa, wasted R1.6 million ($280,000) on her Ugandan lover in a romance fraud. She was duped into quitting her work and giving the con artist her life savings because he promised to multiply it. Love is a Battlefield, and the Costs […]
The Fall of Hamilton Ndlovu, the Millionaire Accused of PPE Tender Fraud
To make up for the money he allegedly stole from PPE tenders, a businessman named Hamilton Ndlovu, who has been accused of corrupt business practices, has been compelled to sell off his huge collection of luxury automobiles. This is an unexpected turn of events. The Long and Curvy Path to […]
Limpopo Farmer Inspires Youth to Thrive in Agriculture
Frank Monaheng, who farms the lush soil in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, represents the future of agriculture in South Africa. To revolutionize agriculture and serve as an example to the next generation of farmers, Monaheng is using black soil to great effect on his 1060-hectare Mora Farming Project. As Monaheng explains, “I […]
Kairo Forbes is a Mini Influencer in the Making
Let’s admit it – Kairo Forbes is no ordinary seven-year-old. The daughter of the late rapper AKA and DJ Zinhle, this pint-sized powerhouse is building her empire, amassing a considerable fortune through her social media clout. When she’s not schooling us all in style with her trendy outfits, Kairo is […]
South African Dad’s Radical Parenting Revelation
A South African father who rejected conventional wisdom about raising children has gained international notice. His ideas have sparked a new conversation about parenting in a country where the future is fraught with doubt. Raising children isn’t easy, and every parent knows that. Especially when you consider the weight of the […]