Sunday World News
@SundayWorldZA

Whether it’s breaking news, up-to date politics, cutting-edge business stories, smart lifestyle - Sunday World has it all.

 Johannesburg
sundayworld.co.za
Joined May 2009
📲 Get @SundayWorldZA's new tweets in Telegramvia @TwiTelegram_Bot — no X account needed
#ICYMI: Uncle Waffles breaks records abroad as she becomes the first amapiano DJ to perform on the main stage at Coachella in America READ MORE: buff.ly/3N5FZXX
92
1,936
15,506
1,810,771
BREAKING | Singer and songwriter Mampintsha has passed away. #Mampintsha #Sundayworld
483
1,431
6,389
1,414,206
Skeem Saam actor Cornet Mamabolo opens village library: ow.ly/JSW230jTdhv
130
1,244
5,009
Vusi Thembekwayo shares stage with Oprah Winfrey and TD Jakes sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-…

Vusi Thembekwayo shares stage with Oprah Winfrey and TD Jakes

Acclaimed business leader Vusi Thembekwayo has made history as the first African speaker at the prestigious 2025 Good Soil Forum

sundayworld.co.za
345
525
5,387
502,111
#SundayWorldZA | DJ SUMBODY KILLER WEAPON LINKS TO THOBEJANE ATTACK 📰 Story publishing at 15:00.
188
1,314
4,962
660,839
Actress Tebogo Thobejane criticises Cyril Ramaphosa: Stop pretending as if you care sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-…

Actress Tebogo Thobejane criticises Cyril Ramaphosa: Stop pretending as if you care

President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent speech has drawn harsh criticism from actress and influencer Tebogo Thobejane, who claims it made empty

sundayworld.co.za
253
935
4,891
412,288
MacG wins podcaster of the year award - sundayworld.co.za/news/macg-…
59
513
3,760
'How Musa Khawula killed my boyfriend' - sundayworld.co.za/news/how-m…

'How Musa Khawula murdered my boyfriend'

The romantic partner of the late Wandile Khambule, who was brutally murdered allegedly by blogger Musawenkosi Khawula, has broken

sundayworld.co.za
347
2,235
3,406
#SundayWorldZA | ‘UCT GIVES MORE MARKS TO WHITE STUDENTS’: 📰 Story publishing at 19:00
551
1,315
3,590
793,858
#ICYMI: Legendary sportscaster Robert Marawa did not only score himself a new hot radio slot, but it appears that he also scored a new girlfriend in his colleague and media personality Thando Thabethe. READ MORE: buff.ly/3MVHs1B
318
344
3,425
2,382,196
Since my arrest, addicts have stopped drugs in cells – Mboro - sundayworld.co.za/news/since…
649
531
3,439
531,261
BREAKING | Police have arrested Chicco's son Longwe Twala - sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-…
352
1,065
3,406
732,547
DJ Sumbody slain in crossfire over missing drug cargo  sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-…

DJ Sumbody slain in crossfire over missing drug cargo 

The assassination of popular music producer and club owner DJ Sumbody, real name Oupa Sefoka, has been linked to a violent underworld

sundayworld.co.za
182
686
3,193
729,706
'Cyril Ramaphosa should resign in honour of Nelson Mandela' sundayworld.co.za/politics/c…

'Cyril Ramaphosa should resign in honour of Nelson Mandela'

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has officially demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa resign from the Presidency by Friday.

sundayworld.co.za
109
698
2,976
102,012
Official who issued a passport to “Lebogang” from Bangladesh has been arrested - sundayworld.co.za/news/offic…
327
1,238
2,809
'I'm available to testify': KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi tells parliament sundayworld.co.za/politics/i…

'I'm available to testify': KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi tells parliament

KZN police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has informed parliament's adhoc committee that he will only be available after September 24.

sundayworld.co.za
69
488
2,932
135,650
Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya cracks down on brothels run by illegal foreigners sundayworld.co.za/news/tshwa…

Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya cracks down on brothels run by illegal foreigners

Four Chinese nationals have been arrested in Pretoria’s CBD for running an illegal brothel operating and employing undocumented immigrants.

sundayworld.co.za
75
565
3,029
99,971
Jub Jub to lay charges against trio for defamation - sundayworld.co.za/news/jub-j…
303
622
2,753
Ex-Minister Naledi Pandor takes up new academic role at UP - sundayworld.co.za/news/ex-mi…
273
311
2,774
246,030
Nehawu KZN structures want to drop ANC in favour of MK Party - sundayworld.co.za/news/nehaw…
177
637
2,697
220,936
'The world knows about PSL because of Mamelodi Sundowns' - Irvin Khoza sundayworld.co.za/sports/soc…

'The world knows about PSL because of Mamelodi Sundowns' - Irvin Khoza

Irvin Khoza has praised and honoured rivals Mamelodi Sundowns for flying the PSL flag high at the Fifa Club World Cup.

sundayworld.co.za
181
467
2,769
196,019
Phumeza Shoba dumps cheating husband Mnqobi sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-…

Phumeza Shoba dumps cheating husband Mnqobi

The 11-year-old marriage between popular house music singer Mnqobi Shoba and revered actress Phumeza Shoba is on the brink of

sundayworld.co.za
299
328
2,714
669,085
UCT lecturers give white students better grades, says whistleblower sundayworld.co.za/news/uct-l…

UCT lecturers give white students better grades, says whistleblower 

University of Cape Town (UCT)’s academics in the faculty of social development have allegedly been awarding higher marks to white students

sundayworld.co.za
222
853
2,606
219,429
Petition to get Helen Suzman Foundation to pack up and leave - sundayworld.co.za/news/petit…

Petition to get Helen Suzman Foundation to pack up and leave

The Helen Suzman Foundation is accused of consistently protecting undocumented immigrants and never seen supporting South Africans.

sundayworld.co.za
164
828
2,617
159,273
Nigerian pastor "fleeces" Pretoria church of millions.
729
885
2,476
Popular music executive Nhlamulo Nota Baloyi has beem arrested and sentenced to 60 days in jail. This comes after he was found guilty of being in contempt of court. Baloyi initially ignored a court order obtained by popular rapper K.O to refrain from sharing information implicating him in the assassination of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes. The police arrested Nota on Thursday at the Randburg Magistrate's Court while he was making an appearance for his rape matter.
438
606
2,469
1,636,289
Malusi Gigaba likes baby oils like Diddy, says ex-wife Norma Mngoma sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-…

Malusi Gigaba likes baby oils like Diddy, says ex-wife Norma Mngoma

ANC parliamentarian Malusi Gigaba's ex-wife, Norma Mngoma, has detailed the emotional toll of their marriage, accusing Gigaba of infidelity

sundayworld.co.za
749
510
2,499
629,709
Thembinkosi Lorch arrested for assaulting girlfriend - sundayworld.co.za/news/themb…
405
1,682
2,261
Radebe wants to take over as Safa president in the future - sundayworld.co.za/news/sport…
169
302
2,387
117,243
BREAKING | Xiluva leader Bongani Baloyi to join MKP - sundayworld.co.za/politics/x…
362
630
2,359
373,912
'RAF lied about paying R30m to two law firms, correct amount is R210m' - sundayworld.co.za/politics/r…

'RAF lied about paying R30m to two law firms, correct amount is R210m'

In a damning memorandum tabled before parliament’s Scopa, RAF is stands accused of misleading MPs, concealing massive expenditures.

sundayworld.co.za
106
1,138
2,388
164,600
‘I suffer from asthma, chronic tonsilitis, and I can die in prison’ — Vusimuzi Matlala sundayworld.co.za/news/i-suf…

'I suffer from asthma, chronic tonsilitis, and I can die in prison' — Vusimuzi Matlala

Controversial Gauteng tenderpreneur Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala says he has chronic infections and may die in prison if he is exposed to bacteria.

sundayworld.co.za
1,018
329
2,380
493,982
Jacob Zuma was on Robben Island as an agent of enemy forces –  Mbeki  - sundayworld.co.za/news/jacob…
562
555
2,323
543,184
Royal Bafokeng grows wealth to R50bn - sundayworld.co.za/business/r…
141
610
2,299
1,573,101
'Ocean Basket broke minimum wage laws by paying staff with tips' - sundayworld.co.za/news/ocean…
222
1,211
2,232
1,026,871
#Sundayworldza: Drug dealers threaten Sizokuthola presenter. ➡️sundayworld.co.za
401
829
2,213
732,384
Malema foots Shebeshxt's medical bills after fatal accident - sundayworld.co.za/news/malem…
150
463
2,242
449,748
🚨 JUDICIARY UNDER FIRE: RAF CEO EXPOSES ALLEGED CORRUPTION "RAF’s biggest beneficiary was paid R400m… and they’re European." "Your credibility won’t pay your bills. We’ll fire you." In PT 2 of this bombshell investigation, RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo reveals secret recordings that could shake South Africa’s justice system. TALKING POINTS: 📌 R400m Payout Scandal: Why did a European receive RAF’s largest payout while SA victims struggle? 📌 Secret Recordings: Letsoalo exposes alleged judicial interference, who’s really controlling the courts? 📌 "Your credibility won’t pay your bills. We’ll fire you." ✅ Subscribe now: piped.video/channel/UCQ3BHsc… and switch on notification for full episode premiering on Sunday, 11 May 2025. #RAFScandal #JudiciaryExposed #CollinsLetsoalo
131
1,344
2,226
197,305
DA member of parliament Karabo Khakhau, who is also a spiritual healer, was allegedly subjected to a quasi-disciplinary hearing where she was reprimanded by the organisation’s chief whip in parliament, George Michalakis, for sitting on the floor—and burping on separate occasions—when she was visited by the spirit of her ancestors in the middle of the party caucus meeting. sundayworld.co.za/politics/d…
469
539
2,152
445,406
Standard Bank boss Tshabalala earns R89m, staff gets ‘3% raise’ buff.ly/TWeev2D
388
509
2,121
901,693
Nota Baloyi sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court - sundayworld.co.za/shwashwi/c…
275
553
2,054
787,089
Celebrity News | #AKA’s landlord asks family to remove furniture 🗞️ - Available in stores countrywide 🌐 - buff.ly/43N2s0Y
236
253
1,979
1,517,257
Coach Desiree Ellis set to part ways with Banyana after Wafcon  sundayworld.co.za/sports/soc…

Coach Desiree Ellis set to part ways with Banyana after Wafcon 

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis could be leaving the women’s senior national team after the team finished fourth in the Women’s Africa

sundayworld.co.za
259
218
1,973
132,508
'Chicco Twala's son Longwe shot and killed Senzo Meyiwa' - sundayworld.co.za/news/chicc…
103
532
1,889
365,646
#SundayWorldZA | Dali Mpofu’s son arrested for kidnapping. Download the Sunday World App today 📲 iOS🍏: buff.ly/3QvzQEt Android🤖: buff.ly/49w9lHI
286
477
1,874
630,008
'AfriForum admitted to spreading false farm murder numbers' - sundayworld.co.za/news/afrif…
293
746
1,866
328,074
US withdrawal is an opportunity for transformation - Lamola - sundayworld.co.za/politics/u…
223
317
1,828
80,732
News | Curro suspends Indian teacher for calling black pupils ‘monkeys’ 🗞️ - Available in stores countrywide 🌐 - buff.ly/3STDyKw
483
815
1,765
551,261
WATCH | Following an alleged incident of racism, members of the EFF (Economic Freedom Fighters) have assembled at Melspoort resort outside of Bloemfontein. #EFFprotest #freestats #sundayworld
155
433
1,780
600,392
Outrage as Arthur Mafokate’s company scores R1.8m state funding sundayworld.co.za/news/outra…

Outrage as Arthur Mafokate’s company scores R1.8m state funding

King of kwaito Arthur Mafokate’s company, Roadshow Marketing, is once again in the spotlight after being approved to receive R1.8-million

sundayworld.co.za
274
695
1,793
258,018
#ICYMI | Former Big Brother Mzansi season three housemate Thato Immaculate will be making her debut this week on 1 Magic’s telenovela The River. Read more: buff.ly/3GDVcMs
28
90
1,735
95,277
Top cop Fannie Masemola hails political killings task team for arresting KZN chief for whistleblower's murder sundayworld.co.za/news/top-c…

Top cop Fannie Masemola hails political killings task team for arresting KZN chief for whistleblo...

The national commissioner of the police, General Fannie Masemola, has commended the political killings task team for the swift arrest of

sundayworld.co.za
13
327
1,759
54,976
Matthew Lani sues Gauteng education for R2.5m over harm to 'professional' image - sundayworld.co.za/news/matth…

Matthew Lani sues Gauteng education for R2.5m over harm to 'professional' image

Self-styled influencer and social media personality Matthew Bongani Lani has launched a defamation lawsuit against Gauteng Education.

sundayworld.co.za
354
279
1,671
426,675
Please Call Me inventor Nkosana Makate says he is expected to pay to his lawyers 20 percent of the money he is going to get from Vodacom and that the Constitutional Court’s cost order against him is “extraordinary,” “rubbish” and “nonsense”, and will have a “chilling” effect on anyone fighting corporate giants like Vodacom. sundayworld.co.za/news/pleas…
191
328
1,634
292,812
#SundayWorldZA | How EFF saved Zahara’s house Download the Sunday World App today 📲 iOS🍏: buff.ly/3QvzQEt Android🤖: buff.ly/49w9lHI
89
496
1,529
365,417
Patrick Shai commits suicide - sundayworld.co.za/news/patri…
396
839
1,488
State reveals Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala supplied BMW used in Joe Sibanyoni's shooting sundayworld.co.za/news/state…

State reveals Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala supplied BMW used in Joe Sibanyoni's shooting

The investigating officer in the attempted murder case of famous television actress and influencer Tebogo Thobejane has suggested tha

sundayworld.co.za
108
590
1,580
153,632
Eastern Cape criminals demand R1K from each school teacher sundayworld.co.za/news/easte…

Eastern Cape criminals demand R1K from each school teacher

Teachers at Dalibhunga Senior Secondary School in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, are reeling after discovering a threatening note demanding a

sundayworld.co.za
182
506
1,513
222,058
Zungula urges Home Affairs minister to prioritise jobs for locals - sundayworld.co.za/news/zungu…
32
317
1,475
36,641
Having children has never been a part of my plans, says actress Linda Sokhulu sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-…

Having children has never been a part of my plans, says actress Linda Sokhulu

Seasoned actress Linda Sokhulu recently revealed on The Relebogile Mabotja podcast that having children was not something that was pressing

sundayworld.co.za
72
158
1,510
96,993
State entity sidelines citizen, hires foreigner with no work permit sundayworld.co.za/news/state…

State entity sidelines citizen, hires foreigner with no work permit 

Then Inkomati Usuthu Catchment Agency (IUCMA) CEO and board sidelined their HR department when they hired a foreign national

sundayworld.co.za
117
845
1,528
98,126
Pearl Thusi says voting for the ANC reflects self hate - sundayworld.co.za/news/pearl…
107
301
1,404
Andile Ramaphosa faces being homeless after SA's top bank circles him after he failed to up with his debt repayments. Details in the #SundayWorldZA tomorrow.
736
424
1,433
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged associate Brown Mogotsi has let the cat out of the bag, claiming that he is an undercover police operative and was crucially involved in the dramatic arrest of South Africa’s most notorious fugitive, Thabo Bester, in Tanzania. sundayworld.co.za/news/i-smo…
204
438
1,461
255,428
#ICYMI: DJ Sumbody's business partner Kagiso Setsetse, the co-owner of Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town and Pretoria, relocated to Dubai about three weeks ago. READ MORE: buff.ly/3WbNG1c
101
257
1,408
568,572
EFF backs R60bn class action lawsuit against major banks - sundayworld.co.za/news/eff-b…
48
403
1,392
49,696
Minister Zizi Kodwa charged with corruption of R1.7m - sundayworld.co.za/news/minis…
226
570
1,373
183,967
ANC Veterans' League wants step-aside rule for Senzo Mchunu, Nobuhle Nkabane - sundayworld.co.za/politics/a…

ANC Veterans' League wants step-aside rule for Senzo Mchunu, Nobuhle Nkabane

The ANC Veterans’ League has called on the party to tighten its step-aside rule in a bid to remove ANC ministers implicated in corruption.

sundayworld.co.za
62
355
1,426
48,700
Lerato Mvelase tears into Gayton McKenzie at Nandi Nyembe memorial service sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-…

Lerato Mvelase tears into Gayton McKenzie at Nandi Nyembe memorial service

The memorial service of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe turned into a fiery showdown Lerato Mvelase unleashed her fury Minister Gayton McKenzie.

sundayworld.co.za
62
277
1,380
403,414
We can't keep quiet for fear of being called xenophobic - Motsoaledi - sundayworld.co.za/news/we-ca…
64
414
1,320
No evidence Koko took bribes – NPA told - sundayworld.co.za/news/no-ev…
101
506
1,349
124,120
#Sundayworldza 📰 | Curro boss calls black teacher a monkey ➡️ sundayworld.co.za
509
1,065
1,297
731,100
#SundayWorldZA | MCKENZIE CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW R400K GOES MISSING MONTHLY Exclusive 18:00 read.
227
480
1,308
352,222
Hawks gun for Danny Jordaan over R65 million property deal - sundayworld.co.za/news/hawks…
126
766
1,225
'Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi show us proof of judges working with drug syndicates' sundayworld.co.za/news/nhlan…

'Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi show us proof of judges working with drug syndicates'

The Office of the Chief Justice has formally written to KZN police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi requesting evidence of his claims.

sundayworld.co.za
201
282
1,284
95,855
#Sundayworldza | Radebe guns for SAFA presidency ➡️ sundayworld.co.za
212
174
1,255
199,282
Varsities, colleges asked to update data on foreign staff - sundayworld.co.za/news/varsi…

Varsities, colleges asked to update data on foreign staff 

Parliament’s portfolio committee on higher education and training has requested that all 26 institutions of higher learning submit updated

sundayworld.co.za
58
460
1,267
73,627
Fifi Cooper back in action - Malema helps rap queen: ow.ly/bLuH30kKnN0
37
261
1,173
#SundayWorldZA | COPS HACKED RAMAPHOSA’S INBOX: 📰 Story publishing at 14:00.
143
294
1,259
254,351
Tbo Touch set for dramatic Metro FM return after securing a hefty paycheck. Details in the #SundayWorldZA tomorrow.
166
274
1,213
EFF labels Trump a danger to humanity, urges for his removal from office sundayworld.co.za/politics/e…

EFF labels Trump a danger to humanity, urges for his removal from office

The EFF has launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump, describing him as an unstable and illiterate imperialist.

sundayworld.co.za
177
225
1,233
87,183
Minister Thembi Simelane mugged in broad daylight - sundayworld.co.za/news/minis…
524
239
1,211
608,616
'Zondo wanted me out of the judiciary at all costs' - Hlophe   - sundayworld.co.za/politics/z…
131
321
1,214
81,161
WATCH | "Zille must go!" Joburg residents The residents of Joburg held a protect march at the City Chambers in Braamfotein, demanding that the Joburg city’s water crisis be resolved for once. Helen Zille’s arrival was met with a heavy pushback by some of the protesters. The protesters started chanting “Zille must go”. #politics #elections #DemocraticAlliance #helenzille
176
391
1,236
192,724
Shona Ferguson has passed away - sundayworld.co.za/breaking-n…
440
589
1,171
#SundayWorldZA | COP KIDNAPPED FOR DJ SUMBODY EVIDENCE 📰 Story publishing at 16:00
78
483
1,200
162,725
Breaking: Jub Jub in court for alleged rape, attempted murder - sundayworld.co.za/shwashwi/c…
356
729
1,126
758,774
UCT adds Swahili as elective language from 2023 - sundayworld.co.za/education/…
88
240
1,129
Ex-Miss SA contestant Chidimma relocates to Nigeria permanently - sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-…
463
138
1,137
147,215
Moroadi Cholota, the ex-personal assistant to former Free State premier Ace Magashule, is set to launch a constitutional damages lawsuit against the South African state. sundayworld.co.za/news/moroa…
105
302
1,164
73,973
Nxesi named as one of ministers in R500m UIF bribe scandal - sundayworld.co.za/news/nxesi…
281
732
1,108
354,201
Angry Tina’s family stops ANC at the gate #SundayWorldZa ➡️sundayworld.co.za
99
319
1,100
417,681
Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, was born in a Xhosa-speaking village in the country’s Mahalapye area in 1969. There are Xhosa speakers in Botswana. He is not South African. buff.ly/3YBY6sH
115
292
1,096
588,636
AfriForum moves to privately prosecute Mbalula over Dubai trip - sundayworld.co.za/news/afrif…

AfriForum moves to privately prosecute Mbalula over Dubai trip

AfriForum has reignited the controversy surrounding ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula's family vacation to Dubai.

sundayworld.co.za
142
323
1,085
67,964
Mastermind in VBS bank collapse jailed for 495 years - sundayworld.co.za/news/maste…
225
536
1,103
242,017
Ex-finance minister Malusi Gigaba has completed his PhD at UJ - sundayworld.co.za/education/…

Ex-finance minister Malusi Gigaba has completed his PhD at UJ

Former finance minister Knowledge Malusi Nkanyeni Gigaba has achieved a significant academic milestone by completing his PhD

sundayworld.co.za
143
213
1,129
86,091
Afro-pop musician Kelly Khumalo hit with second gig cancellation - sundayworld.co.za/news/afro-…
205
260
1,084
249,465
Kaizer Chiefs supremo sends love to EFF boss.
19
225
1,076
JUST IN: Musician and businessman Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (AKA) is alleged to have been shot and killed while on Florida Road Durban.
57
275
1,052
349,326