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If you only do one thing in Johannesburg this weekend, make it this. The sell-out musical celebrating the extraordinary life of anti-apartheid and gay rights activist Simon Nkoli, Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life, is back in the city for three performances only before it makes its European premiere at the prestigious Theater der Welt Festival in Germany. Once it leaves, it leaves. And judging by what happened at the Market Theatre in 2023 and the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town in 2024, tickets won’t hang around. The man behind the name For those who haven’t encountered it yet: Nkoli is a full-blown theatrical event built around the life of Simon Nkoli, a young Black gay man from Sebokeng who became one of the most fearless activists of South Africa’s most turbulent decade. He stood trial for treason in the Delmas Treason Trial in the 1980s, campaigned internationally for gay rights at a time when that was genuinely dangerous, and did all of it with a joy and defiance that made him singular. The show doesn’t tell his story in a conventional way. It unfolds on a ramp in the style of a vogue ball; woven together through music, song, rap, dance, video, lip-syncing, and archive material. It is theatrical, political, celebratory, and completely alive. Why this weekend matters Nkoli has consistently attracted young, diverse audiences across its runs, which says something both about the show’s energy and about how urgently this story resonates right now. It’s the kind of production that attracts people who didn’t know Simon Nkoli’s name when they walked in, and leaves them wondering why the world doesn’t talk about him more. This is your last chance to see it on home soil during international Pride Month before it represents South Africa on the international stage. The details Venue: Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre, Kingsway Campus, UJ Arts & Culture, Johannesburg Dates and times: Friday, 12 June at 7pm Saturday, 13 June at 2pm and 7pm Tickets: Available via Quicket. Don’t wait. This one sells out.

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit has accused police of helping run weekly street races in Pretoria after the fatal street race crash in Gezina in May, where a young man died. In May, video footage of a maroon Honda Ballade colliding with a white Renault at high speed on Steve Biko Road in Gezina went viral on social media. Viral crash killed passenger Phillip Bezuidenhout Phillip Bezuidenhout, who was a passenger in the Honda, tragically died on 3 May after the car collided with an uninvolved motorist’s vehicle before crashing into a pole. The Honda driver, Willie Momberg, and the driver of the Renault survived. Captain Johan van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane district police, confirmed that they have opened an investigation into the culpable homicide case against the Renault driver. AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit is representing Phillip’s mother, Frieda Bezuidenhout. The unit said on Friday that illegal street racers have used that section of the road for decades and have caused numerous fatal crashes, yet the activities continue. “The information and evidence the Private Prosecution Unit has now provided to the SAPS could explain how the active involvement of some law enforcement officers may have contributed to this thriving and deadly subculture of fast cars and high-powered engines,” the unit said. According to AfriForum, new footage of the crash has emerged. The footage allegedly shows a person, whose identity AfriForum says it knows, assaulting the injured Renault driver in front of police officers who arrived at the scene within seconds of the crash. New video shows assault in front of officers – AfriForum “It is alleged that some South African Police Service (Saps) officers may have been part of a network of people involved in illegal racing and the organisation of these events,” it said. MEDIA STATEMENT: Alleged law enforcement coverup and complicity revealed in deadly street racing eventsThe recent deadly crash during an illegal street race along Steve Biko Road in Gezina, Pretoria, has not only exposed an alleged police cover-up to protect those involved, but… pic.twitter.com/GkkbFoBG6x– Barry Bateman (@barrybateman) June 12, 2026 “Several of the regular participants who appear to be publicly associated with some of the Saps officers openly brag about their conduct on social media and even invite others to join by providing the dates, times, and locations of the races.” Advocate Gerrie Nel, the head of AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit, claims in a letter to the police that racers don’t appear to fear a police crackdown on their illegal racing. “The failure of law enforcement to prevent the practice of holding road races on a public street while other vehicles still have access to that street is not only reprehensible but may also support an argument that law enforcement was complicit in the reckless lawlessness that has yet again claimed a life,” Nel wrote. “Members of the public must be able to use public roads at any time of day without fear that racing vehicles will endanger their safety.” The unit’s spokesperson, Barry Bateman, said that spectators gather every Sunday to watch these illegal races, which suggests law enforcement participates in or turns a blind eye to them. Lawlessness on public roads “The information and evidence we have gathered reveal a well-documented – and even arrogant – display of lawlessness on public roads by a group of people linked through a street-racing subculture that is thriving in the north of Pretoria,” he said. Bateman added that the social media accounts of several participants provide evidence of the races on Steve Biko Road and general reckless and dangerous driving on public streets. “Considering the speed and efficiency with which the Saps recently secured social media evidence in a well-publicised case against a politician, the public must expect the same urgency in securing evidence where the conduct in question could kill or maim innocent motorists and pedestrians,” he said. “Failure to do so will surely confirm suspicions of police involvement or a cover-up.”

A video of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi celebrating his arrival at the FIFA World Cup in Mexico has set tongues wagging on social media. Many want to know – who funded his trip? PANYAZA LESUFI SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON WORLD CUP TRIP In a tweet posted by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi was seen in high spirits after touching down in Mexico. In a video clip, Lesufi – known for his controversial comments about him showering in hotels amid water shortages across the province – sports a branded Old School SAFA jersey and a South African scarf. “Hey, we are in Mexico….Amigo, yeah! He added: “Bafana Bafana, we’re in Mexico and we’re going to do something big, amazing, surprising and shocking. There’s only one Bafana Bafana, go for it. Bring it home!” You heard it from Premier Panyaza Lesufi , We are in Mexico 🇲🇽 to support our boys 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/AWIQNyYlYX— Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) June 11, 2026 In the comments section, X users criticised Lesufi about the state of affairs in Johannesburg. Many wanted to know who had funded his trip to the World Cup. We suffering with high rates, Taxes, electricity, no service delivery, and Here this cake is in Mexico with Taxpayers Money, go to hell— PaddyPower (@mahiecurrie) June 12, 2026 In a statement to The South African, the Gauteng Provincial Government revealed that  Premier Panyaza Lesufi has taken official leave “without using the public purse even though Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie extended an invitation to the Premier in his official capacity”. The statement continued: “The only offer the Premier accepted from Minister McKenzie was the tickets to access the stadium. The Premier, however, chose to attend in his private capacity, taking no government support staff along, thus choosing not to use public funds or government protocols” Lesufi emphasised that government business would continue uninterrupted during his leave period. In his absence, Lesufi has appointed the MEC for Health and Wellness, Ms Faith Mazibuko, as the Acting Premier. MINISTERIAL DELEGATION COSTS R9 MILLION Meanwhile, Gayton McKenzie responded to parliamentary questions about the costs of the FIFA World Cup, admitting that a ministerial and departmental delegation would cost taxpayers around R9 million. He did not give a breakdown of who made up the official delegation. Additionally, the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture would spend R3,5 million for artists and cultural performers, and R6,7 million on Bafana Legends, who had played Mexico earlier this week. He added that the World Cup trips of 20 “lucky fans” had been funded by external sponsors.

Molly Shannon will be the next entertainer to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 61-year-old actress and comedian’s friends and colleagues, actors Will Ferrell and Connie Britton, will be speakers at the ceremony, which will be held on 22 June. Hers will be the 2,850th star, at 6765 Hollywood Boulevard, and will be in the category of Television. According to walkoffame.com, Shannon spent six seasons on Saturday Night Live as a member of the repertory company, where she created some of the show’s most iconic characters. Since then, the Primetime Emmy nominee has built an acclaimed career spanning comedy, drama, television, and film. Among her many big-screen performances are roles in films including Other People, Promising Young Woman, A Good Person, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Year of the Dog.  “The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that beloved comedian and actress Molly Shannon will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her remarkable body of work and enduring impact on comedy and entertainment have earned her this well-deserved recognition. It makes this moment even more special that her star will be placed next to her dear friend and fellow Saturday Night Live alum Will Ferrell, creating a wonderful full-circle tribute to their shared legacy in comedy,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies.  

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