By BBC News JOHANNESBURG: Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of South Africa’s first democratically elected president Nelson Mandela, has died of cancer at the age of 43. She passed away on Monday evening surrounded by friends and family, a spokesperson said. In recent years, Zoleka had become well known for detailing her cancer treatment. She was also open about her history of drug addiction. The Nelson Mandela Foundation said her work was inspirational. It said that she raised “awareness about cancer prevention” as well as “breaking down the stigma surrounding the disease”. Zoleka also spoke candidly about her struggles with depression and… Read More

By People’s Post SOUTH AFRICA: Two men, aged 34 and 61, will be remanded in custody pending their bail application on charges of being in possession of suspected stolen property and the murder of a “beloved” local waiter in Claremont, Raynold Mutasa (37), on Thursday 24 August. According to Claremont police’s Vispol Commander Lt Col Marnus Fourie, the two suspects did not plead when they appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Monday 28 August, pending consultations with their legal representatives. They will next appear on Tuesday 12 September. Meantime, the local restaurant where Matusa, a Zimbabwean national, served as… Read More

The Diaspora Insurance SA  team celebrated their denim and black themed year end party in style. We were graced by the presence of  the Directors all the way from the UK at the event. The day was filled with laughter, games, food  and ended  with a dance-off.… Read More