A woman who lost her daughter in a fire incident three years ago is grateful to have been able to save her family when their home caught fire in a disaster that left 77 people dead in Joburg last week.

Mpume Mthombeni stopped eating meat for three months to prepare for her new role as a female assassin in the play 'Isidlamlilo/The Fire Eater'.

KFC has lashed out at an entrepreneur who accused the company of stealing his chicken kota “idea”, saying it was not a secret that kota is a famous South African dish.

Minister of international relations and co-operation Naledi Pandor has apologised to the arts and creative sector for saying that Africa needs more skilled people in sciences and technology than in arts.

Retired journalist Jeremy Gordin, who was killed during a robbery at his home in Parkview, Johannesburg, had experienced two burglaries a few months before he met his demise on Friday night.

“At first, my engagement ring disappeared in our bedroom. I left it on top of the chest of drawers and when I told him about it, he just brushed it off."

The long queue of cars just as you approach Ramaite Street in Protea North, Soweto, on Monday night was an indication that a giant had fallen.

Artists were dragged to clear the way for vehicles at the entrance to sports, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa's Pretoria offices on Tuesday.

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has offered legal assistance to the artists and creatives in sit-in protest at the  National Arts Council (NAC).

During the service, Dr Sindi van Zyl was praised for her kindness and for being forever willing to use social media to educate the public about health issues.