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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...

   African Leaders Created the Crisis They Now Condemn By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org Every time xenophobic violence erupts in South Africa, the script never changes. African leaders rush to microphones. They condemn South Africans. They demand action. They speak of African unity, dignity and brotherhood as though they have spent decades protecting their own citizens. But where was this passion when their people were starving at home? Where was this outrage when corruption hollowed out their economies, when unemployment reached devastating levels, when political instability forced families to flee, and when millions lost hope in the very countries they called home? It is easy to condemn South Africa. It is far more difficult to confront the failures that forced your own citizens to leave. Let me be clear: there is no justification for violence, intimidation or humiliating anyone because they are foreign nationals. Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, ...

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A document-based investigation raises serious questions about the cost of cellphone access, consumer rights and whether poor South Africans are paying substantially more because they cannot qualify for traditional credit. By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org In South Africa, being poor can be expensive. For millions of South Africans who do not qualify for traditional credit, have limited credit histories or have poor credit records, accessing basic goods and services can come at a much higher cost. This raises a serious question: Are financially vulnerable South Africans being charged a poverty premium simply because they have fewer financial choices? InsightJoziNews.org is examining the growing cellphone rental and rent-to-own market, including companies such as FoneYam and PayJoy, which provide consumers with access to mobile phones through rental or rent-to-own arrangements. These products are marketed as alternatives for people who may not qualify for traditional cellphone...

Business News By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org The proposed acquisition of Botshabelo Mall by Vukile Property Fund marks another significant development in South Africa's retail property sector, highlighting continued investor confidence in township and community shopping centres despite challenging economic conditions. According to reports by BusinessTech , the Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve Vukile Property Fund's acquisition of the Free State shopping centre from Liberty Group. The transaction is valued at approximately R443 million . Botshabelo Mall, situated in the Free State's largest township, opened in 2016 following a development investment of around R320 million . The 21,000-square-metre retail centre was established to provide residents with access to modern shopping facilities closer to home, reducing the need to travel nearly 50 kilometres to Bloemfontein for major retail services. Vukile Propert...

By Noko Maleka Johannesburg | 19 July 2026 Three years ago, I wrote an opinion article arguing that South Africa's economic system had become one that systematically deprived black-owned small businesses of opportunities to grow. Sadly, as I write this in 2026, my sentiments remain largely unchanged. The names of governments, ministers and political leaders may change, but for many entrepreneurs in Johannesburg's inner city, the daily struggle remains painfully familiar. Access to finance is limited, procurement processes are often viewed as inaccessible, red tape continues to frustrate innovation, and many promising businesses close their doors before they are given a fair chance to compete. As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, voters are once again presented with an opportunity to decide who will govern our municipalities. These elections will be the first municipal elections held since the formation of the Government of Na...