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SA cinemas boycott Melania Trump documentary

South African cinemas have announced plans to boycott Melania Trump's documentary, which premieres globally today. Local distributor of international movies, Filmfinity, says it has decided not to release the documentary in South Africa, citing strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Pretoria, driven by disagreements over several international policy positions. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened by remarks from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that a […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 80

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Actors applaud move to classify creatives as employees

South African Guild of Actors chairperson, Jack Devnarain, says government’s move to classify creatives as standard employees is long overdue, following years of calls for stronger labour protections in the industry. Labour and Employment Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, announced earlier this week that performers will now fall under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, after publishing a notice of intention. The change will entitle actors and crew members to benefits including […]

todayJanuary 29, 2026 99

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Mngwevu remembered as a leader defined by compassion

The family of Ekurhuleni MMC for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu, has described him as a man whose life was defined by humility, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. Mngwevu's remains, along with those of three others, were recovered in Mozambique yesterday after they were swept away by floods in the Chókwè region earlier this month. The week-long search came to an abrupt end when the vehicle they […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026 47

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Ballot paper discovery may be a plot to undermine Masuku: Analyst

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says the discovery of ballot papers linked to the African National Congress (ANC) Johannesburg regional conference could be a deliberate attempt to discredit Loyiso Masuku’s rise to the party’s regional top position. Several marked ballot papers from the ANC's 2025 regional conference were allegedly found at a residence in Pretoria on Sunday. The ballots are reportedly linked to the conference that saw Masuku elected as the […]

todayJanuary 27, 2026 98 1

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Trump to review immigration crackdown after civilian deaths

United States President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to review the federal immigration crackdown following the killings of two civilians in Minneapolis in less than a month. In the latest incident, 37-year-old Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, Alex Pretti, was gunned down by federal immigration agents during a scuffle. The Trump administration is accusing Pretti of attempting to incite violence during the encounter. Pretti's death marks the second fatal shooting […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 80

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ConCourt upholds ruling declaring Cholota’s extradition unlawful

The Constitutional Court has upheld the Free State High Court ruling that Ace Magashule's former Personal Assistant (PA), Moroadi Cholota, from the United States was unlawful. However, the Apex court found that this does not deprive South African courts of jurisdiction to prosecute her. Cholota was extradited in 2024 after spending four months in American prisons to face corruption and money-laundering charges linked to the 255-million-rand Free State asbestos case. […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 72

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Vanderbijilpark scholar transport driver abandons bail

  Twenty-two-year-old Ayanda Dludla, the scholar transport driver at the centre of the deadly Vanderbijlpark crash, has abandoned his bail bid. Dludla appeared before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates' Court on Thursday, facing 14 counts of murder, three attempted murder, and negligent driving. Additional charges include operating a motor vehicle without a certificate of fitness, driving without a professional driving permit, and operating an unlicensed motor vehicle. Twelve learners from schools around […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 112

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Court security under scrutiny again after deadly Booysens shooting

The deadly shooting outside the Booysens Magistrates’ Court has once again placed court security under intense scrutiny. Two people were shot and killed, and three others were injured - including a lawyer - when gunmen opened fire outside the court premises on Tuesday. The attackers allegedly fled the scene in a white Audi with cloned number plates. The victims are believed to have been at court in support of an […]

todayJanuary 21, 2026 89 1

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Driver in deadly Vanderbjilpark scholar accident arrested

A 22-year-old man responsible for the deadly scholar transport accident in Vanderbjilpark has been arrested. The driver, who faces twelve counts of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving, is expected to appear in court by Thursday. It is alleged that the driver, who was ferrying school children, collided with a truck after attempting to overtake several cars on a narrow road. Twelve learners died in the tragedy, while five […]

todayJanuary 20, 2026 152 1