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Somizi Says He Could Marry a Woman If He Wanted To By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo has once again sparked conversation about love, marriage and personal choice after making a striking statement about his ability to marry a woman if he chose to. In a candid conversation, Somizi suggested that marriage should not necessarily be viewed through the narrow expectations society often places on people's identities and relationships. The outspoken entertainer, who has lived much of his adult life openly in the public eye, appeared to challenge the assumption that his sexuality automatically determines every decision he could make about relationships and marriage. “I can marry a woman” Somizi's remarks have already opened the door to a much broader conversation: Can a person's identity, sexuality and understanding of love exist outside the boxes society creates for them? For Somizi, the answer appears to be yes....

AFRICA CANNOT THRIVE BEHIND COLONIAL BORDERS The numbers are telling us something Africa’s political leaders can no longer afford to ignore. By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org There is something deeply uncomfortable about the way Africa continues to divide itself. A continent that shares history, culture, languages, families, resources and dreams remains separated by borders that often determine where an African may live, work, trade or build a future. Perhaps the most important question we should be asking is not “Where are you from?” It is: “Why should an African need permission to move freely within Africa?” Recent African public-opinion research provides food for thought. Afrobarometer’s African Insights 2026 found that 56% of Africans surveyed believe people in their subregion should be free to cross borders to live and work in other countries. That sentiment deserves more than a statistic. It deserves a continental conversation. Africa should be moving to...

WHY DOES THE ANC APPEAR RELUCTANT TO FIGHT FOR JOHANNESBURG? As political parties throw everything at the City of Johannesburg, one question is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: where is the ANC? By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org Johannesburg is once again the political prize everyone seems determined to capture. As South Africa heads towards the 2026 Local Government Elections, party after party is positioning itself for control of the City of Johannesburg. The DA is openly presenting itself as an alternative government. ActionSA is bringing former mayor Herman Mashaba back into the contest. The EFF is campaigning for its own vision of the city, while smaller parties are also positioning themselves for what could become one of the most fragmented municipal contests in the country. The City has become a political battlefield. And yet, watching the contest from Johannesburg, one cannot escape a curious impression: Where is the ANC's sense of urgency? ...

INSIGHT JOZI NEWS | JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY Justice Must Not Be a Privilege: Madlanga’s Powerful Call for Equal Access to Justice Equal access to justice is more than a constitutional ideal. It is the gateway through which ordinary people must be able to claim their rights, dignity and place in a democratic society. By Noko Maleka Senior Journalist | Insight Jozi News Published: 4 September 2026 Justice is one of the most powerful promises of a democratic society. But that promise means little if ordinary people cannot reach the institutions designed to protect their rights. It is against this backdrop that the message associated with retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga carries particular weight: equal access to justice must be treated as a fundamental part of achieving justice itself. “Equal access to justice is an important portal to the achievement of justice.” — Justice ...

Johannesburg · Politics & Community Joburg Residents Deserve Lights, Not Excuses: MK Party Zone 12 Demands Answers Over Inner-City Power Outages Questions are mounting over prolonged electricity outages in Johannesburg's inner city and whether payments towards outstanding electricity debt will translate into more reliable service for residents and businesses. By Noko Maleka | Insight Jozi News Johannesburg | 26 August 2026 At the heart of the controversy is a straightforward question: if billions of rands have been paid towards outstanding electricity debt, when will residents see a meaningful improvement in the reliability of electricity services? For Inner-City residents and businesses, prolonged outages can have serious consequences, affecting household routines, trading, security, communications and the ability of businesses to operate normally. The MK Party says it w...

Whitney Houston Tribute Concert Adds Extra Johannesburg Show By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org Music fans in Johannesburg have even more reason to celebrate after an additional performance of The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston was announced following overwhelming demand from audiences. The extra show is scheduled for Friday, 28 August, giving fans another opportunity to experience one of the world's most acclaimed tributes to the legendary Whitney Houston. The production stars internationally celebrated vocalist Belinda Davids, whose extraordinary talent has earned her appearances on Britain's Got Talent, Showtime at the Apollo, and victory on the BBC's Even Better Than the Real Thing. Supported by a live band, powerful backing vocalists, world-class lighting, sound and visual effects, the production delivers an unforgettable celebration of Whitney Houston's timeless catalogue of music. Audiences can expect a spectacular evening featuring many of...