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Is the SABC back on air? What the Mayfair substation fire did
SABC TV and radio programming is restored after a fire and explosion at City Power's Mayfair substation, but Auckland Park is still on backup power. Here is what happened and which areas are affected.
She was quoted R180k for a kitchen and did it for R47k
A TikToker quoted R180,000 for a new kitchen managed the job herself and spent R47,580. Here is her cost breakdown and what viewers are saying.
You can now share Netflix outside your home for R69. Here's the catch
Netflix Standard and Premium subscribers in South Africa can now add an extra member who lives elsewhere for R69 a month. Here's what each plan allows, what you'd pay and how to add someone.
A Mzansi traveller breaks down what a Japan trip really costs
Sibongile Mafu's TikTok guide to visiting Japan from South Africa has passed 50,000 views, with viewers shocked that the visa now costs over R1,800.
A R999 pumpkin at Pick n Pay has Mzansi in stitches
A TikTok of a Pick n Pay pumpkin quarter labelled R999.99 has passed 117,000 views, with South Africans joking about Sunday kos and the cost of veggies.
Soweto adults revive township street games and Mzansi wants in
A TikTok of grown-ups in Dube, Soweto, playing the township street games they grew up with has passed 340,000 views, and people across SA are asking where the next one is.
Two truck drivers stood guard over a sick learner driver on the N3
A learner driver who fell ill on the N3 at night thanked two truck drivers who stopped and watched over her until she could drive on. Watch the TikTok and see what Mzansi said.
Workers clearing Roodeplaat Dam hyacinth by hand have Mzansi worried
A TikTok of a worker pulling water hyacinth out of Roodeplaat Dam by hand has passed 166,000 views, with viewers worried about safety and the state of the dam.
This man spent a small fortune lighting up a Sixty60 rider's bike
A South African biker fitted lights to a Checkers Sixty60 rider's delivery bike so he can be seen at night. The TikTok has about 82,000 views. Watch it and see what Mzansi said.
Shebeshxt's bail bid resumes Wednesday at 11:30. What happens next
Shebeshxt's third bail bid continues in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, 11 November, after Monday's hearing was postponed because the prosecutor was ill. The charges, each side's argument and the trial date.
John Legend South Africa tour 2027: dates, venues and ticket presale
John Legend brings his Muse Tour to Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town in February 2027. The Mastercard presale opens on 11 November and general tickets on 13 November. Dates, venues and where to buy.
Skeem Saam's Mosebjadi teaches Kwaito isiXhosa and it falls apart
Skeem Saam's Zizo Sobutyu gave co-star Clement Maosa an isiXhosa lesson on TikTok and it ended in giggles. The 9 November clip passed 200,000 views in hours. Watch it and see what Mzansi said.
Kaytranada is back in SA in December: dates, tickets and prices
Kaytranada plays Cape Town on 18 December and Johannesburg on 20 December 2026 to open Milk + Cookies Music Week. Tickets start at R849 and general sale opens on Howler on 12 November.
Tsakane's water came back blue after five days and Mzansi has jokes
A Tsakane resident filmed tap water coming back blue on 7 November after five days of outages. The TikTok by @nhlongwane03 has about 77,600 views. Watch it and see what Mzansi said.
Graduate turned Milo promoter strikes a nerve with Mzansi
Amahle Shezi (@mashezi) posted a TikTok on 7 November going from her graduation to a Milo promotion stand. The clip has about 914,000 views. Watch it and see what other graduates said.
A R309 Choice Assorted tag labelled "Low Price" has Mzansi stunned
A TikTok of a Bakers Choice Assorted display priced at R309.99 under a "Low Price" sign has passed 420 000 views, with South Africans joking about their December biscuit plans.
This chrome Siya Kolisi bust has Mzansi making Siya puns
Artist @sk_original_art shared a TikTok of his chrome Siya Kolisi bust on 7 November and the comments filled up with Siya name puns. The clip has about 287,000 views. Watch it and see the best replies.
This KFC worker is tired of the free staff meals
TikToker @neorampe332 posted a clip on 5 November holding fried chicken from a KFC staff meal, saying it is no longer interesting. The video has about 295,000 views. Watch it and see what commenters said.
Surprise Spur proposal in Polokwane has Mzansi cheering
A TikToker who happened to be at the Spur in Mall of the North, Polokwane, filmed a surprise proposal, and Mzansi has crowned him reporter of the year.
Diepsloot's clean street has Mzansi debating who gets the credit
A TikTok of a cleaned-up Diepsloot street, credited by its caption to DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille, has passed 320,000 views while Joburg's votes are still being counted.
