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‘Cat’ Matlala to spend more time behind bars

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has once again lost his bid for freedom. The High Court in Johannesburg on Monday dismissed his application challenging the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail. Matlala, accused of orchestrating a botched attack on his ex-girlfriend and media personality, Tebogo Thobejane, which left her injured and a friend with a serious spinal injury — had requested R100,000 bail with house arrest conditions. The […]

todayOctober 27, 2025 190

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Motorists warned of delays amid G20 ‘dry run’ in GP this weekend

Several major roads across Gauteng will be closed to traffic between Friday and Saturday, for a dry run, ahead of next month’s G20 summit. World leaders will gather in Johannesburg to discuss pressing global challenges and promote economic growth and collaboration. Motorists are urged to plan in advance and use alternative routes, as high-security roads such as the N1, N3, and R24 will be affected. The joint operation will take […]

todayOctober 24, 2025 558

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I know ‘Cat’ Matlala very well: Cele

Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has alleged that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, was financing Senzo Mchunu's campaign to become the ANC's next president or deputy. Cele is leaving no stone unturned as he testified before Parliament's ad-hoc committee probing KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive allegations made on July 6. Cele, who was the police minister between 2018 and 2024, is expected to shed some light on the […]

todayOctober 23, 2025 88

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Westbury attack shows police failures to address gangsterism: FOSA

Civic movement, Forum for South Africa (FOSA) says the recent attack on teenagers in Westbury is further proof that police have no effective plan to combat gangsterism. Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were killed and five others critically injured after gunmen ambushed them in what’s believed to be a gang-related shooting. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says South Africa’s criminal justice system is riddled with loopholes — and the consequences […]

todayOctober 22, 2025 28

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Resignation from UJ not an admission of guilt: Rafadi

Private investigator and crime expert, Calvin Rafadi, says his resignation from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) should not be seen as an admission of guilt. Rafadi, who recently stepped down as a research associate at the institution, has been implicated in proceedings before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Witness X, whose identity was withheld due to safety concerns, told the commission that Rafadi allegedly sought favours from attempted murder accused, […]

todayOctober 21, 2025 96

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Soul Cafe star Kaylow recovers from second crash

Music sensation, Kelello Segoana, also known as Kaylow, says he remains in good spirits while recovering from another accident. The Soul Cafe hitmaker was involved in a crash on Saturday, while driving to Pretoria from his studio in Ruimsig. He shared on Instagram that his tyre burst on the N1 near Beyers Naudé. This marks Kaylow’s second serious accident since last September, when a crash left him wheelchair-bound and forced […]

todayOctober 20, 2025 36

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I was sober when I wrote the letter to disband the PKTT: Mchunu

  Suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has taken full responsibility for the decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in KwaZulu-Natal, saying he was sober and fully aware when he issued the directive. The embattled minister is currently facing tough questions from Members of Parliament in the ad-hoc committee probing allegations of political interference within the police force. Mchunu was placed on special leave after KZN Police Commissioner […]

todayOctober 17, 2025 70

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Breakthrough in provisional registration dispute at UFS

The University of the Free State and the student leadership have reached an agreement on the contentious issue of provisional registration. Both parties have agreed that provisional registration will be phased out over the next two years, rather than being abruptly discontinued. The university says the phased approach will allow it time to assess the risks students face and provide the necessary support. The institution was plunged into chaos last week […]

todayOctober 16, 2025 44

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Timbaland sparks debate with new AI-generated artist TaTa

Social media is divided over American record producer Timbaland's new song featuring his AI-generated artist, TaTa. While some praise him as a trailblazer embracing future music tech, others accuse him of trying to erase the role of real human artists. The Grammy-winning producer, who has been a vocal advocate for the use of artificial intelligence in music, dropped the track Glitch x Pulse this week. Earlier this year, the 53-year-old co-founded […]

todayOctober 15, 2025 141